The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel

Reviews

• RA

  R.David Adkison

  1 day ago
  5.0
  The view was amazing. Access to the beach could not have been easier. Food was amazing. We were here for a conference and the access to the multiple rooms were seemless. I look forward to making a trip back for a vacation.
• JB

  Joshua Burns

  2 days ago
  3.0
  This hotel was my absolute favorite and I would have given it 5 stars. However they have added an additional pool space to appease drunken patrons that don’t want kids in their pool. They dug up the dunes they claim to protect to install a kids pool area right between the ocean and the rooms. This used to be a dark, natural space that allowed you to see stars and the ocean from your room without any light or noise interference. The magic is now gone and is being replaced with concrete and another noisy area that will no doubt disrupt the natural feel of the hotel rooms. I am greatly disappointed. The hotel is now no different than any other beach front monstrosity putting money and entertainment over nature, peace, and quiet.
• CG

  Craig Gaddy

  Nov 14, 2025
  3.0
  So first of all great rooms clean and nice. Pool area is great. In the middle between Gulf Shores and Orange beach so great location. State park is great. However. The parking lot is a very long way from your room. So if you leave something in the car it will take a long time to go get it. Which is bad when going out to eat or shopping. We left things in the car just because we did not want to have to bring it up stairs.
• JG

  J G

  Nov 13, 2025
  2.0
  Used to be one of our favorite places to stay a couple of times annually. This time we booked a gulf front room for a long needed getaway. Arrive to major construction outside our room. Backhoe's, tractors, hammers, drills. Was told they work until 7 pm. Hannah at the front desk was great and was able to relocate us to another room away from the noise. It’s great they’re continuing to upgrade the facilities, but Hilton should have this information on their website. Also, kind of a minor quibble, but a movie was being filmed at the property which limited access to certain areas of the property. Again, just let us know in advance Hilton. Strike three on this visit, and a big one….this place caters to the weekend travel sports youth tournaments crowd. TONS of unsupervised kids running wild through the facility while their parents get their drink on. Better to avoid. There are other places that are respectful of all their guests.
• TJ

  Tamara Johnson

  Oct 30, 2025
  4.0
  I spent a week at the Lodge. Overall it was a great trip with a few minor issues. First of all, noticed on some reviews complains of cost with parking, restaurants and other services. However with internet and websites, easy to visit the websites to view cost and compare to other options. These days no reason to be surprised. I had two other hotel options and decided the Lodge was the best option that met what I wanted for trip. The parking for the Lodge is both self and valet. From reading and noting where the self parking, I opt for valet due to my walking long distance not the best. The valet worked out great. You are given a test option to use and would do when leaving my room. I was told were I was in order of car and the wait was either very short or car already there. Also every hotel in the area I viewed was also cost for parking. You also had bell service to take your items to and from the room. I was in room 222. I used the option of picking my own room. The only issue is you right at the pool and two out of five days was lound mid day and up to 10 pm. Also the boardwalk to the beach at this area is closed due to the work on the new pool. Notice was in the room of the hours of work. Since the majority of the time wasn't in the room during these times, not a major issue. I will admit Since I picked the room and even viewing the map should had went down the hall more so that's on me. The room was great. Was in a double queen bed room. For me plenty of space to spread out and plenty of storage. My room was a gulf facing balcony with excellent views and nice size. The table set had higher chairs which not the best for older person. But room if you have your own chair room. Enjoyed the balcony during my stay. Each floor had two general balconies for use. Nice area to enjoy and sit. Sometimes was full other times only one person. Covered so Nice to enjoy. Also like near the door on first floor water bottle fill-up which I and others took advantage of. The pool area was busy on Sunday and Monday with alot families. I did noticed the pool being cleaned each morning (getting up for sunrise). By midweek very calm and I enjoyed sitting Wednesday morning to late afternoon with only a handful of people. I did grab a drink at dragonfly one afternoon. Since football season going on, was busy on Sunday and Thursday evening. Also offered drink and snack specials on these days. On my pool day ordered a burger and fries. It was decent. I also dined at Woodcraft and really enjoyed dinner and breakfast twice. The coffee bar while was OK , the young lady working that morning robotic. The lodge had number of places to sit and enjoy the Gulf views. I enjoyed sitting on the front porch drinking coffee and breakfast also. There was a fireplace which people was enjoying in the morning. Access to the beach only the one past the restaurant so a long walk for me (long distance walking for me). There is a rental service for chairs and umbrella with the cost average of other vendors. Enjoyed the gulf Beach seeing Dolphins and large moving groups of fish. Since the Lodge not near any other hotels so not crowded. Gulf Shores not a long drive on either direction when I went to dine,shop or take tours. Overall met what I wanted a relaxing get away and would consider stay again

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