Red Roof Inn Gulf Shores

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A hotel room with a wooden floor, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, and a small table with a lamp.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a small building, and a fence.
A Red Roof Inn with a two-story structure, multiple balconies, and a parking lot.
A small, sparsely furnished room with a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of the outside.
A hotel room with two beds, a chair, a lamp, and a wooden floor.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $68
$59 nightly
$68 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

Explore the area

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3049 West 1st Street, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542
  • Place, The Track Family Recreation Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pirate's Island Adventure Golf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Portage Creek
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Gulf Shores

With a stay at Red Roof Inn Gulf Shores in Gulf Shores, you'll be a 3-minute drive from Gulf State Park and 10 minutes from Gulf Shores Beach. .This hotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Orange Beach Beaches and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from The Wharf.

What's nearby

  • The Track Family Recreation Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pirate's Island Adventure Golf - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Portage Creek - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gulf Shores Museum - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Gulf State Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Lulu's Gulf Shores - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Sloop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Original Oyster House - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Red Roof Inn Gulf Shores

Red Roof Inn Gulf Shores offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 49 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1996
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property allows guests 18 or over to check in with valid military ID.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 29 2026 to August 30 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Saturday and Sunday:
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 80 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 105 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Daily housekeeping is included for stays of 6 nights or less. Limited housekeeping is provided for stays of 7 nights or more.
Pets must be declared at check-in. Guests bringing 1 pet will not be charged pet fees. The listed pet fee in the Fees section applies only if guests bring 2 or more pets. Pets must be leashed in public areas of the property. Guests are expected to clean up after their pet.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Magnuson Gulf Shores
Magnuson Inn Gulf Shores
Magnuson Inn
Travelodge Gulf Shores Hotel
Red Roof Inn Gulf Shores Motel
Red Roof Inn Gulf Shores Inn
Red Roof Inn Gulf Shores Gulf Shores
Red Roof Inn Gulf Shores Inn Gulf Shores

Red Roof Inn Gulf Shores Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 279 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 142 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 179 out of 1001 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, friendly staff, plain simple hotel. I'd definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady that checked us in was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean staff was very nice and the parking was adequate
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff/the manager, was awesome, helpful, and genuinely cared for those of us staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean but outside of property is to be desired
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the front office were extremely helpful and friendly. Check in was quick. However when we got to the room ot had a musty stale smell to it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy & out front of your room parking! Room was clean had cold ac & refrigerator!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean. Remodeled done well. Even the soap and shampoo dispensers were of good quality. Could have used a bit more for the continental breakfast, only coffee was offered.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Liked: Staff & service
Floor was sticky in our room but thankfully no carpet. The shower caddy was empty..no body wash or shampoo. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeannie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room and pool were fine. The staff need to work on their people skills.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Best price in area. Staff was nice. Checkin and out was easy and quick. Air conditioning was very cold. Ample parking. Shampoo dispenser was empty. The bathroom had an extremely moldy, mildew smell. Basic bare necessities for one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

jeff

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the worst place I've stayed with expedia don't go to property floors sticky shower curtain broke iron was gone coffee couldn't drink creamer so was hard you could make rocks out of it sheets had stuff on both beds I had my own bedding I will never go to another red roof thanks to that one I have pics
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tori

Liked: Staff & service
Towels was stain
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Staff & service
Bring your own towels. And make sure cleaning people clean your room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds have stains on the sheets an all the microwaves are rusty an barely work an the workers there didn’t wanna give extra towels for the pool
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Elia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DIRTY ROOM , DRUG ADDICTS OUTSIDE, HIGH POLICE PRESENCE. PLEASE RETURN MY MONEY.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in good shape, however the room was not cleaned very well. The floor was dirty and there was a smell.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Renea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay and very affordable.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

RICARDO

This hotel also wants to see ur guests visa or immigration status. Searching passport for visa page wasn't nice. I suggest that if u have any foreign guest accompanying ur travel, u may need a different hotel otherwise, ur guests may be heckled for privacy documents.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Cortez

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sheets were dirty the cover was dirty and it was not a good place talk to the lady about the covers and she said if I give you new ones they will look the same?
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026