What is Cotton Bayou like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Orange Beach's Cotton Bayou neighbourhood has to offer.

How many hotels will I find in the Cotton Bayou area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Orange Beach, choose from one of Expedia's 16 hotels and other accommodation options in Cotton Bayou.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Cotton Bayou, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals in Cotton Bayou.

What are the top things to see and do in Cotton Bayou?

A few places to visit in the area around Cotton Bayou include Catman Road Trailhead, Orange Beach Indian and Sea Museum and Rattlesnake Ridge Trailhead. While you're out sightseeing, Cotton Bayou Trailhead and Cotton Bayou Public Beach Access are a couple of additional sights to visit in Orange Beach.

Top 10 Cotton Bayou Hotels of 2026

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An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, wicker furniture, and a view of the city skyline.

1. Springhill Suites By Marriott Orange Beach Gulf Shores

3.7 km from Cotton Bayou

Regina

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a white railing and a view of the ocean.

2. Best Western Premier The Tides

1 km from Cotton Bayou

Monica

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A lobby with a reception desk, blue seating area, and a fireplace.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orange Beach

1.9 km from Cotton Bayou

Vanessa

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A beach resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

4. Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach by IHG

3.1 km from Cotton Bayou

Melissa

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front

1.7 km from Cotton Bayou

Avery

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.

6. Sleep Inn Orange Beach

1.9 km from Cotton Bayou

Carmen

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A spacious room with large windows, a pool view, and modern furniture.

7. Island House Hotel Orange Beach - a DoubleTree by Hilton

0.9 km from Cotton Bayou

Joe

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A marina with boats docked, a bridge in the background, and a building with a flat roof.

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orange Beach

The Wharf, 5.6 km from Cotton Bayou

John

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a telephone, and a television.

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Gulf Shores East Beach near Gulf State Park

10 km from Cotton Bayou

mike

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, seating area, and large potted plants.

10. Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG

6.1 km from Cotton Bayou

chan seng

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.

11. Perdido Beach Resort

1.5 km from Cotton Bayou

Joshua

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A swimming pool with a water feature, surrounded by a brick building and a tiled wall.

12. Hampton Inn Gulf Shores

10.9 km from Cotton Bayou

James

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a dining area, seating arrangements, and a bar.

13. Courtyard by Marriott Gulf Shores Craft Farms

10.5 km from Cotton Bayou

Deborah

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large glass door entrance.

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

11 km from Cotton Bayou

Timothy

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A balcony with a view of a beach, featuring a white railing and a single white chair.

15. Best Western On The Beach

10.9 km from Cotton Bayou

Tamara

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A wooden deck bar with seating, a bar counter, and a television screen.

16. The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel

9.1 km from Cotton Bayou

Kelly

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.

17. Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

5.8 km from Cotton Bayou

Jonathan

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are signs on the wall and a window with curtains.

18. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gulf Shores

10.4 km from Cotton Bayou

Samuel

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

19. Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Foley

14 km from Cotton Bayou

Brandon

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a map on the wall.

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Foley at OWA

13.8 km from Cotton Bayou

William

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Where to stay in Cotton Bayou

Find the best Cotton Bayou areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A coastal city with a marina, a bridge, and a beach.

Orange Beach East

While visiting Orange Beach East, you might make a stop by sights like Ono Island and Orange Beach Beaches.

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The Wharf

If you're spending some time in The Wharf, The Wharf and The Wharf Amphitheater are top sights worth seeing.

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Top Cotton Bayou Hotel Reviews

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Foley - North Gulf Shores

10/10 Excellent

"Me and my Kids enjoyed our stay!"

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orange Beach

8/10 Good

"Room was great. Big. Clean. The bed was super noise everytime you moved. Michelle was great to chat to before we left clearwater with the hurricane coming to get info from. When we showed up at 8pm 2 guys were working the front desk. The one with the Carhart jacket on was not helpful. Didn't give us any breakfast info, elevator direction, wifi info, nothing. When I called down to see if restaurant was open they told me they had no phone number for them theyd have to walk over. Really I did a simple Google search for the ph # and called they couldve put me on hold and did that customer service for me."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very friendly and helpful regarding questions about the area . When the hurricane Isaias was forecasted to landfall in the immediate area our Front Desk lady was Super helpful and directed us to move north of the Intercoastal Waterway Bridge on 59 ,knowing they would close it . That info was important because they did close the Bridge by noon . If we go back we will stay at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites IGH on Rt 59 Gulf Shores ,Alabama . Aside from all that it is perfectly located with an easy drive down to the beach , with The Cove Bar and Grill right next store and Happy Pappy's coffee house within walking distance ."

The Villas at McCollough

10/10 Excellent

"This is a nice secluded villa. Beautiful golf course front, and about 8 minutes drive to the public beach. Best of all this Villa is very large with a living room, dinning room, kitchen, and hugh king size bedroom. Excellent value for everything you get. You will feel like you are home."

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1. Springhill Suites By Marriott Orange Beach Gulf Shores

2. Best Western Premier The Tides

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orange Beach

4. Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach by IHG

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Orange Beach/Gulf Front

6. Sleep Inn Orange Beach

7. Island House Hotel Orange Beach - a DoubleTree by Hilton

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orange Beach

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Gulf Shores East Beach near Gulf State Park

10. Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG

11. Perdido Beach Resort

12. Hampton Inn Gulf Shores

13. Courtyard by Marriott Gulf Shores Craft Farms

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

15. Best Western On The Beach

16. The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel

17. Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

18. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Gulf Shores

19. Fairfield By Marriott Inn & Suites Foley

20. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Foley at OWA

Where to stay in Cotton Bayou

Orange Beach East

The Wharf

Top Cotton Bayou Hotel Reviews

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Foley - North Gulf Shores

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