Courtyard by Marriott Gulf Shores Craft Farms

Hotels
Courtyard by Marriott
8.8 (373 reviews)
3750 Gulf Shores Parkway , Gulf Shores , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
High breakfast charges
Pool maintenance needed

Categories

Cleanliness
8.13
Issues were noted with cleanliness, including hair in bed and a dirty room.
Service
9.6
Staff was very friendly and helpful, standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.64
Excellent location, close to everything and the beach.
Room Quality
8.59
Rooms were generally comfortable, but some had issues.
Amenities
8.12
Lacked a pool indoors, and some amenities were not well maintained.
Value for Money
8.58
A fair value considering the location and service despite some drawbacks.
Food and Beverage
8.63
There were complaints about breakfast pricing and quality.
Overall Experience
9.1
Enjoyed the stay overall, but several significant issues affected satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 20:51

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in the comfort of a flat-screen cable TV, microwave, and refrigerator in every room. Enjoy the convenience of a desk with an ergonomic chair, coffee machine, and a sofa bed for ultimate relaxation.

Convenient Facilities
Experience flexible work stations and a digital information board in the lobby for your convenience. Take advantage of the business center and free on-site parking during your stay.

Delicious Dining Options
Savor healthy and light morning fare at The Bistro Eat.Drink.Connect. Treat yourself to classic American cuisine and specialty cocktails for dinner.

Book your stay now at Courtyard Gulf Shores Craft Farms for a perfect blend of relaxation and luxury.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Please note guests must be 21 years of age or older to check in without a parent or official guardian.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: PNS

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 373 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.13
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.64
Room Quality: 8.59
Amenities: 8.12
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 8.63
Overall Experience: 9.1
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AJ solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Location was great. Staff was done of the most amazing staff I've ever dealt with in hotels. A first night there their system was down so they couldn't provide keys so the desk staff were running their butts off to let customers in and out of their rooms until the situation was resolved the next day. They worked hard without question and without complaining and I get them 100% props. I would stay there again 100%.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike the whole week was wonderful.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Lisa family_with_children us
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Lindsey solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Bryant couple us
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Anita solo_traveller us
10
I enjoyed everything about it. Friendly staff made you feel like home away from home!
Pros:

I loved my room, it was on the bottom floor and opened up right to the courtyard . I will request that room again when I return for another visit.

Cons:

What’s not to like! Nothing negative at all.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Kale family_with_children us
9
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Andrea family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Great location, smelled great!

Cons:

Stains on mattress cover.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Mendoza extended_group us
9
Very clean and looked newly renovated, staff was wonderful.
Pros:

Very clean and new looking

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Gerika extended_group us
8
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Candace solo_traveller us
6
Underwhelmed compared to other courtyard Marriotts I’ve stayed at
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

The bathroom toilet paper holder was coming off the wall, no toiletries except small hand soap, some of the surfaces were dusty and didn’t seem to have been wiped down; for the price of the stay, the room did not meet my expectation or experience I’ve had at other locations.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Alex family_with_children us
1
Our stay was sadly very disappointing. Check your room for bugs thoroughly.
Pros:

The property smelled good and the pool was great. The maintenance man in particular was kind.

Cons:

There was an ant infestation in our room. I unknowingly placed one suitcase near the colony and got ate up with ants when getting dressed in the morning. When I inspected the suitcase I saw ants EVERYWHERE. Our suitcase was reorganized upon arrival so I know for sure there were no issues with our luggage and there was no food in the suitcase. The maitenance man came and found an ant pile behind the chair next to my suitcase. He was as helpful as he could be about the situation. The lady at the front desk was abrupt with us. She made the situation more frustrating for us and it wasn’t until hours later while we were washing our clothes that I received an apology (that felt very forced) for the situation. We had one full day to explore Gulf Shores and had to cancel most of our plans because of needing to rewash everything we packed. My child was quite upset so I did what I could to cheer her up by letting her swim while I washed the clothes. We took her to the beach and then drove 6 hours to go home early as there were no new rooms offered and we felt burned by the experience entirely and just wanted to leave.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Joshua solo_traveller us
7
Not too bad
Pros:

The staff was friendly and room was clean.

Cons:

The pool was disgusting. Cigarette butts in the water. Trash all around the pool. My wife cleaned the pool her self so our children didn't have to swim around garbage and weave

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Christopher couple us
10
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Harris solo_traveller us
8
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Patty family_with_children us
10
Amazing experience
Pros:

Relaxing and pool,grandkids loved it and so close to shopping and amusement park/beach

Cons:

No complimentary breakfast,and not being able to use my AAA I booked through a third party unaware I should have booked with MARRIOT. I’m now a member!!

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Susan family_with_children us
7
More out of the way than I thought and price for the night was high compared to hotels closer to
Cons:

Floor in room was not clean and first room entered smelled of smoke from marajuana.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Lora Ann extended_group us
9
Great stay! Would stay again
Cons:

No continental breakfast offered

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Taylor Shea extended_group us
10
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Kari solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Clean and welcoming

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Robinson couple us
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee