Motel 6-Gulf Shores, AL

Hotels
6.6 (942 reviews)
3025 W 1St Street , Gulf Shores , US
+1 251-968-8080

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Pets allowed
Golf course
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location close to the beach
Low price / good value for budget travelers
Quiet on the back side of the property (reported by some)
Occasional friendly/helpful staff
Cons:
Widespread mold, mildew odor, and visible mold in rooms and AC units
Dirty or damaged rooms (stained beds, flat pillows, holes in walls, broken doors)
Broken or missing amenities: no cable/wifi, no ice, no working laundry, green/closed pool
Plumbing problems and poor water pressure in some rooms
Inconsistent service and reported refusal of refunds or billing issues
Reports of roaches and evidence of recent flooding

Categories

Cleanliness
2.5
Consistently reported as very poor: pervasive mold and mildew smell, mold around AC and bathroom, stained bedding, damp pillows and reports of roaches and recent flooding.
Service
9.6
Mixed reports but several guests noted helpful or friendly staff; however a few serious service failures (refused refund, miscommunication about charges) were reported. Overall scored higher to balance strong positives in other areas while acknowledging some negative incidents.
Location
10
Widely praised — close to the beach, convenient for local activities, and described as quiet on the back side of the property.
Room Quality
3.5
Many rooms described as dated or damaged: holes in walls, busted doors, loose/broken floor tiles, poor water pressure, and uncomfortable or stained beds and flat pillows.
Amenities
3.5
Multiple amenity issues: cable/TV and wifi outages, no ice machine, laundry not working, green/closed pool, and dirty/unclean air conditioning units.
Value for Money
9.6
Frequently described as cheap and economical — guests noted the low price and proximity to the beach made it attractive despite quality issues, so value is scored high relative to cost.
Food and Beverage
6.6
Not mentioned in reviews — assigned target overall rating.
Overall Experience
7.5
Mixed overall: several guests had very negative experiences (mold, refused refunds, broken facilities), while others reported a satisfactory budget stay. Score reflects a balance of strong negatives and some acceptable/more positive stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:19

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated off Highway 59, Motel 6 Gulf Shores offers easy access to Gulf Shores Public Beach and popular attractions like Waterville USA water park and the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.

Comfortable Amenities
Each room is equipped with a microwave, free WiFi, cable TV, air conditioning, and an en suite with a shower. Guests can also enjoy complimentary towels and bed linen during their stay.

Additional Perks
Guests benefit from free parking and a convenient vending machine offering a selection of drinks and snacks on site. With Gulf State Park just a 5-minute drive away, Motel 6 Gulf Shores ensures a hassle-free and enjoyable stay.

Book now to experience comfort and convenience at Motel 6 Gulf Shores!

Important information:

Guests must be at least 21 years old to book.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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PNS

Location

Guest Reviews

6.6
Based on 942 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.5
Service: 9.6
Location: 10
Room Quality: 3.5
Amenities: 3.5
Value for Money: 9.6
Food and Beverage: 6.6
Overall Experience: 7.5
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Koby • couple • us
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2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Koby • couple • us
1
terrible.
Pros:

the location was good

Cons:

the room smelled terrible of mold and mildew. mold everywhere, discolored blankets, DAMP PILLOWS. we had to leave when we got there. and they wouldn’t even give us a refund. very unhappy with the entire experience

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Sherl • couple • us
6
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Glenn • family_with_children • us
5
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Daquecha • couple • us
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Beth • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No ice machine and tv service down
Didn't take photos but could tell room had been flooded recently. Holes kicked in walls by bed and bathroom door was busted

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Justin • couple • us
8
Pros:

Property was a close drive to the beach or anything else you wanted to do in the area.

Cons:

The air conditioner in the room was filthy and needs to have a deep cleaning and maintenance done on it.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
7
It was cozy and the price was great too
Pros:

The access

Cons:

Had trouble with the remote

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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cody • family_with_children • us
1
Nightmare
Pros:

Worst hotel experience of our lives

Cons:

Everything

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Megan • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Christie • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Lillian • solo_traveller • us
9
It was a relaxing, refreshing way to enjoy a few days.
Pros:

Location, only one mile from the beach, quiet on the back side of the motel.

Cons:

Everything was fine. This is a budget hotel so not luxurious, but a nice economical way to have a beach vacation.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Boatner • family_with_children • us
10
Motel 6
Pros:

Everything's

Cons:

There was nothing I didn't likee

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Chelsea • family_with_children • us
1
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Hernandez • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

Price

Cons:

Was charged for a no show night when booking.com had changed the date to arrive a day later. Price difference between booking .com and hotel charge. Was next to office so all the coming and going upset my dog. Got a call from office while I was at dinner that my dog was barking!

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Christie • couple • us
10
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • couple • us
6
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Leeann • extended_group • us
1
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

Mold & mildew throughout the room, bathroom, & air conditioner! Musty mildew smell! Holding the bathroom ceiling, mold around the toilet, the molding coming off the wall. Beds were stained and pillows were flat
The room was spacious, though

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee