My husband and I had the pleasure of staying for two nights at the Bay Breeze bed-and-breakfast…read more It is a remarkable property that has been in Becky's family for years. We stayed upstairs in the Sunset suite. We had a sitting room, a lovely bedroom, with more seating, and a second bedroom with more seating, and a deck. From the deck, we could see the bay and the lovely garden which we could access from our own staircase. Our suite was so comfortable that we did not spend time in the lovely living room and parlor. The house has really beautiful furniture but the overriding feeling is one of welcome and comfort. Becky made a wonderful southern breakfast and Bill, her lovely husband even joined us. We were made to feel so comfortable as if we were a part of the family but we weren't allowed to do any dishes! There are a lot of choices out there for places to stay, but if you are interested in staying in a beautiful, peaceful, one of a kind place, you will not be disappointed with Bay Breeze B&B.

We LOVED our visit with warm hospitality, clean rooms, a gorgeous pier and even more gorgeous…read moresunset. Fairhope is a little gem and I hope that I can figure out a way to get back soon. My hubby and I were doing an impromptu road trip to Alabama - and specifically Fairhope after a local Louisiana gentleman suggested the town - and wanted a homey B&B for a treat. We got just that with a welcome note from the owners and a group of visitors watching the NFL games on the pier. We explored the little town, watched an amazing sunset over the bay and then ate dinner locally. The bed was comfy and temperature perfect for a great nights sleep. In the morning I got up and got directions for a little run along the scenic coastal highway 98 and the parks. GORGEOUS. To top it off, homemade breakfast on the pier including yummy biscuits and Bill's famous grits! Feeling blessed -- worth every penny!

Decided to eat at Fairhope in for a Friday lunch. Ordered Wild Mushroom Soup and Steak Frites Au…read morePoivre. The soup was good, and the steak and sauce was delicious. Not exactly a Filet, kinda tough, but excellent cook and flavor. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

From the owner to the manager this place is totally void of service. You can tell employees do not…read morelike working here, Jeffrey the manager is an empty suit, has absolutely no idea what a manager does and should. Sad, because it is a nice place and a good location with decent food but giving this place more than 2 stars means you really d'ont know service or quality.

Excellent food in an elegant setting excellent wait staff. Always feel welcome. Brunch is…read moreexcellent.

From the owner: For 30 years the Fairhope Inn has been a unique dining and lodging experience as charming as the…read moretown itself. Nestled in the heart of historic Fairhope, Alabama - this 1906 home and property have a rich history matched with an exquisite renovation completed in the fall of 2019. Lunch, dinner and brunch menus celebrate wild-caught fresh gulf seafood, locally-grown produce and New Orleans-inspired classics with a Mobile Bay twist. Well-appointed B&B rooms offer a private and pampered getaway topped with a classic Southern breakfast ... all a short walk to the bay, shops and sights of Fairhope.

Warm and welcoming hosts. Immaculately clean, beautiful…read moredecorations, charming atmosphere. Breakfast is fabulous. Second time there and we'll be back.

Absolutely without peers as the gold standard of family-run BandB. David and Eric have owned and…read moreconverted the home to having 6 unique bedroom options. We stayed in #6 and were very pleased with the details and old style appointments. The whole house was marvelously decorated with the history of the home and magnolia springs. Breakfast tho is to rave over! David created wonderful creations each morning in a multi-course presentation. Special dietary requests were also readily handled (but be sure to tell them at the time you reserve a room so they can prepare accordingly!) As shown in the pics, the front of the house faces out on many ancient oak trees. Felt so comfortably Southern as we sat on the wrap around veranda. So amazingly peaceful and relaxing!

Beautiful resort with a lot to do. Very friendly staff, great spa and a golf course worth the trip.read more

We found this place on Trip Advisor as the Best Rated B&B in Alabama for 2013 and were pretty…read moredisappointed in our experience. When we called to book, the owner said the cottages were all booked through May but the Master Bedroom was available and would be $50 less per night that the cottage. The pics online look nice and cozy so we booked it! We booked the room thinking we would have a nice quiet room for our getaway. Not exactly. The Master bedroom was on the main floor, next to the living room and kitchen, where the TV was on constantly and the two ladies who work there were hanging out. The closet and drawers in the dresser of this room had all the clothes of a person who normally resides in there, most likely the owner. Kind of awkward to have mens shoes and PJs and suits/hats/etc... in the room where you are supposedly the guest of honor. Two things that were good: CLEAN beautiful place and good food! Breakfast was very good both days, but another awkward part of our room location was that the doors opening to our room were where breakfast was served, and were just glass covered with slated blinds. The cook mentioned to us that breakfast was to be served outside our door at 9 "so be sure to close your blinds." Wanted to have a quiet morning in bed, interrupted with people outside your door/window...no exactly romantic. The cook was good and we cannot complain about breakfast whatsoever. The food was great! The owner came in and interrupted the table conversation 3 times to talk about how hard it has been to "find good help" and went on about some women stealing money from him and taking items that guests had forgotten, etc.. REALLY? This is not something to go on and on about with your CURRENT GUESTS! Way to make us feel uncomfortable leaving anything of value around! I don't meant to rant and rave, but there were two other major disappointments with this place. We were told when we first booked to bring our swimsuits, as they had a hottub out under the stars next to the bay. Sounded super romantic to sit out there. So we bought some white wine and planned to spend some time out there on our last night. We got to the house around 9 and the owner got up, in his pajamas mind you, and offered us some ice cream. I know he was trying to be nice, but it felt more like our Grandpa was waiting up for us. We told him we were planning to use the hottub and instead of going out to make sure it was ready, he went out and found us a lantern and told us where to find the plug to turn on the lights out there. We got in our swimsuits and robes, toting our wine and glasses and lantern and hurried out in the cold to jump in. When we pulled the cover off and got in, it took a second to realize it was COLD! The temp was 80 degrees, set on "economy mode" and no instructions posted anywhere how to heat it up. We tried and tried and within 30 minutes it was only ONE degree warmer. We were pissed, and COLD. Not a good impression. The next morning he asked how the hot tub was and we told him our experience and instead of apologizing/etc, we was blaming people for "messing with it and not putting it back how they found it." Then he proceeded to tell us that it takes about 5 hours to heat up. The proper way to have handled this was to ask that morning if we wanted to use it, considering he told us to bring swim suits! Anyway, we were disappointed to say the least. During our final breakfast, he asked T (my other half) to come with him to settle the bill before he left for a Doctors appointment. He came back saying he couldn't use his band debit/credit card so I gave him my VISA. Again, he came back and said it wasn't working. I've never had a card rejected, by the way. I gave him my backup Mastercard and, guess what, "it isn't working." Because he was in a hurry, he had T ride with him to the nearest bank to pay the bill, (where they charged a usage fee because it wasn't our bank). We get home and T's online bank statement say's the fee was charged by Point Clear Cottages TWICE and cancelled TWICE. My mastercard says the exact same fee is still pending. If this charge doesn't disappear tomorrow, I'm contacting my bank! I seriously doubt this guy knows how to run the credit card machine. BEWARE! I think staying in the Bayside cottage, which is detached from the main house, would definitely be the only way to go if you want to book here. But honestly, there are over 20 other B&Bs on the same road that I would be willing to try instead, as well as a nice Marriott's Grand Hotel about 1 mile down the road. We would have paid the same amount, and had a functioning pool/considerate staff/etc. Overall, I would not recommend this place.

Beautiful old structure Never met the inn keeper. She lives…read moredown the block, Guests are alone in this 4 unit B and B. Breakfast items are set out the previous day for self serve in the morning. First morning; a large mouse, still alive, stuck to a glue trap in the dining room. Texted the owner, who sent someone over about 30 minutes later to remove the still struggling creature. Kind of takes your appetite away. Second and last morning, breakfast items had been chewed with mouse hair/fur all over the items. We were heading to airport so, no breakfast again. There is zero hospitality at this location. Guests are completely on their own. Will not visit here again, and would recommend you look elsewhere.

This was our first bed and breakfast experience and it was amazing! Ms. Wendy is so sweet and made…read moreus feel so comfortable! The home is pet friendly so my fur baby was able to join us on our pre-Valentine's Day getaway! We stayed in the Mobile Bay room and got to tryout a claw tub! The place had a vintage feel throughout the house and was well set up for a cozy evening in. No detail was overlooked. For breakfast we had delicious homemade Praline French Toast. Enough said. 5 Stars all around.

Another stellar meal was had at Hotel Magnolia Restaurant last night! We try to do at least one…read morelunch and one dinner per month at this top-notch restaurant! We tried a few new things that we hadn't tried before. Myself, the Aged Hand Cut Filet Mignion (I usually go for the Ribeye) ordered Pittsburgh Medium Rare, It was cooked to perfection! It's one of the best Steaks I've ever had, and that's saying a lot! My grandson had the Snapper Orleans covered in the Shrimp & Crawfish Cream Sauce with Caesar Salad. He didn't leave a morsel. In fact, I got the last bit of sauce on my spectacular Sour Dough Bread Loaf that we shared (my first time trying this, awesome). My wife made a meal of the Crab Claw Appetizer, with a Garden Mixed Salad and side of Red Potatoes. The sides of Okra, Fries, and Green Beans were all homemade and delicious.I also treated myself to a Peanut Butter Bushwacker, and we shared two Apple/Peach Beignets for dessert. As is normal, we left with two to go boxes and meals for tomorrow.

Southern Hospitality at its finest!…read more The Hotel Magnolia is such a magical place! From the moment we walked in, Ms. Diana made us feel like we were guests in her home. She greeted us warmly with 2 free complimentary mugs from the hotel and showed us around where they have snacks in case you get hungry, teas, hot chocolate and coffee in case you get thirsty. She also gave us a tour of the cute outdoor pool area and where they have live music in the upstairs bar! She even helped us get a cart to bring our luggage to the room! Our room was charming and they have beautiful outdoor balconies and porches to relax as well. I appreciate that the hotel is non smoking but there are designated outdoor smoking areas. There is also an ice maker and communal fridge in the hallway by our room. And one of the best parts of the stay is the delicious breakfast in the morning that was included in our stay! Ms. Lula was lovely and the hot, homemade breakfast was tasty and such a great way to start our day! It was so lovely meeting the co-owners Ms. Diana and Mr. Kevin! They are the epitome of southern hospitality!

Skip staying at the local chain hotels in Pensacola. Celestine's is in the heart of Pensacola…read moredowntown. It's a few blocks away from everything. The hosts were super inviting and welcoming. I would definitely stay there again or ask about hosting an event there.

Hands down the best bed and breakfast I have ever stayed at. The hosts are incredibly kind and…read morewelcoming. The inside is beautiful. Art and antiques decorate the walls and many of the furniture pieces are antique. Check in was fast and came with welcome drinks and a plate of raspberries and orange slices. After being showed our room, we were brought a cold bottle of champagne. The room was a very well decorated, matching the rest of the house. The bed was comfortable and the bath tub was a great way to end the day. I awoke to the smell of breakfast cooking. Being greeted in the morning to our cheerful hosts and one of the best breakfasts I have had in a while was a fine polish to end my stay. I cannot recommend this place enough.

With my job in health care sales I try to stay in Bed and Breakfast when ever possible vs. hotels…read moreevery week. Recently while in the Biloxi/Gulf Coast area I did just that and stayed at Chateau Blessy and it was an EXCELLENT choice. The owners, Walter and Katherine, made me feel like I was at home and apart of their family. Chateau Blessey like most properties on the Gulf Coast received damage from Katrina, however was one of the only that survived. The history the owners shared was wonderful as well as the overall hospitality. If you visit the Biloxi/Gulport, MS area, either for business or pleasure, and do not stay at Chateau Blessy you are missing a wonderful experience. I will look forward to returning and enjoying my great experience again!!!

We spent one night here with Katharine and Walter, who were the perfect hosts. Katharine welcomed…read moreus with a hug and typical Southern Hospitality. The post Katrina renovations are spectacular. Make sure you have Walter show the photos and tell his stories.

As soon as I walked onto the grounds of The Grand Hotel, I got "dirty dancing" vibes. The grounds…read moreof the hotel sit on the east side of Mobile Bay. This allows for an excellent sunset shortly after staff fires the cannon into the bay. The grounds are very spread out so be prepared to walk a lot between buildings. If needed, you can call for a golf cart to pick you up and take you to another building. Tips for the drivers are appreciated. There are good restaurants on site as well. Their food was pretty good. The rooms were comfortable. Many of them have private balconies with chairs and a table to start and/or finish your day. Sadly, you may also find it necessary to sit on the patio to make phone calls because cell phone service inside the rooms was horrific. At least it was bad in the Spa building. Really bad. I did not get to play golf or go to the spa. All in all, I really enjoyed my stay here. I was here on business but would like to return for pleasure and enjoy more of the amenities. Enjoy your stay.

Bliss can be expensive ~ but this resort delivers. History? Check. Views? For miles. Activities?…read moreGot it. Swimming pools? Yep! A spa? Next level! Hubs and I are not complicated people (yeah, right!) I am a Southerner, so I think I've known about The Grand Hotel for a long time. I wanted to stay here for a quick escape from my (albeit wonderful) everyday. I was pretty picky in room selection ~ I wanted a balcony with relaxing chairs (nope ~ not a high top) and a view of water. Our second floor room in the Spa Building delivered perfectly. The Grand has an app listing all the things it offers ~ I can't list them all here. Still the lawn games (bocce, corn hole, ping pong, mini golf) and bicycles merit mention! Don't miss the 3:45 pm history of the hotel and cannon firing! It's expensive to stay here, but it is fun. The grounds do not disappoint ~ the staff miss no detail in keeping this property in top form. Our room was nice ~ but my theory of hotels is that no matter how luxurious the lobby, the rooms are basically the same. Our room is beautifully decorated (calming colors!) and has all the requirements! We so loved our stay!!