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!!

This is a nice condo!!! It is positioned so you can see the sunset and sunrise from your balcony…read more Not the full view of both but enough that you can watch them and be happy with your view. This place has 2 advertised heated pools (the outdoor one was not heated), a sauna, a steam room, whirlpool and workout room. The beach is easily accessed with a walk down a long boardwalk. The beach is viewed easily but can not really be heard from the condo. The set up of the room is spot on! Has everything that you would need. We enjoyed our stay here and would definitely stay here again.

I've stayed in this building many many times third floor fifth floor seventh floor. This week we…read morehad a corner room which gave you a full view of sunrise and sunset also from the second bedroom you get a full view out the double doors. These are lovely condos compared to everything else. There's never anyone in the hall. The person that said it was crowded. It's so not crowded. Several people actually live here. There's always parking. There is an elevator for handicap and elevator to take you to your room if you don't wanna climb stairs, the boardwalk is very safe and nice. I love the big decks. That's why I always stay here. The balconies are fantastic for drinking coffee playing cards on the table and chairs. There's always a sitting area on a table and chair area And in the corner there's a sitting area around the corner for the price. They are fantastic. The one we just stayed in 70 one had new furniture a person with us needed a recliner. Everything reclined and I love it was brand new. The kitchen is laid out so well I love the Jacuzzi tub that cleans itself after every bath and they're like that in every room Every condo you won't find a better place to say across the street is the pizza place the wonderful wine bar with French wine across the street down the road is the islander and I mean barely down the road. There's a place to pick up steam seafood it's all lovely

Great little nudist resort. Friendly people, warm water, shady sites. RV sites have water and…read moreelectric, but no septic. Access road is 'all weather', that means dirt road, not rutted but there are water bars so go slow and enjoy the scenery. Great place to get away from the cares of the world! No WiFi ro CATV. We did get several OTA stations, but too much shade for satellite dish TV. No pool or hot tub, but a fabulous man-made pond, treated to keep algae down, no fish to voters you, and nice and warm all day! There is also a man-made reservoir that the RV spots are on. It has fishing (catch and eat, if you want) and non-motorized boating. The bath hose is old cinder block construction, but newly remodeled with bacteria resistant floors and paint. Bright, clean, and completely mold-free.

Very laid back. Peaceful. Nicole is very nice. Not very…read morebusy but everyone is friendly

I stayed for a week in February 2026 to set up a reunion for the USS Dahlgren Association. Our…read morestay was amazing. We are a group of old salty sailors and family that meet yearly. Jessie provided us the opportunity to utilize the lobby area during our reunion to view the blue angels practice in July. Our July 16, 2026 visit was spectacular. We had a group of 65 people enjoying the air show. Everyone in our group raved about the hospitality and the view. Jessie, a big thank you from everyone in our group. Loved it

We stayed here right after Memorial Day. The 1st night, 2 of the 3 elevators were not working…read more 10-15 minute waits for elevators with people packed in like sardines. Up & down 11 floors, it was terrible. BUT, they fixed one of them the next day, so we were grateful for that. Lots of families & children. The pool area was awesome, with 2 hot tubs, 2 pools, lazy river, hammock area, 2 fire pits, music playing, and a bar/resaturant that overlooks the beach. Walking on the beach at night was amazing, and having a hotel where the area stays open after dark was an awesome vibe. Breakfast was included, and it varied each day. It was delicious; very busy in the mornings. Hotel is within walking distance to shops, restaurants, the pier, ice cream, bars, etc. Room was very clean and had a beautiful balcony view. My only complaint about the room was super flat down pillows. Like pancakes. We had to request 2 extra pillows. Would definitely stay again!

What a relaxing property! Just a quick 90ish minutes from New Orleans. Tons of seating on the…read moreproperty and around the pool. Perfect for when you want to get away from the world. Each room has a porch or some other seating area directly outside. I stayed in the Sandpiper room and it was so cute. And the bathroom was huge. (Though I do will the full length mirror was a bit more accessible.) Walkable to downtown Ocean Springs. Did I mention it was relaxing?

This was An amazing stay !! We definitely would go back!…read moreThe rooms are lovely and grounds well thought out...

No longer has an indoor pool. Lots of changes since last July. Seems more geared to teens and up…read morenow, rather than the family friendly resort of the past. :'( Also, the pork chop we ordered was undercooked and not presented in the way it was ordered. Mostly just upset about the changes to the resort though.

I had a very nice time here last weekend. It was my first visit. I stayed two nights. There is…read morefree guest self parking and a valet parking option. The staff were all helpful and friendly. There was someone playing live music at certain times of the day. The room was clean and had a simple but nice setup. The shower had great water temperature and pressure. We had an ocean view room which was worth the extra cost. Waking up to the beach every morning was so satisfying. Reading on the balcony while listening to the ocean sounds and watching the waves was everything that I needed. The hotel has beach towels that are easily checked out through a machine. Beach chairs and umbrellas are available first come first serve to hotel guests which is very convenient. There was a heated outdoor pool, a volleyball net and a few games inside. We ate all of our meals at the hotel. We ate at the grab and go food spot. I ordered the feta and spinach croissant, a chocolate chip scone and a cappuccino. We also ate dinner at the latitude 30. I ordered a ceasar salad and calamari. For breakfast at latitude 30, I ordered the French toast dish that comes bacon and I ordered a side of eggs. We also ate at the fine dining restaurant onsite where I ordered the seared scallops dish and the vanilla crème brûlée. All of the meals that we ate at the hotel were very tasty. The restaurant staff were all kind and the utensils were spotless. I believe food may have also been served at the bar near the pool, but I didn't try any food from there during my visit. I really had an enjoyable time at this hotel and I plan to return in the future.

Tera at the spa gives the BEST massage!!! I took off one star due to the loudness in the ladies…read morelounge. I was trying to relax in the infrared steam room and could not enjoy it due to all the noise. I saw others being offered champagne and mimosas and I was never asked. I asked for one at the end and the hostess was kind enough to bring one. The ladies spa room was crowded the entire time I was there so I didn't get to enjoy the hot tub either. BUT despite those small things, the massage is what I was there for and Tera knocked it out of the park. She really has heavenly hands and was phenomenal. The hotel is old and our bathroom had some issues but it overall we have enjoyed our stay.

This hotel and property are the definition of southern elegance. Always seem to get upgraded when…read morewe stay here, last day we upgraded to a balcony room. The check-in and valet staff as well as the Bell staff are always very friendly and attentive. On our last day, the Bell stand went out of their way to assist us up to the room. Again, very friendly and helpful. This is a clean and safe property. It is my preferred hotel when I stay in downtown Mobile. I average around 100 Marriott nights a year around the world, and this is absolutely in my top 10 favorite properties and maybe in the top five. I wish the Trellis room (restaurant) was open for dinner on weekends, that would be my only feedback. Management does a great job ensuring the property is clean and safe, as well as ensuring well trained and courteous staff.

This was a our 1st visit to the area and will not be our last. I used a rental company and this…read morewas the resort we chose and so glad we did. The location was great, the room was amazing, the amentities were the best part. This is a great place for families as the many pools and water areas are so much fun. They have poolside activities like poolside movies. There is a small tiki bar with a small menu on site as well. They also offer umbrella/chair rentals on the beach in front of the resort. I can imagine without the construction project you have a better chance of walking to the nearby restaurants/attractions, but we opted to drive. The parking is gated as well as the pool areas.

BEWARE AVARI VACATION RENTALS: Condo uninhabitable,…read moresignificant water damage and mold, refund or relocation refused We booked unit A412 at the Waterscapes in Fort Walton Beach through Avari. Upon entering the condo I noticed a musty smell and the condo looked severely neglected- chipped paint throughout the corners and baseboards that looked like it needed to be touched up for multiple seasons, with significant water damage and mold/growth growing around the baseboards and drywall in the bathrooms. Upon brushing my teeth I noticed that the bathroom faucet was completely caked with black and green mold and we ended up using bottled water to brush our teeth. One of the showers wasn't dispersing water properly and it was actually painful to shower because of how much pressure was coming out of the shower head (water was only coming out of half of it, so it was shooting out to the point I couldn't shower my child because it was like pins and needles). Usually high water pressure is great but this was extreme and from obvious neglect. When we got into bed we noticed our sheets were stained throughout the middle of the bed. The condo was truly disgusting and I have ZERO idea how anyone thought it was OK to have guests in it at all. We had to stay there one night because our flight got in super late (we arrived at the condo around 12:30 am) and I had my 3 year old with us so we ended up switching beds to one that looked cleaner and crashing for just the night hours (until around 8:30) before hauling out of there. I was in contact with customer service from about 1-2 am, but was told I would have to wait until the on site property management before I could be relocated or refunded. When I finally got a hold of the on site property manager (after calling multiple times from 8:30 am- 10:30 am) she told me I could not be relocated or refunded. It was after 11 am before I could see her in person though there were several urgent orders put in for her to contact me. We walked through the condo together and I pointed out all the issues above and told her the condo was uninhabitable and to ask again, and I was told the same again (no refund or relocation to a different condo). Apparently if the individual owner doesn't want to refund you your money- it doesn't matter if the place has obvious mold issues and unlivable! As a side note I woke up with a sore throat and itchy/runny sinuses that resolved after leaving, so I will be reporting this condo to the local health department. I truly believe this place is a major health hazard and caution everyone to stay away from Avari- they obviously do not care about the health and safety of their customers.

IN. FREAKING. CREDIBLE. GOLF COURSE. This Club caught our…read moreattention driving in to town immediately. We started with breakfast, then booked a round of golf for the next day. The staff in the restaurant, the Pro Shop and especially the gentleman starting us off on the Course were all so welcoming and helpful! Range balls were included which was a nice surprise and the Cart was loaded up with towels and tees for us upon arrival. The seats were so comfy! I cannot say enough great things about this Club.

The staff, especially the starters/marshals/cart guys were friendly and funny. The course was in…read moreexcellent shape. Practice area was huge and spread out so people weren't on top of each other