Island House Orange Beach Doubletree, Gulf ShoresIsland House Orange Beach Doubletree in Gulf Shores, United States has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 18 hotels we score in Gulf Shores. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.6. Rooms from about $680 a night (cached, not a live quote).Island House Orange Beach Doubletree is a four-star hotel situated on Perdido Beach Boulevard in Orange Beach, Alabama. This property provides direct access to the beach and views of the Gulf of Mexico from private balconies in every room. It suits families and business travellers, offering two outdoor swimming pools, a fitness centre with a Peloton bike, and an on-site restaurant. The hotel is located near Gulf State Park and The Wharf. While the rooms are spacious and the staff are attentive, some guest feedback suggests that certain room interiors feel dated. Free parking and Wi-Fi are available for all guests.What stands out

Direct beach access

Private balconies in every room

Two outdoor swimming pools

On-site fitness centre

Watch out for

Some rooms feel dated

Unreliable Wi-Fi

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