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A waterfront property with multiple houses connected by walkways over water.

A beach scene with a sandy shore and a calm sea.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining table.

A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a view of the sea.

1. The Cabins at Gulf State Park

1.9 km from Shelby Lake

Keiara

AED 930

AED 1,845 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, seating area, and large potted plants.

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, large windows, and a mix of seating arrangements including sofas and chairs.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

2. Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG

2.8 km from Shelby Lake

chan seng

AED 419

AED 486 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a telephone, and a television.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a TV, a desk, and a floor lamp.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved glass wall, a coffee bar, and a seating area.

A modern kitchen with a long counter, equipped with various appliances and a refrigerator.

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Gulf Shores East Beach near Gulf State Park

1.6 km from Shelby Lake

mike

AED 368

AED 427 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a modern building with balconies.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, modern pendant lighting, and a variety of seating options including tables and chairs.

A bar area with a long counter, wicker bar stools, and a view of the interior through large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large balcony, a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

4. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort

3 km from Shelby Lake

Tonya

AED 496

AED 746 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A wooden deck bar with seating, a bar counter, and a television screen.

A wooden deck bar with green chairs, a bar counter, and a view of the ocean.

A resort with a central pool, sun loungers, and a beach area.

An outdoor bar area with a fire feature, seating, and a view of the building.

5. The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel

1.1 km from Shelby Lake

Kelly

AED 479

AED 556 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a beach.

A large hotel with multiple floors and balconies, a sandy beach in front, and several beach umbrellas and lounge chairs.

A hotel with a pool, beach view, and multiple balconies.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the ocean.

6. Lighthouse Condos by Hosteeva

1.9 km from Shelby Lake

Marlene Ann

AED 562

AED 2,314 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A swimming pool with a water feature, surrounded by a brick building and a tiled wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, a well-lit entrance, and a parking lot.

7. Hampton Inn Gulf Shores

2.6 km from Shelby Lake

James

AED 387

AED 449 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large glass door entrance.

A hotel with a parking lot, multiple floors, and a swimming pool.

A hotel room with a sofa, a wooden table, a bed, a nightstand, and a window with a view.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight racks.

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

2.7 km from Shelby Lake

Kevin

AED 334

AED 388 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A balcony with a view of a beach, featuring a white railing and a single white chair.

A hotel with a pool area featuring multiple swimming pools, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A spacious indoor dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a sign indicating a requirement for swimwear, and a view through large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

9. Best Western On The Beach

2.4 km from Shelby Lake

Tamara

AED 420

AED 487 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A beach with white sand, clear blue water, and umbrellas.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a view of the beach.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for the Phoenix Hotel.

A balcony with a view of a beach and ocean.

10. Phoenix All Suites

2.7 km from Shelby Lake

Shelley

AED 452

AED 588 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by multi-story buildings with balconies.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a building with balconies.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a coffee bar.

11. Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

3.2 km from Shelby Lake

Jonathan

AED 403

AED 467 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a large arched window, a reception desk, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a kitchen area in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a metal ladder, and a bench.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large fan, a desk with a computer, and a bicycle mounted on the wall.

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a refrigerator, and a wall with food-related pictures.

12. Quality Inn Gulf Shores Airport

2.7 km from Shelby Lake

Lydia

AED 185

AED 214 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beachside resort with multiple swimming pools, lounge chairs, and a gazebo.

A sandy beach path leading to the ocean, with a flag and a sign indicating beach rules.

A boardwalk leading to a beachfront hotel with multiple balconies and a pool area.

A beachfront hotel with multiple-story buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach view.

13. Sugar Beach 313

3.1 km from Shelby Lake

Jenny

AED 294

AED 1,743 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A balcony with white rocking chairs and a view of the sea.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, a microwave, and a large island with bar stools.

A sandy beach path with wooden fences on either side, leading to the ocean.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pavilion, surrounded by buildings.

14. Sugar Beach153- 4 Pools Two Bedrooms 2 Baths Beach-side

3 km from Shelby Lake

Kimberly

AED 562

AED 1,481 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A balcony with a view of the beach, featuring a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a microwave.

A modern kitchen with granite countertops, white cabinets, and a built-in coffee maker.

A beach with a large hotel and a pier in the background.

15. Island Shores

2.1 km from Shelby Lake

"The condo provided was fantastic! It was clean and in great condition, almost everything worked very well (one of the TV remotes didn't work, but it was a non-issue since we didn't care to watch TV there), and the view of the beach was amazing! It's in a very pedestrian friendly area, too. The staff were also very polite and professional. We were able to receive and return our key without any issues. I can definitely picture coming back here again next year!"

Casey

AED 598

AED 2,088 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with sand dunes and a clear blue sky.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and a multi-story building.

A pool with lounge chairs, a view of the beach, and a building with a balcony.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a large island with a sink.

16. Romar Beach 203

3.2 km from Shelby Lake

Amy

AED 364

AED 1,858 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A laundry room with a front-loading washer and dryer, a small shelf with cleaning supplies, and a wall-mounted cabinet above the dryer.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a ceiling fan, a painting of a pier, and a window with patterned curtains.

A patio area with a picnic table, a trash bin, and a wooden fence.

17. Gulf View 8

2.3 km from Shelby Lake

AED 395

AED 1,796 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a wooden table, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

A living room with a view of the beach, a ceiling fan, a blue sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with bar stools, and a view of the ocean through a window.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a clear sky.

18. Grand Beach Resort Condos

1.5 km from Shelby Lake

AED 365

AED 3,858 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a gray sofa.

A hotel pool area with multiple levels of balconies, lounge chairs, and a clear blue pool.

A balcony with two green Adirondack chairs and a small table, overlooking a beach and a distant building.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a sink.

19. Grand Beach Resort 105

1.5 km from Shelby Lake

Ryan

AED 415

AED 2,079 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A beach at sunset with a clear sky and a visible sun.

A room with a kitchenette, a TV mounted on the wall, and a desk with a chair.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a desk with a chair.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, and refrigerator.

20. Beachview 312

2.7 km from Shelby Lake

Richard

AED 210

AED 1,071 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Shelby Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Cabins at Gulf State Park	9.8 Exceptional 69 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Gulf Shores East Beach near Gulf State Park	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort	9.4 Exceptional 639 reviews	View
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,077 reviews	View

Top Shelby Lake Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

10/10 Excellent

".Great visit."

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Had a family pool & adult pool which was nice. The cocktails were great & beach access was wonderful. Beautiful white beaches and it felt like a private beach. Well worth the money."

Best Western On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"We had a balcony room and it was great! 2 mornings in a row around 9-930 a.m. the wild dolphins swam by and put on a show! We had great room service and just enjoyed listening to the waves! Thanks!"

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great! The entire hotel area was always clean. The staff was helpful when needed. We had absolutely no issues and we will be back again!"

Lighthouse 616 - Beachfront with views!

10/10 Excellent

"Great place with a great view! Right on the beach! Several pools that are well maintained. The master bedroom has a sliding glass door out to the balcony; I left it open at night giving me the most peaceful, relaxing sleep I've had in a long time. It was exactly what I needed. The other bedroom was smaller than expected but enough for the couple guests I had (perfect for kids/young adults). Very clean despite some minor wear and tear which is expected. The bed was super comfortable. I didn't care for the satellite TV but I suppose I'm just reaching to find something negative lol, cause I watched Netflix when I wasn't listening to the ocean so the satellite wasn't really an issue. Check in and out was smooth and Emily was very kind and responsive to any questions or concerns I had and even offered me an early check in!! Would definitely book again!"

DIRECTLY ON THE BEACH~1 BD+Bunk Room~Book 7 or more nights for a 10% discount~

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely loved our stay here. The condo was so clean, host was great, overall 10/10. We hope to stay here again!"

Lighthouse 603, Owner Managed. Beautiful Beachfront Condo

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great trip!!"

Time to get… 🎶 Knee deep in the water somewhere! 🎶 on island time!

8/10 Good

"Great room and space for the price. Parking wasn’t the easiest to navigate, nor was the price listed in the description, but it working out. Great beach view and walk to the beach without having to cross any streets. Central location to everything."

The Whaler Condos

10/10 Excellent

"Todo muy excelente muy bonito lo recomiendo"

Other attractions near Shelby Lake

A wooden boardwalk leading to Gulf State Park Pier with a signboard.

Gulf State Park Fishing Pier

9.0/10 (505 reviews)

After visiting Gulf State Park Fishing Pier, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gulf Shores. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its great live music.

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A water park with a multi-lane water slide and a tall observation tower.

Waterville USA

8.6/10 (223 reviews)

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Waterville USA as part of your trip to Gulf Shores. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.

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Gulf Adventure Center at Gulf State Park

9.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can take time to visit Gulf Adventure Center at Gulf State Park during your travels to Gulf Shores. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Middle Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Middle Lake during your travels in Orange Beach. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Wade Ward Nature Park

You can take time to visit Wade Ward Nature Park during your travels to Gulf Shores. Discover the seafood restaurants and great live music in this relaxing area.

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Gulf State Park Nature Center

Gulf State Park Nature Center is just one of the places to see in Orange Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Zooland Mini Golf

8.6/10 (12 reviews)

You can take time to visit Zooland Mini Golf during your travels to Gulf Shores. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its great live music.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shelby Lake?

Shelby Lake is located in Gulf Shores. Travelers love the area for its top seafood restaurants, sporting events, and great live music scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 59 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Shelby Lake?

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers 2 outdoor pools and 6 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Shelby Lake. Another good choice is Comfort Inn & Suites Gulf Shores East Beach near Gulf State Park, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Shelby Lake?

Expedia has 59 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Shelby Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shelby Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Shelby Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Shelby Lake?

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What can I see and do near Shelby Lake?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Orange Beach Sportsplex and Dog Park at Lake Shelby. Dip your toes in the water at Gulf Shores Beach, Romar Beach, and Orange Beach Beaches. Waterville USA, Zooland Mini Golf, and The Track Family Recreation Center are some favorites close by Shelby Lake.

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Our top choices for Shelby Lake hotels

1. The Cabins at Gulf State Park

2. Hotel Indigo Orange Beach - Gulf Shores by IHG

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Gulf Shores East Beach near Gulf State Park

4. Embassy Suites By Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort

5. The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel

6. Lighthouse Condos by Hosteeva

7. Hampton Inn Gulf Shores

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

9. Best Western On The Beach

10. Phoenix All Suites

11. Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

12. Quality Inn Gulf Shores Airport

13. Sugar Beach 313

14. Sugar Beach153- 4 Pools Two Bedrooms 2 Baths Beach-side

15. Island Shores

16. Romar Beach 203

17. Gulf View 8

18. Grand Beach Resort Condos

19. Grand Beach Resort 105

20. Beachview 312

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Top Shelby Lake Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel

Best Western On The Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Orange Beach Beachfront

Lighthouse 616 - Beachfront with views!

DIRECTLY ON THE BEACH~1 BD+Bunk Room~Book 7 or more nights for a 10% discount~

Lighthouse 603, Owner Managed. Beautiful Beachfront Condo

Time to get… 🎶 Knee deep in the water somewhere! 🎶 on island time!

The Whaler Condos

Other attractions near Shelby Lake

Gulf State Park Fishing Pier

Waterville USA

Gulf Adventure Center at Gulf State Park

Middle Lake

Wade Ward Nature Park

Gulf State Park Nature Center

Zooland Mini Golf

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