The Beach Club Resort & Spa

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What it feels like to stay here

The Beach Club spreads across 86 acres of private shoreline near Gulf Shores, pairing upscale beachfront condos with cozy cottages a few steps from sugar-white sand. Those cottages sit around a scenic freshwater lake, close enough that the beach is a short walk or a tram ride away. Condos range from one to five bedrooms with full kitchens, spacious layouts and private balconies looking out over the Gulf. Swimming is not a single-option affair here: the private beach runs roughly five football fields long, and there are five outdoor pools plus a heated indoor pool. Between swims, guests can use the fitness center and walking trails, play on the tennis and pickleball courts, or sit in the sauna and steam rooms. The Spa & Salon handles massages and facials, while The Village Mercantile stocks sundries, souvenirs and forgotten essentials. Meals stay on property too, from coastal cooking at Coast Restaurant to Gulfside Bar & Grill just steps from the main Clubhouse pool, The Hideaway's daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, and 16 hand-dipped ice cream flavors at The Creamery. Seasonally, The Village Lawn fills with food trucks, live music, cornhole tournaments and family games. Children get their own calendar, overseen by resort mascot Toby the Turtle, with poolside dance parties, foam parties, scavenger hunts and crafts. The whole property sits behind a gate, which is much of the appeal for families who want privacy and quiet. Spectrum Resorts is the resort's own operator, and guests who reserve through it receive complimentary Clubhouse access along with priority reservations for beach chairs, spa and salon appointments, and Coast Restaurant. A Spectrum VIP wristband also enables cashless charging and 10% off at the on-site dining outlets.

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