I haven't stayed at the Alden yet to give a review... but after reading these, we (myself, hubby and three kiddies) are very excited for our stay in March!!! I will be sure to follow up with a review following our vacation!

The McGowan Family :D

Our family has been coming here for years. The newly updated rooms are quite refreshing. This is an old school family resort. If you're looking for five star amenities and room service this is not your place. However if your looking for super clean family friendly beach accommodations then look no further. We always get a ocean view room and the views are great. The new tv's shower heads, beds and appliances are great. The staff is alway friendly. Great value for the money.

To escape Indianapolis during Super Bowl Weekend, my wife and I decided to try the Alden Beach Resort. We have passed the property many times during our yearly trips to the Gulf Coast, but never stayed there. We are glad we did this time down! The property is pristine, as is the beach. The grounds are well maintained, the service excellent. There is plenty of off-street parking, some covered. Two large, heated pools and two hot tubs are available. There is a tiki bar, and several barbeque grills available to guests. We found lots of chaise lounges and plenty of shade on the manicured lawn. We chose a gulf-view room and although this suite was a bit more expensive, it was worth the extra cost. Nicely laid out, with a kitchenette and two double beds. Our suite was on the second floor, near the ice machine, hot tub, and barbeques. Another nice thing about the Alden is its location near several nice restaurants within walking distance. We are planning another visit to the Alden in the fall.

My family stayed at the Alden for 3 nights in late Jan 2012. It was nice -- the Nassau Suite was large enough for 2 adults and 3 teens. We got a room on the 6th floor which gave us a bit of a Gulf view from the balcony and meant we heard less pool area noise. The balcony faced south so I had breakfast on the balcony in the sunshine several mornings. They had a nice whirlpool, decent pools, a2 tennis courts (in process of undergoing renovation) and of course a very nice beach. The room was well stocked with a full size fridge, dishes, sink, and a dishwasher. The staff there was very friendly, and the hotel is across the street from some excellent restaurants. It not the Ritz or even the Hyatt but it was nice and we would return.