Several classmates plan to stay in the beach front condo, Sea Breeze in Biloxi near Beau Rivage
Prices at Sea Breeze: 3 bedroom 3 bath $225 / 2 bedroom 2 bath $175
Other condos in the area include:
Seashore Oak
Oak Club Towers (has a lazy river & golf)
Other hotels in Gulfport:
Two 4 Star Hotels are Hilton Garden Inn and Holiday Inn on Airport Road (4.75 miles from Great Southern, and 5.5 from Island View). Price: $144-$160. NO breakfast. Waffle House is near by or Island View may have breakfast buffet. Some classmates have booked rooms at the Hilton.
Magnolia Plantation Hotel. The set up is more bed and breakfast because the rooms have more traditional furniture, quilted bed dressing, etc. Only has 3 stars online. (7.8 miles from Great Southern straight up & just off hwy 49 down a little road. Airport is 3 or 4 miles away. Couple of miles from the big shopping area there with outlet malls, Barnes and Noble, etc. Prices start with a standard for $85 up to a suite for $125 (this includes a big breakfast).
Some classmates may stay at Beau Rivage in Biloxi. Will post more information when we have more regarding this option.