April 28, 2026

Fairhope’s Baron Inn Gets New Owners and New Design

By Isabella Gomez
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News

April 28, 2026

FAIRHOPE, Ala. For several years I’ve watched an abandoned motel property along Mobile Street fade away but now, a new buyer has stepped forward and announced that they’ll be bringing the former Barons Inn which was damaged during Hurricane Sally in 2020 back to life in a new venture.

The property has been purchased by the long-time owners of the ‘Little Point Clear’ venue just down the road.

The 701 S. Mobile Street property with 26 rooms, will undergo major renovations and be reborn as the ‘Little Point Clear Scenic Inn’.

According to a Facebook post, the inn will be open for vacationers in early 2027. The buildings will be renovated in a coastal Fairhope vibe theme, the post went on to say.

Over the years, the inn, which opened in 1953 and called the Magnolia Beach Motel, has seen its ups and downs like any business.
Originally owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. F. Wayne Hughes, it was later sold to the Khim N. Vira family.

The inn, situated on a corner property directly across from the bay, will surely be another attraction that will bring travelers to Fairhope. The inn is just steps from downtown restaurants and attractions.

As of now, there’s still paperwork and city approvals, planning other details that must be finalized.