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8.3

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel

160 West Commerce Avenue, Gulf Shores, 36542, Alabama, United States

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Private pool

Free parking

Business center

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Spa tub

Hot tub

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel

Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, where your vacation dreams come alive! Nestled just 1.7mi away from the vibrant heart of Gulf Shores, this delightful 3-star resort offers everything you need for a perfect getaway. With a starting price of just $86, it’s an unbeatable deal for travelers seeking comfort and convenience. Imagine lounging by the free outdoor swimming pool, soaking up the sun, or diving into a refreshing swim whenever you please.

Start your day right with a complimentary breakfast before venturing out to explore the stunning Alabama coastline. Whether you want to hit the nearby beach or engage in exciting local activities, our hotel serves as your ideal home base. You’ll appreciate the meticulous amenities, including a private pool, fitness center for those needing to burn off vacation treats, and a serene hot tub where you can unwind after a day of adventure. Plus, with 846 glowing reviews, it’s clear that our guests leave with smiles on their faces!

Convenience is at your fingertips with free WiFi and free parking – you can truly kick back and relax! Our friendly 24-hour front desk attendants are here to assist you, while spacious non-smoking rooms ensure a pleasant atmosphere. So why wait? Pack your bags and get ready for a delightful stay at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores – your paradise awaits!

Settle into your vacation rhythm as you choose from our wide array of accommodations! Whether you’re enjoying a cozy Suite Extra Floor with two queen beds and a plush sofa bed—ideal for families—or opting for the Executive, 2 Queen suite for that extra touch of luxury, we’ve got space to suit every traveler’s needs. And with roomy setups accommodating up to 10 guests, you can rally your friends and family to create unforgettable memories together under one roof.

But wait! The fun doesn’t stop there. After lounging at our stunning outdoor pool, beckoning for a splash or sunbathing session, dive right into your next adventure. Imagine a day filled with thrilling activities along the Alabama coastline. Fishing? Check! Tasting local delicacies? Absolutely! Don’t forget those iconic beach bonfires when the sun goes down, creating the perfect backdrop for laughter and stories that will linger long after your stay.

And for those impulse travelers yearning for a last-minute getaway, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores welcomes everyone with open arms—no cash required! Slide into the comfort of our non-smoking environments and let the free WiFi keep you connected to the outside world, or simply kick back and indulge in sweet solitude. So grab your bags, gather your crew, and let your Gulf Shores adventure begin—where every moment is one to cherish!

Closest airports

Pensacola International Airport

33.2mi

Mobile Regional Airport

43.9mi

Most popular amenities

Private pool

Free parking

Business center

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Spa tub

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Standard King Room in Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

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Experience ultimate luxury in our King Room – perfect for couples or small families. Enjoy a spacious, 301 sqft room with a private pool, a relaxing bathtub, and all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay, including a microwave, coffee machine, and a flat-screen TV.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access with Bath Tub in Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel

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Room - 2 Queen, Accessible

1 Sofa Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

300 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

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Standard disability access room with grab bars in bath/shower and features a seating area.

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Suite Executive

1 King Size Bed

Microwave

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Suite Executive King Bed includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus desk, satellite tv , hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , ironing set, and safe.

Suite, 2 Queen Size Beds, Accessible

2 Queen Size Beds

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Non-smoking rooms

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Relax in our spacious Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds, featuring a private pool, bathtub, and all the comforts you need for a perfect stay. This wheelchair accessible suite accommodates up to 4 adults and 3 children, making it ideal for families or groups.

Standard Room in Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Double Beds

300 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

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310 Sq. Feet Room Microwave Minifridge

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Suite Extra Floor

2 Queen Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

Kitchenette

Microwave

Flat-screen TV

Non-smoking rooms

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440 Sq. Feet Suite Microwave Minifridge Sofa Bed

Executive Queen Room with Two Queen Beds in Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel

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Executive, 2 Queen Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

310 sqft

Private pool

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Larger room with sofa bed

Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds in Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel

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Suite, 2 Queen Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

300 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

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440 Sq. Feet Suite Additional Living Area Microwave Minifridge Sofa Bed

King Suite in Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel

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Suite, King Size

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

300 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

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385 Sq. Feet Suite Additional Living Area Microwave Minifridge Sofa Bed

Standard King Room with Mobility Accessible Tub in Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel

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King Room, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

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Queen Room, Accessible

1 Queen Size Bed

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Indulge in the comfort of our Queen Room - Disability Access, a spacious double room with 301 sqft of blissful relaxation. Enjoy the privacy of your own pool, unwind in the hot tub, and savor a rejuvenating spa experience.

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1 Queen Size Bed

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Suite Queen Size Bed

Guest reviews

8.3

846 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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John

8.2

September 2024

Location, lack of noise, comfortable room, breakfast

One of the 2 elevators was out of order. The wait time was longer because of this. There was no hot food at breakfast at first, the desk clerk had to tell a person in the kitchen that more food needed to be brought out. There were a lot of people down for breakfast then, though. There was a pretty large spill as you were leaving the lobby/breakfast area that wasn't cleaned up for quite a few minutes.

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Kelly

9.1

June 2024

The room was very spacious and comfortable. The staff was exceptional, especially a woman named Kay who worked in the food service area. She treated everyone like family and made us feel at home. She went out of her way to speak to my son who has special needs, which is very rare in the world. She's a gem.

The pool wasn't as clean as it usually is. Could be because there were drunk people poolside frying shrimp

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Melissa

8.2

August 2024

The staff was very friendly and helpful. Like that it was not too crowded with guests. Like that it was nice and quiet while we were there. Good location very close to the beach and restaurant. Overall a pretty decent Hotel to stay at.

The elevator was slow and the number 4 on the elevator didn't work well and we were on the fourth floor, most of the time we had to push another button to get the button to work so ended up stopping at the 3rd floor to get the button to work to get to our floor. I wish breakfast ended at 10am just so you could sleep in and not be rushed to get down there so ended up not eating the breakfast there. When we opened up to our hotel room when we arrived it smelled a little like old mop water was used to clean the floors so we had to spray some perfume to make it smell better. Just a recommendation to make sure the house keeping is using fresh clean water or maybe the mop head needed to be changed out.

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Brian

8.2

February 2024

Front desk team. Outstanding ladies that helped me with so many questions and situations. If I needed anything, they had the answer or knew where to get the answer. Breakfast was ok everyday and only a few times it seemed like the delivery truck had not arrived to help them out. They worked with what they had and made it work out for everyone. Location is central if you're doing business or on leisure time.

Only a few days the trash wasn't taken out of the room. For some reason, the hot water would take ~5 minutes to get there. It was warm for that time, but not hot unless you let it run. Was kind of surprised by that.

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Gladys

9.1

October 2024

it was a nice hotel the only drawback was that the room was not clean there was food left on the floor from the previous person that stayed there no I did not complain I was there for a wedding in and it I left it at that but other than that the hotel was okay they was working on the road and that was a little distracting but other than that I had a good time

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Olivia

10

August 2024

The staff was professional, accommodating, and personable! The bed was comfy and clean. Felt like I was sleeping in my personal bed. It was clean but did not have the overwhelming bleach smell. The room was in immaculate condition. The breakfast consisted of a variety of cereals, biscuits and gravy, various types of sausages, yogurts, delicious muffins, cinnamon rolls that tasted home made, pancake maker, oatmeal with all sorts of toppings, omelets, scrambled eggs, bread for toasting.

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Rhonda

10

July 2024

Loved it, very clean! When walking in I did not even see anyone at the front desk then he popped up from around his computer. He told me no rooms were available so I went on booking.com and I was able to reserve a room while standing there. The breakfast lady’s were very nice and sang happy Father’s Day to all the dads. I would only suggest having the person at the front desk stand to greet people when they walk up to the counter. Other than that we loved our stay!

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Kiesta

9.1

April 2024

Breakfast was great had a lot to choose from wish they had waffles instead of the little pancake maker. Location were alright just a lot of construction. Room and hotel were clean and family friendly front desk was exceptional the houseman was exceptional and my husband love that a bar was right next door .

The lady in the kitchen were a little snappy.A lot of construction was going on so it was hard to get in and out at times.

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Sid

10

February 2024

Lady at front desk was very helpful.

TV needs replacing!!! My reservations were made by a booking agency, the motel charge me $40.00 in case I wanted to charge to my room..... which I didn't use, but when I checked out the deposit was never refunded. I paid on my debit card to Holiday Inn. The lady at front desk said my receipt would be emailed from the booking agency. I received the email but the $40.00 was not on the receipt.

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Daniel

8.2

November 2024

The lady working the breakfast room or kitchen was very unfriendly. Appeared that she did not like her job at all. The juice machine did not work, they ran out of bottle water made no effort to accommodate the issues.

Points of Interest Around Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel

Attractions

Brandon Styles Showroom

7.5mi

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

8.2mi

Pensacola Lighthouse and Maritime Museum

23.6mi

Sam's Fun City

29.7mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel

Private pool

Free parking

Business center

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Spa tub

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel?

For Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel, you can check in after 03:00 PM and the check-out deadline is 11:00 AM.

Is there parking available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel?

Yes, there is parking available at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel. The parking is free of charge and is located on site. It is a public parking area, and no reservations are possible.

What are the rates at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel?

Rates at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel commence from $86. However, final pricing may depend on room choices and booking dates. Always input your stay dates for precise rates.

What are the room types available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel?

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores offers a variety of room types including suites and standard rooms. The rooms are all 301 sqft in size and are non-smoking. The accommodations range from rooms for 2 adults and 1 child to suites that can accommodate up to 6 adults and 4 children. The bed sizes include Double, Queen, and King beds, with some rooms also featuring a sofa bed.

What activities does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel offer?

Guests at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities provided by the hotel. They can take a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool, which is available all year round. The pool is located outdoors, allowing guests to enjoy the warm weather and sunshine. Additionally, there is a private pool available for adults only, providing a tranquil and relaxing experience.

In addition to the pools, guests can also make use of the spa tub and hot tub/jacuzzi facilities, perfect for unwinding and relieving stress. For those who wish to maintain their fitness routine, the hotel offers a well-equipped fitness center.

Lastly, guests can utilize the business center for any work-related needs.

Can guests use a pool at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel?

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores has an outdoor pool available throughout the year. However, it is only open to adults and does not have any specific information regarding dimensions or amenities.

Can I use my credit card at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel?

Yes, you can use your credit card at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG hotel. They accept all major credit cards including Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express, and Carte Blanche. However, please note that cash is not accepted as a form of payment at this hotel.