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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Gulf State Park

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Property amenity
Outdoor pool
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Suite, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Near Gulf State Park, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores welcomes you with free continental breakfast and an outdoor pool. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy the convenience of a business center, snack bar/deli, laundry facilities, and a gym. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Free newspapers in the lobby

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $131
$152 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
160 W Commerce Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542

What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waterville USA - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lulu's At Homeport Marina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Original Oyster House Boardwalk - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG puts you within a 10-minute drive of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. For a workout, you can visit the fitness center or go for a morning swim at the outdoor pool. Also, The Wharf and Orange Beach Beaches are within a short drive. The helpful staff and breakfast get good marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 89 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Also known as

Gulf Shores Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Gulf Shores
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Gulf Shores
Holiday Inn Express Gulf Shores Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Suites Gulf Shores
Inn Express Gulf Shores

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking.

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

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG and nearby?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG has an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG is a short 8-minute walk from Gulf State Park and 19 minutes' walk from Gulf Shores Golf Club.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Bed
Beach
Bathroom
Family friendly
Restaurant
Shower

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were plentiful and of high quality, with many guests praising the variety and taste. (55 reviews)
  • The property is conveniently located close to the beach and offers easy access to the beach area. (14 reviews)
  • Plentiful breakfast options and great restaurants are close by. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Great place to stay. Staff was friendly, rooms were vlesn.
4-night trip

10/10

Rooms were clean, beds were comfy, and the breakfast buffet was phenomenal!
4-night trip

10/10

Super friendly and helpful front desk staff!
1-night trip

10/10

Clean, comfortable, and friendly staff.
1-night trip

10/10

Was a quick beach trip. The hotel was very clean
1-night trip

10/10

Great stay
2-night trip

10/10

Very clean, nice and quiet comfortable room. front desk staff was very courteous and helpful, we also enjoyed the breakfast buffet would definitely recommend and will visit again
1-night trip

8/10

Great staff & comfortable stay. I would definitely stay here again.
3-night trip

10/10

great breakfast friendly staff very accomodating great restaurants close by
6-night trip

10/10

Awesome stay. Exactly what we needed.
1-night trip

10/10

Great service. Breakfast could have been better.
4-night trip

6/10

Stayed for softball tournament. It was ok. Pool area was kinda sketchy and wasn’t all that great.
2-night trip

10/10

It was a good, clean hotel. It was a comfortable room and a nice stay.
2-night trip

10/10

Hotel was very clean and nice staff. Breakfast had really great options. Convenient location.
2-night trip

10/10

Very clean room and comfy bed .. quiet to very little noise and great for the price!
2-night trip

6/10

It was ok very outdated USB port was broken No parking I had to park on the side street
2-night trip

8/10

Good location, safe
1-night trip

10/10

My overall stay was good. Hotel is in the perfect location.
2-night trip

10/10

Helpful staff and quiet rooms
5-night trip

10/10

The hotel was nice, no complaints other than the pancakes being undercooked. We always looked forward to Jim telling us to have a good day.
3-night trip

8/10

Good stay. Breakfast seclection good.
3-night trip

10/10

Me and my boyfriend went on our anniversary and the reviews really lived up to the expectations! The room was clean and nice and all of the staff were very respectful and kind!
2-night trip

10/10

Everything was amazing from the time we entered til we checked our
2-night trip

10/10

Jim at the front desk provided excellent customer service. Clean and quiet hotel even during spring break.
2-night trip

10/10

Gentleman that checked us in, Jim at front desk very helpful. Great representative for Holiday Inn
1-night trip