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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Gulf Shores Beach in Gulf Shores

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Property amenity
Outdoor pool
Free daily continental breakfast
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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160 W Commerce Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542
  • Place, Gulf Shores Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterville USA
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Gulf Shores

In Gulf Shores .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Gulf State Park and Gulf Shores Museum. Also, Zooland Mini Golf is within half a mile (1 km) and Gulf Shores Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Gulf Shores Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gulf State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waterville USA - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Happy Pappy Coffee House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

Hotel near Gulf Shores Beach in Gulf Shores
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A business center and a meeting room are available. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG also features a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Gulf Shores hotel is smoke free.

  • 89 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG offers 89 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is 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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 543 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Betty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gulf Shore stay

Close to activities and convenient to beach. Great breakfasts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First day we were informed the TV was out. They never came to the room to clean. We were thete two days.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with family
There were no sheets on the pull out mattress and there was only an extra pillow in the closet. Nothing else to make the bed up. There was still hair in the shower also. The carpet needs to be cleaned. The breakfast could’ve been better. The pancakes tasted like plastic and were not edible.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect!

Wonderful property with excellent staff. Great location with a really nice breakfast, too. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denita

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chill
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only spent a few nights here and was very nice and close to everything i need to do
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lynzi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul, Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to from the main road, but not a lot of parking, not walkable to other things, breakfast was almost nonexistent, quite noisy all night, room had sheer curtains only on the florida ceiling windows not only allowing all the light from the floodlights on the front of the hotel to come in, but did not feel very private from the outside. Front desk staff seemed like they're be anywhere else and provided very minimal interactions upon check in and check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk person was very cordial and pleasant. No problems at all
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The mattress was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Staff and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Frederick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beachfront lots of shopping opportunities quiet and very friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025