Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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4750 W State Road 46, Sanford, FL, 32771
  • Place, Elev8 Fun Orlando
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Seminole County Sports Complex
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Communications)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications, Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(126 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(55 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room (Specialty)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Sanford

Close to airport.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Sanford hotel, you'll find Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and Lake Monroe. HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital and Wekiwa Springs State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Elev8 Fun Orlando - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
  • HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Wekiwa Springs State Park - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Seminole County Sports Complex - 16 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • DeBary Station - 10 min drive
  • Sanford Station - 14 min drive
  • Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG

4-star hotel near Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1003 square feet (93 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG also features laundry facilities, a convenience store, and RV/bus/truck parking. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Sanford hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 1003 sq ft of conference space
  • 93 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2021
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Convenience store
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG offers 121 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour 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.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (83 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (34 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 865 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1067 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the above
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very immaculate and the vibe was trendy, staff was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Quincy

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda and Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fellow who checked us in was polite and very personable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, WALCOTT

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean breakfast was good with several options
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and well-maintained. Staff was great. Breakfast was tasty.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, bright and convenient location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tommi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very clean and the staff was great. Breakfast was amazing. Housekeeping left a little to be desired.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duvalle, Mount Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The staff was nice and the breakfast was great. The potatoes and chicken sausage links were really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Black-out shades in bedroom made sleeping easy. Excellent shower. Excellent breakfast. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful stay. We were just there for one night to attend an event at the Central Zoo - the location was so close and an easy drive. Facility was new and clean, spacious room with a sofa. Friendly personnel at the service desk. Nice breakfast included. I recommend this hotel and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dora

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

jason

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Average at best also stayed one night before and one night after my stay at different hotels one the areas and the comfort inn was as slightly lower in experience verses one of the others comfort in. Higher price lower quality a different unnamed company was much better for less $ “cough” spring” was much better for less so basically negative on stayin here pretty sure someone pissed in my bed before I arrived I slept on the floor big ol yeller spot on the bed f u dumpster fire of a company and comfort was even nastier fuk autocorekt 101 for all
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible place all around
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dyese

Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was immaculately clean. The breakfast was delicious and had many options. The staff was always cheerful and helpful. The free parking was a huge draw for me in selecting the hotel. I will stay there again the next time I'm in Sanford.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

PENG

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025