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Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Hunter Spring Park in Crystal River

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Exterior
Free buffet breakfast
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Point of interest

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1203 Ne 5th St, Crystal River, FL, 34429
  • Place, Hunter Spring Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room | Room amenity

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Mobil, Accessible Tub)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Mobil, Roll-In Shower)

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

About the area

Crystal River

City center stay.You'll find Hunter Spring Park and Three Sisters Springs within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Also, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge is within 3 miles (5 km) and Crystal River Watersports Marina is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Hunter Spring Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 6 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Copp Winery & Brewery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG

Hotel near Hunter Spring Park in Crystal River
Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Crystal River hotel is smoke free.

  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG offers 75 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Crystal River hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. 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
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water sports equipment

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30.00 per pet, per day
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

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.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Crystal River Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Crystal River
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Crystal River
Holiday Inn Express Crystal River Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Crystal River Hotel Crystal River
Inn Express Crystal River

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 679 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Freddie

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very comfortable, and we really liked having the microwave and refrigerator. I appreciated the coffee machines in the lobby too. I was impressed by the friendliness of the staff as we came and went each day. This hotel it’s a great option in Crystal River even if it’s not right on the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry Sean

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice, clean hotel. It was close to everything we had planned for our trip. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was close to KOA where my friends were camping.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and staff. Front desk staff was awesome. Very professional and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharyon

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

Family visiting family

I really enjoyed my stay. The staff were very pleasant, friendly, and professional. From my early check- in requested and honored by Coryon to the breakfast every morning with Lacey, i thoroughly felt appreciated! Although i would highly recommend getting some more help in the morning for Lacey; the breakfast area was always packed the 2 mornings that I was enjoying myself and she tried her best to keep up but the poor lady was sweating bullets and there was still a line waiting for restock of items.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Good hotel but...

My wife and I had to come to the area to clear out a family member's house. We had stayed at this hotel previously for a night and thought a stay of a week would be fine. Check-in was super easy, and the room was clean and large. Breakfast is sufficient for a quick bite before venturing out for the day. My one complaint is housekeeping. We would leave every morning around 8AM to go work on the deceased family member's house and would return around 8PM. After spending 12 hours working, we were looking forward to a shower and a good night's rest. The first night was great but after that housekeeping would only clean the room and replace towels every other day. I checked with the desk twice and was told that was not the hotel's policy and that the room should have been cleaned every day. While the front desk seemed sympathetic to our issue, nothing changed and housekeeping was every other day. After the last instance, my wife and I left a day early. Upon checking out we explained why we were leaving and there was no explanation or compensation, just "sorry". We need to make a return trip to the area in three weeks and would like to stary here again but if we do, we will bail the first time the room is not cleaned. A positive note is that two employees, CJ and Andrea, seemed to care about conditions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci, Long Beach

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Best breakfast. So clean. Salt water pool. Kids, parents, and grandparents all loved this place! Great central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiliary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Pittsburg

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean property with very comfy beds and pillows! Free parking, free breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hans

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

Mixed review

We were extremely disappointed that the walls were "paper thin". Unable to sleep due to a very noisy neighbor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephny

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

2/10 Terrible

Xavier

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Let’s just say from here on out I’ll be taking photos and videos of my rooms the day I leave, right before check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anna, Landrum

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has clean and spacious rooms with mini fridge and microwave. The hallway is a little weird with 3 room doors opening towards each other but not a major issue. The man who checked me in was getting hammered by a lot of guests coming in at the same time. He was coming off his shift (and was supposed to have been off), but the lady coming on shift was there too. There was around 6 or 7 separate people in line and the lady kept going through papers instead of jumping in and getting customers checked in/out. I felt like the customers should have been the lady’s priority. The poor guy was doing the best he could.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Crystal river holiday inn is always our spot for vacation! We love that they are accommodating, and pet friendly, clean and friendly. Will hopefully we returning again next year
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to Town and Restaurants and the Pool is great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in crew was very friendly and professional! The room it self was clean however the bathroom was not and we had other peoples hair in the shower/bathtub.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025