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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 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 - 4 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
  • ‪Lulu's Gulf Shores - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 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
  • 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

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

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 545 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARISOL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

8/10 Good

Debe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was clean. Room clean when we arrived but housekeepers didn’t clean up or vacuum our room very well. Breakfast was very good . Well prepared.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Theresa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Overrated

This property needs updated and refreshed. The carpets are stained, the bathroom floors were not clean, the shower had mold in it and the shelves were falling off. Our AC went out on night 2. We reported it very early the next morning and it wasn’t repaired all day. The only bright spot in our stay was Jim at the front desk. He was very kind and friendly. Breakfast was passable with the exact same selections every day. There was no fruit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

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

6/10 Okay

Tgichona

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Corrine

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

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property needs to. be updated from the worn walls, worn elevator, the spout in the bathetub was shaky, and everytime I took a shower, puddles of watet would run in tbe hallway. Also if u are elderly, please bring a stepladder because the beds are extremely how and is s hazard for elderly people. My friend fell out the bed and hurt her knee snd shoulder. When reported to the hotel, they were not concerned. Told me the lie that management would get back with me concerning the issue and have not yet contacted me and it has been a week.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our experience was perfect! Check in was a breeze with just my ID to match the reservation. Jim at the front desk was so kind and welcoming. He explained all of the amenities from the buffet style breakfast, ice machines available for use, how to access the pool, and all the things. We accessed our room easily and never had a wait for an elevator. Once in the room we were quite pleased that the accommodations actually matched the listing. The room was spotless, the layout spacious and plenty of storage for our gear, the AC was already set and the room was nice and cool, and they even provide complimentary toiletries down to the lotion and body wash (Dove brand at that!). We enjoyed the pool with the kids in the evening and it was just as spotless as the rest of the facility. The area was quiet, and for being a block off the main road felt surprisongly private. Bedtime was great as the whole hotel was quiet and peaceful. The beds were more comfortable than my bed at home which has now lead to use searching for a new mattress because we want to sleep with that comfort every night! Breakfast the next morning was amazing. Hot foods, great variety, someone keeping an eye on it and constantly refilling. We had every option we could have asked for. Everyone left full and ready to start our day. Leaving was just as easy. They have luggage carts to help load your things back and forth, and even around check out we never really waited for an elevator. Amazing time!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and our room was very clean. Only took 6 min to get to the public beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Very professional
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alfred

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Nice for overnight stay for me, my husband and daughter.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was Consistently Greeted with a Smile and a Warm Welcome; The Staff was Incredibly Accommodating; The Bed felt like I was Sleeping on a Cloud; The Room was Incredibly Clean and Quiet. In short, I give Holiday Inn Express Gulf Shores a 5 Star Recommendation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Fair a little dated but friendly staff

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

The room was pretty big for a 2 queen room Bathtub filled with water, the shower head was a wand u had to hold. And the shower curtain rod was broke and cause the curtain to open at both ends . SMH
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property LOOKS NICE UPON ARRIVAL ! The pit of the stay unfortunately was a mold/mildew smell in room upon arrival and then learned it was the carpet was soaked from a restroom or plumbing issue that must of been over looked by some prior and I did report it and I was offered to stay in another room so the current room could be out of order but, it was already to mate and I was about to check out! And I did report it to Expedia via chat and I was told to contact someone if I bought travel insurance but, the LOCATION WAS AWESOME! Breakfast VARIETY OF OPTIONS 6:30-9:30am 5 MIN FROM BEACHES
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location was good. Beds were clean and comfortable. Bathroom could've been cleaner and the tub faucet loose and coming out if the wall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shakaia

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025