Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Gulf Shores Beach in Gulf Shores

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

Free daily continental breakfast
Property amenity
Suite, 1 King Bed
Fitness facility
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View in a map
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

Standard Room

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

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

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

You may also like

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
  • ‪The Happy Pappy Coffee House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 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.

Similar properties

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
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. 541 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness
The desk person was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Gayle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Professional, polite, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean. Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

KISHANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

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

8/10 Good

Alita

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

Holiday inn express gulf shores

Hotel staff was not very friendly but overall the stay was fine
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room lighting. Soft pillow cases with embroidered labels for firm or soft fluff. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

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

10/10 Excellent

Chad

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

6/10 Okay

Angela

Everyone was so nice hotel was awesome but infested with ants 😫 In the rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly what we were looking for for our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful from desk associate. A very comfortable bed, clean room and quiet, excellent air conditioning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

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

8/10 Good

Kristen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here until we were able to check into our beach reservation. Everything was good except the elevator, it was a little sketchy! All in all the stay was good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Doris

Liked: Room comfort
Needs updating and deep cleaning in the lobby and hallways
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patrice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a good trip. There was a minor problem but the staff was really good in helping me resolve it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn, Birmingham

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. Rooms clean. Beds comfortable. Good breakfast. Convenient quick drive to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025