Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free buffet breakfast
Exterior
Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Room amenity
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $138
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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1203 Ne 5th St, Crystal River, FL, 34429
  • Place, Bowlero Crystal River
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Hunter Spring Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(130 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG

Crystal River hotel close to Hunter Spring Park
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a snack bar/deli. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG is a smoke-free property.

Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 5 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers

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

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40.00 per pet, per day

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 5.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 40.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 696 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Codi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms, staff was great location was goos
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom in need of deep cleaning Wonderful Staff, Attentive to guests needs Close to many fresh seafood restaurants with local catch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel for the price. Breakfast was decent and it was clean! We didn't walk around too much but the area seemed safe and close to things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service and a great room (especially the bed). Location close to everything as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Pamela

The staff was amazing, the room was
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a very nice cozy place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visitng the manatees and Henley did an excellent job at the front desk. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel. Clean and well equipped. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The employee who worked the front desk was very helpful, warm and friendly. Overall it was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is decent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vrbo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ubenis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , nice , spacious and clean room, aceptable breakfast, staff very courteous.i will definitely recommend to my family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Inessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was just perfect. The room was clean and modern the stuff was very friendly and the breakfast was excellent. Will stay again very good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Meta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly, my room was just fine and everything was as I expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean, the breakfast options were great and the overall stay was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean staff was very friendly breakfast was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, helpful staff, amazing black out shades!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff especially Ansley was wonderful. The room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was good. The woman was extremely helpful with explaining the different things to do in the area and local restaurant choices.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lakshmanan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, staff was so courteous and room is well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, great staff. Bring ear plugs
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at the front desk was very personable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025