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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

2.5 star property

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Property amenity
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Free daily continental breakfast
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
$113
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

Explore the area

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160 W Commerce Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

Gulf Shores hotel walkable to Gulf State Park
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a snack bar/deli. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, a meeting room, and laundry facilities are onsite.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access.

This hotel offers access to a business center and a meeting room. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • 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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

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

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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)

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

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. 539 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1005 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

LaShandra

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarita

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reanette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Summertown

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and friendly. Jim dropped what he was doing to correct an issue with the TV. Also, the first room we were put in had a couple of issues and the staff put us in a quiet room with no issues. Highly recommend this location for affordability, friendly staff, and breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was in walking distance to the hangout and music festivals.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisamarie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very friendly kept very clean. Loved the atmosphere
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ISAAC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful visit
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Everything / and nothing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

4/10 Poor

Jerry

Business traveler, Traveled with family
No hot water, air didn’t work and microwave was busted horrible experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Candace

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Fort Walton Beach

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

Great customer service!

Had a problem with our original room. Front desk immediately apologized and moved us to a new room. Had to extend our stay an extra day unexpectedly and once again the front desk was super helpful. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy, West Monroe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice. adjacent to main roads so quick to get where you wanted/needed to go. My room was quite clean and neat. I was very pleased.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roshanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such an awesome stay check in was smooth and quick. The room was clean, comfortable and welcoming from a long hot day at the ball park. My husband couldn’t stop complimenting on how great the complimentary breakfast was lol. I normally I have a hard time sleeping in hotels but it was like I melted into the pillows and mattress and I slept the best I have in weeks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

8/10 Good

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was great, the building is a little outdated. The floors in the bathroom could be mopped.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nishawndra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Served its purpose Good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025