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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

Explore the area

Map
160 W Commerce Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542
  • Waterville USA
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • 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
(59 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 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)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

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

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. 548 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Needed a room with two beds. Gave me one with a couch and the mattress was only coil springs. Horrible. Non sleepable. Left right after never stayed. Horrible.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

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

Quick trip

Good stay. Breakfast seclection good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and clean room. Enjoyed!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

marlon

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

2/10 Terrible

LaShundra

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very dirty and unclean room

The room was very dirty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shonda

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

Great stay

Awesome stay. Exactly what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa And Daniel

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

8/10 Good

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff and quiet rooms
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHELSEA

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

We will be back!

This hotel is perfect if you’re looking for an affordable and clean place to stay with your family for vacation! The breakfast was great and offered a variety of options to choose from. Everyone was friendly and the beds were super comfortable. We will definitely be staying again in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

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

8/10 Good

Teddrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay here while visiting the beach. The location was convenient, room was clean and smelled fresh. The staff was nice by welcoming us each time we left and came back. Upon arrival, we were provided with a visitor's guide for access to local attractions. The only negative was the when using the shower, almost everything would become damp from the steam. A vent would be take of this though. Overall, great stay !!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jenifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The hotel itself is in a great spot but due to road construction it was very hard to get in and out bc of the backed up traffic. The hotel room was outdated and needed some attention to some areas that were broken but overall a great place to stay. We were down for a ball tournament and it’s centrally located to everything. The breakfast bar was prob the best we have had at a hotel! The front desk staff were super nice and helpful! We would stay there again when we go for another tournament.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Kathy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ada

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was easy, the front dest personnel was super nice. Breakfast was hot daily, the room was clean and comfortable. I had to book a separate room for a family member last minute and was able to do so with no problems
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ada

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

10/10 Excellent

Erika

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

10/10 Excellent

Erika

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

Gulf shores

Jim at the front desk provided excellent customer service. Clean and quiet hotel even during spring break.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025