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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/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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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/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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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

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

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/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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About the area

Gulf Shores

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG in Gulf Shores, you'll be a 1-minute drive from Gulf State Park and 7 minutes from Gulf Shores Beach. .This hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Orange Beach Beaches and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from The Wharf.

What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waterville USA - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.8 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 with free breakfast, a short walk to Gulf State Park
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 89 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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

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 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 282 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1019 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

A+

Great place to stay. Staff was friendly, rooms were vlesn.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Heather

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Mixed reviews depending on the time of day. Staff was for the most part friendly but it was difficult getting help with concerns about the room or how billing for the stay was done. Our room was clean on arrival but housekeeping did not stop in once to clean or provide new towels. The trash was over flowing and bathroom was dirty. Our shower was not working and when you would go to pull the plunger up to turn the shower on the entire faucet would pull out from the wall and there was no water pressure. When we mentioned this to the front desk they did not seem surprised but did have maintenance look at it. Mold was noted on the bathroom ceiling most likely because of similar issues with the bathrooms in the above rooms. Breakfast was disappointing. Items were never stocked, juice machine was not working, food was cold and the area was not kept clean. Overall for what we paid a night this was an all around disappointing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damion

Disliked: Cleanliness
Car was broken into
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kayla

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I feel the property needs a deep clean and update. I had booked a double bed and they had only single king when I checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

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

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with family
Will never make a reservation that I can not cancel. My bad I am not a traveler. Too far from the beach and we were ready to go home.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and room were clean and felt confortable. It was a pleasant overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Didn’t like the breakfast selections
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Stayed for softball tournament. It was ok. Pool area was kinda sketchy and wasn’t all that great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lubna

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The pool had a lot of trash around the pool deck and the location of the pool on the end of the bldg was not very aesthetic. Would have preferred the pool to be centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here. Will stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was go
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service. Breakfast could have been better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly. Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashleigh

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a quick beach trip. The hotel was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nylena, Rockford

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to restaurants, entertainment and ocean. Pool was relaxing and breakfast options are plentiful. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was clean, comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stay was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casie

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

Good stay

Clean, comfortable, and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025