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Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free buffet breakfast
Point of interest
Exterior
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$131
$118 nightly
$131 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9

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1203 Ne 5th St, Crystal River, FL, 34429
  • Place, Hunter Spring Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, A Crystal River Kayak Company
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Standard Room | Room amenity

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

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

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

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

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Crystal River

A stay at Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG places you in the heart of Crystal River, a 3-minute drive from Hunter Spring Park and 5 minutes from Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. .This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Three Sisters Springs and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Crystal River Watersports Marina.

What's nearby

  • Bowlero Crystal River - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hunter Spring Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • A Crystal River Kayak Company - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Three Sisters Springs - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Copp Winery & Brewery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dan's Clam Stand - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Hunter Spring Park
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 75 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 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 30.00 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

  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Crystal River Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Crystal River
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Crystal River
Holiday Inn Express Crystal River Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Crystal River Hotel Crystal River
Inn Express Crystal River

Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 684 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

abby

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carmen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was friendly. It was a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rami

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We were looking for a pet-free hotel, as those usually have less odor in the rooms. The description of this Holiday Inn Express did not mention that it is pet-friendly, but apparently, for $30 you can bring your four-legged family member. I have nothing against pets or their owners, but I prefer staying in hotels that do not allow animals, so this should really be clearly stated in the hotel’s description to help travelers like us make an informed choice. We had to swap rooms twice before finding one that didn’t smell like urine or have a musty odor. The final room we settled on still had issues — the toilet seat was not properly cleaned. We ended up cleaning it ourselves since the housekeeping staff, though polite, didn’t actually fix the issue when asked. On the positive side, the amenities appear new, the bathroom is in good condition, and the towels and sheets were clean with no unpleasant odors from the pillows. Overall, this hotel has potential, but it really needs to: Clearly disclose its pet-friendly policy Improve room cleanliness and inspection standards. We typically stay staying in Holiday Inn because it usually keep itself to a higher standards. This location we are not coming back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armance

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

Would stay again

Clean. Beds/pillows were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

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

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay for my work crew
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional friendly prompt staff. Check-in answered my questions including local activities & dining.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was nice, clean. Hotel was clean and well kept…seemed quite new or recently renovated. Room was spacious, clean. Good sized bathroom. Free breakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was kind of strange- I was standing like 10 min till check in person (EJ) finished phone conversation with someone resolving some billing issue . No “ be right with you “, no “ sorry about that “ just ignore someone standing in front . After he was done he did apologised but still the whole situation was strange . Breakfast is average…area around hotel is clean and parking is convenient and free .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Grayson

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking area was sufficient. The hotel was clean. The breakfast buffet was good. The staff was pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

F

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

Great accommodations!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, ac unit was quiet and had the always on setting, so it wasn't kicking on and off all night. Staff were very friendly. Breakfast was top notch, for a hotel breakfast! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, staff is nice. Convenient to Crystal River sightseeing and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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

Great hotel

Clean room. Nice, friendly staff too. Nice area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHERRY

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janiece

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

8/10 Good

Bryan

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 day fishing trip

Nice property Good value Great location Better than most breakfasts Excellent, fresh ground coffee 24/7 Only negative, one of the comforters smelled very bad All and all would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely place

We try to get up to this area yearly to relax and do some fishing. Loved our room, but the room needed more pictures on the wall or even better, more hooks to hang things up on. Be great to hang damp clothes and bathing suits on a hook. Room had two hooks by ice bucket, but more would be fantastic. There was a huge,blank wall between the ice bucket ledge and tv console. Seeing how room only had two drawers, hooks would be great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doncho, Daytona Beach Shores

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nicely renovated, staff was polite, rooms are clean and spacious and the breakfast was high quality.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025