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Holiday Inn Express Bluffton by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a clock, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A breakfast bar with labeled dispensers for yogurt, eggs, milk, fruit, and cereal.
A modern hotel lobby with a central white table, blue chairs, a map on the wall, and a staircase.
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by tiled flooring and walls.
A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a blue-lit sign.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $118
$102 nightly
$118 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

Explore the area

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117 Commerce Lane, Bluffton, OH, 45817
  • Place, Motter Metro Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bluffton University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sauder Visual Arts Center
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, chair, and a large window.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, chair, and a large window.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a radiator.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, desk, chair, and a large window.

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window.

2 Queen Standard

  • 53 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a shower, grab bars, a white sink, and a toilet.

2 Queen Standard Communications and Mobility Accessible

  • 53 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Bluffton

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Bluffton by IHG in Bluffton, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Bluffton University and Sauder Visual Arts Center. .This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Motter Metro Park and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Beaverdam Town Hall.

What's nearby

  • Motter Metro Park - 2 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Bluffton University - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Sauder Visual Arts Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • University of Findlay - 18 min drive - 21.0 miles
  • Indian Lake - 41 min drive - 35.6 miles

Getting around

  • Toledo Express Airport (TOL) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪China Wok - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Kira's Flipside Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪1861 Wine Lounge - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Bluffton by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Bluffton by IHG offers 64 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 64 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Renovated entire property - May 2026
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from August 16 2026 to December 26 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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

Holiday Inn Express Bluffton by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 489 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 489 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 489 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 489 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 489 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chelsi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, Staff was very friendly and helpful, Good variety of breakfast options. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice, breakfast was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to the university we need to go to for graduation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Nice, big room Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

JEROME

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was just ok, building was fairly clean, but it is a hotel that is just finishing renovations. All In All, it was a good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was attractive, but needed another chair. Breakfast choices were enjoyable. Green spaces around the property were comfortable in fair weather. Can't wait for the pool to open!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice it was clean it was quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Room clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE ROOM WAS FINE.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check-in/out was easy, facility/rooms were clean, staff were responsive to our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was a hybrid of hot & cold items from Aldi. Place was under renovation. Looks like Hilton bought out & giving a make over. Quiet, clean & bed was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet Breakfast was good Overall 2 night stay was very good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dominick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bashia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect price for the perfect stay in the perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you are in Bluffton
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very very clean, spacious and comfortable. They have the best pillows that I have ever used at a hotel. The only complaint I would have is that the bathroom fan was very loud and noisy. There was no option to turn it off as it was connected to the light.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful friendly staff, excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our bed was very comfortable and room clean. Breakfast was standard eggs, sausage & biscuits & gravy & waffle option. Renovations still going on in pool & some areas, but not a factor in our stay. We would stay again if back in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great... Breakfast was surprisingly good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cleanest hotel I've been at. Front desk staff was great for checking in and out. Hotel was being remodeled, but it was still great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was recently purchased by Holiday Inn and is being refurbished. Our room was exceptionally clean with new carpet and bathroom. Bed were great. Very nice experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, quiet, friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. They are remodeling, we had a very nice room. Breakfast was good. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025