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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Leisure)
355 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Suite, 2 Queen Beds
398 square feet
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Standard Room
1 King Bed 2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
355 square feet
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Suite, 1 King Bed
398 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Bathtub)
355 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Luxurious)
398 square feet
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Bathtub)
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)
355 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with free breakfast, walk to Gulf State Park

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business center
Laundry facilities

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel in Gulf Shores, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. This hotel is 4.4 mi (7 km) from The Wharf and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from The Park at OWA.

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. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel. 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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel

160 W Commerce Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel 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, an IHG Hotel is a smoke-free property.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Daily
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Fitness facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Business center
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 89
  • Free self parking
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel 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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Free weekday newspaper
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired internet
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 3
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Where to Eat

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

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

  • Golfing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

Carbon monoxide detector

LGBTQ friendly

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee (May 01 - September 30): USD 15 per accommodation, per stay

The resort fee includes:

  • Beach towels
  • Concierge service
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Hotel Names

  • 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

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).

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