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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large glass door entrance.
A hotel room with a sofa, a wooden table, a bed, a nightstand, and a window with a view.
A hotel with a parking lot, multiple floors, and a swimming pool.
A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight racks.
A hotel room with a bed, a gray sofa, a wooden side table, and a lamp.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $115
$99 nightly
$115 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

Explore the area

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160 W Commerce Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542
  • Place, Gulf State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Gulf Shores Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterville USA
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gulf Shores, AL (GUF-Jack Edwards)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a sofa, a wooden table, a bed, bedside lamps, and a window with a view.

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a small desk with a telephone.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(99 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a lamp.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.5 miles
  • Gulf Shores Museum - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Waterville USA - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Alabama Coastal Birding Trail - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sunliner Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lulu's Gulf Shores - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Picnic Beach - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

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.

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 satellite premium 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

American ExpressDiners ClubDiscoverJCB InternationalMastercardVisa

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. 568 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Hotel,it was very clean,I would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was super clean, breakfast was great. Will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great! Clean, comfortable, and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, easy check in and out, comfortable beds, good breakfast, everything is well maintained and clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay it was a very nice place we will definitely stay with them again everyone of the staff was very friendly and our room was very nice and clean very comfortable beds as well
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all around Clean, friendly and centrally located
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility is a bit rundown but the staff were very nice and responsive. Breakfast was great and location worked well for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location couldn't ask for better.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious, room was clean, location was convenient, and staff was nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent breakfast and comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and bed was really comfortable. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Clayton

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel was ok. Nothing extravagant. Breakfast was decent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Comfy bed. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms , comfortable beds and a gym. Id definitely stay here again ,if i come back to the area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone and everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

DIANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful with giving us places to go. Location of the hotel was very convenient to all things . My husband and I would highly recommend it to all. This was a belated birthday trip for me.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice simple well done breakfast. Thanks for everything. Small pool area but nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always know what to expect every time we stay.. clean, comfortable and friendly service.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious everything ready on time…
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk guy Bill I think was very very nice & helpful. Clean facility & location was not bad at all. I slept good too. They have a laundery room too!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and roomy.had no problems. The staff was nice and the pool was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast fresh, a/c cold
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Micaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty decent property and safe location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donavon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026