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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

2.5 star property

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A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, and a visible entrance to another section.
A hotel with a parking lot, multiple floors, and a swimming pool.
A modern interior with seating areas, a coffee station, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a sofa, a wooden table, a bed, a nightstand, and a window with a view.
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large glass door entrance.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $119
$103 nightly
$119 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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 a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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
(17 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a mirror.

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

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(92 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a mirror.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a mirror.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a bed, a gray sofa, a wooden side 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 WiFi

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees
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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

  • ‪The Hangout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pony Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Catch - ‬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 premium satellite 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

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. 591 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1028 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

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

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

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and beds slept well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel. It's in the heart of Gulf Shores, but minutes away from Police/Fire Depts. Being a Holiday Inn property (IHG), it excells in customer service. From check in to breakfast to check out, it is a gem. Our go to for Gulf Shores.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, wonderful shades to darken the room at night, good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

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

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to dislike! The experience was good!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No problems, staff very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abonie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very friendly and the room was nice and clean. Hotel was located in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great staff
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome. highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Desk clerks were responsive and helpful. Hallway Carpets needed cleaning. Breakfast and coffee were great and dining area was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms. Clean and comfortable but I could have used a step stool for the bed. It was very high. But overall a nice place to stay and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Francisco

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast. Hotel is outdated
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a wonderful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shervette

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff and clean room. Shower worked very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026