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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 with a parking lot, multiple floors, and a swimming pool.
A hotel room with a sofa, a wooden table, a bed, a nightstand, and a window with a view.
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 Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

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)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

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)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Gulf Shores

At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Gulf State Park and Gulf Shores Museum. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a business centre. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Gulf Shores hotel include Gulf Shores Beach and The Wharf.

What's nearby

  • Gulf State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gulf Shores Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Waterville USA - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Alabama Coastal Birding Trail - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.) - 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 its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG also features a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Gulf Shores hotel is smoke free.

  • 89 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG offers 89 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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 centre
  • 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 cot

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG?

As of 2 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG on 31 Oct 2026 start from NZ$197, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG is Gulf Shores Beach (3.1 km).

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG has an outdoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG serve breakfast?

Yeah, our visitors give high marks to the free continental breakfast here! Served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG?

There isn't one on site, but Gulf Shores Golf Club is a short 19-minute walk away.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 567 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1004 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

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Nice Hotel,it was very clean,I would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was super clean, breakfast was great. Will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay, easy check in and out, comfortable beds, good breakfast, everything is well maintained and clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was great! Clean, comfortable, and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great all around Clean, friendly and centrally located
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location couldn't ask for better.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was delicious, room was clean, location was convenient, and staff was nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Decent breakfast and comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel was ok. Nothing extravagant. Breakfast was decent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location. Comfy bed. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Everyone and everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Everyone was kind so kind and helpful. From getting checked out, every question and concern was answered with a smile and respect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice simple well done breakfast. Thanks for everything. Small pool area but nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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We always know what to expect every time we stay.. clean, comfortable and friendly service.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was delicious everything ready on time…
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was nice and roomy.had no problems. The staff was nice and the pool was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Pretty decent property and safe location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast fresh, a/c cold
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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great service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

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