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Holiday Inn Express Bluffton by IHG

2.5 star property

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a clock, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
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.
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.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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117 Commerce Lane, Bluffton, OH, 45817
  • Place, Bluffton University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sauder Visual Arts Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Indian Lake
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Bluffton by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business centre, dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Holiday Inn Express Bluffton by IHG offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

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 an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis 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 centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Bluffton by IHG. During your stay, you'll be close to Sauder Visual Arts Center. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Bluffton University and a few minutes from Sauder Visual Arts Center
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Holiday Inn Express Bluffton by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Bluffton by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Bluffton hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free 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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 30 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Holiday Inn Express Bluffton by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 482 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 482 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 482 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 482 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 482 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

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

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

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

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

Bashia

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Under renovation, but still functioning well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean. The breakfast was very good. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in, very friendly, room was nice, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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