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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

2.5 star property

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Property amenity
Free daily continental breakfast
Outdoor pool
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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160 W Commerce Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542
  • Gulf Shores Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hangout Music Fest
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Gulf Shores Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Gulf State Park
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, a meeting room and laundry facilities are on-site.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they enjoy the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Gulf State Park. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Gulf State Park and 7 minutes from Gulf Shores Beach
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.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 transport

  • 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 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 at the property

Important information

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, 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)
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

  • 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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 281 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jorden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Millissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness of clerk and very clean....
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was great and I’m back in the area I will book my stay there
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nadiyah

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable beds. Great pillows. Very clean and good breakfast. Really nice and courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Felicia

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place need to redo the King suite #200 carpet and chair needs to ho filthy. And hair all over the bathroom floor and tub.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, nice and quiet comfortable room. front desk staff was very courteous and helpful, we also enjoyed the breakfast buffet would definitely recommend and will visit again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable place to spend the night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I always stay at Holiday Inn Express the property is immaculate and the staff are fabulous. I can’t say more about them. They’re over the top.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brad, Fortville

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, and OK stay, I would not choose this hotel again unless I just had to
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was nice, no complaints other than the pancakes being undercooked. We always looked forward to Jim telling us to have a good day.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

LaShandra

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarita

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reanette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Summertown

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and friendly. Jim dropped what he was doing to correct an issue with the TV. Also, the first room we were put in had a couple of issues and the staff put us in a quiet room with no issues. Highly recommend this location for affordability, friendly staff, and breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was in walking distance to the hangout and music festivals.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisamarie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very friendly kept very clean. Loved the atmosphere
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ISAAC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025