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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 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.
A modern interior with seating areas, a coffee station, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel with a parking lot, multiple floors, and a swimming pool.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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 Wi-Fi

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(26 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(51 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

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
  • 8 minutes by foot from Gulf State Park and a 3-minute drive from Waterville USA
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
  • 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 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.

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. 577 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1005 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Luke

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

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
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8/10 Good

Micaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty decent property and safe location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome. highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room great staff
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Francisco

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast. Hotel is outdated
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was so clean and spacious- staff was polite. bathroom had good smelling dove soap and lotion
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Ashlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing bad at all. The location was nice and there was a little bar and restaurant literally next door thru the lot. Breakfast was good too.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a wonderful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great morning coffee and hot breakfast. Nice quiet room and very comfortable. Mattresses showing wear.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk employees were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Salvador Soto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff and food was good. Great and affordable spot
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I’ve been to better Holiday Inn Express hotels. This one needs some repair.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026