Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

Hotel with outdoor pool, near Gulf Shores Beach

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Dates

November 2025

17

December 2025

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

Near Gulf State Park, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores welcomes you with free continental breakfast and an outdoor pool. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy the convenience of a business center, snack bar/deli, laundry facilities, and a gym. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Connecting rooms available
24/7 front desk
Gym
Laundry facilities
Pool

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Outdoor pool
Fitness center
Business center
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Front-desk safe
Snack bar/deli
Vending machine
Self-serve laundry
Meeting room
Free newspapers in the lobby

Feel at home (6)

Free cribs/infant beds
Microwave
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities

$102 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Tomorrow

Nov 18 - Nov 19

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Standard Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed - double

Private bathroom

37 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

37 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

33 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

37 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds

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Pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

$74 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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About the neighborhood

160 W Commerce Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542

What's nearby

Gulf Shores Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Gulf State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Waterville USA - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Hangout Music Fest - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Gulf Shores Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
‪Lulu's Gulf Shores - ‬3 min drive
‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬6 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG puts you within a 10-minute drive of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. For a workout, you can visit the fitness center or go for a morning swim at the outdoor pool. Also, The Wharf and The Park at OWA are within a short drive. The helpful staff and breakfast get good marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 89 rooms
- Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Snack bar/deli

What to do

Golfing nearby

Working away

Business center
Meeting room

Services

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi and wired internet
Free local calls

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave

More

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Policies

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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

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

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

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

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

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking.

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

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG and nearby?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG has an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG is a short 8-minute walk from Gulf State Park and 19 minutes' walk from Gulf Shores Golf Club.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

Breakfast was consistently described as fantastic, phenomenal, hot, and plentiful with great variety. (62 reviews)
The property is conveniently located close to the beach and offers easy access to beach activities. (16 reviews)
Plentiful breakfast options and great restaurants are close by. (4 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Popular mentions

Room

Service staff

Breakfast

Location

Bed

Beach

Bathroom

Family friendly

Restaurant

Shower

8/10 Very good

Nov 16, 2025

Front desk was nice

Melissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 5, 2025

Clean room, staff was very friendly.

Kendra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 13, 2025

Was a wonderful place to stay

Jessica, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 23, 2025

Gulf Shore stay

Close to activities and convenient to beach. Great breakfasts.

Betty, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 22, 2025

Perfect!

Wonderful property with excellent staff. Great location with a really nice breakfast, too. We loved it!

Virginia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 12, 2025

Holiday inn express gulf shores

Hotel staff was not very friendly but overall the stay was fine

Alita, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 6, 2025

Lovely hotel

Had a great time, every thing was great.

shakeva, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 11, 2025

Great Service

Ricky, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 25, 2025

Perfect one night stay. Will stay again. Jim at the front desk is amazing! Not many people like him. He goes the extra mile and shows incredible kindness.

Neil, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nov 5, 2025

Hotel common areas are very tired. The lobby and elevators are incredibly dirty. The room, not perfect but acceptable

Jonathan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 8, 2025

Nice for overnight stay for me, my husband and daughter.

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 24, 2025

Staff is amazing

The staff was amazing, the bathrooms were not super clean.

Amanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 18, 2025

Clean hotels

Shelby, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 15, 2025

Great property

Tiffany, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 9, 2025

Quick and easy stay. Great location right off the beach

Adam, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 18, 2025

Nice place. Would stay again

Jonathan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 26, 2025

The stay at the property was nice. The staff was friendly, housekeeping was great, and the location is very close to the beach, but still close to Foley. I would stay here again

Jonathan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 17, 2025

Bed was comfortable.

Tgichona, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 18, 2025

Second time staying here. Will stay here again.

Alice, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 5, 2025

I was Consistently Greeted with a Smile and a Warm Welcome; The Staff was Incredibly Accommodating; The Bed felt like I was Sleeping on a Cloud; The Room was Incredibly Clean and Quiet. In short, I give Holiday Inn Express Gulf Shores a 5 Star Recommendation.

Charlotte, 2-night trip