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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

160 West Commerce Avenue, Gulf Shores, 36542, Alabama, United States

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Private pool

Free parking

Business center

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Spa tub

Hot tub

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG is a 3-star resort in Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States. Located about 1.7mi from the city center, this welcoming stay pairs comfort with convenient access to the area.

Guest amenities cover both work and leisure: breakfast is offered, a private pool and an outdoor swimming pool (free), free Wi-Fi, and free on-site parking, plus a free fitness center and a free business center. Handy extras include a spa tub, hot tub, air conditioning, and non-smoking rooms, along with 24-hour front desk service, an elevator, and upper floors accessible by elevator. Meeting or banquet facilities are available with extra charges, and free toiletries and bathtubs complete the bathrooms.

Minimum price starts from $93. Address: 160 West Commerce Avenue, Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States. Reviews: 763.

After a sun-drenched day on the Alabama coast, unwind at an outdoor pool that stays open year-round and is adults-only. A spa tub and a hot tub provide soothing options after long beach bouts. Breakfast is on the house, free Wi-Fi keeps travelers connected, and free on-site parking keeps car wanderers happy. For gatherings and business needs, meeting or banquet facilities are available with extra charges, and a 24-hour front desk is ready to help.

Accommodations offer a variety of layouts, including Suite Extra Floor with two queen beds and Suite with a queen bed. Executives come with two queen beds plus a sofa bed, while the King Room delivers a classic setup for couples. Also on offer is Suite, 2 Queen, providing flexible sleeping arrangements for groups.

Cash is not accepted, but American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, and Carte Blanche are welcomed for payment. These options, combined with thoughtful layouts and on-site amenities, create a straightforward, enjoyable beach escape.

Closest airports

Pensacola International Airport

33.2mi

Mobile Regional Airport

43.9mi

Most popular amenities

Private pool

Free parking

Business center

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Spa tub

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access with Bath Tub in Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

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Room - 2 Queen, Accessible

1 Sofa Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

300 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

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Standard disability access room with grab bars in bath/shower and features a seating area.

Executive Queen Room with Two Queen Beds in Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

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Executive, 2 Queen Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

310 sqft

Private pool

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

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Larger room with sofa bed

Standard King Room with Mobility Accessible Roll-In Shower in Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

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King Room, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private pool

Hot tub

Spa tub

Private Bathroom

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Standard King Room in Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

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King Room

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

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Suite Executive

1 King Size Bed

Kitchenette

Microwave

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Standard Room in Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

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Room - 2 Queen

2 Double Beds

300 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

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Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds in Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

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Suite, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

300 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

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King Suite in Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

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Suite, King Size

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

300 sqft

Private pool

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

x4

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x3

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Suite Extra Floor

2 Queen Size Beds

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Suite, King Size, Accessible

1 King Size Bed

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Suite Accessible King Size Bed

Suite, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

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Run of House

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Room Run Of House

Guest reviews

8.1

763 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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John

8.2

September 2024

Location, lack of noise, comfortable room, breakfast

One of the 2 elevators was out of order. The wait time was longer because of this. There was no hot food at breakfast at first, the desk clerk had to tell a person in the kitchen that more food needed to be brought out. There were a lot of people down for breakfast then, though. There was a pretty large spill as you were leaving the lobby/breakfast area that wasn't cleaned up for quite a few minutes.

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Kelly

9.1

June 2024

The room was very spacious and comfortable. The staff was exceptional, especially a woman named Kay who worked in the food service area. She treated everyone like family and made us feel at home. She went out of her way to speak to my son who has special needs, which is very rare in the world. She's a gem.

The pool wasn't as clean as it usually is. Could be because there were drunk people poolside frying shrimp

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Barbara

9.1

February 2025

Very easy checking with Jim, helpful , courteous and very personable. Breakfast buffet was excellent, lots if selection and all fresh. Comfortable beds

Nothing

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Anonymous

8.2

July 2025

The breakfast was well perpared my children really enjoyed it. The staff was very friendly and willing to help. The rooms were very cozy for resting and to chill

Well the only thing I didn't like and it can not be helped was if the stay could have been closer to the beach and more convenient for the beach of Gulf Shores . A suggestion to help customers more convenient to offer a customer pass to park at the beach at an affordable price, this would also help customers who are first timers to use a public parking at the beach, because it takes a couple of times to figure how things work, and also let customers know where there is free parking for the public as well.

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Angie

9.1

June 2025

•Property was close to the Beach! (5 miles) •The property was great for the most part. •The breakfast bar was excellent! •We ate at the restaurant next door twice and it was amazing! (The Cove) •Bed was comfortable and had plenty of pillows. •The air conditioning in our room worked excellent, which we appreciated since it was 90+ degrees. •Hotel staff were nice & helpful.

•The carpet in our room (#417) had stains and needed cleaning. •the entry door to our room looked really bad (#417) • one of the elevators had a delay when going to our floor and made a funny sound before stopping.

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Melissa

8.2

August 2024

The staff was very friendly and helpful. Like that it was not too crowded with guests. Like that it was nice and quiet while we were there. Good location very close to the beach and restaurant. Overall a pretty decent Hotel to stay at.

The elevator was slow and the number 4 on the elevator didn't work well and we were on the fourth floor, most of the time we had to push another button to get the button to work so ended up stopping at the 3rd floor to get the button to work to get to our floor. I wish breakfast ended at 10am just so you could sleep in and not be rushed to get down there so ended up not eating the breakfast there. When we opened up to our hotel room when we arrived it smelled a little like old mop water was used to clean the floors so we had to spray some perfume to make it smell better. Just a recommendation to make sure the house keeping is using fresh clean water or maybe the mop head needed to be changed out.

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Kelly

9.1

June 2025

We come every year for a family vacation and are never disappointed. The staff is very nice and accommodating, pool is the perfect size and the breakfast is the best I've had at any hotel. The kids love getting choices they like and the staff always speaks to them. We actually came a day earlier and they were able to get us in a room, which i was ecstatic about.

Our room for the week ended up being by the laundry room, so some nights it was very noisy.

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Kurtis

8.2

June 2025

Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was spacious and comfortable. Having Direct TV was very good, rather than the random Roku TV setup. Breakfast also was plentiful and great with various eggs and meats, the cinnamon rolls were terrific and the fresh oatmeal. Thank you!

We enjoyed the pool, but it’s definitely not as big as the photo angle makes it look.

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Brian

8.2

February 2024

Front desk team. Outstanding ladies that helped me with so many questions and situations. If I needed anything, they had the answer or knew where to get the answer. Breakfast was ok everyday and only a few times it seemed like the delivery truck had not arrived to help them out. They worked with what they had and made it work out for everyone. Location is central if you're doing business or on leisure time.

Only a few days the trash wasn't taken out of the room. For some reason, the hot water would take ~5 minutes to get there. It was warm for that time, but not hot unless you let it run. Was kind of surprised by that.

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Gladys

9.1

October 2024

it was a nice hotel the only drawback was that the room was not clean there was food left on the floor from the previous person that stayed there no I did not complain I was there for a wedding in and it I left it at that but other than that the hotel was okay they was working on the road and that was a little distracting but other than that I had a good time

Points of Interest Around Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

Attractions

Brandon Styles Showroom

7.5mi

Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge

8.2mi

Pensacola Lighthouse and Maritime Museum

23.6mi

Sam's Fun City

29.7mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

Private pool

Free parking

Business center

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Fitness center

Spa tub

Hot tub

Air conditioning

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG

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

For Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG, you can check in after 03:00 PM and the check-out deadline is 11:00 AM.

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

Yes, there is parking available at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel. The parking is free of charge and is located on site. It is a public parking area, and no reservations are possible.

What are the rates at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG?

Rates at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG commence from $93. However, final pricing may depend on room choices and booking dates. Always input your stay dates for precise rates.

What are the room types available at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG?

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores offers a variety of room types including suites and standard rooms. The rooms are all 301 sqft in size and are non-smoking. The accommodations range from rooms for 2 adults and 1 child to suites that can accommodate up to 6 adults and 4 children. The bed sizes include Double, Queen, and King beds, with some rooms also featuring a sofa bed.

What activities does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG offer?

Guests at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities provided by the hotel. They can take a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool, which is available all year round. The pool is located outdoors, allowing guests to enjoy the warm weather and sunshine. Additionally, there is a private pool available for adults only, providing a tranquil and relaxing experience.

In addition to the pools, guests can also make use of the spa tub and hot tub/jacuzzi facilities, perfect for unwinding and relieving stress. For those who wish to maintain their fitness routine, the hotel offers a well-equipped fitness center.

Lastly, guests can utilize the business center for any work-related needs.

Can guests use a pool at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG?

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores has an outdoor pool available throughout the year. However, it is only open to adults and does not have any specific information regarding dimensions or amenities.

Can I use my credit card at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG?

Yes, you can use your credit card at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG hotel. They accept all major credit cards including Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express, and Carte Blanche. However, please note that cash is not accepted as a form of payment at this hotel.