Near Gulf State Park
With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel in Gulf Shores, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Gulf Shores Beach and Gulf State Park. This hotel is 4.4 mi (7 km) from The Wharf and 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Perdido Key Beach.
Make yourself at home in one of the 89 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
English, Spanish
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Gym
Laundry
Breakfast available
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Pool
Bar
Air conditioning
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Cleanliness
8.6/10
Location
7.4/10
Recommendation
83.9%
Closest airports
The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gulf Shores, an IHG Hotel is Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS)
66.7 km / 41.4 mi
Beaches nearby
Alabama Coastal Birding Trail
1.5 km / 1 mi
Big Beach Brewing
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Gulf Shores Beach
2.8 km / 1.7 mi
What's nearby
Gulf State Park
0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Gulf Shores Museum
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Zooland Mini Golf
0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Portage Creek
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Gulf Shores Golf Club
1.6 km / 1 mi
Waterville USA
1.9 km / 1.2 mi
The Track Family Recreation Center
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Gulf Shores Welcome Center
2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Pirate's Island Adventure Golf
2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Wade Ward Nature Park
2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Shrimpy's Mini Golf
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Gulf State Park Golf Course
3.2 km / 2 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Gym
Laundry
Breakfast available
Spa
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Pool
Bar
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Food and drink
Snack bar/deli
Grab bar in bathtub
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Things to do
Fitness facilities
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Free cribs/infant beds
Conveniences
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour front desk
In-room safe
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Free cribs/infant beds
Business services
Business center
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Outdoors
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Full-service spa
Free newspapers in lobby
Free weekday newspaper
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible bathtub
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cards accepted at this property
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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