Gulf Shores · AL
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores by IHG
Best time to visit
May is when Gulf Shores is at its best — 94% of days are warm with over 6 hours of sun and rain falls on just 40% of days (n=248, ERA5 2018–2025). Median sunshine: 12.8h per day.
ERA5 reanalysis 2018–2025 — historical likelihood, not a forecast. Full almanac for Gulf Shores in May →
| Month | Warm+sun | Rain days | Avg high | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3% | 34% | 60°F | 248 |
| February | 19% | 41% | 66°F | 226 |
| March | 33% | 38% | 70°F | 248 |
| April | 68% | 34% | 74°F | 240 |
| May | 94% | 40% | 81°F | 248 |
| June | 94% | 52% | 86°F | 240 |
| July | 95% | 63% | 87°F | 248 |
| August | 91% | 62% | 87°F | 248 |
| September | 90% | 42% | 85°F | 240 |
| October | 79% | 30% | 78°F | 248 |
| November | 38% | 26% | 70°F | 240 |
| December | 12% | 34% | 64°F | 248 |
What guests say
Verbatim from provider sentiment analysis. We publish both sides — the cons are why the pros are believable.
- Friendly staff
- Great location
- Inconsistent cleanliness
- Outdated room facilities
Based on 1,203 guest reviews (provider-supplied sentiment, LiteAPI).
Facilities
41 amenities on record. Grouped by category — spa/pool/beach/golf lead.
- Outdoor pool
- Swimming pool
- Fitness center
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Accessible parking
- Free Parking
- Parking
- Private parking
32 other amenities
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Allergy-free room
- Business center
- Cashless payment available
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Designated smoking area
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Fax/photocopying
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Free WiFi
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Heating
- Key card access
- Laundry
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Lift / Elevator
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Non-smoking throughout
- Outdoor furniture
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Safety deposit box
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Smoke alarms
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Vending machine - drinks
- WiFi available
Room types
11 room types on record from the provider. No price shown without a live quote.
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Standard King Room
Room features a microwave, a small refrigerator and tea and coffee-making facilities.
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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access with Bath Tub
Standard disability access room with grab bars in bath/shower and features a seating area.
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Standard King Room with Mobility Accessible Tub
Standard disability access room with grab bars in bath/shower.
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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)
<p><strong>2 Queen Beds</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free weekday newspaper, and iron/ironing board; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Accessible bathtub</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in </p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)
<p><strong>2 Queen Beds</strong></p><p>398 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi and wired internet access</p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, free weekday newspaper, and iron/ironing board; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p><p>Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability </p>
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Standard Room
Room features a microwave, a small refrigerator and tea and coffee-making facilities.
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King Suite
Includes sofa bed
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Executive Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
Larger room with sofa bed
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Standard King Room with Mobility Accessible Roll-In Shower
This double room's standout features are the private pool and hot tub. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a coffee machine, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Standard Room with Two Queen Beds
Room features a microwave, a small refrigerator and tea and coffee-making facilities.
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Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds
Room features a microwave, a small refrigerator and tea and coffee-making facilities.
About the property
Convenient Location by the Gulf of Mexico
Nestled in Gulf Shores, Alabama, our hotel offers easy access to the Gulf of Mexico and boasts complimentary high-speed internet, a microwave, and a mini-refrigerator in every room.
Delicious Breakfast and Leisure Options
Start your day with a complimentary continental breakfast featuring a delightful spread of bagels, muffins, fruits, and coffee. Afterward, unwind by the outdoor pool or catch up on your favorite shows with in-room cable TV.
Abundance of Nearby Activities
Explore a variety of activities like golfing, deep-sea fishing, and shopping just a short drive away from Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gulf Shores. Don't forget to visit Gulf State Park and the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, both conveniently located near the hotel.
Ready to experience comfort and convenience by the Gulf? Book your stay with us now!
Description from provider (LiteAPI). Not generated or paraphrased.
Stay details
Weather in Gulf Shores
5-day run 7–11 Nov, 0.8% rain-affected · 4 clear, rain on 6 of 16 forecast days (83h)
View Gulf Shores weather forecast & all hotelsProperty data from LiteAPI, including photos, facilities, rooms, policies and sentiment analysis. Star rating is provider-supplied. Guest rating shown only when a review count is available — never invented. No price is shown without a live quote. No awards are claimed that are not in the provider record. Weather data from ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo); almanac figures are 8-year historical likelihoods, not forecasts. All model logic is on our methodology page.