The Holiday Inn Express Gulfport Beach receives mixed reviews. While many guests praise its fantastic beachfront location, clean and comfortable rooms, delightful staff, and good breakfast, some express concerns about parking. Several reviewers noted that the parking lot is cramped and poorly designed, leading to concerns about vehicle damage, and limited covered parking options. Other issues mentioned include occasional elevator problems, and one guest reported a problem with their billing. However, the overall impression is positive, with guests appreciating its convenient location, great amenities, and friendly staff.
Guest highlights
Beachfront location
Clean and comfortable rooms
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
About the hotel
Timezone: America/Chicago Holiday Inn Express Gulfport Beach, an IHG Hotel is centrally located in Gulfport, a 1-minute walk from Gulfport Beach and 13 minutes by foot from Island View Casino. This beach hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Port of Gulfport and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Gulfport Premium Outlets. Make yourself at home in one of the 80 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 42-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Gulfport Beach, an IHG Hotel. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Gulfport? This hotel has facilities measuring 650 square feet (60 square meters), including conference space. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Nearby attractions
Located in Gulfport, Holiday Inn Express Gulfport Beach, an IHG Hotel is in the city center and near the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gulfport Beach and Gulfport SportsPlex. Don't miss out on a visit to Gulf Islands Waterpark. With windsurfing, sailing, and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Popular amenities
Parking
Covered self parking on site (surcharge)
Limited onsite parking
RV/bus/truck parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Wifi
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekends
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Accessibility
Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Assistive listening devices available
Braille signage
Elevator
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Things to do
24-hour fitness center
Outdoor pool
Outdoor
Picnic area
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Conveniences
Elevator
Free newspapers in lobby
Front-desk safe
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Smoke-free property
Reviews that mention...
Hotel Reviews
for Holiday Inn Express Gulfport Beach, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
Review data
5 star reviews
56%
4 star reviews
19%
3 star reviews
6%
2 star reviews
6%
1 star reviews
12%
We have selected a sample of reviews which reflect what travellers have said about Holiday Inn Express Gulfport Beach, an IHG Hotel
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Latest reviews (16)
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Brandi
8 Aug 2024 - 10 Aug 2024
reviewed on hcom
2 out of 5 stars
I wasnt told about the security fee until after i checked in and saw a different amount on my card. One of the elevators was out of order and the one that did work was slow and making awful noises. The picture of the pool is an exaggeration. It is very small and needs updating. The pool guy was there well past the time it opened and it still had flies in it when he left. Then about an hour later a guy starts cutting grass beside the pool and the clippings were flying all over me and my family. The water on the side of the pool smells like sewer water. Its very noisey due to the "beach access" is really the highway access. Snacks in the snack bar/market are way overpriced. Parking area very cramped.
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Chris
4 Aug 2024 - 5 Aug 2024
reviewed on hcom
1 out of 5 stars
Went to check in, we were a couple hours before then advertised 4 pm check in. Thought we might be able to use the pool for a couple of hours, store our bags….the parking lot of this place was *empty*. Literally not one other car.
Initially, there was no one at the front desk. Eventually a woman came out, asked what I wanted and rather curtly told me I was “way too early” and could “come back after 4”. She then just stared at me and waited for me to leave. Having been properly scolded, I left.
Went to get some lunch and were told the ocean water at the beach in the area was alleged to have some kind of flesh eating bacteria in it….locals told me they don’t swim in the ocean there.
We just left and stayed somewhere else. Lost the whole $187. Vacation time is limited, I can get scolded at work for free.
Customer service at this hotel comes last. Staff very angry. Must have it pretty hard. Do them a favor and stay somewhere else.
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Carrie
10 Jul 2024 - 12 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia
5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic beachfront hotel. The rooms are terrific, modern, clean, super comfortable and have great views. The staff are delightful. Breakfast is great and parking is plentiful.
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Sarah
8 May 2024 - 9 May 2024
reviewed on hcom
5 out of 5 stars
Very friendly staff. I traveled with my 2 daughters and 1 of my friends/their friends daughter…staff was so nice to them sometimes kids are not treated so friendly at places/hotels. Bfast was awesome- tons of choices. Pool was nice. Only a few issues: 1 of the 2 elevators was out of service. So we often had to wait. And in the gulf the buildings are up on risers- so the elevator was a needed item from the get go. Also no spot to pull in and register or drop off luggage/ people in the parking area. Covered parking is also limited. Lastly my card was accidentally charged $143 for incidentals even though it was suppose to only be a $100 hold. The room and hotel was left pristine since we only stayed 1 night passing through to Florida for a cheer competition. I called and they were very apologetic and did say it was an accident and in 3 days the charge was reversed on my card. Overall I say a 9/10. We already plan on staying at the same hotel next year when we go to Florida for the comp. I took 1 star for no drop off/ minimum parking (we had to walk rather far at night from the back of the lot to the door.) we plan on arriving earlier next year to enjoy to area longer. It’s wonderful!!!!
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Jennifer
26 Mar 2024 - 28 Mar 2024
reviewed on expedia
5 out of 5 stars
Perfect location across from the beach. Easy parking. Beautiful hotel.
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Lesa
3 Jan 2024 - 4 Jan 2024
reviewed on expedia
5 out of 5 stars
Wish they had more covered parking
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Jason
23 Oct 2023 - 24 Oct 2023
reviewed on hcom
4 out of 5 stars
Business travel type hotel with a view of the Gulf of Mexico. Great bed. Easy check-in/out. No surprises.
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Melissa
2 Aug 2023 - 4 Aug 2023
reviewed on travelocity
3 out of 5 stars
Good location, close to Biloxi. Don’t depend on breakfast like I did. At check in we were told that there was no hot breakfast because the oven was broken. Wish I would have known this, it’s a needed convenience when traveling with kids and the reason I booked this particular hotel. But, not only was there nothing hot, there was no milk, no pancake mix, no jelly. And the lady working the breakfast was entirely too rude to be conveying this information. So dry cereal and frozen cinnamon rolls were the only option. Elevators are horrible, take the stairs, it’s only 3 floors total. The entire property needed to be cleaned up and updated. I always stay with holiday inn but will not be returning to this property. Not worth the price you pay at all.
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Justin
19 May 2023 - 20 May 2023
reviewed on hcom
5 out of 5 stars
A wondeful place to stay close to the beach. Plenty of parking. Large clean rooms and a good breakfast.
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David
16 Feb 2023 - 17 Feb 2023
reviewed on travelocity
1 out of 5 stars
The front desk person was not friendly.
Did not get the room I booked.
Room paint job was terrible.
Limited parking.
Bath tub was dirty.
