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Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Hunter Spring Park in Crystal River

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Free buffet breakfast
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1203 Ne 5th St, Crystal River, FL, 34429
  • Hunter Spring Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Three Sisters Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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Standard Room | Room amenity

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Mobil, Accessible Tub)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(109 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Mobil, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Crystal River

City center stay.You'll find Hunter Spring Park and Three Sisters Springs within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Also, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge is within 3 miles (5 km) and Crystal River Watersports Marina is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Hunter Spring Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Three Sisters Springs - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG

Hotel near Hunter Spring Park in Crystal River
Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Crystal River hotel is smoke free.

  • 75 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG offers 75 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Crystal River hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30.00 per pet, per day
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Crystal River Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Crystal River
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Crystal River
Holiday Inn Express Crystal River Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Crystal River Hotel Crystal River
Inn Express Crystal River

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG is 74.1 mi (71-min drive) away from the Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG?

As of Sep 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG on Sep 21, 2025 start from $105.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 11 mi (24-min drive) from Fort Island Gulf Beach.

Does Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG offer free breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG features an outdoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG to downtown Crystal River?

Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG is 1.3 mi away from Crystal River.

Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 676 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake, yulee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle, Hays

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with our stay. We booked this hotel because it was close to yhe swimming with manatee tours. They allowed a late check out so we could clean up from the your. I didn’t get names, but all 4 employees we interacted with were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jiraya

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Business traveler
Check in was nonenthesiatic
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay and the people were very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEX

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

No coffee in ro

If I understand correctly, Holiday Inn (corporate wide) made the decision not to have coffee in the room. If that is the case, we won't be staying here in the future. No coffee in the room and we had to go down to get it...not fun.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sherry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

danielle

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Luciano

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and friendly staff. A little pricey but we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
U
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Windi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Comfy bed. Good customer service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and got us checked in and settled quickly. Professional, friendly and customer oriented.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very convenient and nice. The only thing was that Applebees was not that good. The pool and hot tub was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karoleigh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night, it was decent no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025