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Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near Hunter Spring Park in Crystal River

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A modern restaurant with high ceilings, blue and grey walls, and a variety of seating options including tables, booths, and chairs.
A modern hotel lobby with a long dining table, several chairs, a sofa, a small round table, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a gray carpet, and a television on the right.
A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.
A wooden deck with benches overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees and greenery.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1203 Ne 5th St, Crystal River, FL, 34429
  • Place, Bowlero Crystal River
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Hunter Spring Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Hunter Springs Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(132 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a blue accent wall, a sofa, a coffee table, a desk with a chair, and a TV.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a built-in bookshelf, a coffee machine, and a bright orange chair.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Mobil, Accessible Tub)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Mobil, Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a microwave, and a TV.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Bowlero Crystal River - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hunter Spring Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • beach near Hunter Springs Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • beach near Springs at Kings Bay - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Three Sisters Springs - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Los Magueyes - ‬2 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 coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG. For a fee, 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)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • 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

  • Self parking on site (USD 5 per day)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water sports equipment

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40.00 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.

  • Self parking fee: USD 5.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 40.00 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
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. 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 69.1 mi (98-min drive) away from the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) 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 Aug 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG on Sep 15, 2026 start from $118, including 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?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 5.00 per day.

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. 707 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1002 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with great breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, breakfast was good, very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean room & friendly/ helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay. Our room was clean and beds were sooo comfy. Enjoyed the breakfast and especially their coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elishia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, rooms clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, good breakfast, very clean. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly & helpful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Codi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms, staff was great location was goos
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was greeted by a nice pug at check in. Great stay with our little dog. Staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet has many options, including many hot items. Room was clean. Staff was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fresh and plentiful, staff was kind, easy check in, room was quiet and comfortable. Pool was cold but it didn't slow the kids down at all. Great location on the edge of town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom in need of deep cleaning Wonderful Staff, Attentive to guests needs Close to many fresh seafood restaurants with local catch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service and a great room (especially the bed). Location close to everything as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here as a quick pass-through. Nothing particularly memorable, which in this case means nothing went wrong either. Overall, a smooth and easy stop for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little hotel for the price. Breakfast was decent and it was clean! We didn't walk around too much but the area seemed safe and close to things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a very nice cozy place
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pamela

The staff was amazing, the room was
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura

We didn’t spend much time at the hotel. No real complaints but would say it was just average.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visitng the manatees and Henley did an excellent job at the front desk. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ubenis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location , nice , spacious and clean room, aceptable breakfast, staff very courteous.i will definitely recommend to my family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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