Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Access Tub) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
4750 W State Road 46, Sanford, FL, 32771
  • Seminole Towne Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Central Florida Regional Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(101 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room (Specialty)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Sanford

Close to airport.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Sanford hotel, you'll find Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and Lake Monroe. Central Florida Regional Hospital and Wekiwa Springs State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Seminole Towne Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake Monroe - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Central Florida Regional Hospital - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Seminole County Sports Complex - 15 min drive - 11.4 miles

Getting around

  • DeBary Station - 10 min drive
  • Sanford Station - 14 min drive
  • Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG

4-star hotel near Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1003 square feet (93 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG also features laundry facilities, a convenience store, and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Sanford hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 1003 sq ft of conference space
  • 93 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2021
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG offers 121 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, German, Hindi, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour 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.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (83 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (34 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

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
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. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG is 10.7 mi (20-min drive) away from the Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG?

As of Jul 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG on Jul 13, 2025 start from $98.1, 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 & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG to downtown Sanford?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG is 4.1 mi away from Sanford.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 793 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER, plains

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was very helpful. Breakfast was a bonus. Great place to stop
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little tough to know where to turn in
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellia, Miramar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very clea facility nice staff nice beds
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Hopkinton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well kept, just off highway. Check in staff were friendly and efficient. Have us a late checkout. Nice pool area and gym. Included breakfast. Great value and would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very big and clean, and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana, Newton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Many options for dinner . Not a walkable area
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel super convenient to Sanford airport with several restaurants available nearby. Very clean and inviting room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

vinson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and modern
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
convenient to Sanford airport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Business traveler
One of the best hotel rooms I have stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They just need to serve breakfast starting at 6 AM because you have baseball teams that come and stay there and for an 8 o’clock game. They are leaving by 6:30. That’s why you lost definitely a couple of teams looking there this year
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and Value close to the airport

Perfect location close to Sanford airport for our early morning flight. Getting into the hotel parking lot via GPS directions was tricky since the two hotels (Holiday Inn Express and Suites as well as Home2Suites) are tucked in behind McDonald’s and other retail locations. Bed was very comfortable and noise from the highway was minimal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Shana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Breaskfast

If booking through hotels.com be aware that they have breakfast for the weekend listed at 6:00. One of the reasons we chose this hotel as we needed to check out at 6:30. Breakfast on weekends doesn’t start until 7:00. Another expense we weren’t planning on.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best part was the friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Erna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to highway entrances, gas station, food and other amenities. I thought the property was quite clean and my room was very spacious. Loved the Dove bathroom products and the shower was easy to get in/out of (I am in a knee immobilizer due to an accident and it was nice to walk into the shower, rather than climbing into a shower as I am not able to bend my knee.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
This hotel was clean, safe, felt new and the breakfast was good. 24 hour coffee was great too!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was large with all amenities available. Staff was very accommodating and Breakfast was excellent with many choices.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025