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Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG

1203 NE 5th St, Crystal River, FL, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Laundry
Free Breakfast
Non-Smoking
Parking

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG is located in Crystal River, Florida, placing guests within easy reach of the region's natural attractions. The hotel sits a 3-minute drive from Hunter Spring Park and 5 minutes from Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, with Three Sisters Springs 2.1 miles away and Crystal River Watersports Marina 3.3 miles distant.

The 75 guestrooms feature refrigerators and flat-screen televisions, complemented by complimentary wired and wireless internet access. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower/tub combination, complimentary toiletries, and a hair dryer. Guests also have access to in-room safes, desks, and phones with free local calls. The property maintains a guest comfort rating of 4.5 out of 5.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily. The snack bar and deli provide additional dining options for guests. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers concierge services, a banquet hall, and complimentary wireless internet throughout the property. A 24-hour front desk and business center are available to assist guests, and laundry services are on-site.

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM, with check-out at 11:00 AM. The hotel is pet-friendly, with a fee of $30 per pet, per night, for a maximum of two pets per room. Service animals stay without additional charge. From Orlando, take the Florida Turnpike North toward Ocala, merge onto I-75 North, exit toward Inverness, and turn left onto SR 44 West; the hotel is located on the right after 33 miles on SR 44/W Gulf to Lake Highway.

Location & nearby attractions

A stay at Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG places you in the heart of Crystal River, a 3-minute drive from Hunter Spring Park and 5 minutes from Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Three Sisters Springs and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Crystal River Watersports Marina.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Bowlero Crystal River - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Hunter Spring Park - 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
A Crystal River Kayak Company - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Three Sisters Springs - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Crystal River Preserve State Park - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
Crystal River Watersports Marina - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Crystal River Archaeological State Park - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins - 8.1 km / 5 mi
Bayfront Health Seven Rivers - 9.4 km / 5.9 mi
Fort Island Trail Park - 11.2 km / 7 mi
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Pine Ridge Golf & Country Club - 13.8 km / 8.6 mi

The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG is Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 119.2 km / 74.1 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 75 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.

Amenities & features

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Getting here

Tampa International Driving Directions From Orlando: Take Florida Turnpike North towards Ocala. Florida Turnpike Merge onto I-75 North. Take Exit 329 toward Inverness. Turn left onto SR 44 West. Drive 33 miles on SR 44. Hotel is on the right on SR 44/ W Gulf to Lake Hwy
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Free parking

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - 5:30 AM
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • $30.00 Per pet
  • per night.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

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

Know before you go

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).