Name: Holiday Inn Kearney by IHG
Address: 110 South 2nd Avenue, Kearney, Nebraska, United States of America, Kearney, Nebraska, US
Price range: $122–$180 per night
Rating: 8.43

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Holiday Inn Kearney by IHG earns praise for its family‑friendly water slides, clean rooms, welcoming staff, and convenient location near the highway and restaurants, making it a popular and reliable stop for road trips.

Families repeatedly highlight the indoor water play area and slides, though several note it is small or crowded with limited space for swimming, occasionally has strong chlorine, and the hot tub or pool can be closed. Guests consistently praise very clean rooms and friendly, efficient service; some report A/C issues or noise, tight bathrooms, and a confusing layout. Breakfast is often praised for variety, but a number of reviews describe grab‑and‑go or mixed food quality, and feedback on the on‑site restaurant varies. Expect a clean, convenient, kid‑oriented stay.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

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Location

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Facilities

The indoor water play area with slides and a kiddie section is a major draw, but multiple guests say it’s small or crowded with limited space for swimming; chlorine can be strong and the hot tub or pool is occasionally closed. Parking is easy, and a 24/7 lobby shop is handy.

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Paul

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was quiet and comfortable. The "pool" area was unexpected. The water slides are fun, but no real pool. Just a landing area for the slides. Kiddie pool is nice.

8

Abra

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk staff was excellent! The room was clean, we were able to use the conference room to hang out and eat with family not staying at the hotel. My only gripe is how STRONG the chlorine was in the pool area. It was terrible.

4

Morgan

Jan 2, 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

Hot tub was closed. Chemicals kept burning everyone’s eyes and making people cough. Fire alarm got pulled (I know it’s not staffs fault) just rather scary for kids/parents. I can’t remember front desk guys name but he was fabulous! Spoke very fast but knew his job to a t!

4

Debra

Jan 29, 2024

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We were told the pool would be open the day we arrived, but it was not. The next day it was open but we got a rash and burns after exciting the pool. Their pool was the main reason we stayed there. Needless to say the kids were disappointed.

10

Traci

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very pleasant from the time we got there to the time we left. The hotel was very clean and quiet. Good food options for breakfast and the biggest bonus was the water slides. Our kids loved burning energy in the water play area after a long day of driving. Highly recommend this hotel!

10

Crystal

Feb 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean. I like they had a shop inside with bathing suits and a lot of other items. We didn't try the restaurant i wish we had though looked nice. The soon to be coming ice cream parlor looks neat and the waterslides kept the kids entertained for sure. All in all in was a very nice affordable hotel that i plan on taking my family to again.

10

Floyd

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The water slides were a huge hit for the kids!! The gym was super clean and has new equipment and was nice to have!

10

Sara

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very easy to get to. Check in was quick and easy, front desk staff was very pleasant. Parking was plentiful and it was easy to find a place close to our entrance. The room was clean and comfortable. The pool was a big hit with the little one. Would highly recommend and would stay here agai

8

Damon

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Only thing is we wished the pool was bigger. You could not swimmimg when the slides are open.

8

Danielle

Apr 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The lobby was a lot fancier than I expected. Customer service was great. Room was comfortable. The pool was a little disappointing because there were a lot of people in the area! We could not even use the hot tub. For my 9 year old who was too nervous for the slides, there wasn't anywhere for her to swim.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe the hotel and rooms as very clean and well maintained. A few note minor issues such as odors or wear in certain areas.

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10

Tom

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and safe

10

Polly

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel with clean, comfortable room and bedding. Would definitely return for another stay.

10

Obie

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing setup, true adventure for the kids! Cleanest and most comforting hotel rooms, and staff was all classy and polite!

10

Neil

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean rooms

10

Sara

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The cleanliness of this hotel is very noticeable and noteworthy!

10

Shanna

Jun 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is very polite and helpful. Hotel is very clean.

10

Michael

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

An older hotel that has been kept up to date!

8

Callie

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice, clean hotel with good amenities like a splash pad, water slides, hot tub and restaurant on site. Hotel layout was a bit confusing. For some reason, we didn’t sleep well. Not sure if the AC unit kept us up, or the beds weren’t comfortable, or what. There was also an intermittent sewer gas smell in the bathroom. Overall, I know we should have liked this hotel. I think we just had an off-night.

10

Jonathan

Jul 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Kids loved the pool slides. Friendly staff, clean rooms. Would stay here again.

10

Sara

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very easy to get to. Check in was quick and easy, front desk staff was very pleasant. Parking was plentiful and it was easy to find a place close to our entrance. The room was clean and comfortable. The pool was a big hit with the little one. Would highly recommend and would stay here agai

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and updated, with many noting quiet stays and good beds. However, several reviews mention A/C problems or noise, compact bathrooms or awkward doors, and a confusing layout that can require long walks.

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Heather

Jul 31, 2023

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We were very disappointed in this hotel. Checkin was great and front desk staff was friendly but that was about the only positive. Pool was much smaller than photos looked. Very busy and not much space to actually swim. The layout was very confusing and room was difficult to find. Bathroom was tiny. Shower only partially worked. The door for connecting rooms which was locked since we didn’t have a connecting reservation was not sound proof at all. You could hear everything in the next room, especially bathroom sounds. Breakfast was very disappointing. We will find somewhere else to stay next time.

8

Laura

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great overall. Beds aren’t the most comfortable.

6

Marele

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bed is too close in the air condition, it was noisy.

8

Courtney

Dec 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Feel like I walked a mile every trip from our hotel room to anywhere in the hotel

8

Angala

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great experience. Clean room, water slides at the pool. Onlu complaint was the bedding. The bed had a top sheet and a heavy duvet. No blanket, was either hot or cold all night.

10

Rebecca

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay at Holiday Inn Kearny. The rooms are nice (though the bathroom door design should be rethought, as you have to straddle the toilet to close the door). The air conditioning was nice and cold, the shower pressure was great and the bed was comfortable. We utilized the pool area, which is a bit small, but worked for our needs traveling with small children. The breakfast was excellent, and the staff were on top of refilling everything as needed. I was very impressed to see the fresh fruit selection offered. I would skip the in-house restaurant, Joy’s Table, next time. While the food might have been edible, it certainly not enjoyable. The server was inattentive until they brought the bill.

10

Monique

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was amazing and friendly, we stayed on the East side and it was very loud would be my only complaint. The A/C-heater was really loud and being next to the stairs had a lot of traffic. The room was beautiful and shower and hot tub were perfect.

10

Julie

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. It was a quiet, pleasant stay. Staff was friendly and helpful.

10

Bonnie

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff made the stay! We had a problem with our first room (A/C not working). The maintenance person was there within minutes. When he couldn’t fix the problem, he communicated with the front desk to get us moved and then helped us get the baggage to the next room. So helpful. The beds were also very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.

6

Brian

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air Conditioner did not work.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful, and efficient, with quick check‑in, upgrades, and responsive maintenance. There are isolated complaints about honoring third‑party rates or restaurant service.

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Patricia

Mar 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They refused to honor the Expedia pricebi was guaranteed.

10

Patricia

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A welcome place to land after 12 hours of driving. We arrived much later than planned - close to midnight - but received a friendly and efficient greeting and a quick change of rooms that made it easier to bring in our large amount of luggage. 24 hour shop, Keurig in basic but very clean and comfortable room, breakfast, and location within easy reach of freeway, gas, and a Starbucks made this a great choice for night one of a cross-country drive.

10

Tess

Feb 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Each front desk person that we interacted with was kind and helpful.

10

Nate

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff and hotel were great. We had booked a room through Expedia that said slept 5. When we got to the room it only slept 4. Hotel staff apologized even though it wasn’t their mistake. They gave us a discounted 2nd room. Appreciate them working with us. Expedia needs to fix this.

10

Michael

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You can tell the hotel was renovated. Lobby was very inviting. Staff was stellar. Very good breakfast. Would stay again for sure!

10

Nolan

Sep 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The front check in staff were very polite and easy to work with.

10

Linda

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I checked in for my special needs child’s birthday and the gal at the desk upgraded us to a suite! She had the BEST time! Thank you so much!!!!

10

Bonnie

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff made the stay! We had a problem with our first room (A/C not working). The maintenance person was there within minutes. When he couldn’t fix the problem, he communicated with the front desk to get us moved and then helped us get the baggage to the next room. So helpful. The beds were also very comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.

10

danny

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is understanding I was a performer at an event and my car broke down and it's in the shop they help me and understood my situation and they help me and daughter out with another night stay i highly thank and appreciate y'all for your hard work and understanding I will be visiting next and having a little bit more arrangements settle before I come 🔥🫡❤️

10

Barbara

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The people that check you in and out were very cordial and the rooms were clean, beds comfortable and had a nice shower.

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Location

Convenient location near the highway with easy access to dining, gas, and shopping; some areas are walkable.

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Patricia

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A welcome place to land after 12 hours of driving. We arrived much later than planned - close to midnight - but received a friendly and efficient greeting and a quick change of rooms that made it easier to bring in our large amount of luggage. 24 hour shop, Keurig in basic but very clean and comfortable room, breakfast, and location within easy reach of freeway, gas, and a Starbucks made this a great choice for night one of a cross-country drive.

10

Jeremy

Jan 5, 2023

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Stayed 19,357 nights

Great location with easy access to shopping and dining. Kids loved the mini water park!

8

Brian

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the highway. Plenty of food options nearby. Great waterslides and pool for the kids.

10

Tom

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good room with free breakfast. Great location and walkable to food and beverage.

10

Susan

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay, within walking distance to many great places to eat. Room was clean and very comfortable.

10

justin

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is great and location

8

Emma

Feb 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay went well overall: safe, clean, affordable, accessible parking and food.

10

Joseph

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great. Not too fancy but clean and convenient location

10

Sara

Jul 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very easy to get to. Check in was quick and easy, front desk staff was very pleasant. Parking was plentiful and it was easy to find a place close to our entrance. The room was clean and comfortable. The pool was a big hit with the little one. Would highly recommend and would stay here agai

8

Kachun

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This location is a great option for weekends or short getaway close to the nature.

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Dining

Breakfast is often rated very good with hot and cold variety, but some stays received a limited grab‑and‑go offering. On‑site restaurant feedback is mixed, ranging from great meals to mediocre or closed.

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Jennifer

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I always love staying here. Front desk so polite, plesent and helpful. Love the pool and comfy beds. Rooms quite and always clean. Breakfast delicious, such a variety.

4

Michael

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

hotel restaurant not open

10

Laura

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The pool at this hotel was very fun for my kids. Staff were great. The restaurant was phenomenal.

10

Natalie

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast variety was delicious.

6

Sarah

Jun 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The only thing we didn’t care for was the breakfast. It was grab & go items & the same every day. Not quite what we were expecting.

10

Michael

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You can tell the hotel was renovated. Lobby was very inviting. Staff was stellar. Very good breakfast. Would stay again for sure!

6

Claudia

Nov 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beds comfortable and room very clean. Pool and hot tub great. Breakfast is mediocre at best. Food in the restaurant next door not that great either.

10

Karen

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The stay was wonderful. The free breakfast every morning was amazing! So much delicious hot food, cold food, pasteries and fruit. So many choices and it changed every day!The water slides were fantastic. An added bonus was a gelato shop with the best Italian gelato flavors. Yum! The location was wonderful and the hotel was beautiful and very clean. Also a 24/7 lobby store. Highly recommend!

10

Katherine

Jul 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The pool was great. My daughter and I enjoyed the water slides. Check in was quick and professional. The room was clean and comfortable. The restaurant, however, was very disappointing. The food was mediocre but pricey. Of course, you pay for the convenience of dining onsite but it really wasn’t great. The server was nice enough, a bit snarky for my taste but overall, the service was good.

4

Tristen James

May 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I booked a holiday inn for the typical holiday inn breakfast. However they did not have the holiday inn breakfast it was a disappointing gas station like grab and go breakfast. Insulting considering the price I paid.

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Month	Average price
January	$137
February	$136
March	$150
April	$134
May	$139
June	$139
July	$137
August	$129
September	$154
October	$146
November	$139
December	$127

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $162	16 $171	17 $143	18 $140	19 $147
20 $122	21 $122	22 $138	23 $140	24 $122	25 $154	26 $131
27 $131	28 $146	29 $146	30 $163

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $163	2 $138	3 $131
4 $122	5 $140	6 $155	7 $180	8 $122	9 $138	10 $138
11 $130	12 $138	13 $126	14 $150	15 $126	16 $126	17 $143
18 $124	19 $152	20 $159	21 $152	22 $139	23 $135	24 $127
25 $124	26 $124	27 $124	28 $152	29 $152	30 $144	31 $144

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Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Lobby Area)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pool Wing)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Standard Room

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed (Lobby Area)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (South Wing)

Room, 1 King Bed (South Wing)

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Very good

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