Name: Holiday Inn Express Pensacola Beach by IHG
Address: 333 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach, Florida, United States of America, Pensacola Beach, Florida, US
Price range: US$154–US$500 per night
Rating: 9.2

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Express Pensacola Beach by IHG, guests consistently praise the direct beachfront setting where every room faces the Gulf with a private balcony, the cleanliness, friendly service, and a complimentary hot breakfast that is better than expected.

The location is quieter than the main strip yet walkable or a short ride to restaurants, shops, and the boardwalk, with easy beach access and free parking. Recurring drawbacks include no on site restaurant or guest laundry, a small gym, and occasional crowding or limited breakfast during renovations. Some travelers report thin walls, loud or finicky A/C, low water pressure, slow drains, or minor maintenance and housekeeping lapses. Expect a relaxing, low key beach stay with reliable comfort and easy access.

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Facilities

Beachfront property with a heated pool, boardwalk to the sand, free parking, and a small gym; amenities like a coffee station and a borrow bin for beach gear are appreciated. Common gaps are no on site restaurant/bar and no guest laundry, and occasional renovations or equipment issues.

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10

Amber

10 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, on the beach and it had a little gym.

10

Melinda

12 Feb 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great stay was doing some renovation so was disappointed that exercise room was closed. The breakfast area was also being renovated but the last 3 days got to enjoy new set up and was delicious with many choices. Area was perfect close to many eating places would definitely return

10

Gelisa

7 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was wonderful, but again just like the last hotel I booked through hotels.com, the pictures were a little misleading, I thought I selected a room with 2 queens and a couch but apparently not. Me and my children did not have enough sleeping room. Overall everything else was wonderful. Loved the heated pool, love the short distance to the beach and the views were amazing. It would have been nice to have an on site laundry room, but there was one about 4 minutes up the road, so it worked out.

10

Kelli

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent staff at the desk. Nice pool and beach access. One flaw was running out of breakfast items very early.

10

Cynthia

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

it was very clean but wish it had a hot tub

10

Vanessa

27 Dec 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Love this hotel. Suggestion for improvement would be to make a laundry room. Stayed there 5 days and had to find a laundry mat to wash clothes, being next to the beach and pool with kids definitely called for a laundry facility.

10

Amy

29 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved this place. Looked brand new! Much more like a real fancy stylish hotel than your average Hol Inn Exoress. Beach right out front. Nice heated pool. Small workout room Beach towel. Access to renting beach chair and umbrellas. No parking fee Friendly service Great hot breakfast, even with healthy choices Cold water dispenser / coffee available in lobby all day pretty Libby. Snacks/ sunscreen for sale @ check in desk

10

Roberta

10 Feb 2025

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We enjoyed our stay!! We had a lovely room, large, spacious, and clean, with a beautiful balcony area!!! We LOVED easy access to the beach! It was a shame that renovations were occurring with gym area and lobby bathrooms, but, we worked around that concern. Will def stay here again!

10

Amy

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and awesome beach views. I love the cut out areas of the balcony for a better view. Breakfast was really good. Coffee was the best hotel coffee I’ve ever had. Machine ground the beans, and it was served super hot. Even after all the creamer I add, it was still almost too hot to drink, PERFECT! Staff was friendly and helpful. I love the “borrow bin” where you can give and take chairs, floats, etc for the beach. The only negative to the hotel is the low water pressure. It makes it hard to wash long hair. Otherwise, we would definitely stay again. This was our 3rd time here.

8

Danny

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property was beautiful, clean, its own beach, and with excellent ocean views from the room. The staff was very friendly, there was plenty of parking, and lots of things to do in the area. The reason for 4 rather than 5 stars is that there was no bar on site. It would’ve been nice to enjoy a drink at the pool or beach. Never-the-less, we will be returning to stay here again.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a strong point throughout rooms and common areas, with staff frequently seen cleaning. A few guests noted isolated issues like musty hallways, a shower needing deeper cleaning, or missed linens.

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Amy

28 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The ocean views from the balcony were fantastic. We spent most of our time on the balcony relaxing and taking walks on the beautiful beach. The staff was great, and the hotel was very clean. The room was spacious and bed was very comfortable. We had a fantastic time!

10

Murray

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Impressive beach location with awesome views from your terrace rooms. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms were spotless. Very impressed.

10

Amy

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and beautiful beach front property with hospitable staff.

10

Sue Ellen

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was very clean, stafff was friendly and helpful. Loved the breakfast and location being on the beach. Swimming pool was clean and everything on the property was well kept. It was a great experience. I will come back

10

Elizabeth

8 Oct 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

I LOVE this hotel! I liked it so much that I am already booked for next year. The privacy of the beach, the cleanliness of the hotel/room, the friendliness of the staff....love it all. If I could give this a 10 star rating I would.

10

Herbert

6 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

What a wonderful place to stay!! First off, it’s THE cleanest hotel I have ever stayed at, second the staff are so nice and helpful, third that breakfast is awesome! We had never been to Pensacola Beach before and it will now be our “go-to” place. We absolutely loved the entire stay!

10

Shawneki

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, excellent service, friendly staff…I would have put 5 stars but the shower needs a deep clean, the entire room was so clean except for the shower.

6

Jennifer

21 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was wonderful until I pulled back the covers and discovered pubic hair in my sheets. They did send clean sheets to our room. I changed them. Everything else seemed to be clean.

10

Rachel

27 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice clean updated rooms....the whole facility was super clean and had someone always cleaning. Staff was very nice at all times!! We will stay at thus facility again!!!

10

Carlos

4 May 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel was very clean. Very friendly staff. Staff always asked if anything was needed. Breakfast was fresh and very good. Staff continually kept breakfast items maintained. Room bed was extremely comfortable. Ocean view from the room was outstanding. Excellent stay at the hotel.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and often spacious, all with Gulf facing balconies and relaxing views. Some mention thin walls or noise, loud or finicky A/C, uneven water pressure or drainage, limited lighting, or occasional maintenance quirks.

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Thomas

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Right on ocean. Nice outside area with lounges and tables. Free breakfast was nice. Air conditioning wasn’t working correctly and every time it ran it blew freezing air then got hot before it ran again. Asked someone to look at it and he said that was just the way it worked.

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Pika

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed mid April with our toddler so she could see the beach. Location wise it’s great, but the comfort of the room was lacking. Our A/C was fussy, the walls are thin, and the noise from the mini fridge and air when it kicked on was really loud and high pitched. And it may be because I’m pushing 40- the bed was not comfortable at all. Even my 3 year old moved and woke all through the night and she usually sleeps like a log. Price wise and proximity to the beach was good though. The heated pool was great and staff was friendly. I’m just glad it was only 2 nights.

10

Ronda

5 Dec 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Room was very spacious and had a great beach view. It was at the far end of the hall away from the elevator so very quiet. Love the cinnamon rolls and sausage and biscuits that are available at breakfast!

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Judy

15 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

All rooms face the gulf.

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Charles

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The lighting in the rooms was terrible. All rooms need a ink pen and note pad.

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Mark

8 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

All rooms were very clean comfortable with ocean views. Great shower, good coffee, quiet comfortable room.

8

Regina G

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The view from the room was amazing. My only issue was regulating the temperature of the room because it was much cooler than I would normally like.

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Elena

9 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

we had a very noisy neighbors and we were too close to elevators. Guest come in at midnight from being out were very loud and unconsidered to others sleeping.

10

varena

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our second time staying here the only thing was in the room we were in the AC was extremely loud

10

Michelle

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was lovely and clean. I loved the room; large bench built in for your luggage and things; great desk and counter space; huge bathroom counter; beds ands pillows were super comfortable; all the rooms have balconies; the beach and pool were not crowded; breakfast was great and was from 630 to 10 which was awesome for late sleepers. It was a great stay. The only thing that I didn’t like was the faucet in the bathroom sink was too short for the big sink and counter and water got on the counter very easily but everything was clean, spacious and beautiful.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, attentive, and quick to resolve issues, especially at breakfast and maintenance. There are occasional reports of rude interactions or communication missteps.

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Robert

25 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The beach around the hotel was not crowded and it was quiet. Had an issue with the A/C thermostat that want handled and fixed within 10 minutes. Staff was great. Breakfast buffet was good and staff maintained a clean dining area.

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Claudial

26 Nov 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

We love the staff there. Tess and Z are amazing! They are always there in the breakfast area and are so polite and friendly. They remember our little girl on all our stays and it’s like a home away from home.

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erin

26 Nov 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

quality has went down tremendously in the past year..i was verbally harassed by (2) female nighttime check in staff and threatened by a male security guard for false noise complaints when my children were asleep , i was moving pictures from my phone to a memory card and my husband was in the shower.. i received an exceptionally rude phone call and 10:47 pm stating "we should not have to tell you that its night time and this is our quiet hours" in which i told the lady on the phone my kids were asleep, im moving pics onmy phone, and my husband was in the shower..so i went down stairs to ask what the problem was and explain that we cant be loud anyways as i suffer from stress cyst on my brain and get migraines so we arent loud and i told them about my children being asleep and the staff has a cop waiting on my downstairs whom the cop proceeded to tell me that if he has to be called up to this hotel one more time he is evicting us and will make sure we are banned from ALL holiday inn franchises.. the 2 check in staff refused to listen when i told them we cant be loud due to my migraines and brain cyst & that it couldn't have been us because my children were asleep & when i asked what were the so called noise violations they refused to tell me & stated it was us because we have kids..i kindly told them there are several families with kids but with my migraines i cant handle loud excessive noise anyways..we were falsely accused of loud noise & didnt feel safe & left for good!!

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Jess

4 Jan 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We enjoyed this stay but were highly inconvenienced by the parking. They made everyone move their vehicles to do parking lot work that never happened. Some nights there was no parking spots available and we had to park down the road, we have a two year old so that was not ideal walking in the cold on the side of the road with a toddler at night. The parking really ruined the hotel for us. They made us move our vehicles but nothing was ever done to the parking lot. They also called me two times in a row and left me a voicemail to tell me to move my vehicle by 9pm. However my vehicle was with me at a restaurant, it wasn’t my vehicle that needed to be moved. The each view is nice, the breakfast is good, the staff were very friendly(especially the breakfast ladies, they were very sweet!) there was also another tall gentleman who was very kind. Everyday we had new towels, trash removed, floors cleaned and beds made. There was only one day where they did not take our trash or clean the floors. If it wasn’t for the parking hassle I would have rated 5 stars.

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Edward

26 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Would not allow our teacup dog and would not process a refund at 7:00 in the evening after driving in from Ley West since 2:00am. Unbelievably rude and unhelpful staff. Just had to eat the prepaid hotel fare and find another hotel. Stayed at Hampton Inn - COMPLETELY different reception, staff, facility. Will NEVER stay at a Holiday Inn Property again although I have used them for over 60 years. Hampton Inn is cleaner, newer, and the employees are far superior in service and in being accommodating.

10

Amy

26 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and beautiful beach front property with hospitable staff.

6

Nathan

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was nice. However, the room we stayed in had a loud AC fan that would make loud noises in the night. Also, one of the staff was rude to my girlfriend when she went to get something from the breakfast bar. They said it was closed but it looked like it was still open and employees were eating there.

10

Melissa

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We decided to stay here for our Anniversary weekend and we couldn’t have been happier with this selection. The staff went above and beyond to surprise us with our room decorated for our special day. The free breakfast every morning was amazing and the staff kept the area fully stocked and clean at all times. Our room had a beautiful view of the beach and our room was perfect. We will definitely be back.

10

Gerald

12 Sept 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

This hotel on the beach with all balcony rooms facing the Gulf is not cheap, but it is well worth the cost. We found nothing to complain about there. The staff was competent and friendly and always working. Never a problem finding someone to get something done or answer a question. They were even nice when we had to cancel the last two days of our 5-day reservation to go home to prepare for and wait out a hurricane. Special kudos to Laura and Grace at the front desk and Miss Tess in the breakfast room.

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Jill

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lance was extremely accommodating and very personable. He went above and beyond to make our stay special.

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Location

Directly on a quieter stretch of Pensacola Beach with easy boardwalk access, yet walkable or a short ride to restaurants, shops, and the boardwalk area. Many appreciate the less crowded shoreline.

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Ivy

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect hotel for a relaxing getaway. It’s located in the not so busy area of Pensacola Beach right down the road from all the restaurants and nightlife one could want. All rooms have a balcony view. We’ve stayed here several times and plan to continue to.

10

Joseph

11 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Ideal location just along a quiet street and the hotel is right on the beach.

10

Jeannette

30 Mar 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful hotel. Very clean. Just outside the busy area. Walkable to all of the tourist attractions. Would totally come back!

10

Hunter

1 Jun 2023

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Great place, close to boardwalk and on the beach!

10

Jacob

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room had an amazing beach view, easy walk to shops and restaurants, beach access and free parking. Overall, it was a great experience!

8

Shelly

6 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It is on the quieter side of Pensacola beach area& walkable to restaurants

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AMBER

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s was small and simple! We loved the location still close to everything but yet quiet. The staff was great and helpful. The free breakfast was amazing! Will definitely stay again in the future.

10

Angela Sue

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

We loved are room and it is right on the beach. It is close walking distance to just about everything.

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Jenny

22 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Always a pleasure to stay at HI! Beachside, clean, free breakfast, close to everything!

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Enid

11 Oct 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I like the location I like that it didn't have a lot of traffic and I also like it that you wanted 5 to 10 minutes away from everything that you would need or entertainment

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Dining

Complimentary breakfast is a highlight with hot options and good coffee, though it can get busy and has been limited during renovations or run low at peak times. There is no on site restaurant or bar.

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Jeffrey

7 Feb 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice hotel on the beach. Some construction going on in the lobby when I was there, breakfast a little slim.

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Melinda

12 Feb 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Great stay was doing some renovation so was disappointed that exercise room was closed. The breakfast area was also being renovated but the last 3 days got to enjoy new set up and was delicious with many choices. Area was perfect close to many eating places would definitely return

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Cameron

12 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This property, overall, was nice, however, the ameneties did not match the price that I paid. Breakfast was all pre-made food. Quality, not so good. You ate off of paper plates, drank your coffee from paper/Styrofoam cups, and ate with plastic utensils. The one good thing about breakfast was Tess, our friendly host. She went over and above to greet and make people feel welcome. The pool was just OK. The beach towels were old and faded. The gym was very small and had no weighlifting machines. Only Dumbells and treadmills. So, for the price, I would not recommend this property. There are others for the same price with nicer amenities. When I pay up to $400 per night, I expect more.

10

Kelli

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent staff at the desk. Nice pool and beach access. One flaw was running out of breakfast items very early.

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Raymond

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was clean and in good workong order. The staff was friendly and helpful. The view was fantastic. The breakfast was unbelievable. I went there expecting a muffin for the free breakfast. They had a hot breakfast buffet! They also had muffins, if that's what you wanted. Overall, an awesome experience.

4

Randy

14 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast items, eggs, potatoes were cold, the bacon was very greasy. Staff was not friendly.

10

Clay

24 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

As good a breakfast as any hotel. Wonderful beach view.

10

Dana

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was good. I had been before… i did not like the new configuration of the breakfast area as it felt crowded and not because of people…. Twice i took my coffee and toast back to my room…

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Amy

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and awesome beach views. I love the cut out areas of the balcony for a better view. Breakfast was really good. Coffee was the best hotel coffee I’ve ever had. Machine ground the beans, and it was served super hot. Even after all the creamer I add, it was still almost too hot to drink, PERFECT! Staff was friendly and helpful. I love the “borrow bin” where you can give and take chairs, floats, etc for the beach. The only negative to the hotel is the low water pressure. It makes it hard to wash long hair. Otherwise, we would definitely stay again. This was our 3rd time here.

10

Kathleen

24 Jul 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

My children and I stayed a week in Pensacola and loved every minute . Every staff member was very helpful. We loved how close the beach was and the pool was clean. Breakfast was good , but try to go early because it can be very busy. The view from the room was my favorite part. Enjoyed it so much I am planning to return this fall

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Month	Average price
January	US$115
February	US$141
March	US$239
April	US$273
May	US$318
June	US$363
July	US$394
August	US$262
September	US$230
October	US$223
November	US$167
December	US$131

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $221	17 $281	18 $280	19 $301
20 $188	21 $210	22 $210	23 $203	24 $236	25 $395	26 $395
27 $210	28 $210	29 $210	30 $210

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $219	2 $395	3 $395
4 $219	5 $482	6 $236	7 $298	8 $254	9 $395	10
11 $219	12	13 $311	14	15 $500	16	17 $267
18 $199	19 $234	20 $250	21 $241	22 $280	23 $250	24 $241
25 $166	26 $169	27 $174	28 $174	29 $174	30 $160	31 $154

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Transfer Shower (Communications)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications)

Suite, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Standard Room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-In Shower

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Suite, 1 King Bed (Walk-In Shower)

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