Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sarasota East by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
7.9 (255 reviews)
5730 Gantt Road , Sarasota , US
+1 941-925-0631

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good price-quality / value
Friendly and helpful staff (breakfast attendant highlighted)
Convenient location near beach and points of interest
Clean rooms and comfortable beds (reported by many)
Free parking and warm pool
Consistently liked breakfast by several guests
Cons:
Cleanliness issues reported (cockroach, dirty sheets, bad smells, damp)
Breakfast operational problems (early end time, limited healthy options, pancake machine broken)
Room problems for some (weak shower flow, uncomfortable suite couch)
Limited TV channel selection
Occasional staff attitude/maintenance problems

Categories

Cleanliness
7.2
Mixed signals: several guests praised clean rooms, but there are explicit complaints (cucaracha, dirty sheets, bad smells, damp rooms and clogged drains) that lower this score.
Service
8.5
Generally positive: many mentions of friendly, helpful staff and specific praise for breakfast attendant and front desk; a few reports of lazy or snarky staff but overall service is a strong point.
Location
8.5
Frequently praised: convenient location near beach/towns, easy to reach main points of interest and parking available — consistently mentioned as a benefit.
Room Quality
7
Mixed: comfortable beds and suites reported, but also negative notes about bad smells, dampness, uncomfortable couch in suite, weak shower flow — reduces room score.
Amenities
7.6
Moderately positive: free parking, warm pool, lobby coffee, and basic amenities are appreciated; negatives include poor TV channel selection and occasional maintenance issues.
Value for Money
8.8
Strong positive sentiment: multiple reviewers explicitly call out excellent price-quality relationship and good pricing for what is offered.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Generally positive but inconsistent: breakfast is often praised (American-style breakfast, friendly attendant) yet there are repeated complaints about early service end, limited healthy options, and malfunctioning equipment.
Overall Experience
7.8
Overall favorable with caveats: many guests report a good stay and willingness to return, while some cite maintenance, occasional service lapses, and cleanliness issues that temper the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:15

Property Description

Modern Rooms with Convenient Amenities
Experience comfort and convenience in our modern rooms at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Sarasota East. Each room is equipped with a 32-inch flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities. Whether you're here for work or leisure, we have everything you need for a pleasant stay.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind and recharge at our hotel with an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness room, and a hot tub. After a busy day of exploring Sarasota, take a refreshing dip in the pool or soothe your muscles in the hot tub. Our facilities are designed to help you relax and make the most of your stay.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Conveniently located just off Interstate 75, the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Sarasota East is the perfect base for exploring the area. With attractions like Selby Botanical Gardens and Siesta Beach just a short drive away, you'll have plenty to see and do during your stay with us.

Book your stay at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Sarasota East now and make your trip to Sarasota unforgettable.

Important information:

A valid photo ID and credit card are required at check-in. Special requests are subject to availability, can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SRQ

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 255 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.2
Service: 8.5
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Kelli • couple • us
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Alejandro Terzano • family_with_children • ar
10
Excelente relación precio calidad
Pros:

La habitación es super completa y cómoda. El desayuno está bastante bien aunque podría agregar frutas y opciones saludables. En auto se alcanzan los principales puntos de interés en 10-30 minutos. Es una gran relación precio calidad.

Cons:

Todo ok!

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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LINDA • couple • us
10
Excellent
Pros:

Very clean and everyone of staff was very pleasant breakfast was great

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Amelia • couple • us
9
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Joan • couple • us
4
That was our last stay there. We’ll be finding other options next time.
Pros:

Convenient to family. They say they’re renovating from the top down, but they just renovated it a couple of years ago.

Cons:

Some of the staff was lazy and not helpful. Maggie seemed very helpful, but was snarky at one point.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Carlos R • family_with_children • us
5
Cons:

Habia cucaracha en el cuarto nos cambiaron y en el otro tambien

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • gb
5
We arrived and had to wait nearly 1/2 an hour for someone to check us in. There was no one, no sign and no bell on t
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Gabriel • extended_group • ar
9
Pros:

Instalaciones y ubicación

Cons:

Atencion regular

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Shandra • couple • us
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Maria constanza • family_with_children • ar
8
Pros:

El desayuno bastante mejor de lo que me imagine, y la señora que atendía el desayuno un amor

Cons:

muy lejos de la playa

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Jay • couple • us
3
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Tatiane • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • ar
8
Pros:

Todo fantastico, volveríamos sin dudas.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Cecilia • family_with_children • ar
9
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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William • extended_group • cl
8
Excelente relación precio calidad
Pros:

Bien ubicado. Estacionamiento gratis. Desayuno bueno

Cons:

Servicio de desayuno termina muy temprano Aseo habitaciones lo hacen como día x medio

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Brandon • solo_traveller • us
10
All in All, Good Place to stay
Pros:

Comfortable bed, clean room, warm pool, nice staff, and great price

Cons:

Terrible selection of channels.. Though a trip isn't about staying at the room watching TV, but when it's whine down time and you just want to watch something before bed, you have about 10 working Channels and a big portion is CNN, FOX NEWS type Channels.. HBO is nice , but it's scarce and random to get a good movie to watch..

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Odreimy • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • extended_group • us
6
Rooms were not that great for a suite.
Pros:

Staff were nice. Breakfast was good

Cons:

Room had a bad smell and couch in suite was not comfortable.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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THUY • extended_group • us
9
Staff was so kind. friendly.
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Hoi • solo_traveller • vn
8
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee