Holiday Inn Express Port Lavaca by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.2 (203 reviews)
2629 State Highway 35 North , Port Lavaca , US
+1 361-552-5700

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
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:
Clean rooms and well-maintained property
Friendly/helpful staff (several mentions, e.g., Candace)
Excellent location near beach/water and good fishing access
Good breakfast and food reported by multiple guests
Scenic views and wheelchair-friendly property
Cons:
Pool/jacuzzi area removed or closed; hot tub and pool issues
Front desk communication errors, incorrect check-in, rude/unprofessional handling
Billing mistake charging one night to the wrong card
Room utility issues: no hot water/cold-only showers, missing towels/linens, no coffee pot
Occasional power outage and inconsistent breakfast availability

Categories

Cleanliness
9.4
Multiple reviewers explicitly noted rooms and property were very clean; housekeeping generally praised.
Service
6.8
Mixed sentiment: several mentions of friendly/helpful staff (Candace, some clerks), but multiple reports of poor front-desk communication, incorrect check-in, rude manager and unprofessional handling of billing and room mix-ups.
Location
9.5
Consistently praised for proximity to the water/beach and fishing access; many reviewers noted excellent location and scenery.
Room Quality
7.2
Mixed: rooms described as clean and maintained, but several practical issues reported (no hot water/cold-only showers, missing coffee pot, limited towels, sofa bed without sheets, occasional power outage).
Amenities
6
Notable negatives: pool/jacuzzi area removed or covered, hot tub not working, cloudy pool, security gates to pool not working, and inconsistent breakfast service; amenities reliability is a concern.
Value for Money
8.8
Many guests found the location, fishing access and overall offering good value; however, billing errors and a charged night dispute negatively impacted perceived value for some.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Generally positive mentions of breakfast and food quality, though there was at least one report of no breakfast on Sunday.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall stay was positive for many (friendly staff, great location, clean), but significant service/billing and amenity issues lowered the experience for some guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:25

Property Description

Modern Amenities
The Holiday Inn in Port Lavaca offers rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, free internet access, and a range of in-room conveniences like a microwave and mini-fridge.

Delicious Breakfast Options
Guests can start their day with a hearty breakfast featuring eggs, bacon, hot biscuits, and gravy.

Convenient Location
Situated just 0.1 miles from Lavaca Bay, the hotel is also close to Formosa Wetlands Walkway and the Lighthouse Beach-Lighted Fishing Pier, offering guests easy access to nearby attractions.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Port Lavaca for a comfortable and convenient experience!

Important information:

This property will be undergoing renovations until further notice. During this period, guests may experience some noise or light disturbances, and some facilities may not be available.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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CRP

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 203 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.4
Service: 6.8
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7.2
Amenities: 6
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Nancy • couple • us
5
Disappointing
Pros:

The room was clean, on the first floor as requested. The staff was nice.

Cons:

The reason we chose this property was for the convenience of fishing and for the lovely pool/jacuzzi area. However, when we were gonna go swimming we noticed that the pool/jacuzzi area was GONE and covered up with grass. We were NOT forewarned about this and was incredibly disappointed.
The girl who checked us in (Bianca) did not check us in correctly. We were called 30 minutes after checking in saying we had not paid for our stay and we had. The communication at the front desk is horrible. They ended up charging 1 night's stay to my credit card and should not have. The owner, William Wayne decided to split up the cost. 1 night on my card and 1 night on my fiance's card. The ENTIRE stay should have been put on his card. Now I am negative in my bank account.
We WILL NOT be staying here again.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Wanda • extended_group • us
8
Staff was wonderful
Pros:

Breakfast was wonderful

Cons:

The pool was cloudy and I didn’t want to get in because of that

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • us
9
Nice stay, close to the water.
Pros:

Location, clean and friendly staff

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Padierna • solo_traveller • us
1
Bad customer service
Pros:

Didn't get to stay staff made me leave due to the staff member working the front desk gave me the wrong room

Cons:

Manager won duty was very rude and unprofessional they made us leave when it was their fault they got me room mixed up with someone else's room

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • us
10
Stay was good, family wasn't lol
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Monica • couple • us
10
Was the perfect getaway spot.
Pros:

The staff were very friendly, the property is properly maintained and wheelchair friendly.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Rosalinda • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Baxter • solo_traveller • us
10
enjoyed the stay, would have preferred a room facing the bay but not how it worked out
Pros:

Did not eat breakfast or walk around the area

Cons:

no hot water, cool was all that came out of shower or sink

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Maria • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

Me gusta por que está cerca de la playa

Cons:

No me gustó tenía nomas una sola toalla de cuerpo y el sofá cama no tenía sábanas

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Misty Mendieta • family_with_children • us
1
Pros:

The stuff was unprofessional!!!

Cons:

The stuff was unprofessional

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Diana • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Location, breakfast and staff were awesome. Candace, the front desk clerk was exceptional!!

Cons:

Hot tub not working. Security gates to pool were not working. Have stayed here before so a little disappointing.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Hudgens • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

No coffee pot in room

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Latasha • family_with_children • us
9
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Marshall • couple • us
8
Pros:

There was no breakfast on Sunday

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Juan • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Very clean

Cons:

Area

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

It was amazing point blank

Cons:

Everything

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Richard • extended_group • us
10
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Downes • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Ala • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Keeping good job

Cons:

No complaints

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee