Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oscoda by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.9 (198 reviews)
114 N. Lake Street , Oscoda , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Excellent location with lake views and sunrises
Friendly, helpful staff
Clean, spacious rooms with comfortable beds
Good complimentary breakfast (when fully stocked)
Beach access and pool
Cons:
Perceived high price / value concerns
Accessibility issues in ADA room (no grab bars, not fully handicap friendly)
Occasional cleanliness/maintenance issues (dirty windows, cobwebs, creaks)
Breakfast service/equipment problems (pancake machine, coffee)
Unhelpful handling of refunds/credit card holds
Pool not heated

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Generally reported as clean (several guests called rooms 'very clean') but occasional issues noted: dirty windows, some cobwebs and isolated housekeeping lapses (missed midday cleaning). Rating reflects overall positive cleanliness with those recurring minor negatives.
Service
9.5
Staff repeatedly described as friendly and helpful (front desk recommendations, praise for specific staff). Some negative service experiences (refund/helpfulness on a refund, language barrier at breakfast staff) but overall strong, consistent positive service merits a high score.
Location
10
Consistently the highlight: 'right on Lake Huron', exceptional lake views and sunrises, beach access and convenient location cited repeatedly. Near-perfect score due to overwhelmingly positive location comments.
Room Quality
9
Rooms described as spacious with comfortable beds and generally clean; some guests noted creaky cabinets and that the property is 'getting run down' in places and an ADA room lacking grab bars. Overall strong room comfort balanced with a few maintenance issues.
Amenities
8.1
Amenities are present (pool, breakfast area, lobby coffee) but had several complaints: pool not heated, pancake machine/coffee issues, no in-room coffee pot, and missing ADA grab bars. Functional but with notable service/maintenance shortcomings.
Value for Money
7.5
Multiple guests felt the price was high/overpriced for the room type (one mentioned ~$300/night); an unexpected $100 card hold and delayed return also negatively impacted perceived value. Score reflects these recurring value concerns.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Breakfast repeatedly praised as a strong point, but several service and quality issues reported (cold items, empty dairy case, broken pancake machine, slow/fussy coffee machine, limited staff ability). Good overall but inconsistency lowers the score slightly.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall impressions are very positive: great location, friendly staff, comfortable rooms and enjoyable breakfasts for many guests; isolated negatives (accessibility issues, charges/holds, some maintenance) do not dominate the general positive sentiment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:30

Property Description

Unwind in Oscoda:
Located just 300 meters from the scenic Oscoda Beach Park, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oscoda offers a perfect retreat in Michigan.

Modern Comforts:
Our IHG Hotel provides guests with contemporary amenities including free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, and a fitness center for a convenient stay.

Convenient Location:
Only 85 km from Alpena County Regional Airport, our hotel ensures easy access for travelers. Book your stay now at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oscoda for a memorable experience.

Important information:

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: APN

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 198 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 9.5
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Debbie • family_with_children • us
5
Disappointing stay
Pros:

The location and the view

Cons:

The workmanship in the bathroom was horrendous. Whoever did the caulking and painting and tile work should be fired. And no matter what we did, the shower leaked all over the floor. The bathroom door had to be yanked open and closed because it was uneven and it freaked so loudly that it woke us up during the night whenever anyone got up too use the bathroom. Pretty disappointing for a BRAND NEW hotel!!

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Gene • couple • us
4
Pros:

It was okay eggs were cold and the.potatoes

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • couple • us
8
Nice place!
Pros:

Scrumptious breakfast, free coffee in lobby! Very clean hotel.

Cons:

Beds were nice, just a little firm.
Windows needed cleaned.

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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George & Linda • couple • us
10
Pros:

Location, you can't beat sunrise on Lake Huron!!

Cons:

Reserved an ADA handicap room, but turns out not very handicap friendly. No grab baes anywhere in bathroom, no walk in shower.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Gregory • couple • us
9
A great hotel with AMAZING views of Lake Huron!
Pros:

The location could not be better! Right on Lake Huron! Beautiful sunrises! Great breakfast! Friendly staff! Big and clean rooms!

Cons:

The views were AMAZING but all the windows were pretty dirty so that was a bit disappointing. Some cobwebs in the room.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • us
9
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
9
Very nice.
Pros:

Location and view of the lake

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • us
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Roman • couple • ca
9
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Rosineia • family_with_children • us
10
Very Good
Pros:

I loved it—a very clean hotel, a great location, and excellent service.

Cons:

The pool is not heated.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • us
8
Pros:

good

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
6
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Eric • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Hinda • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Smith • extended_group • us
10
It was a pleasant surprise.
Pros:

Everything was great.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Dan • couple • us
10
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Kristine • family_with_children • us
10
Awesome and nice weather
Pros:

Breakfast was really good. Staff was amazing (Thanks to Liz) who helped Kevin with pancakes every morning. Rooms were very spacious and clean. View of Lake Huron from room was awesome and got to see the sunrise.

Cons:

Would have liked coffee pot in room but was available in lobby

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • family_with_children • us
9
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Erik • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

Location and location!

Cons:

It is getting run down fast!

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee