Holiday Inn Express South Portland by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.5 (520 reviews)
303 Sable Oaks Drive , South Portland , us
+1 207-775-3900

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
High price for value
Room quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.83
Mixed cleanliness experiences noted; issues with mold and rooms not appearing clean.
Service
9.8
Staff described as friendly and helpful throughout the reviews.
Location
9.34
Good location, appreciated for convenience to nearby attractions.
Room Quality
7.29
Comments on outdated rooms and issues with bed comfort.
Amenities
8.32
Amenities generally appreciated; some breakfast facilities noted as lacking.
Value for Money
7.28
Price perceived as high, with some guests dissatisfied with value.
Food and Beverage
9.33
Breakfast generally praised, with decent options available.
Overall Experience
8.8
Guests had a positive overall impression despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 03:54

Property Description

Convenient Location and Shuttle Service
Located just off Interstate 95 and a short distance from downtown Portland, Maine, the South Portland Holiday Inn Express offers convenient access to the city and beyond. With a complimentary shuttle service to and from Portland International Jetport, your travel worries are taken care of.

Comfortable Rooms and Amenities
Relax in the classic rooms furnished with practical amenities such as a work desk, coffee maker, refrigerator, and microwave. Enjoy entertainment with cable TV or take a refreshing dip in the indoor pool. Additionally, stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

Fitness and Dining Options
Maintain your workout routine in the gym equipped with floor-to-ceiling mirrors or catch up on work at the business center. Start your day right with a hot breakfast featuring delicious cinnamon rolls and fresh fruit. Room service is also available for your convenience.

Experience comfort and convenience at the South Portland Holiday Inn Express - book your stay now!

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: PWM

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • 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: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 520 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.83
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 7.29
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 7.28
Food and Beverage: 9.33
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Heather • extended_group • us
6
Pros:

Big room close to all the shopping and restaurants

Cons:

There were bugs crawling all over the floor downstairs near the pool. The shower made a squealing noise and they could use some more searing for their breakfast area

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • family_with_children • us
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
10
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Carla • couple • us
8
Overall ,pleased with our experience and the attentiveness of staff. Wake u call was at exact time and shuttle wasn’t av
Pros:

Friendliness at check in , kudos to Melissa. Very informative regarding what to do in Portland. Rooms were very clean, kept up.

Cons:

The hallways leading to the rooms needed a better vacuuming.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Paula • family_with_children • us
9
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • us
10
Great hotel in a great location!
Pros:

Great location and friendly service!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Susanne • couple • us
10
Pros:

The bed was not hard

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Valentina • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Struttura moderna pulita e dotata di molti cinfort

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Kevyn • family_with_children • us
9
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Terry • couple • us
3
Not staying here again.
Pros:

Coffee

Cons:

No shuttle available even though it’s listed on their site. Property rundown.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • couple • ky
9
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Yan • couple • ca
9
Nice and clean
Pros:

Nice staff

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
9
Enjoy
Pros:

Comfortable room

Cons:

Outside painting project was a little inconvenient at times

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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shira • solo_traveller • il
8
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Tina • family_with_children • us
7
Nice hotel with so
Pros:

Location

Cons:

There was loud maintenance going on-power washing. Door in bathroom stuck on floor when opening. Shower curtain kept coming open while showering-rod was angled.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • us
9
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • couple • us
10
I would definitely stay here again.
Pros:

Good choices. Great coffee

Cons:

I liked everything.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Georgia • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Donald • couple • us
6
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee