Holiday Inn Al Khobar - Corniche by IHG

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
7.3 (1215 reviews)
King Faisal Bin Abdul Aziz Street , Al Khobar , SA
+966 13 867 1111

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Excellent location (near corniche) and parking
Quiet, peaceful setting
Several instances of helpful/reassuring reception staff
Good breakfast and café
Cons:
Recurring cleanliness problems (dirty rooms, old carpets, dust)
Old/poorly maintained rooms and furnishings
Inconsistent service: unresponsive staff, phone not answered, connecting rooms not provided
Amenities failures (sauna off, water stops, no elevator, towel shortages)
Housekeeping and laundry issues; reports of lost items and invoice/tax paperwork problems
Repetitive breakfast menu

Categories

Cleanliness
5
Multiple reviews mention dirty rooms, old carpet smell, dust on covers and poor housekeeping (rooms not cleaned, towels old or missing).
Service
9
Mixed reports but several guests praise reception staff and specific employees for being helpful and apologetic; however some reports note unresponsive staff, phone never answered and failures on room requests.
Location
9.5
Consistently praised: close to the corniche, convenient parking and a quiet, desirable location mentioned by many guests.
Room Quality
5.5
Frequent comments about old furniture, small/old rooms and visible wear and tear; some guests felt facilities were outdated and not matching booking photos.
Amenities
6.6
Several amenity problems reported: sauna turned off, no elevator for guests, water supply interruptions and towel shortages; amenities are functional but inconsistent.
Value for Money
7.5
Some guests explicitly called it good value and praised price/location; others felt disappointed by discrepancies, so overall slightly above average.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast and the café receive positive mentions (good breakfast, good cafe), though breakfast menu noted as repetitive.
Overall Experience
7.3
Mixed overall: many positives (location, some strong staff interactions, good breakfast) but recurring issues with cleanliness, room condition and inconsistent service affected stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:23

Property Description

Elegant Accommodations
The Holiday Inn Al Khobar-Corniche offers elegantly decorated rooms with modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee makers. The rooms are designed in elegant sandy shades, providing a comfortable and stylish stay for guests.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in authentic Arabian dishes at the Crystal Restaurant, where shawarma and mezze are expertly prepared at the open cooking station. Guests can also enjoy grilled meals on the patio during barbecue nights, as well as non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks at the café.

Fitness and Relaxation
Guests can stay active at the hotel's fitness centre or unwind on the terrace while admiring the fountain jets. Whether guests prefer a workout or relaxation, the Holiday Inn Al Khobar-Corniche offers amenities to cater to their needs.

Experience luxury and convenience at the Holiday Inn Al Khobar-Corniche. Book your stay now for a memorable experience.

Important information:

Please note that the hotel offers transfers from/to Al Khobar International Airport. Guests are kindly requested to inform the property in advance if they wish to make use of this service. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Spa/wellness center is closed from 2027-05-30 until 2023-12-26
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 01:00 PM
Airport code: DMM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 1215 reviews
Cleanliness: 5
Service: 9
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 5.5
Amenities: 6.6
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 7.3
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Rami • family_with_children • sa
8
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Abdullah • couple • sa
1
كانت سيئه من ناحيه النظافه والراحه
Pros:

المطعم

Cons:

كل شي سئ ماعدا المطعم

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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sami • couple • sa
8
فندق جيد ونظيف ومناسب لسعره
Pros:

افضل مافي الفندق هو موظفة الاستقبال في النهار حيث انها متعاونة وسهلت لنا الحجوزات وحجز الغرف وذو اخلاق عالية

Cons:

خدمة شيل العفش عند الوصول سيئة وبطيئة واضطررنا حمل العفش بانفسنا

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Talal • solo_traveller • sa
8
Comfortable
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Could do with new furniture

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
S
sami • couple • sa
8
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Ghazi • solo_traveller • lb
10
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
M
Moteb • couple • sa
8
Pros:

سهوله إجراءات الدخول والخروج كذلك الموقع وقربه من الكورنيش

Cons:

الأثاث يحتاج تجديد

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Nasser • family_with_children • sa
7
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
وليد • couple • sa
4
Pros:

الاستقبال جميل

Cons:

الغرف قديمه ويحتاج ترميم والسعر عالي بالنسبة للغرف

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
S
Shetty • solo_traveller • in
7
Pros:

It was good

Cons:

Na

2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Junaid • solo_traveller • sa
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
A
Ahmad • solo_traveller • qa
1
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
A
Ahmed • family_with_children • sa
3
Pros:

Location and reception staff. They realized the deficiencies in operation and were apologitive, but it seems things are beyond their authority.

Cons:

Old small of carpets.
The lighting in the room isn't enough.
Only 1 towel in double occupancy room.
They could not provide us with another towel as it not available. But they managed to bring from another room .

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
A
Ali • couple • qa
1
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
M
Mustafa • solo_traveller • sa
7
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Talha Shahzad • family_with_children • sa
7
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
H
Hossam • couple • sa
4
Cons:

نظافة الغرفة
المناشف قديمة
طلبت تغير الغرفة لكن موظف الاستقبال أبلغني ان system عطلان

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Bedoor • family_with_children • kw
4
خدمه تعبانه
Pros:

Not much.

Cons:

The staff never answer the phone. We asked for connecting rooms four times, and in the end didnt get them. My friend with three children had to drive to the hotel a day early to go to the reception and make sure she gets connecting rooms.

Worse hotel service I have ever encountered. Room wasn’t cleaned.

We were there to attend a family wedding, there was no direct connection. Between the hotel and the wedding except through the service backend! We asked someone on the reception to help us, he just ushered us to keep walking and pointed us to the service entrance!

Also no elevator for customers!

The wedding was amazing though, but that had zero to do with the hotel.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
A
Abdulla • solo_traveller • sa
1
Cons:

- انا حاجز فندق فخم خصوص عشان السونا تالي يوم رحت لها وجتها طافية

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Fouad • couple • sa
5
كانت سيئه لا ترتقي لمستوى فندق 4 نجوم
Pros:

الموقع

Cons:

النظافه سيئه جدا
والاغطيه فيها غبار

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee