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Holiday Inn Express Lake Wales N-Winter Haven by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Lake Wales with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Free buffet breakfast
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (310 Sq Ft) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
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Just minutes from LEGOLAND® Florida, Holiday Inn Express Lake Wales N-Winter Haven offers a free breakfast buffet, outdoor pool with sun loungers, free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and luggage storage. The attentive staff consistently earns praise.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (310 Sq Ft, Communication, Access Tub)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (310 Sq Ft) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (310 Sq Ft)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (310 Sq Ft)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (310 Sq Ft) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (310 Sq Ft)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (395 Sq Ft, Mobility Accessible)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (395 Sq Ft, Mobility Accessible)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (310 Sq Ft, Communication Accessible)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (310 Sq Ft, Communication Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (395 Sq Ft)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (395 Sq Ft) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (395 Sq Ft)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2953 Ridge Way, Lake Wales, FL, 33859

What's nearby

  • Eagle Ridge Mall - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Jump Florida Skydiving - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida - 8 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • LEGOLAND® Florida - 9 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Bok Tower Gardens - 13 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

  • Winter Haven Station - 21 min drive
  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Lake Wales N-Winter Haven by IHG

Hotel near LEGOLAND® Florida
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and laundry facilities at Holiday Inn Express Lake Wales N-Winter Haven by IHG. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Laundry services, a banquet hall, and luggage storage
  • A computer station, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 82 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 97 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express LAKE WALES
Holiday Inn Express LAKE WALES N-WINTER HAVEN
Holiday Inn Express N-WINTER HAVEN
Holiday Inn Express N-WINTER HAVEN Hotel
Holiday Inn Express N-WINTER HAVEN Hotel LAKE WALES
LAKE WALES Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Lake Wales n - Winter Haven Hotel Lake Wales
Holiday Inn Express Lake Wales N-Winter Haven Hotel
Holiday Inn Express LAKE WALES N WINTER HAVEN
Inn Express NWinter Haven

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Lake Wales N-Winter Haven by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express Lake Wales N-Winter Haven by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 30 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Lake Wales N-Winter Haven by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Lake Wales N-Winter Haven by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Lake Wales N-Winter Haven by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Lake Wales N-Winter Haven by IHG located?

Situated in Lake Wales, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Eagle Ridge Mall and Regal Eagle Ridge Mall. Jump Florida Skydiving is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

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Holiday Inn Express Lake Wales N-Winter Haven by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 712 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for an amazing getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and the complimentary breakfast had a good variety of items to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, very lovely stay’
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jancarlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and comfortable and the people who work there is super nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

We just stayed here for two nights and truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, great breakfast options and hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel itself was very nice but a little noise at night from ice machine and people other than that breakfast and everything else was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and orderly, exceeded any and all expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Milagros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was hard to find was in a Home Dept / Kohl's shopping center
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

fernanda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service. Clean hotel. Very good complimentary breakfast provided. This hotel is well worth the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tranese.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went up to Lake Wales for a long weekend, looking to relocate to the area. The Holiday Inn Express was a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GREAT STAY
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms are new and nicely maintained. The front desk clerk was friendly and helpful. It cost a little bit more than some other hotels in the area, but it feels like a good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Maria Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Holiday inn express I don’t have word for explaining I’m going to try but this hotel 🏨 was amazing wonderful clean 🧽 big room with everything I need was in side the employees was very kind with me for me I give to 5 star ⭐️ I was there in June thanks 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nuno

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was courteous and the rooms are clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very pleasantly surprised. Everything is really nice. Great area with lots of convenient shopping and dining options. Staff was great! Breakfast is probably nicest and most varied than I've ever had for a "free breakfast" in a hotel. Room is great, lots of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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