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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Located close to Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a grocery/convenience store, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications, Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(114 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Room (Specialty)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
4750 W State Road 46, Sanford, FL, 32771

What's nearby

  • Lake Monroe - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • St. Johns Rivership - 9 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Seminole County Sports Complex - 14 min drive - 13.2 miles

Getting around

  • DeBary Station - 10 min drive
  • Sanford Station - 14 min drive
  • Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG

Upscale hotel near Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Located close to HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital and Lake Monroe, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a grocery/convenience store, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 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
  • RV/bus/truck parking, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • 2 meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 121 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 55-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,003 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (83 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (34 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2021
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Lake Monroe. HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital and Wekiwa Springs State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 827 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1040 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela and John

Very nice hotel - would def come back again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice condition and affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Staff :D Breakfast Business-friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and stay were exceptional
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel appears to be new and is very attractively decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Amenities
Room was great!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a late arrival and the staff working the front desk was very accommodating and nice. Check-in was quick. Room was clean and AC worked well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We went to Sanford and a UCF football game. It was a convenient location between the two. Nice staff and clean fresh rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a quiet stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay at this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ianina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, super clean room, very decent breakfast. Will definitely come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was fantastic. Great hotel and very close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice staff. Lots of restaurants and shops around
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in & clean place. Plenty of parking. Many eating options close! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Randy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rinata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, clean, lots of options for breakfast, hot breakfast included, staff was super helpful with anything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Having coffee makers in the lobby that use whole beans was my favorite thing about the hotel. There is nothing like a good cup of coffee in the morning IMO
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, lots of breakfast choices, clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to sanford Orlando Airport with good dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Well kept
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yo
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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