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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SANFORD by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Temple Theater

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Interior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SANFORD helps guests start their day right with a complimentary breakfast buffet. Visitors stay connected with in-room WiFi, exercise at the 24-hour fitness center, cool off in the swimming pool, or catch up on work at the business center.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
2110 Dalrymple St, Sanford, NC, 27330

What's nearby

  • Temple Theater - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • San-Lee Park - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Carolina Trace Country Club - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Quail Ridge Golf Course - 15 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Tobacco Road Golf Club - 18 min drive - 10.1 miles

Getting around

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arby's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brass Kettle - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SANFORD by IHG

Hotel near Temple Theater
Located close to San-Lee Park, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SANFORD by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour gym. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a banquet hall, and ATM/banking services
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SANFORD by IHG have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and refrigerators

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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
  • Free 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 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (24 inches high)
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • 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 registration desk (24 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • 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 smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express 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 53.50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 53.50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per stay

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 45 mi (72 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel SANFORD
Holiday Inn Express SANFORD

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SANFORD by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 3 total). There's a fee of USD 53.50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SANFORD by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SANFORD by IHG?

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

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SANFORD by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SANFORD by IHG located?

Situated in Sanford, this hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Temple Theater and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from San-Lee Park. Carolina Trace Country Club and Tobacco Road Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SANFORD by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 561 out of 906 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 906 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 906 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 906 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 906 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, very clean, staff courteous, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay..near everything!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff service was impeccable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staying here. Everything was nice and very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness
They try to keep your deposit
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not bad, nothing fancy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, great rates, great rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay peaceful, freindly staff amazing breakfast, kept very clean. The coffee was kept fresh and hot and sweet ice tea, both kept ready and available at all hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very nice and helpful. If I find myself in Sanford again, I will most definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice clean hotel. Great location for shopping and dining. I would have given it a 5 star rating, but trash collection should not occur at 4:00am. Please arrange a different time for trash collection that does not disturb guests who are most likely sleeping at 4:00am.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Nice and clean. Comfortor was way too heavy. Made for uncomfortable sleeping
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

The stay was great! Staff was also great! Thank you for assisting me with my 1st date with a friend, that had planned for the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. Staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronny

Liked: Amenities
Very pleased with my stay. Rooms were very clean. Staff was nice and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenetra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This was a hidden gem

Everything was simply amazing from the comfortable bed to the amazing continental breakfast every morning. The staff was extremely gracious, and we truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay. We only stayed one night but it checked all the boxes - Room was very clean, Bed was comfy, breakfast was great - the Cinnamon buns were the best and the coffee was great! All the staff were really friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again and recommend this Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A quick weekend stay with our 4 year old. Comfortable beds and clean. I am picky about where we stay and was pleasantly surprised. Front office staff was nice and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great customer service

Very professional and helpful front desk staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ladies handling the breakfast are friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and laid back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tabetha

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted by Iris at the check in counter she was super friendly and helpful. And made delicious cookies
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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