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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morehead Cty by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Croatan National Forest

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Located near the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morehead Cty offers a welcoming breakfast buffet, fitness center, seasonal outdoor pool for relaxation, and a 24-hour business center. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication, Roll-In Shower)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
5063 Executive Dr, Morehead City, NC, 28557

What's nearby

  • Brandywine Bay Country Club - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Carteret Community College - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Morehead Plaza Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Big Rock Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Coral Bay Shopping Center - 10 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Havelock Station - 20 min drive
  • New Bern, NC (EWN-Coastal Carolina Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kabuto Japanese Steak House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morehead Cty by IHG

Hotel near Fort Macon State Park
Located close to North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morehead Cty by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and a gym. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour business center and a snack bar/deli.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a computer station, and a banquet hall
  • A TV in the lobby, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 75 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 100 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 to October 01
Pool access available from 9 AM to 9:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morehead Cty by IHG have a pool?

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

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

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 100 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at noon.

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

Situated in Morehead City, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Croatan National Forest, Big Rock Stadium, and Fort Macon State Park. Beaufort Historic Site and North Carolina Maritime Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morehead Cty by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 412 out of 742 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 742 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 742 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 742 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 742 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Avice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Perfect location to everything you would need such as gas groceries retail stores….
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very clean. The staff are really friendly and we enjoyed our stay. The breakfast could use some improvement but over-a[[ pretty good and located close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the location and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good location, hot coffee was always available. Breakfast was good not sure what they served as bacon.I will definitely choose them.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and price. Enjoyed the complimentary breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious rooms and welcoming staff. Very easy to get to Beaufort and Harkers Island which is what we wanted. Free bottles of water were a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Third visit based on work. Always clean really like the room this time with the added sofa area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place it’s my home from home stay the staff are awesome. Colby Parsons Wargin is so kind she always greet us with loving open arms. The breakfast is so good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, right off the highway yet quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable hotel with good access to the nearby beaches of the N.C. coast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel. Very modern and clean. Friendly staff. Safe, area. Clean room with great ammenities--bar fridge, microwave, big screen TV, 1 cup coffee maker, hair dryer. Great breakfast. A bit of external road noise, but very minor, and not the fault of the hotel--comes with the area. Overall great room & facility
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
closer to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 4 nights during our beach trip. My daughter and my 2 granddaughters 5 and 18months the hotel is located pretty close to everything and the staff was helpful and courteous, our room was clean and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was subpar when compared to other hotels offerings. Hot water for cereals was not hot. Had to ask for supplies such as forks and pancake mix.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's clean and the front desk people are very accommodating and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was really nice and the staff was super friendly
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and hot breakfast had a lot of options but the beds were squeaky and shower light was flickering.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

July 17-19, 2025

Everyone was so helpful & friendly. Crystal at the front desk was delightful and the breakfast room attendant was so hardworking!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Nice hotel

Very friendly staff, nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best staff at the desk management and Ms. Colby are awesome. I love staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

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

Delightful stay

We loved the 24-hour coffee service. The front desk staff were very friendly and professional. We had muffins one morning; they were fresh. The pool was delightful. It would be nice to have umbrellas at the tables by the pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Besides the dog barking across the hall, laundry room next door, the Kids in the hallway playing, the stay was all right.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and quiet area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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