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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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Located close to Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a corner/local shop 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 centre.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €98
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Communications)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Communications)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

Premium bedding, down duvets, 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 cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications, Mobility)

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/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 duvets, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(118 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, down duvets, 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 cots/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 duvets, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Additional Living Area)

Premium bedding, down duvets, 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 cots/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 duvets, in-room safe, desk

Room (Specialty)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Premium bedding, down duvets, 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 cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Elev8 Fun Orlando - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Seminole County Sports Complex - 14 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Blue Spring State Park - 21 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 34 min drive - 52.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 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 corner/local shop 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 centre.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, luggage storage and a lift
  • 2 meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 121 rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets and free cots/infant beds
  • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 55-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar in shower (86 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (89 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (211 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (89 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG?

As of 26 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford- Lake Mary by IHG on 17 Dec 2025 start from €97.92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 817 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1020 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and great staff and breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights, breakfast was very good and staff very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean, staff was friendly and check in was smooth. Breakfast crew was amazing and the food was always hot and fresh.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, professional staff, pretty good free breakfast. Close to many restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, friendly staff. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela and John

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

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property, breakfast was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and spacious. Just what I needed on this trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 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

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New building. Great breakfast spread. Nice staff Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very pleasant. Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Liked: Amenities
Very spacious room and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristy

Liked: Amenities
The staff was amazing and the breakfast was very good!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Amenities
Room was great!!!
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

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

Alma R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome stay. Nice clean quiet and welcoming friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location great staff. Very modern rooms ..would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025