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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morehead Cty by IHG

2.5 star property
Guests fuel their day with a hearty breakfast buffet before relaxing poolside or finding productivity in the quiet business center environment

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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

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Free extra futon mattress
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Free extra futon mattress
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed - double
Free extra futon mattress
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Morehead City is home to Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morehead Cty by IHG. North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Croatan National Forest and Fort Macon State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Big Rock Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Morehead City travel guide
Map
5063 Executive Dr, Morehead City, NC, 28557

What's nearby

  • Brandywine Bay Country Club
    5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Carteret Community College
    5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Morehead Plaza Shopping Center
    6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Big Rock Stadium
    6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Coral Bay Shopping Center
    10 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Jimmy John's
    2 min drive
  • Circle K
    2 min drive
  • Chick-fil-A
    16 min walk
  • Kabuto Japanese Steak House
    3 min drive
  • Starbucks
    19 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morehead Cty by IHG

Hotel near Croatan National Forest
Located close to North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morehead Cty by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a corner/local shop and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a 24-hour business centre.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a computer station and a banquet hall
  • 1 meeting room, a front desk safe and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 75 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

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
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 are 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 45 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 01 May to 01 October
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 to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morehead Cty by IHG?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morehead Cty by IHG on 8 Mar 2026 start from NZ$156, 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 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 45 kg 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 at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Morehead Cty by IHG?

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?

Checkout 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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 762 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 762 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 762 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 762 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 762 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Room recently renovated and perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

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

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was very good, i would stay again for one of fishing trips.The staff were nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night 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

Zachary

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

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

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the breakfast, thank you for having gluten free bread for toast! The staff was as amazing as always. The only negative was the super squeeky beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

Ronald

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

Clean. Safe. Comfortable.

Super clean and comfortable hotel. Conveniently located one hour from Cedar Island Ferry. The lady who checked us in was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

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

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

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

Barbi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and the rooms were clean. The bed was a little hard but everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
super fast checkin friendly staff good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stay here often. It’s very clean and accommodating. The breakfast is awesome! Staff is very friendly. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very pleasant and overall was a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deidrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast great and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale

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

Very good hotel

It was an amazing two night stay. i had an accessible room due to mobility issues. The room was very large and very accessible. Beds were comfortable, staff was great, breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025