Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford - Lake Mary by IHG
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want a clean, modern, well-reviewed base near the airport and the Auto Train at a mid-range price. Light sleepers should ask for a room away from the highway, because traffic noise is the main complaint.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sanford - Lake Mary by IHG is our Best Value pick in Sanford. It suits travellers catching a flight or the Auto Train, families who need a family room, and anyone who puts cleanliness first.
With 559 reviews, it has the deepest pool of feedback among our three Sanford picks, so its 9.0 score is well supported.
Skip it if you are a light sleeper who cannot risk road noise. Guests say traffic from the nearby highway can disturb sleep. If you can spend a little more, our Luxury pick scored higher still.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at 4750 SR 46 W. Guests give the location 9.1 out of 10.
Reviews point to convenient access to the airport, the Auto Train and local restaurants. Exact distances and walking times have not been verified in our data, so check a map and assume a car or taxi for most trips.
Parking is not listed among the facilities in our data. If you are driving, confirm whether it is available and whether it costs extra.
What guests say
The score is 9.0 out of 10 from 559 reviews. Among the 5 eligible hotels in our sample, that put it joint second.
Cleanliness leads the praise. Guests describe the property as modern, well maintained and spotless throughout.
Location is the second strength, mostly for its links to the airport and the Auto Train.
The recurring complaint is noise from the nearby highway. Some guests say it disrupted their sleep. Ask for a room on the far side of the building when you check in.
Price and how it compares with our other Sanford picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov, 2 adults, one room) were about €135.82 per night. That is around 16% above the sample median of €116.86. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orlando North-Sanford, our Budget pick, showed about €97.83 with 8.5 and 3 stars. Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando Sanford Airport, our Luxury pick, showed about €142.34 with 9.5 and 5 stars.
The gap to the Luxury pick was only about €6.50 per night in this sample, which is worth noting. This hotel wins on review volume, with 559 reviews against 172. The Luxury pick wins on score and lists a free airport shuttle. Compare both on your dates.
Facilities listed here include free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre, a swimming pool, family rooms and air conditioning.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 5 eligible hotels in Sanford. The Best Value slot balances guest score, number of reviews and reference price.
A 9.0 backed by 559 reviews, at a price not far above the median, gave this hotel the strongest balance in the group.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Breakfast is listed as buffet; check whether your rate includes it.
Confirm parking, pool opening times and any fees. If noise matters, put a note on your booking asking for a quiet room away from the highway.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Holiday Inn Express Sanford - Lake Mary close to the airport?
Guests say it has convenient access to the airport, the Auto Train and local restaurants. Exact distances have not been verified.
Is it noisy?
Some guests report loud traffic noise from the nearby highway. Ask for a room away from the road.
Is there a pool?
Yes, a swimming pool is listed. Check opening hours for your dates.
How much is a night?
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 were about €135.82 per night for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.