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Reviews of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Havelock Northwest New Bern by IHG This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

103 Branchside Drive, Havelock, NC 28532, United States

#3 of 6 hotels in Havelock

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Review Score

Based on 231 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: August 12, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom sink not comfortable to use.

    Ok

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2025

    8.0
    Best option in Havelock
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was run down and sloppy fixes in the bathroom made it feel dingy. The town itself was not an option for the purpose of our trip but was not a location I would choose willingly and will not stay in again. It didn’t feel unsafe but was what my husband would call an “armpit” town. We did not know the area and our daughter was doing training at the military base. Now that we are familiar with the area we would travel 15min closer to the beach where the area is much nicer.

    The staff were very friendly and they had a decent sitting area outside the second floor elevator that was useful for getting some work done while my family was in the room.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable, pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small indoor pool. 30/40 minutes from beaches of Emerald Isle. Though this part is no fault of the hotel, unless you’re into bar hoping, everything everywhere seems to close at 9/10pm.

    Breakfast - great. Has a navel plane museum behind the property. Staff - super nice. Clean room.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2025

    8.0
    Weekend getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Communications Accessible
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cable isn't good due to not a lot to watch, the charging stations need updating and the breakfast menu could be more choices.

    I like the location, it was quiet. It has an indoor pool which was good in case of the rain. The breakfast was nice. The room was big and spacious. The beds were comfortable. The elevator is located in the lobby. There is a business area for printing, laundry room with one washer one dryer and an ice machine. Staff was friendly and helpful. There is a snack bar.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable and enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The appliances were not working ( broken)

    The breakfast foods that were provided.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2025

    9.0
    The stay was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms need to be updated. And it would be nice if there wasn’t carpet in the rooms..

    The location..

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only complaint we have, was the air conditioner blew directly on the bed , with no way to adjust it

    Convenient and clean

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2025

    8.0
    Very pleasant and accomodating
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We stayed here for 5 days and can't really complain about anything.

    A special thanks to the desk housekeeping and dining room staff who were ever present with a pleasant attitude and helpfulness, especially Ray (sp?) who seemed to work day and night. Hot breakfast was nice. We apprreciated the coffee and cold water bottles always available

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2025

    8.0
    A comfortable place to spen several nights during our stay in Havelock.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    There was a problem with their fire alarm system the last day there, and no one seemed to know how to silence the alarm. We booked this hotel because of the pool, but it obviously didn't get cleaned properly every day.

    Very convenient for our visit to see grandchildren. Though Havelock isn't close to New Bern, where we went on a tour and had lunch, it's also not terribly far. Same for the aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Several decent restaurants in the area to offset the overwhelming number of fast food places.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2025

    9.0
    We were in Havelock to be with family and the hotel was perfect for our purposes.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The building shows its age; bare spots on the carpet, the fridge in the room froze everything even after turning down the thermostat, the most convenient outside door didn't have a working key card reader. Don't know if it's by design, but there weren't towel bars in the bathroom; we were there for a week and don't get fresh towels daily, so it was a bit of a trick to hang them out.

    The location was perfect - close to where our granddaughters live. A variety of decent restaurants close by and lots of fast food options for after school sporting events. The breakfast was very good and the entire staff was friendly and welcoming, especially in the breakfast area. Access to the pool for the girls is a must and we spent time there almost daily.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay and friendly staff made it a pleasant visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room with Roll-In Shower - Communications Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If I had to be critical then only disappointments would have been the sausage at breakfast was not great quality. Very processed and the potatoes were stale like they may have been from the day before. But we ate them anyways

    The lobby/breakfast area were very nice. The breakfast had many great warm options including protein which was a bonus. The room was nice and spacious. We had a king bed that was very comfortable. The room was quiet and dark. The couch was rather worn and should probably be replaced soon. The location was very convenient to the marine base and we appreciated that since we were there to visit our son. All of the staff were super friendly and accommodating. The value was good. We would stay here again

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2024

    9.0
    Overall satisfied with my stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Guests next door were noisy after midnight.

    The breakfast was very good and cook staff was very friendly and bubbly. All breakfast items were well stocked and the fruit was fresh.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were 2 cars that took over 8 spots in the hotel's parking lot. Other guests had to park further away. Hotel staff needed to address the 2 customers and make them park in the conference parking lot.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2024

    7.0
    It was alright
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room with Accessible Tub - Mobility Access
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room set up was weird. Had to fix tv and a/c

    Staff was helpful

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very satisfied with our stay, would stay here again. Would recommend it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A larger parking lot would be a plus, as we had to park in the lower parking lot a night(wasn't sure if it was the hotel's parking lot)

    Very good breakfast, alot to choose from. The bed was very comfortable. The staff was very friendly. It was quiet, didn't hear any of the other visitors. The location suited our needs. Offered alot of amenities. Enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2024

    8.0
    Good Value, Good Experience, Good Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room with Accessible Tub - Mobility Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can't think of anything.

    It is very nice that they give out free coffee but especially water, given the hot weather. The room was large, bed was comfortable, everything was clean. The staff was welcoming. Overall, for what we paid, we're happy. P.S. Very much appreciated the follow-up and customer care check-in messages from management.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 26, 2024

    7.0
    The stay would have been perfect if the place was upgraded.
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The furnishings are extremely worn, dented and in need of replacement. The upgrading has been needed for several years. We have stayed here 3 times in the last 24 months and no upgrades have been made.

    Clean and staff was friendly

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room with Accessible Tub - Mobility Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was not good.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    8.0
    Good stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Though pet friendly the fee for a pet stay is as much as a human. Rather abusive. $50 for each adult per night and 50 for our pet per night. All carpet needs to be removed and replaced with vinyl.

    Very friendly and helpful staff. Very good breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    9.0
    Good value for the money, great staff and breakfast makes it a very decent option!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing to add.

    The breakfast choices were great! Loved the pancake maker! The layout was comfortable and plenty of space for folks to enjoy their breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: December 6, 2023

    7.0
    It was convenient.
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room had worn down furniture

    Close to my uncles house

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cleanliness in the bathroom could be improved, there was also visible dust on the curtains, the mattress was super soft and there were no shades to darken the room, the lights from the parking lot in front of the hotel were lighten up our room the whole night, very unpleasant. Also it was extremely cold in the hallways. The whole hotel has seen better times and needs some serious renovations

    Location is very convenient to shopping and restaurants, the breakfast is of good quality, the staff is friendly

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 2, 2023

    9.0
    Great Hotel ❣️
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The price was too expensive for the amount of room we booked.

    The staff was excellent ❣️❣️ My was comfortable ❣️

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable and clean, great breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was amazing. Staff was super friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in August 2023

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