Holiday Inn Exp Suites Sea World, San AntonioHoliday Inn Exp Suites Sea World in San Antonio, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 91 of 271 hotels we score in San Antonio. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $129 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on International Drive, this 2.5-star Holiday Inn Express & Suites sits within walking distance of SeaWorld, Aquatica, and Discovery Cove. The six-story building contains 181 rooms, including family suites with separate living areas, microwaves, and wet bars. It serves both business travellers visiting the Orange County Convention Center and families visiting local theme parks. On-site facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a hot tub, and a business centre. Complimentary breakfast is provided for guests. While the location offers easy access to dining and entertainment, some guest reports indicate that the room decor feels dated.What stands out

Walking distance to major theme parks

Spacious family suites available

Complimentary breakfast included

Close to convention centre

Watch out for

Rooms feel dated

Some reports of cleanliness issues

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