HOLIDAY INN PENSACOLA - UNIVERSITY AREA BY IHG - Pensacola FL 7813 North Davis Highway 32514

7813 North Davis Highway, Pensacola, FL 32514 United States

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near Exit 13 on I-10 (~0.2mi)

Near University Town Plaza

8.8

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The Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area offers a variety of amenities including a bar/lounge, gym, pool, restaurant, spa, and complimentary WiFi/Internet.

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Free WiFi

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Wheelchair-accessible fitness center

Free self parking

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Reviews

"Service and Hospitality"

Loved the stay at the Hotel. The staff gave us Full Access to our Meeting Room for Richard L. Page Reunion.

Gary K. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Mon Apr 06 to Thu Apr 09 2026 at a $120.99 average nightly rate.

"Fast check in and out"

Fast check in and out. The room was very clean every day.

Vickie B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jan 07 to Sat Jan 10 2026 at a $108.99 average nightly rate.

"Best hotel room we have had anywhere."

We really enjoyed our stay. The room was the best ever. We will return every time we come to Pensacola.

Richard R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Thu Sep 18 to Sat Sep 20 2025 at a $162.99 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Pensacola, within a 10-minute drive of University of West Florida and Pensacola Bay Center. This hotel is 8 mi (12.9 km) from Saenger Theatre and 21.9 mi (35.3 km) from National Museum of Naval Aviation.

Grab a bite to eat at U-Turn Bar and Kitchen, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 114 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed, and all rooms are furnished with sofa beds. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 50-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Pensacola Bible Institute - 1.6 mi
Us Air Force Flight Sprvsr - 2.1 mi
Baptist Medical Park - 2.1 mi
Cordova Ambulatory Surgical - 2.2 mi
Sacred Heart Medical Center - 2.3 mi
University of West Florida - 2.4 mi
Sam's Fun City - 2.5 mi
Northwest Florida School - 2.8 mi
North Florida Surgery Center - 2.9 mi
Us Naval Security Group - 2.9 mi
Pensacola Regional Airport (PNS) - 3.1 mi
RTI Technical Institute - 4.3 mi
Crystal Ice Company Building - 5.0 mi
Five Flags Speedway - 5.1 mi
Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds - 5.6 mi
Pensacola Amtrak - 6.2 mi
Pensacola Bay Center - 6.2 mi
Pensacola Civic Center - 6.2 mi
Veterans Memorial Park - 6.4 mi
Pensacola Opera - 6.5 mi
Civil War Soldiers Museum - 6.6 mi
Saenger Theatre - 6.6 mi
T.T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum - 6.7 mi
Historic Pensacola Village - 6.7 mi
Discovery Gallery - 6.7 mi
Hispanic Museum - 6.7 mi
Wentworth State Museum - 6.7 mi
Pensacola Cultural Center - 6.8 mi
Pensacola Historical Museum - 6.8 mi
Pensacola Museum of Art - 6.8 mi
Bayfront Auditorium - 6.8 mi
Hawkshaw Lagoon Park - 6.9 mi
Us Navy Defense Activity - 7.5 mi
Gulf Breeze Hospital - 10.9 mi
Gulf Breeze Zoo - 11.1 mi
Us Naval Criminal Investgation - 11.1 mi
Us Navy Environmental Lab - 11.2 mi
Us Navy Comptroller Program - 11.2 mi
Us Naval Aviation School - 11.2 mi
Us Navy Dental Clinic - 11.3 mi

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Pensacola? This hotel has 1905 square feet (177 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a banquet hall.

Holiday Inn Hotel in Pensacola, Florida Offers Convenient Location You can enjoy a relaxing stay at our Holiday Inn Hotel Pensacola - North Davis Hwy, located at Exit #13 of I-10 with quick access to downtown Pensacola. Our hotel is near the Pensacola Regional Airport (PNS), Pensacola Beach, Pensacola NAS, and the University of West Florida .Families looking for lodging in Pensacola will appreciate our hotel''s ideal location near area attractions, including Naval Aviation Museum, beautiful Pensacola Beaches, Sam''s Fun City and historic downtown. The Holiday Inn is conveniently located near area shopping malls, including Townplace and Cordova.Business travelers will enjoy the premium services provided by our hotel in Pensacola, including a 24-hour Business Center, two meeting rooms with seating for 125 guests and free high-speed wired and wireless Internet access through out the hotel. Our Pensacola accommodations offer easy access to such area businesses as GE, International Paper, Ellyson Industrial Park and the areas major hospitals.While lodging at our Pensacola hotel, you can enjoy an outdoor heated pool, hot tub spa and Fitness Center. Our restaurant, U-turn Bar and Kitchen is casual family-priced and offers a chef-quality menu. Be sure to check the special offers for this Holiday Inn - Pensacola, FL and start planning your trip today.

Local Attractions

NAS Pensacola, Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola Beach, University Mall, Cordova Mall, Pensacola Jr. Colleg, University West Florida, West Florida, Sacred Hear and Baptist Hospitals, Pensacola Regional Airport

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2018

Floors: 5

Rooms: 114

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 114

Suites: 7

Room Windows: Windows Don't Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 3

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Ownership: Zen Hospitality LLC

Nightly Parking: 0

Total Taxes: 12.50%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: 24 hours prior to arrival for individual, 7 days for Group

Check-In Instructions:

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Amenities / Features

24-hour business center
24-hour front desk
ATM/banking
Banquet hall
Beach nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Business center
Check In: 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Coin laundry on site
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 1905
Conference space size (meters) - 177
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Elevator
Express check-out
Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
Free newspapers in lobby
Free reception
Free self parking
Free wired internet
Gift shops or newsstand
Handrails in stairways
Internet access in public areas - high speed
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Meeting rooms
No accessible shuttle
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Number of restaurants - 1
Outdoor furniture
Pets allowed
Professional property host/manager
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Smoke-free property
Vending machine
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchairs available on site

Airport & Shuttle Info

Pensacola Regional Airport 3 miles from the hotel. No shuttle service is provided. Taxi Fare Approximately $12.50 per day .

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info:

Breakfast Information

Free buffet breakfast for groups

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Were pleased to announce that we are now a pet friendly hotel. For an additonal fee, your small dogs and cats can now stay with us for as long as you''d like. Service Animals are always welcome at no additional charge at all of our hotel.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

Parking Info

Free

Internet / WiFi

Free

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 20 per person Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay Service animals are exempt from fees Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per stay The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Contactless check-out is available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Contactless check-out is available

Essential workers only - NO

Full-service hotel offering three different experiences: Holiday Inn Express ideal for the business traveler, Holiday Inn Resorts for family fun and relaxation, and the Holiday Inn Club Vacations, suitable for family and friends with spacious accommodations

Offering comfort and family-oriented service, children stay and eat free at Holiday Inn properties

Free high-speed internet access

Restaurants and bars on-site with good food and drinks for all ages

Indoor or Outdoor swimming pools based on location

Great exercise facilities

Based on select properties, Holiday Inn's The Hub is the perfect entertainment spot and gaming area with a media lounge, fire pits, etc.

The Holiday Inn highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast The Ruby Slipper Cafe - Start your day with delicious Southern breakfast dishes at this nearby cafe, just 2 miles away from the hotel.

Lunch McGuire's Irish Pub - Indulge in hearty Irish fare and try their famous burgers at this iconic pub located 3 miles from the hotel.

Dinner The Fish House - Enjoy fresh seafood and waterfront views at this popular restaurant located 5 miles from the hotel.

Activity Pensacola Beach - Spend the day relaxing on the beautiful white sand beaches of Pensacola Beach, located 10 miles from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast The Bagelheads - Start your day with freshly baked bagels and delicious breakfast sandwiches at this local favorite, just 3 miles from the hotel.

Lunch The Tin Cow - Build your own gourmet burger with unique toppings and enjoy a fun dining experience at this burger joint located 2 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Jackson's Steakhouse - Treat yourself to a fine dining experience with prime steaks and seafood at this upscale restaurant, situated 4 miles away from the hotel.

Activity National Naval Aviation Museum - Explore the world's largest naval aviation museum and witness thrilling flight demonstrations, located 8 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast The Coffee Cup - Start your day with a cup of freshly brewed coffee and delicious breakfast options at this cozy cafe, just 1 mile from the hotel.

Lunch The Global Grill - Enjoy global-inspired cuisine and tapas-style dishes at this trendy restaurant located 3 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Five Sisters Blues Cafe - Experience Southern comfort food and live music at this vibrant restaurant, situated 6 miles away from the hotel.

Activity Historic Pensacola Village - Step back in time and explore the historic buildings and museums that showcase Pensacola's rich history, located 2 miles from the hotel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG have?

There are 114 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG?

Yes, they have 3 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG?

Free buffet breakfast for groups

What parking is available at Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG?

Free

How much does internet cost?

Free

Is there a gym at Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outdoor heated pool

Is Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. Were pleased to announce that we are now a pet friendly hotel. For an additonal fee, your small dogs and cats can now stay with us for as long as you''d like. Service Animals are always welcome at no additional charge at all of our hotel.

Is there shuttle service at Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG?

Pensacola Regional Airport 3 miles from the hotel. No shuttle service is provided. Taxi Fare Approximately $12.50 per day .

Meeting Space

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG.

Feel free to use the Holiday Inn Pensacola - University Area by IHG meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Pensacola event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

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