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Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel

2-12 Sarah Street, Mascot, 2020, Australia

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Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel

Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, where your adventures in beautiful New South Wales begin! Located just 4.5mi from the bustling city center and a stone's throw from the airport, this 4-star hotel is perfect for travelers needs. Whether you’re jet-setting to Sydney or in town for business, you’ll find that our cozy rooms with air conditioning and soundproofing ensure you get the rest you deserve after your journey. Starting from a wallet-friendly $73 a night, it’s time to make your stay unforgettable!

Prepare your taste buds for a treat with our complimentary breakfast, designed to kickstart your mornings with energy and flair. Hungry for more? Join us in our onsite restaurant for a delightful dining experience that will make you feel right at home. But that’s not all! Whether you're looking to relax at the bar, catch your favorite shows with our streaming services, or tackle business matters in our complimentary business center, we’ve got something to keep everyone entertained. With a stellar reputation backed by 6908 enthusiastic reviews, we’re proud to say our guests leave with smiles and memories that last a lifetime.

We take your comfort seriously here at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport! Our hotel features accessible amenities, including wheelchair access and elevators that whisk you to the upper floors. Need something extra? With services like shuttle transport and a golf course available for additional charges, we ensure your stay is tailored to your needs. So why wait? Dive into the excitement of Sydney and discover your new favorite getaway!

After a fantastic day exploring Sydney, wind down in our vibrant on-site restaurant, where family-friendly dining meets contemporary flair. Offering a menu that caters to all tastes, you can savor delightful meals that celebrate local flavors and international cuisine. Grab a favorite dish, sip on a refreshing drink from the bar, or simply enjoy the cozy ambiance – your taste buds are in for a treat! With our focus on comfort and quality, every meal feels like a special occasion.

If you’re traveling for business, you’ll love our fully equipped business center – the ideal place to catch up on work while still feeling connected to the holiday vibe! Plus, for those who prefer to balance leisure and business, enjoy access to our streaming services right in your cozy hotel space. With all the resources at your fingertips, whether you’re presenting to colleagues or making dinner plans, you'll feel right at home with us at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport.

Adventure awaits outside our doors! Take a quick jaunt to the heart of Sydney, where the sights, sounds, and flavors of the vibrant city life burst into action. From the iconic Sydney Opera House to the picturesque Bondi Beach – there’s something for everyone to discover. And after your exploration, return to the comfort of your hotel, rejuvenate for another day, and create even more unforgettable memories. So pack your bags, book your stay, and let the exhilarating journey unfold at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport!

Closest airports

Sydney International Airport

1.2mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Rooms

Standard Room with Free Breakfast in Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel

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Standard, Double/Twin

1 Double Bed

2 Twin Beds

205 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Experience a comfortable stay in our Standard Double Room, perfect for couples and families with one child. Enjoy the city view from the privacy of your room, with amenities like a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning. Rest peacefully on either a double bed or twin beds and make use of the included toiletries and tea/coffee maker.

Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Free Breakfast in Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel

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Standard, 2 Queen Size Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

300 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Standard Queen Room - Free Breakfast in Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel

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Standard, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

20 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Standard King Room - Free Breakfast in Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel

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Standard, King Size

1 King Size Bed

20 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Standard Queen Room - Accessible with Free Breakfast in Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel

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Standard, Queen Size, Accessible

1 Queen Size Bed

30 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Streaming service (like Netflix)

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Superior, Queen Size

1 Queen Size Bed

Free wifi

Non-smoking rooms

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Standard Room

205 sqft

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views.

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Superior, King Size

1 King Size Bed

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Connecting, 2 Bedroom

Free wifi

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Standard, 2 Bedroom

Free wifi

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Room Run Of House

Superior

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Guest reviews

8.1

6,908 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Dianne

9.1

March 2025

Breakfast provided good variety, food replenished quickly with nice hot items. Staff were helpful, friendly and cleared tables efficiently.

Shower recess had mould in corners. Breakfast was very busy and seemed crowded at 8am. Traffic flow around self-service areas particularly around coffee machines. Not enough space for coffee and cereal lines. Very congested and longer queues with large tour group in same area. Larger groups should have separate area. Large tour groups also affected longer wait times for lifts causing delay in meeting our shuttle bus. People without luggage should have used stairs, so people with luggage could use lifts. Also, large tour group (people), their coach and private mini-bus obstructed entire entrance and car turning circle. Causing 20-30miute delays for other guests and access for other shuttle buses and vehicles. No person resolved this congestion.

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Kara

9.1

March 2025

Easy check in Great breakfast Comfortable bed Great shut out blinds Late check out

Bathroom door creaked really loudly (might not seem like a big deal but with 2 kids sleeping next to us and trying to be quiet this woke people up) Breakfast finished at 9:30. At 9:28 the staff were taking food away quite abruptly. We found this comical but warning to others don’t arrive late. They literally turned the toast machine off while my husbands toast was still inside. Airport transfers!! Please note another company is attached to this. They want $12 one way per person. So families would need to pay $48 one way. It’s crazy. We ended up catching the train to domestic and walking. Easy walk and only about 10minutes. Kids were fine.

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Fiona

8.2

September 2024

Very clean and tidy with good quality linens. Easy location to airport

Unfortunately there was no food available at the time we needed to get up.

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Normundo

10

May 2025

The location from domestic terminal was close and you could walk it for 10 minutes and save yourself $12 in shuttlr airport. This close promximity is great especially if you arrive in Sydney late at nite where the shuttle does not run. Room was quiet, ac strong and strong water pressure with lots of hot water to soothe the soul. Room was small but that did not bother as I just wanted to sleep at 11am. People have commented on the small size but really you do not need it. There is a convenient store nearby. Ace the Nite Desk Clerk, friendly professional and helpful.

As my flight was leaving early and needed to be at International terminal by 6.30am, I did not get to try out the complimentary breakfast. Instead I was offered a breakfast pack which was cornflakes, milk, granola bar and juice. Nice gesture but would have preferred the breakfast I am sure. Arriving in room to have complimentary bottles of water available would be nice.

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Maggiejo

9.1

March 2025

The hotel deserves a high rating overall because it delivers the total experience of an airport hotel really well. The first floor reception desk/ bar / restaurant was a focal spot that was often lively and everything was delivered efficiently and comfortably. Rooms were very well laid out and comfortable, the shuttle to the airport was efficient and the breakfast was good. The hotel delivered what was needed at a good rate.

Guests need to plan their timing to accommodate about 5-10 minutes for slow elevators.

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Laura

8.2

April 2025

Loved the fact it was an accessible space, that catered for my needs within the bathroom space. The staff were super helpful and amazing, even in the late evening.

Ordering dinner late was a bit of a miss, as my order somehow managed to end up forgotten. Breakfast was okay, but nothing special, so could be missed. I was so excited to have an accessible room after being abroad with limited accessibility for 10 days. Only struggle, was the room was a little cluttered once inside with furniture, so if you have a PWC (like I usually do), it would be hard to manoeuvre around in. The bed was also quite narrow down the sides too, making fitting difficult again if you are both a wheelchair or power wheelchair user, and non ambulatory.

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Samuel

10

April 2025

Very impressed. We stayed here at the end of our holiday. We had been staying in hostel on the cheap and thought the final stay would be expensive but this was reasonably priced. Having our own toilet and shower and a nice bit of space was much needed. There was a gym too but after an exhausting holiday we gave it a miss. The check in process was great. I usually forget to ask names but remembered to check his name badge. His name was Sonny. He was very chatty and we started speaking about my stay in Australia and he was saying about The Inbetweeners which was on telly. He made the welcome to much more pleasant and tried to get us a late check out. Brilliant. In the morning too I spoke to Josh and he was great. Also saw the manager at check out. He took was great. Chatty and helpful. Breakfast was included in the price. Very, very useful with the luggage storage on the ground floor. He had quite a few hours after check out before our flight so we went out. Very convenient for the airport.

The breakfast could have been better for vegetarians. Would have been great if the hotel could have put on vegetarian sausages. The only hot food available was scrambled eggs and beans. Please get some veggie sausages!

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Felicity

9.1

March 2025

Block out blinds, lay out of the room - did not feel small even though it was a small space. Very clean. Good sized bathroom. Tea/coffee/milk amenities. Great Hairdryer! Often hotel hairdryers not powerful enough. Check-in was quick. Express check out very quick. Very helpful having bar and food available despite late arrival (after 8pm)Pizza was good. Close enough to airport to walk. Good direction from airport along footpath.

Took awhile for bar/food service as staff doubled as check-in. A group to check in arrived just as we wanted to order so had to wait. But food delivered in good time once ordered. Breakfast was a bit chaotic. Not enough seats and ran out of scrambled eggs and cutlery. But obviously a high demand time.

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Laurie

9.1

March 2025

This hotel was PERFECT for our stay - 2 nights at the beginning of a 6 week stay in Australia, and 1 night as we were heading home. We had to have 2 separate pkgs sent here (things we forgot, etc.) and the staff was able and more than willing to receive and hold them for us. The rooms are super comfy - good bed, big shower, enough space for lots of luggage...The breakfast is adequate and the afternoon/evening menu is typical 'pub food' and was ok. There is a pie shop across the street - FABULOUS savory pies!!!! you can buy a pie and sit in the hotel lobby bar to eat dinner :) The staff are wonderful, and the hotel is walking distance from the domestic terminal at Sydney airport - even ok to walk with luggage. This will always be our go to place when we arrive in Sydney!!!

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Mosch

9.1

April 2025

Great close location for the airport as a stopover for late night flight. Bonus of breakfast included which made the morning easier.

The housekeeping was basic, we didn't have enough towels in the room, we had to request more and staff had to go find some. The housekeeping staff filled the hallway in the morning 6 or 8 of them and their hygiene was not great. The hallway stunk of sweat and body odour. With bad ventilation, this made for a very unpleasant walk up and down the hallway and in the lifts. This should be attended to as it was very overpowering.

Points of Interest Around Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel

Airports

Sydney International Airport

1.2mi

Restaurants

Restaurant #1

Cuisines

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Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern

Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel

Restaurant

Business center

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Bar

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Stay rules - Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel

At what times are check-in and check-out at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel?

The timetable for guests at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel is to check in post 02:00 PM and check out prior to 10:00 AM.

Is there parking at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel?

Yes, there is parking available at the Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport. The hotel offers on-site public parking at a cost of A$55 per day. However, parking reservation is not possible, so it would be on a first-come, first-served basis.

What's the nightly rate at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel?

For stays at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel, prices generally start at $73. However, your final rate might differ due to room types and date selections. To know the exact cost, specify your dates.

What types of rooms does Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel offer?

The Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport offers a variety of room types including Standard Rooms with double beds or twin beds, Standard Queen Rooms, Superior King Rooms, and Queen Rooms with two queen beds. All rooms are non-smoking and have a similar size of either 205 sqft or 237 sqft. The rooms can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, except for the Queen Room with Two Queen Beds which can accommodate 3 adults and 2 children.

What is there to do in Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel?

Guests at the Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities provided by the hotel. They can relax and play a round of golf at the hotel's golf course. After a long day, guests can unwind and socialize at the hotel's bar.

For those who need to catch up on work, the hotel offers a business center where guests can conduct their business activities.

Guests who are health conscious or want to stay active can make use of the fitness facilities available at the hotel.

In terms of dining options, the hotel does not have any specified restaurants on-site.

Please note that these are the only available amenities provided by the hotel according to the given data.

Are there restaurants located within Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel?

According to the provided data, there are no listed restaurants on site at the Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport.

Does Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel accept credit cards and cash payments?

No, Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport, an IHG Hotel does not accept cash payments. However, they do accept credit cards including Visa, Discover, Diners Club, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, and Carte Blanche.