Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG

3.5 star property

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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2-12 Sarah Street, Mascot, NSW, 2020
  • Sydney Cricket Ground
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Sydney Opera House
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(134 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(69 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Westfield Eastgardens
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and a microwave in a common area.
Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG offers 247 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Meriton Retail Precinct Mascot Central. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant, and a bar are available.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and locker space
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Westfield Eastgardens and 7 minutes from Royal Randwick Racecourse
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG also features multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Sydney hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (AUD 55 per day); reservations required
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • 9 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2020
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 1.9 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 12 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 12 per person (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 55 per day(3937 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.9 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 12 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Express Sydney By Ihg Mascot
Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport
Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG Mascot
Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG Hotel Mascot

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 765 out of 1443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 466 out of 1443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1443 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Very good price before traveling from Sydney airport. The hotel is only a couple of years old. It will look very worn very soon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olimpio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret, Falls Church

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport. Shuttle available very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth Lynn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Holiday Inn Express -Sydney, Australia

The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

The hotel is in a great location and only 10 minutes walk to Mascot station and it’s easy to get into the city and the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Parag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Very quiet and beautiful room near international airport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Franklin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lino Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was clean, staff were helpful, good hearty breakfast, and easy access.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Nice inexpensive place to stay. Disappointed in buffet. I am a picky eater but dogs and beens for an American
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was small but clean. Airport shuttle service was not free.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is clean and close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location and great service

Exceptional service from Kerrie on front desk. Many thanks for allowing early check in Peter
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johana

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Easy Stay at Sydney Airport

We spent two comfortable nights at this hotel. The shuttle service to and from the airport is handy for staying here. It is also just a short walk to the Mascot train station and shopping precinct. The room has good basic amenities and the breakfast is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025