Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG

Property class: 3.5

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A modern bar area with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.
A Holiday Inn Express hotel entrance with a modern design, including vertical wooden slats and a glass facade.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a sofa, a bench, and a shower area.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital screen displaying Wi-Fi information, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A modern lobby with a sofa, a coffee table, two elevators, and a potted plant.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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2-12 Sarah Street, Mascot, NSW, 2020
  • Place, Meriton Retail Precinct Mascot Central
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Manhattan Superbowl
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sydney Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • City view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(243 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(113 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Located in Mascot, Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Westfield Eastgardens and within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Royal Randwick Racecourse. This 247-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • George Hanna Memorial Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Meriton Retail Precinct Mascot Central - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Manhattan Superbowl - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sydney Park - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Archie Rose Distilling Co. - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney St Peters Station - 4 min drive
  • Mascot Station - 11 min walk
  • Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪inbound Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Into Laksa - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tl’s Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Cantina - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG features free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and coffee in a common area. If you drive, self parking is AUD 35 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available on request) for AUD 12 per person one-way. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and access to locker space. Additional amenities include a microwave in a common area, express check-out, and free newspapers.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 55-inch LCD TVs with cable channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Coffee makers, laptop-compatible safes, and phones are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM at scheduled times and available on request
  • Secured self parking on site (AUD 35 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet 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

  • In-room crib
  • 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 center

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2020
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 12 kids stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 12 per person (one-way)
  • Secured self parking fee: AUD 35 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

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
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG provides free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG?

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG on Dec 6, 2026 start from $138, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do near Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG?

This hotel is situated in Mascot, close to Star Casino, Circular Quay, and Sydney Opera House. You'll also find Sydney Cricket Ground and Hyde Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG?

Yes, secured parking is offered for AUD 35 per day.

Does Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG have a casino on the premises?

No, Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding as well as a restaurant and a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG is Sydney Airport (SYD), which is 1.2 mi away. Another top airport is Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI), which is around 26.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG.

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1016 out of 1764 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 509 out of 1764 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1764 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1764 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1764 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a perfect place to spend the night before a flight. The staff was very helpful. The transportation was swift in Quick Period. The staff was also very helpful in finding other places to eat, although the food at the restaurant was also great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable, breakfast was good, staff were very helpful. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great kind helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and a clean room. The staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is enough to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay highly recommended, nice location friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to airport. Perfect for our late night arrival into Sydney.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and tidy, quirky shower screen/toilet door, fairly quiet for such an accessible location to the airport. Staff were friendly, Maria was nice and helpful at breakfast, a cheery face first thing in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and the room are clean. Breakfast has a lot options for Veg and Non-Veg, so you won't go hungry
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here before, breakfast was good with standard options. Rooms was small and cosy for our stay. Beds were firm which made for not the best night's sleep, but that's a personal preference. Overall, another good stay here close to SYD airport
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, good towels, fridge, hot water maker, tea and coffee in the room. Located right outside the airport . Allowed us to check in early and check out late. Courteous staff. Free Breakfast daily .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Breakfast and close to rhe airport
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Washer dryer and close to the airport
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice, clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fair value for the price and convenient for bridging a night between two flights.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a night at the start of our overseas holiday and again on our return, due to arriving at night and not wanting to continue on to Canberra. Both times it was comfortable and convenient, with friendly staff and a good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is good value close to the airport. We liked the "common room" (dining/breakfast room near reception). Will be staying again on our way back home
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026