Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Fitness facility
Exterior
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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2-12 Sarah Street, Mascot, NSW, 2020
  • Place, George Hanna Memorial Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Meriton Retail Precinct Mascot Central
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ice Zoo Sydney
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • City view
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(99 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room

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

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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
  • Ice Zoo Sydney - 2 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Manhattan Superbowl - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Sydney Park - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sydney St Peters Station - 4 min drive
  • Mascot Station - 11 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Into Laksa - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rasa Oriental - ‬12 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 luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. 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 on request
  • Secured self parking on site (AUD 35 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free 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
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • 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
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • 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
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

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)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.9 percent

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 Jun 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG on Jul 26, 2026 start from $114, 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 within a short 12-minute walk of Meriton Retail Precinct Mascot Central. 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 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 3.3 mi away (10 minutes by car). 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. 966 out of 1689 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 493 out of 1689 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1689 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1689 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1689 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Its perfect for a quick stay near the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect stay helpful staff great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tersia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location Clean and comfortable beds Easily accessible Great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great, room was clean and comfortable and the shuttle was on time!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and easily accessible from Sydney domestic terminal
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KYLIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, well maintained friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and helpful, accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

S Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable bed, modern bathroom, with soaps shampoo, lotion, excellent breakfast, & shuttle all appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sherryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes it was a brief stay for me and my family, but it accommodated us. Thank you for a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb position for travellers. Spacious room excellent presentation and buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the location was great for a flight out the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a pre-cruise night. Excellent breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for short stays near the airport
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adriane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and nice bar
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Griffith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good shuttle, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Youming

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Professional stuff, clean room and convenient location with breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Steven Gerard

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a quick ride to the airport, this is a very good property to stay at. There are not many restaurants or shops nearby, but a great restaurant in the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the airport with a shuttle bus not much around there food wise so eat before you arrive. Breakfast was great staff friendly and rooms clean 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Leland

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Adequate for one night but good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location! Clean hotel, big rooms!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes clean friendly staff lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Salli

Nice breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice food
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Early check in was great Early leave breakfast box was a great aswell Will definitely recommend & say again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026