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Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG

3.5 star property
Start your day off right at our hotel near Westfield Eastgardens! Fuel up on breakfast then make your way to the nearby attractions like Royal Randwick Racecourse.

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Near Royal Randwick Racecourse, Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and free WiFi. Enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, coffee shop/cafe, and business center while appreciating helpful staff who've impressed previous guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(178 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(83 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2-12 Sarah Street, Mascot, NSW, 2020

What's nearby

  • George Hanna Memorial Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Meriton Retail Precinct Mascot Central - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ice Zoo Sydney - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Manhattan Superbowl - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sydney Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Into Laksa - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kingship Coffee - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Luke's Bistro & Bar - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG

Hotel near Westfield Eastgardens
Located close to Royal Randwick Racecourse, Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG provides free breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a business center.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A TV in the lobby, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 247 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 55-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and electric kettles

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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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 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
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
12 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
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

We should mention

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
Parking height restrictions apply
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 Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for AUD 35 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM–11:00 PM on request. A fee of AUD 12 per person applies.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG located?

Located in Mascot, this hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Westfield Eastgardens and within 6 mi (10 km) of Royal Randwick Racecourse and Entertainment Quarter. Sydney Cricket Ground and Circular Quay are also within 9 mi (15 km). Mascot Station is 11 minutes by foot and Domestic Airport Station is 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 873 out of 1570 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 476 out of 1570 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1570 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1570 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1570 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great location and breakfast and lounge
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Melvin

Liked: Amenities
Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice overnight hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property - new, clean, attractive. Very close to the airport for 15-minute shuttle ride to the terminals. Will be my go-to in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bruna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy to airport. Shuttle bus available.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

kam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is perfect. good performance
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHING KUO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staffs and very good for when you need some information for help.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness
The room looks a bit outdated, the breakfast choices are rather limited.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, friendly and helpful staff, very close to the airport, but also very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shuttle service and proximity to airport make this a good place to stay overnight between flights.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pilar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, friendly helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALAN M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great , service clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Muhammad

Liked: Amenities
Average place very tight room keys option not good parking fee to much staff is rude
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large selection for breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very nice stay and shuttle was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is perfect if you are flying the next day. The staff are friendly and easy walk to the domestic terminal. Very clean and free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaideep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and walking distance from the airport. Very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the airport and very nice employees
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaohong

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very comfortable and clean. It is close to airport and be reached by walking from airport.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michalynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly, clean room and breakfast was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room! Nice check-in!!! Helpful staff!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Food and spirits available. Rooms large and hotel amenities great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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