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Hotel Overview and Details

2-12 Sarah Street, Sydney, Australia, 2020

Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport By IHG - Modern airport hotel 550m from Domestic Terminal

Located on the doorstep of Sydney's Domestic Terminals and 5 km from Kingsford Smith International Airport. Sydney CBD is just two train stops away from Mascot Station, providing access to Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, and Darling Harbour. The hotel offers 247 rooms, a restaurant, bar, shared lounge, and 24-hour front desk. Guests receive free Express Start breakfast and high-speed WiFi throughout the property. For business travelers, there are 2 meeting rooms accommodating 6-24 people with natural light and modern technology. The property features a gym with equipment for serious fitness enthusiasts. The hotel's sister property operates a daily airport shuttle service (surcharge applies).

Additional perks of the hotel

Private parking available on 2 levels (40 AUD daily fee, 2.2m height limit)

24-hour business center with printer, copier, and scanner

Currency exchange service at the front desk

Complimentary coffee in the lobby

On-site guest self-laundry facilities

Convenient access to Sydney Cricket Ground, Randwick Racecourse, and Australian Golf Course

The Grounds of Alexandria nearby for market-style garden dining

Multilingual staff speaking English, Spanish, and Tagalog

Modern Rooms

All 247 smoke-free rooms feature premium bedding, plush duvets, and a choice of pillows for a comfortable night's sleep. Each room includes a flat-screen 55-inch TV with streaming services, a work desk with USB charging points, and a mini-refrigerator. Rooms are air-conditioned with soundproofed walls and offer city views. Renovated in 2020, the accommodation includes laptop-compatible safes and efficient workspaces. Connecting rooms are available upon request.

Other conveniences

Private bathrooms with walk-in power showers

Free toiletries and hairdryers

Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities

Separate hanging closet and in-room safe

Iron and ironing board

Two-line phone with voicemail

Black-out shades for better sleep

Desk-level electrical outlets

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The hotel offers a range of accommodations including doubles, family rooms, and suites—plus breakfast, free cancellation, and special rates.
Standard Room
2 persons
19 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Standard King Room
2 persons
19 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Queen Room
2 persons
19 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Twin Room
2 persons
19 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Available Transport Modes List

City Centre
Sydney 6.7 km
Airports
Kingsford Smith (SYD) 1.7 km
Wollongong (WOL) 94.2 km
Train
Sydenham Station 2.5 km

Facilities

This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Car park
  • Handicap parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Lift
  • Currency exchange
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • In-room computer
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Hotel Location

2-12 Sarah Street, Sydney, Australia, 2020
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2-12 Sarah Street, Sydney, Australia, 2020
Nearby
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Restaurants
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430 m
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Mobius Bar and Grill
410 m
191 O'Riordan St Mascot
Biggles Bar & Grill
600 m
19 Bourke Rd Cnr Bourke Rd and O'Riordan St
Nate's East meets West Dining
540 m
60 Robey Street
Sirocco Restaurant
660 m
Cnr Bourke Rd and O'Riordan St
St Marks Road Co
660 m
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Project Cafe Bar & Grill
770 m
17 Bourke Rd

Guest Reviews and Hotel Ratings

Honest Guest Feedback Based on Real Stays
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 5 reviews
8.3
8.3/10 based on 7149 reviews
Liz
United Kingdom, March  2025
10.0/10

Regularly stay here and it's always great! Clean rooms, laundry facilities, gym and excellent breakfast!

Rooms
10.0
Rooms are always clean, the beds are comfy and the shower is great. Everything is high standard.
Service
10.0
Staff are really good - Joey and CJ were particularly helpful.
Location
10.0
Location is perfect for my needs, close to the airport and other services.
Dining
10.0
Breakfast is included and offers a great selection of food.
Facilities
10.0
Laundry, gym facilities and a pleasant downstairs lounge area are great additions.
Parker
United Kingdom, December  2024
8.0/10

Convenient for the airport, friendly staff, and a comfortable room for a short stay.

Rooms
7.0
The bed was comfortable, but I wish the bathroom was more private.
Service
10.0
Reception staff were extremely helpful and friendly, going above and beyond.
Location
10.0
Great location, only a 15 minute walk from the domestic airport, perfect for early flights.
Dining
9.0
Breakfast was excellent, with a good selection of food.
Facilities
8.0
Tea, coffee, and a mini cafe area in reception were very useful.
Richard
United Kingdom, September  2024
10.0/10

A fantastic stay! Everything was great, from the welcome to the amazing breakfast.

Rooms
10.0
Very clean room, comfortable bed, and I slept really well.
Service
10.0
Cute and helpful staff throughout my stay. The shuttle was perfect.
Location
10.0
Perfect for my needs, close to the airport and easy to get around.
Dining
10.0
The breakfast was very good with plenty of choices.
Facilities
10.0
The luggage locker was a lifesaver, and the shuttle service was great!
Christian
United Kingdom, June  2024
8.0/10

Modern, clean, and close to the airport! The breakfast was great but some staff were less than enthused.

Rooms
8.0
Modern decor, clean and compact, with plenty of outlets. The bathroom was a bit odd, but the bed was great!
Service
6.0
Some staff were great; others seemed unenthusiastic. Check-in was cute, but some later staff not so much.
Location
10.0
Super convenient for the airport, the shuttle service was a huge plus.
Dining
5.0
Breakfast was excellent, but dinner was disappointing - cold food.
Facilities
9.0
Luggage locker was really useful, and the airport shuttle was great.
John
United Kingdom, May  2024
8.0/10

Great location, comfy beds, and hot showers! Breakfast was a bit basic but the location is perfect for an early flight.

Rooms
9.0
Comfy beds and a good shower. One room was quiet, perfect for after a long flight.
Service
7.0
Reception was helpful, but one experience was not as helpful as I had hoped.
Location
10.0
Very convenient location, close to the airport and taxi services were easier than expected.
Dining
6.0
Breakfast had a good choice, but one experience was quite disappointing and basic.
Facilities
9.0
Laundry facilities were a bonus, the shuttle bus was great too.
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