Holiday Inn Express - Barrow-in-Furness & South Lakes by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.8 (1701 reviews)
Market Street , Barrow in Furness , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Long breakfast wait
Dirty in some areas

Categories

Cleanliness
8.53
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness positively, but one noted dirtiness.
Service
9.2
Staff were described as friendly and helpful in multiple reviews.
Location
9.04
Cited as central and suitable for meeting friends.
Room Quality
8.69
Rooms were consistently rated as clean and comfortable.
Amenities
8.72
Basic amenities were appreciated, though some lacked options.
Value for Money
8.68
Guests felt the hotel provided good value, especially with a great breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.43
Breakfast was generally praised, but had some complaints about the quality and wait.
Overall Experience
9.1
Guests reported that their stay exceeded expectations and were overall positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 09:59

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in Barrow in Furness, Holiday Inn Express - Barrow-in-Furness offers easy access to Furness Abbey and is just a short drive away from the picturesque Lake District.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar during your stay. The hotel also features express check-in/out, family rooms, and a welcoming terrace for guests to relax.

Business and Leisure Facilities
Whether you're here for work or leisure, take advantage of the business center, buffet breakfast options, and vending machines offering drinks and snacks.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express - Barrow-in-Furness now for a comfortable and convenient experience.

Important information:

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 2.50 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1701 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.53
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 8.69
Amenities: 8.72
Value for Money: 8.68
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Rachael • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Philip • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Everything staff, rooms, food, location all perfect

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Terry • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Dave • couple • gb
9
Fantastic experience at this hotel, so I will use it again.
Pros:

Chris and Shaun were great, very helpful and friendly front staff. Location was the best it could be. One can get food any time of the day/night together with the bar being 24 hours. Comfortable room with good size TV, coffee and tea facilities, iron, hairdryer etc etc.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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read • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very clean and comfortable and a wonderful breakfast.
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Beverley • couple • gb
8
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Rhys • extended_group • gb
7
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • family_with_children • gb
10
Great stay in Barrow
Pros:

Friendly staff,

Cons:

Nothing. All 1st class

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Maya • extended_group • gb
9
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
9
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Emma • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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sebastian • family_with_children • pl
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Terry • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

It eas ok

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Shanice • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent as always!
Pros:

Just one of the Best Holiday Inn Express in the UK!

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Simone • family_with_children • gb
8
Just what we needed for a short stay to visit family
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Disabled bays quite far from entrance

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kerry • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Very friendly lovely and clean and a yummy breakfast

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Lawrence • couple • gb
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee