Holiday Inn Express Newport by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.6 (3243 reviews)
Lakeside Drive, Coedkernew , Newport , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Comfortable rooms
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise disturbances
Limited breakfast variety

Categories

Cleanliness
7.85
Mixed reviews on cleanliness; some comments on unclean cutlery and dated surroundings.
Service
9.35
Consistently positive mentions of friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.85
Positive mentions regarding convenient location, with some minor complaints.
Room Quality
8.35
Generally comfortable and clean rooms, but noted issues with noise.
Amenities
8.35
Good amenities, but lacking in power sockets according to some.
Value for Money
8.85
Good value for the price paid, with some small complaints about breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.35
Good breakfast overall, with a desire for more variety.
Overall Experience
8.85
Overall very positive stay despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 14:35

Property Description

Modern Accommodation with Free Parking and WiFi

With 125 air-conditioned bedrooms, Holiday Inn Express Newport offers modern accommodation with ample free private parking and free WiFi throughout. Each en-suite room features a power shower, 32-inch TV, tea/coffee facilities, ironing facilities, and a hairdryer.

Delicious Express Start Buffet Breakfast

Start your day right with the Express Start buffet breakfast served daily in the Great Room lounge. Indulge in a wide selection of continental choices and hot options including sausages, bacon, scrambled eggs, and baked beans. The lounge also features a licensed bar offering light meals.

Convenient Location for Exploring

Easily accessible from the M4 motorway, the hotel is a short drive to Cardiff and the Principality Stadium. Located at Cleppa Business Park near Tredegar Park, Holiday Inn Express Newport is just 25 miles from Cardiff Airport and 4 miles from Newport train station.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn Express Newport for a comfortable and convenient experience.

Important information:

If booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process.

Please note, that the card used to make the reservation must be presented upon check-in and verified by pin.

Please note that cash payments are not allowed.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 30 GBP per pet, per stay applies. Pets are welcomed by prior arrangement with the hotel. Please contact the property in advance of your stay to check the availability of pet-friendly rooms.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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
Airport code: CWL

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 3243 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.85
Service: 9.35
Location: 8.85
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 8.85
Food and Beverage: 8.35
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Courtnay family_with_children gb
10
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Martina family_with_children us
9
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Megan family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Nice room lovely brakfast and sprisingly quiet.

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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lynne family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Friendly helpful staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Nan couple gb
9
stop over for a funeral
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Joanna couple gb
8
Pros:

All was good. Very good value for money, with breakfast included. Easy to book. Good place to stay to take a break from travelling along M4. Very easy to find. Good proximity to Cardiff centre.

Cons:

Nothing really.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Roger couple gb
7
2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Benji couple gb
8
2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Frankie solo_traveller gb
4
Could be improved
Pros:

Staff are very friendly

Cons:

Air con had a mind of its own and the window did not shut properly and the room was bottom floor in the car park so was very noisey

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Amer family_with_children gb
10
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Shaan family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
A
Andrew family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Staff were excellent

Location was excellent

Cons:

Uncomfortable hard and small bed

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Geordie solo_traveller gb
7
2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Eleanor couple gb
9
Staff were incredibly polite and friendly. For a budget stay it ticked all the boxes for what we needed and the free bre
Pros:

It was ideally located for where we needed to be.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
9
Cheaper than Cardiff but v close
Pros:

Super helpful staff at front desk and bar. Free parking for guests and handy for M4.

Cons:

Nothing, everything was excellent

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Tarik family_with_children de
9
Pros:

Das äußerst gute Personal, der Parkplatz, und die Lage des Hotels.

Cons:

Das zu kleine Bett...bei zwei Erwachsenen ist es ein Kampf...sonst alles in Ordnung

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Andréa family_with_children fr
9
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Kiera couple gb
10
2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Jotangiya-18 couple gb
10
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Rebecca family_with_children gb
9
Great spot for an overnight stay
Pros:

Friendly and welcoming staff. The room was clean. The breakfast was very good value for money.

Cons:

The room and facilities were as expected for the price we paid. No frills but comfortable and good value.

2026-03-27 via Nuitee