Holiday Inn Barnsley by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8.1 (1521 reviews)
Barnsley Road, Dodworth , Barnsley , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noisy environment
Aging facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.61
Some reviews mentioned lack of cleanliness and maintenance.
Service
9.08
Many reviews praised the staff for being friendly and helpful.
Location
8.62
Guests appreciated the location near major routes.
Room Quality
7.07
Rooms are described as tired and in urgent need of refurbishment.
Amenities
8.6
Amenity offerings were noted positively, including breakfast variety.
Value for Money
8.06
Most guests felt the pricing was fair given the accommodations.
Food and Beverage
7.61
Some mentioned limited choice and temperature issues with food.
Overall Experience
8.18
Overall experience was satisfactory, but areas need attention.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 20:17

Property Description

Spacious Rooms and Modern Amenities
Holiday Inn Barnsley features large rooms with workspaces and satellite TV, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Dining Options to Delight Your Palate
Indulge in international cuisine at Brooklands Restaurant or enjoy light meals at Blakes Lounge Bar, including the famous Yorkshire Afternoon Cream Tea.

Ideal Location for Business and Leisure
With 9 air-conditioned meeting rooms for conferences and proximity to the Peak District, Ponds Forge, and Magna Science Adventure Centre, Holiday Inn Barnsley caters to both work and play.

Experience comfort, convenience, and culinary delights at Holiday Inn Barnsley. Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that during the month of December, the property will be hosting on-site Christmas functions every Friday and Saturday. Some rooms may be affected by noise.

Extra beds are available on request and are either ‘Z Beds’ or ‘Fold Away’ beds. Please contact the Hotel direct before your stay to arrange any extra Z beds Cots for Children. These are subject to availability.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LCY

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1521 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.61
Service: 9.08
Location: 8.62
Room Quality: 7.07
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.06
Food and Beverage: 7.61
Overall Experience: 8.18
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Pauline extended_group gb
9
Great location
Pros:

Spacious with good facilities

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Akhgar couple gb
1
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Katherine extended_group gb
10
Excellent stay, good value
Pros:

Clean, comfortable and lovely staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
3
Customer experience isn’t important.
Pros:

Well
Presented common areas.

Cons:

The room absolutely stank of cigarettes coupled with attempts to mask it by cleaning products. The whole decor and curtains need changing. The hotel just said we could go somewhere else and get our money back if we wanted. We were going to a bday party close by and had zero time to look for somewhere else. The smell made us feel sick. Poor showing from the hotel in their reaction to the situation. My guess is that they wouldn’t stay in it.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Hotel as expected for a Holiday Inn

Cons:

Breakfast was a little disapointing and restaurant choices were fairly limited

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Amir family_with_children gb
1
Very bad experience
Pros:

Very close to motorway

Cons:

Lift not good and bed was very bad

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Leah couple gb
8
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Peter family_with_children gb
1
Wouldn't stay again but is only place to to take cat n dog
Cons:

Buffet breakfast hard food well overcooked
WiFi kept cutting out
Bed uncpomfortable
Un helpful staff because we didn't book directly

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Clay solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Gary couple gb
8
Was a good stay when we had a problem with our coffee machine it was sorted out
Pros:

Everything was good apart from restaurant chairs could have done with a good clean and all cobwebs in the windows behind bench seats

Cons:

It was well located for what we wanted to do which was visit cannon hall farm which we did

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Joachim couple gb
7
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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anthony solo_traveller gb
5
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Steve couple gb
5
It’s ok. The restaurant is very basic.
Pros:

Location and price

Cons:

The rooms are very basic, no air con.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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AL SHAMARI solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
A
AL SHAMARI couple gb
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Roseanne extended_group gb
6
Uncomfortable in the heat and with blocked facilities
Pros:

Staff were pleasant

Cons:

Paid for a room with air con, no air con in room provided. Would not change my room, apparently full, certainly didn’t look full. Room was dirty, plumbing issue with toilet and sink, blocked throughout .
Waiters 1.5 hrs for evening meal, finally delivered at 10pm ! Sirloin steak was not sirloin and inedible

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Adeeb solo_traveller gb
5
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Ivan solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
M
mark extended_group gb
8
2026-07-21 via Nuitee