Holiday Inn Barnsley by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8.1 (1532 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 1532 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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Dianne solo_traveller gb
10
Great stay in Barnsley
Pros:

Martha on reception very pleasant
Food good in restaurant
Bed so comfy

Cons:

Noisy people in corridor 7am
Lack of staff in the bar later on

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Amy-Jessica solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Jason solo_traveller gb
9
A nice comfortable stay with in budget.
Pros:

All good and an enjoyable stay.

Cons:

Seating area in the bar. Could do with more seating options for eating.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Keith solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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MrSummers solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Coretta couple gb
10
Pros:

Staff was was very friendly and helpful.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Shaun extended_group gb
7
Holiday Inn again met my expectations
Pros:

Comfortable stay

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

Ease of parking and closeness to final location

Cons:

Breakfast was terrible compared to the hotel close by. Hotel is very dated and could do with a freshen up

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
M
Martin solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Joris solo_traveller be
5
Ok hotel, but no ventilation and no airco in room
Pros:

Bteakfast is good but expensive.

Cons:

The hotel is advertised as having airco. The lobby is cold, but the rooms do not have airco and not even ventilation. One has to open the window but this on´y lpens partkally.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Martin solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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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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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
D
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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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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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