Holiday Inn Mansfield Alfreton M1 Jct 28 by IHG

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8.5 (2662 reviews)
Carter Lane East , Mansfield , GB

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Clean, well maintained rooms
Convenient location (close to M1, quiet)
Good parking and car charging points
Comfortable beds and quality linen
Good breakfast
Pet‑friendly
Cons:
Inconsistent dinner/restaurant quality
Pool closed (disappointment for some guests)
Wi‑Fi weak or unsecured in places
Occasional room faults (AC leak, TV signal issues)
Some older room furnishings/bed wear
Operational issues (cash not accepted in bar, lavatory problem)
One instance of an unwanted interconnecting room allocation

Categories

Cleanliness
9.4
Multiple reviewers praised rooms and hotel as very clean and freshly decorated; generally described as tidy and well maintained, with only minor comments about an aging bed.
Service
9.8
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, polite and very helpful across many reviews; service is a consistent positive in guest feedback.
Location
9.3
Frequently noted as convenient, quiet and well placed (close to M1, good for weddings and local visits); location and parking cited as strong positives.
Room Quality
8
Rooms often described as comfortable with good linen and a nice bathroom, but some issues reported (older/rigid bed, AC leak during heatwave, initial TV/Wi‑Fi problems).
Amenities
7.5
Good parking, car charging points and dog‑friendly facilities noted, but negatives include a closed pool, a non‑flushing gents' lavatory, bar cash policy and Wi‑Fi/security concerns.
Value for Money
8.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
7.5
Breakfast is often praised and some guests found restaurant food excellent, but several reports of inconsistent dinner quality (overcooked/oversalted items, incorrectly prepared dishes) and occasional order issues.
Overall Experience
8
Overall positive with many guests happy to return (friendly staff, cleanliness, location), though occasional operational issues (food inconsistencies, closed pool, room/amenity faults) reduce the score slightly.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 20:22

Property Description

Convenient Location
Holiday Inn South Normanton is strategically positioned just a 2-minute drive from junction 28 of the M1, offering easy access to Nottingham, Derby, and Chesterfield. The East Midlands Designer Outlet, located opposite the hotel, provides a plethora of shopping options for guests.

Comfortable Accommodation
After a long day of exploring, guests can unwind in the cozy beds offered by Holiday Inn South Normanton. The Open Lobby Restaurant is also available for guests to savor delicious meals.

Nearby Attractions
Situated only 19 km from the stunning Peak District National Park, the hotel also offers proximity to popular attractions like Alton Towers (63 km) and Chatsworth House (32 km). Additionally, with East Midlands Airport just 37 km away, traveling is made convenient for guests.

Book your stay at Holiday Inn South Normanton now to experience convenience, comfort, and proximity to exciting attractions.

Important information:

To include extra beds or children to your booking, please note these are subject to availability and extra charges and should be confirmed with the hotel after the booking has been made.

Children aged over 12 years old are classed as adults.Guests are required to show a photo ID 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 2662 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.4
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 8
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LIVIA ADRIANA • extended_group • it
9
Pros:

Staff molto gentile, mi hanno aiutato anche con il trasporto dalla stazione fornendomi il numero di una compagnia di taxi locale. E poi bar / ristorante aperto fino a tardi, non un servizio scontato ed utilissimo per chi viaggia e magari non ha avuto tempo di fermarsi a cenare. Infine angolo caffetteria Starbucks è una vera coccola per gli appassionati di caramel cappuccino :-)

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Georgina • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good enough
Pros:

Location and space for dog walking
Reception staff lovely
Breakfast was good

Cons:

Dirty teaspoon in room
Lots of noise from other guests in hallway
Staff lady at breakfast check in was really nice to couple in front of me but barely acknowledged me which was dismissive

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • solo_traveller • gb
8
Clean comfortable and convenient
Pros:

Great location just off the M1, friendly staff and a clean and comfortable room. The food in the restaurant was very good and reasonably priced.

Cons:

Nothing I didn't like

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Good sized room. Able to control temperature.

Cons:

Bed was a little bit firm in this room. Stayed before and previous bed was lovely.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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keith • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Freindly professional staff, room was as expected clean, comfy, lovely shower breakfast was lovely

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
10
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Pamela • solo_traveller • gb
8
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Fouli • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

All good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Silvia • couple • gb
9
Convenient and comfortable stay
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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jane • couple • gb
10
really enjoyed our stay
Pros:

lovely room and excellent staff ,

Cons:

nothing

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
8
Perfect
Pros:

Very comfortable clean free parking

Cons:

Perfect position
Staff friendly

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • gb
7
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Barry • solo_traveller • gb
9
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Craftwitch1 • solo_traveller • gb
9
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Katharine • solo_traveller • gb
9
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Chris • couple • gb
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Sekayi • couple • gb
8
Good stay
Pros:

Room was clean and big

Cons:

Bathroom was a bit small

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • gb
10
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Mariana • solo_traveller • gb
10
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