A 90-room budget hotel on Ballymena Road in Antrim, with free parking, breakfast and Wi-Fi included in every stay.
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About Holiday Inn Express Antrim
Ninety rooms make up Holiday Inn Express Antrim, a straightforward budget hotel on Ballymena Road within easy reach of Antrim town centre. It's built for practical stays rather than fuss, with free on-site parking a useful draw for anyone arriving by car.
Rooms come with en-suite bathrooms, and accessible rooms are available for those who need them. Complimentary Wi-Fi and breakfast are included, and there's a restaurant and bar on site for an evening meal or a drink without having to go out. A lift serves all floors, and the hotel operates 24-hour reception, so late arrivals aren't a problem. Meeting rooms and business services are also on hand, making it a workable option for those travelling for work as well as leisure.
Beyond the hotel, the surrounding area offers golf, fishing and watersports, along with pubs, restaurants and other entertainment nearby. Luggage storage is available for those wanting to explore before checking in or after checking out.
What guests say
I had a mixed experience at the Holiday Inn in Antrim, but overall it didn’t feel like good value for money. The biggest issue was the lack of basic comfort and amenities. There’s virtually no soundproofing, so you can hear everything, which makes it hard to properly relax. The hair dryer is oddly designed - it’s tiny, fixed inside a cupboard, positioned quite low, and you have to keep the button pressed the entire time. On top of that, the cable isn’t long enough to comfortably use it above your head, which is just impractical. The “double” bed is also misleading - it felt more like a three-quarter size, which isn’t ideal if you’re expecting a standard double. Another downside is the lack of water. There’s none provided in the room, and even at breakfast there wasn’t any available, meaning you have to go across the road to Asda just to get something basic. Breakfast itself was the most disappointing part. It was by far the worst hotel breakfast I’ve experienced. The selection was extremely limited - just toast and jam, plus a few trays of hot food for a basic English breakfast. The scrambled eggs were overly milky, and there were no other egg options, no ham, no cheese - very little choice overall. The coffee was also poor, to the point where the instant Nescafé in the room was actually better. We only tried breakfast once and chose to eat elsewhere for the rest of our stay. I’m not a picky eater, but there has to be something to choose from. That said, it wasn’t all bad. The rooms themselves were fine, everything appeared clean, and the staff seemed pleasant. However, considering the price, the overall experience just doesn’t justify the cost.
4 months ago · via Google
Stayed here for 3 nights while visiting friends in the area. Nicely situated only 15 mins from Belfast airport and perfect to explore Antrim and nearby area. Hotel was very clean, comfortable beds, quiet, lots of free parking, friendly staff and a good breakfast so it ticked all the boxes for us.
4 months ago · via Google
Great staff who were happy to chat and support our group with our needs. Food was great and the craic was even better. Great that the staff were able to remember us from a previous visit. They are a credit to your hotel and should be rewarded as such.
5 months ago · via Google
The breakfast by Dillon was fantastic. I noticed how he kept everything topped up. Really appreciated the friendly guest rapport and attention to detail. You have a wonderful chef here. 5 stars Diamond IHG Member
3 months ago · via Google
Casual budget hotel offering complimentary Wi-Fi & breakfast, plus a restaurant/bar.
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At a glance
- Address
- M 2 Jct, 1 Ballymena Road, Antrim, BT41 4LL Get directions
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Ballymena Road, Antrim
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Antrim