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Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG

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Waterside Park, Caton Road, Lancaster, LA1 3RA, United Kingdom – Very good location – show map
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Parking Pets allowed Swimming pool Indoor pool WiFi Fitness centre

About this property

Set on the banks of the River Lune, Holiday Inn Lancaster offers an indoor swimming pool, and sauna. Located just off Junction 34 of the M6 motorway, Lancaster’s centre is a 30-minute riverside walk away.

The modern rooms all feature a plasma-screen TV with satellite channels and free Wi-Fi. Guests can also enjoy free tea and coffee in each air-conditioned room. Children aged 12 or under eat free at this hotel.

The restaurant serves a fresh, seasonal menu amongst elegant surroundings. Starbucks coffee is served in the lounge.

At the You Fit Health Club, guests can exercise in the modern gym, or relax in the whirlpool spa bath.

Free parking is provided, and the stunning scenery of the Lake District can be reached in 30 minutes on the M6 motorway. The panoramic views and beach of Morecambe Bay is only 5 miles away.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Languages spoken

Polish English

Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

House rules

The property has smoking rooms available. Please use the Special Requests section when booking.

An early departure fee of £50 may apply.

Pets are allowed in this hotel.

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Children

Children of all ages are welcome.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

• Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

• Sauna is closed from Wed 04 Mar 2026 until Fri 06 Mar 2026

• Hot tub/jacuzzi is closed from Wed 04 Mar 2026 until Fri 06 Mar 2026

• Swimming Pool is closed from Wed 04 Mar 2026 until Fri 06 Mar 2026

• Swimming Pool is closed from Wed 30 Sept 2026 until Thu 01 Oct 2026

Legal information

This property is managed by Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG.

Located in Lancaster, United Kingdom.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG is 2.9 km from the center of Lancaster.
Room options at Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG include:
  • Standard Room with Two Single Beds
  • Standard Room
  • Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed
  • Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds
  • Premium Double Room
  • Premium Room
  • Premium Twin Room
Yes, couples have rated this property 8.0 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

8.0

Very good

2538 reviews

H

Hayley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 weeks ago
8.0
+ Location and pool facilities Location and pool facilities
- The pool changing area didn’t seem as clean as it could be The pool changing area didn’t seem as clean as it could be

family with young children ·

H

Howard

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 weeks ago
9.0
- at dinner, some of my food was undercooked at dinner, some of my food was undercooked

review category group of friends · Standard King Room with Sofa Bed

Facilities of Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG

Indoor swimming pool Non-smoking rooms Restaurant Facilities for disabled guests Room service Tea/Coffee maker Bar

Wellness

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Steam room
  • Hot tub
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Delivered food is securely covered
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation

Internet

  • Internet services

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & Security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cycling
  • Children's playground
  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Health & Safety

  • Face masks for guests available
  • First aid kit available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities

Living Area

  • Parking

Transportation

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles

Other

  • Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus

Guest reviews for Holiday Inn Lancaster by IHG

8.0

Very good

2538 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 8.6
Facilities 7.9
Cleanliness 8.1
Comfort 8.1
Value for money 7.7
Location 8.5
Free Wifi 7.2

Score distribution

Superb
997
Good
1036
Okay
276
Poor
137
Very poor
92

Scores by traveler type

With friends 8.5
Solo travelers 7.9
Families 8.4
Business travelers 7.6
Couples 8.0

Filters

Guest reviews

H

Hayley

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
2 weeks ago family with young children
+ Location and pool facilities
− The pool changing area didn’t seem as clean as it could be
H

Howard

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Standard King Room with Sofa Bed Standard King Room with Sofa Bed 2 weeks ago review category group of friends
− at dinner, some of my food was undercooked
L

Lynda

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Standard Room Standard Room 3 weeks ago young couple
+ Room was comfortable and very clean. Plenty of on site parking Bar and restaurant reasonably priced and food very good. Breakfast excellent Staff very friendly and accommodating
− Nothing about the property was negative
T

Traveldadz

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Standard Double Room Standard Double Room 3 weeks ago family with young children
+ Excellent Fast EV charging on site. Decent & Clean room - just like any other Holiday Inn
A

Alison

🇮🇪 Ireland

8.0
Standard Double Room Standard Double Room 1 month ago solo traveller
+ Location was fine, beds extremely comfortable
− I had to pay a safety deposit when I arrived at hotel yet others who had booked through booking.com too were not asked to do so