Best Western Kilima Hotel

Hotels
Best Western
8.6 (1017 reviews)
129 Holgate Road , York , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Expensive for what you get
Food and drink options lacking

Categories

Cleanliness
7.39
Reports of grubby outside and issues with water and maintenance.
Service
9.67
Staff were noted to be friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
9.6
Convenient location near attractions and quieter than expected.
Room Quality
8.36
Mixed reviews with some rooms being large and comfortable while others had issues.
Amenities
9.08
Amenities like a swimming pool were highlighted positively, but some complaints about maintenance.
Value for Money
7.84
Considered expensive for the facilities offered.
Food and Beverage
7.39
Limited options for drinks and food, with some negative experiences reported.
Overall Experience
9.46
Overall sentiment was mixed, but some positive experiences balanced the negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-04 00:37

Property Description

Victorian Charm and Modern Comforts

Convenient Location and Amenities
Situated just a short stroll from York city center and the train station, our hotel offers free WiFi, a guest computer, indoor pool, and fitness room. Parking is available for your convenience.

Delightful Dining and Nearby Attractions
Enjoy a traditional English breakfast served by our welcoming staff. Explore York Racecourse just a mile away and easily reach us via the A59.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of Victorian elegance and contemporary convenience? Book your stay at Best Western Kilima Hotel now!

Important information:

Please inform Best Western Kilima Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
The Hotel has started construction of a 15 bedroom extension, this has restricted car park spaces.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM
Airport code: LBA

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 10 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1017 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.39
Service: 9.67
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 8.36
Amenities: 9.08
Value for Money: 7.84
Food and Beverage: 7.39
Overall Experience: 9.46
solo_traveller gb
1
Absolutely crap...and not worth the £143+£10 car part...Best Western, it is not I felt conned
Pros:

Nothing,....DO NOT STAY HERE...

Cons:

Outside is grubby,pretty much a building site round the back, also rubbish lying around.
Had to pay an extra £10 at check in to park my car..
Only 1 member of staff on...
No running water from cold tap in bathroom..
Went to open the only window in my bedroom for fresh air,I couldn't believe it opened into the room next door,which was still being built,...
Went for a swim,which is why I booked the room after driving down from Edinburgh..., water stains all over the ceiling ,decided I would get changed get a drink at the bar and order food..no draft beers,cans or wine only ,I decided to find somhere else to eat.
I needed to be out by7am for work so could not get breakfast as it didn't start until 7.30..no options.
The list can go on

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
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Xander solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

This hotel surprised me, I was expecting the standard single room with a king single bed and best and room that was just big enough to fit everything in it but instead I got quite a large room with a large bed that was very comfortable, the staff were friendly and it was an easy walk to all the majour attractions.

Cons:

Very nit-picky complaint but the shower curtain when it gets wet clings to your skin which was annoying but I guess if this is my only real complain that I also kind of a compliment

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
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Kåre extended_group no
9
Bra hotell, med helt topp frokost
Pros:

Veldig god frokost. Rolig område. Gåavstand fra sentrum. Vi hadde totalt 6 rom, og på mitt rom var det veldig bra trykk i dusjen. Hotellet hadde en autentisk, historisk stil. Grei parkeringsplass.

Cons:

Noen av de andre 5 rommene klagde på lavt vanntrykk i dusjen

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
R
Rebecca solo_traveller gb
8
2025-09-13 via Nuitee
N
Neal solo_traveller gb
7
2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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Stefan solo_traveller de
7
Nettes Hotel für einen Kurztrip nach York.
Pros:

Das Zimmer hatte Charme. Topp Bad. Sogar ein Schwimmbad vorhanden.

Cons:

Der Parkplatz macht keinen vertrauensvollen Eindruck.

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
solo_traveller gb
10
2025-09-07 via Nuitee
C
Clare solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Very friendly staff and rooms were clean

Cons:

Very dated and smelt when you went in.

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
R
Roberta solo_traveller gb
10
A truly delightful hotel, highly recommend
Pros:

The first thing that attracted me was the location, the building is also full of character and history. The pool was a fantastic bonus too. The staff was very helpful and personable. When I got there I got a free upgrade on my room which was a lovely surprise. The room was spacious and the bed was super comfortable.

Cons:

The gym was small but well equipped, it was just too hot and could have done with some air conditioning.

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
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Evie solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The receptionist showed me to my room and told me where smoking area and where the hot drinks were but also made sure that I knew which key was for the front door and the room door.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
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Louise extended_group gb
8
2025-09-01 via Nuitee
couple gb
7
Very nice stay always a pleasure to stay with you
Pros:

Easy to get to the town nice pubs nearby

Cons:

Should have coffee etc in room

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
D
Duncan
10
Pros:

The staff already nice

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
R
ROWENA solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Staff were all very pleasant and helpful.
Breakfast and bar facilities were good.
Bed was large and comfortable
Considering the hotel was on a main road, it was a relatively quiet situation and convenient fir getting into York centre.
Swimming pool is a bonus.
Room was spacious, as was bathroom.
I apparently had an upgrade too.

Cons:

The room decor was a little dreary, as the room was quite dark too. The edges of the bed were frayed. A valance would have hidden this.

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
K
Katsumi solo_traveller jp
6
too expensive for facility
Pros:

Atomosphere

Cons:

No fridge, No microoven

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
J
Julie couple fr
10
Pros:

Très bon accueil à l'hôtel de York. L'hôtel est très bien situé pour les visites avec en prime une piscine intérieure.

2025-08-26 via Nuitee
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James extended_group gb
7
Pros:

Great location, and away from direct traffic, but still close enough city to centre. Kettle in room, tea & coffee help yourself , tv, ironing board is also there for use . Great friendly staff

Cons:

A bit dated and maybe a bit tlc all in all comfortable and clean.

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
extended_group gb
7
Lovely stay
Pros:

Excellent staff. Lovely breakfast. Made use of the small gym room.

Cons:

Rooms got pretty warm from around 7am onwards so had to make use of the portable fans that had been left in the well equipped room.

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller ie
8
Pros:

Location. Good quality room. Big bathroom. Decent breakfast. Very friendly as staff.

Cons:

Many weeds at front of the building gives a poor view of the hotel. I was told that the maintenance man was on holidays.

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Did not enjoy the breakfast poor quality ingredients

Cons:

Breakfast

2025-08-24 via Nuitee