Kegworth Hotel East Midlands Airport

Hotels
7.5 (1884 reviews)
Packington Hill , Castle Donington , 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
Value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Shabby rooms
Poor food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.71
Several reviews indicate issues like cobwebs in the room and items stored outside.
Service
8.18
Staff were friendly and accommodating in multiple reviews, though some issues were noted.
Location
8.72
Convenient location near the airport and race circuit is positively mentioned in several reviews.
Room Quality
6.67
Room conditions were often described as basic or in need of attention, affecting the stay.
Amenities
7.2
Basic amenities provided, but several reports of missing items like spoons and coffee in the room.
Value for Money
8.66
Value for money receives positive notes, particularly for airport convenience.
Food and Beverage
6.21
Food quality is often criticized, with several mentions of bad experiences in the restaurant.
Overall Experience
7.68
Mixed feelings overall with both positive and negative aspects noted across reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 14:25

Property Description

Convenient Location and Parking
Just off junction 24 of the M1 and a short drive from East Midlands Airport, the Kegworth Hotel offers free secure parking, making it an ideal choice for travelers. Donington Race Track is also just a 5-minute drive away.

Recreational Facilities
Enjoy the air-conditioned gym and other recreational facilities at the hotel, perfect for unwinding after a busy day of travel or work.

Modern Rooms and Dining Options
Indulge in bright and modern rooms equipped with top-notch amenities like flat-screen TVs and power showers. Start your day with a delicious hot and cold buffet breakfast or opt for a continental breakfast. The hotel's lounge bar and brasserie-style restaurant with a changing monthly menu ensure a delightful culinary experience.

Book now to experience a comfortable stay with excellent amenities at the Kegworth Hotel.

Important information:

Free private parking is available for the duration of your stay only.

Please note that the hotel will pre-authorize credit cards on arrival.

Guests can use the car park for the duration of their reservation only. Unless additional parking is paid for,
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

7.5
Based on 1884 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.71
Service: 8.18
Location: 8.72
Room Quality: 6.67
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 6.21
Overall Experience: 7.68
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Marc solo_traveller es
7
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Hayley solo_traveller gb
10
Comfortable and friendly
Pros:

One of our 'go to' places to stay when in the area, staff are lovely and welcoming, clean and comfortable and an outstanding breakfast

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Christopher solo_traveller gb
8
Enjoyed it
Pros:

Easy to find, clean room, room was quiet, no noise really helpful as I’m sometimes a light sleeper.

Cons:

Mattress may need updating

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Darren couple gb
7
Already booked to return.
Pros:

Free car park, location, nice room.

Cons:

Lack of plug sockets where needed.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Geraldine solo_traveller gb
9
Good comfortable hotel
Pros:

Large room and spacious bathroom. Very comfortable bed.

Cons:

Couldn't get bedside lights to work.
Not keen on shower curtain.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Darryl family_with_children gb
10
Good place to stay for a short stay
Pros:

It was very close to where we was going for two days

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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sharon solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Tommaso solo_traveller it
7
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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tyas solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Stephanie couple gb
5
It was very convenient location. If maintenance hadn't been a problem it would have been ok.
Pros:

The staff were really good. Because of a problem with out room, Bethany tried two others for us but in the end, none of them were fully functioning so we stayed where we were but she tried very hard to do what she could.

Cons:

The bed was very, very soft and creaky. Can't imagine how old it was.
Only had one bedside light and that kept flickering so obviously had an electrical fault. Not good.
The safe didn't work, we think due to dead batteries and because no maintenance person available, nothing they could do apart from put our things in the office safe.
The cold water dribbled out, very strange. The hot water was fine once it came through but goodness knows how much water we wasted waiting for it. Considering the hotel is all about being eco, they need to sort some maintenance issues out first. With no maintenance person available over the weekend, we had to manage with our faulty bedside light which was a bit scary being to do with electricity.
The two strip lights in the bedroom and bathroom didn't work.
We had Hunter's Chicken the second night. It was so tough it must have been cooked an hour or two before and then heated up for us or left under a heat lamp. No, we did not complain. It was 8pm and we were hungry so wasn't going to wait another half hour or so for another one.
The two other rooms offered also had faulty safe's so, as we'd already unpacked everything, we stayed where we were, otherwise we'd at least have moved to a room that had working bedside lights and possibly better beds etc.
All in all it was very, very disappointing. As I said, the girls on reception were very apologetic, even though nothing was their fault, and they did all they could to try and sort some issues out, but to no avail. Bethany and Karen were very, very friendly and helpful and are a credit to your hotel.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Rupert couple gb
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Moore solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller gb
8
Hotel
Pros:

Nice little hotel

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Hazel couple gb
4
Not as hoped
Pros:

The staff were really nice and welcoming

Cons:

We were in a room down a dark corridor. There seemed to be people living in some of the rooms as there were door mats and things stuck on the doors. From outside you could see personal items stacked in the windows. I felt it was the staff quarter or a part of the hotel out of the way for residents. I wouldn’t want to stay down that end alone.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
6
Pros:

Bed was fairly comfortable.

Cons:

Curtains were falling off, when you turned the tap on it came out so fast I got soaked.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Clare couple gb
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Russell family_with_children gb
9
My only small concern was no information in the room’s breakfast times
Pros:

Nice staff big rooms

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Pierre-Benoit solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Le 2e lit fait en rentrant sur demande.
Literie confortable.
Calme
Possibilité de se garer gratuitement dansa rue.

Cons:

Pas'propre à 100%
Un peu chaud et un mini fenêtre pour aérer

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Christina extended_group gb
9
Great value for money
Pros:

Staff were excellent

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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julie solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Room was clean
Food was really nice.

Cons:

The room was uncomfortably hot. Needed some A/C

2026-07-19 via Nuitee