Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Delicious food
Friendly staff
Festive atmosphere
Cons:
Expensive drinks
Negative interaction with management

Categories

Cleanliness
7.88
Cleanliness was not explicitly mentioned, but it is important for overall experience.
Service
8.85
Staff were described as friendly, helpful, and efficient in service.
Location
8.39
Location was mentioned as fine, which is a positive sentiment.
Room Quality
7.94
Room quality was not explicitly mentioned, thus rated at the target overall rating.
Amenities
7.97
Amenities were not explicitly mentioned, hence rated at the target overall rating.
Value for Money
7.33
Concerns raised about drink prices indicated a lower value perception.
Food and Beverage
8.38
Food quality was positively noted, especially regarding the Sunday lunch and overall meal experience.
Overall Experience
8.05
Overall experience was mostly positive but affected by the manager's behavior.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 20:16

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Exceptional Amenities

At Van Dyk by Wildes, indulge in a stay surrounded by elegance and comfort. The property boasts a charming garden, a stylish bar, and a relaxing terrace for guests to unwind.

Gourmet Dining and Impeccable Service

Savor delectable meals at the on-site restaurant, with the convenience of 24-hour room service. The attentive 24-hour front desk staff ensures all your needs are met promptly, while complimentary WiFi keeps you connected throughout your stay.

Cozy Rooms and Delicious Breakfast

Relax in well-appointed rooms featuring modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and a kettle. Start your day right with a choice of a continental or buffet breakfast, setting the perfect tone for exploring nearby attractions.

Book now and experience a delightful stay at Van Dyk by Wildes in Chesterfield.

Important information:

Please note, last orders in the restaurant are at 20:00 on Sundays.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £5 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 2113 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.88
Service: 8.85
Location: 8.39
Room Quality: 7.94
Amenities: 7.97
Value for Money: 7.33
Food and Beverage: 8.38
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Tracy extended_group gb
7
Average
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Room was a bit tired carpet patched up

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Karen extended_group gb
9
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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lucinda couple gb
4
Would not recommend.
Pros:

lovely place

Cons:

Got charged extra for a room with no explanation.
A lady was told to stop serving my grandad multiple times and carried on, which i can only assume is for profit, he has now ended up in the hospital.
My room i had booked was given to the bridesmaids to get ready in (not a problem) I was told it would be cleaned with fresh bedding and towels, this did not happen!

Very disappointing and leaves a bad taste. Will not recommend anyone having a wedding here, multiple people for the same day have had the same issues.

More than happy for someone to contact me!

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Tamas solo_traveller gb
3
Unreasonably overpriced for what it offers on accommodation. Food was brilliant though.
Pros:

Location is great.

Cons:

Old, outdated and dirty buildings and rooms.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
7
Average, 3rd or 4th stay there not the best
Cons:

We were in the older part off the hotel in a room with a wedding going on downstairs. We had to walk thru the wedding reception to go to and from the room which wasn’t right. There was only one bath towel in the room booked for 2 people

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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susan couple gb
10
Excellent and comfortable stay
Pros:

Excellent service from start to finish friendly efficient staff room was very spacious and comfortable breakfast was very good we would definitely recommend and will be making a return

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Gail family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Georgia family_with_children gb
8
Overpriced for the hotel but overall nice place to stay
Pros:

Hotel was clean and staff were friendly. Lovely food.

Cons:

Bathroom was worn and had no hand soaps and no shelving to place anything which seemed a little strange. Shower also had no where to place anything. Beds very uncomfortable but they’re sleepable. Drinks were VERY expensive. Rooms also very warm with no air con and opening window meant little sleep due to a very loud road.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Resort42152023234 Couples
6
Disappointed birthday meal
Pros:

On arrival the place looked stunning, we booked a table but was not ready (wasn't busy and plenty of free tables)
When seated a lady asked if we wanted water replied yes it took 10 mins to get water after a little reminder when she came to ask for our drinks and food order, 20 mins later the food arrived on the robot as this was the only second visit we was unsure if we needed to help ourselves? No floor staff around until a chap ran over to serve us i did mention it had been there a while, he asked if we needed any sauce ect I asked for vinegar which again took a while, then he fetched mayonnaise?? No vinegar after a while he came to ask if everything was OK I mentioned our drinks had not arrived and vinegar ( we had eaten some of the warm food so didn't really need the vinegar so I explained we was ok without it and could we have our drinks ? By the time our drinks had arrived we had finished our food, We did have a dessert which was lovely (recommend mint cheesecake 😋)
On payment i was asked if everything was OK I did say no but was just ignored i would usually accept a tip but I did decline because the service was not very good and meal was not hot.
Will I return? Possibly just to see if our experience is better.

2026-03-21 via Tripadvisor
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Lee family_with_children gb
9
Wedding
Pros:

Breakfast was fantastic nice big rooms. Was there for daughters wedding may need better chairs a bit wobbly. Rest of grounds was lovely.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
9
Would recommend
Pros:

Was there for a wedding, the venue was beautiful, plenty of different outdoor spaces, it all flowed lovely

Cons:

Our room was in a separate annex to the rest of the wedding party

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Eric solo_traveller gb
5
Room was dated and needs total refurbishment
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Stuck in the old part of the property

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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ljc389 Business
10
Outstanding service
Pros:

Outstanding service from the team at Wildes Inn - could not have done more for us, we were a big event and it was the best food from our whole week on the road. We even gave the chef a round of applause for the incredible food.

2026-03-19 via Tripadvisor
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rosemarycM8288TH Friends getaway
10
Week day lunch
Pros:

Great food staff very good our server was Michal he was very good

2026-03-19 via Tripadvisor
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Joanne couple gb
8
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
J
Jeffrey couple gb
9
Enjoyable
Pros:

Cleanliness,friendly staff and service

Cons:

Another comfy chair in room

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Tracymac06 Family
10
Lovely Mothers Day Lunch
Pros:

Lovely lunch once again being treated for Mother’s Day.

A warm welcome , lovely food and service. Max and Amy were very attentive, friendly and exceptional as usual.

2026-03-15 via Tripadvisor
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BAHADIR solo_traveller gb
6
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Travel27482740596 Family
10
Extremely Happy Bride
Pros:

If your planning on getting married this is the place, affordable luxury. Charlotte and the team did not disappoint and did a tremendous job. Food was incredible and all the staff who partaken on the day we're so helpful and polite. Many of my guests have got back to me and said how beautiful the venue is and how accommodating the staff are. Highly recommend.
Thank you again 💓

2026-03-14 via Tripadvisor
4
405keelys Couples
10
Lovely meal
Pros:

Lovely food and great service as always

2026-03-13 via Tripadvisor