The Wishingwell

Hotels
Independent
7.4 (108 reviews)
Oakney Wood Rd, Selby, England, YO8 8LZ , Selby , GB

Facilities

Express check-out
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Express check-in/check-out
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Express check-out
Smoke-free property
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Value for money
Good food quality
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Uncomfortable rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
4.85
Rooms and bathroom are worn and not clean as mentioned.
Service
7.85
Average service standard expected for hotel of this rating.
Location
8.35
No specific issues reported; generally a good location.
Room Quality
5.85
Rooms are dated and uncomfortable mattresses noted.
Amenities
7.85
WiFi and phone signal management are poor; otherwise adequate.
Value for Money
8.35
Good value for the price considering the food and basic accommodations.
Food and Beverage
8.85
Food in the restaurant is good and excellent value.
Overall Experience
7.25
Mixed feelings with both good and bad aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 20:23

Property Description

Garden Views and Modern Amenities
Enjoy the picturesque garden views while staying connected with complimentary wireless internet access. Benefit from tour/ticket assistance for a seamless travel experience.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in culinary delights at the hotel's restaurant and unwind at the bar/lounge. For a quick bite, visit the cozy coffee shop/cafe offering a fantastic dining experience.

Comfortable Rooms and Convenient Services
Relax in one of the 41 well-equipped guestrooms with free Wi-Fi and entertainment options. Take advantage of express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator for added convenience.

Make your stay unforgettable at The Wishingwell. Book now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

  • General

    Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 108 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.85
Service: 7.85
Location: 8.35
Room Quality: 5.85
Amenities: 7.85
Value for Money: 8.35
Food and Beverage: 8.85
Overall Experience: 7.25
L
Louisa
8
Pros:

Rooms are in need of an update, bathroom also very worn and in need of refurbishment.

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan
2
Don’t wast your money
Pros:

Very run down , had to move rooms as the toilet didn’t flush . Dirty and smells very old . Will not return .

2025-08-23 via Nuitee
D
David
6
Pros:

Dated rooms but fine for the price but let down by awful WiFi and terrible phone signal. Food is restaurant was good and excellent value for money.

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
L
Lister
10
Pros:

The place place is absolutely spectacular , very clean , modern and the bef is comfortable and lux

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
A
Annie
8
Pros:

Simple furnishings but a very uncomfortable mattress lumpy and bits sticking up so not easy to find a comfortable position to sleep. Relieved I was on my own.

2025-07-24 via Nuitee
J
John
6
Won’t stay again, sorry staff you did your best
Pros:

Food, staff, cleanliness were all good.
The location very close to a roundabout on a major trunk road very very noisy.
The whole place was tatty, stained seats in the dining room, torn carpet at the entrance, odds bits of poorly repaired items in the room, some bits not repaired.
My mattress was far far far too soft and uncomfortable.

2025-07-01 via Nuitee
G
Graham partner
4
Pros:

Cold tap in on-suite non operational. Room had a definite smell of damp. Floor under Lino in on suite felt as though it was rotting through.

2025-05-23 via Nuitee
J
James friends
2
Pros:

Not great experience would not stay again no breakfast was included should of been for the money

2025-04-14 via Nuitee
D
david
8
Pros:

Key card failed on several occasions. Had to ask for a hair dryer.
Had to manually seal the windows to stop the icy cold breeze.

2025-01-29 via Nuitee
J
James
8
Pros:

Great for a stay with children! found bed uncomfortable but this is just me I guess. Thank you

2024-10-20 via Nuitee
C
Charles family
8
Pros:

Plenty of parking spaces

2024-09-23 via Nuitee
C
Cherie partner
2
Pros:

Absolutely terrible! Carpets filthy, in need of decorating. Food served cold. In house literature states that the bar is open until 11pm so we rushed back after an evening out to have a drink before bed to be told the bar had closed at 10pm. Vending machine had barely anything in either.

2024-09-22 via Nuitee
G
Gemma family
4
Pros:

Travellers on the site put us off checking in so we send elsewhere to eat.
Rubbish left all over the place and general mess left behind by travellers visiting the site.
Beds like trampolines and pillows like pancakes. No opportunity for a decent nights sleep and woke up aching all over from the awful mattress

2024-09-15 via Nuitee
A
Andrew family_with_children
6
Pros:

Says it has wifi, did not work.
Place seems dated and needs a good facelift.

2024-08-24 via Nuitee
A
andrew
6
Basic accommodation
Pros:

Average room, good food and service

2024-08-22 via Nuitee
D
david friends
8
Pros:

Overall a good experience and the staff were very helpful

2024-08-22 via Nuitee
J
Joseph partner
8
Pros:

Heard a lot bad about this place but was genuinely not too bad. Had a two night stay for work and bed was comfortable, room had a TV with Netflix, Youtube etc. Night staff seemed a bit blunt however day staff were lovely. Didn’t get chance to try restraint / bar but the area looked really nice. Only issue is distance from town centre. No taxis were available including uber and the walk is roughly 30 minutes.

2024-08-04 via Nuitee
R
Richard partner
6
Pros:

Needs a refurb and update. Staff were lovely.

2024-07-28 via Nuitee
S
Simon
8
Needs managing
Pros:

Tired old place but was comfortable, room was ok for the price. Food is average and the staff were more interested in the Euro football on TV than the customers. We ate late due to travel and the kitchen staff just wanted watch the football, on arrival the receptionist was sitting in front of the TV, clearly the place has no effective manager.

2024-07-19 via Nuitee
K
Kayte family_with_children
4
Pros:

The WiFi at the property is virtually non-existent and phone signal is terrible, therefore we felt really isolated while staying there.
The staff were friendly and chatty and made up for a less than ideal hotel stay. They are a credit to the company

2024-07-01 via Nuitee