Bestwood Lodge Hotel

Hotels
7.9 (1044 reviews)
Bestwood Country Park , Nottingham , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Chapel/shrine
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Lovely location
Good value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Dated room quality
Poor food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.98
Multiple reviews indicated issues with cleanliness, including dirty rooms and bathrooms.
Service
8.95
Overall, the staff were noted as friendly and helpful in several reviews.
Location
8.99
Many reviews praised the hotel's lovely location.
Room Quality
7.44
Reviews mentioned the rooms as dated and needing improvement.
Amenities
7.47
Several guests noted that amenities were lacking or of poor quality.
Value for Money
8.93
General sentiment showed that many felt they received good value for their stay.
Food and Beverage
6.48
Breakfast quality was criticized, with specific mentions of poorly cooked items.
Overall Experience
7.95
Mixed feelings overall, but some positive comments about the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 18:51

Property Description

Historic Royal Estate Setting
Experience the grandeur of a former royal hunting estate at Best Western Bestwood Lodge Hotel. Set in 700 acres of parkland, this magnificent hotel offers a unique blend of history and luxury.

Victorian Charm and Modern Comfort
Individually designed rooms at the hotel showcase the Victorian character of the building while providing modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and private parking. Relax in the elegant Foyer Bar with its open fire or unwind in the Garden Bar with a terrace.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Located just a short drive from Nottingham city centre and with easy access to the M1, the hotel is an ideal base for exploring local attractions like Nottingham Castle and The Lace Market. Book your stay now and indulge in a truly royal experience.

Important information:

Extra beds are very limited and need to be confirmed with the hotel before arrival.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • 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 2 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 2 years old and over stay for £20 per person per night 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

7.9
Based on 1044 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.98
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.99
Room Quality: 7.44
Amenities: 7.47
Value for Money: 8.93
Food and Beverage: 6.48
Overall Experience: 7.95
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Emma • couple • gb
4
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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yvonne • family_with_children • gb
10
Amazing
Pros:

The food was excellent. The staff were so friendly and couldn't do enough for you. The beds were so comfy. Definitely will stay here again and would recommend it to all family and friends.

Cons:

Nothing at all.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Pascoe • couple • gb
7
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Carol Anne • family_with_children • gb
8
Nice chill 4miles from where we needed to be
Pros:

My daughter loves the steak and it’s cooked to perfection for her.
Friendly staff and amazing setting.

Cons:

Could hear breakfast staff setting up from our room.

TV didn’t have great signal.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Lori • extended_group • gb
10
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • gb
8
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • family_with_children • gb
1
Pros:

Nothing was like a hostel

Cons:

There were ladybirds all in my room it was very noisy there were groups of people near the foyer smoking drugs I was on my own and it made me very nervous to even go outside to get something from my car I did not sleep at all with the noise and the breakfast was cold

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • gb
5
Needs a refit !
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

Very tired and dirty
Rooms were old and poor condition

2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
7
A convenient location for visiting Nottingham
Pros:

A very interesting building in an attractive location.

Cons:

I had a parking charge notice despite putting my Registration in the system

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Liberty • couple • gb
10
Out of a period drama- in the best way
Pros:

Lovely place! The staff were really friendly and the room was gorgeous!
Really lovely building to be in, felt quite magical

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • gb
7
Only stayed one night, was okie think breakfast should be included.
Pros:

Nice comfy bed.

Cons:

A very noisy fan underneath our room from early morning and onwards.
Also the property is looking a bit tatty.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Claire • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely hotel in an amazing setting. The syaff were friendly and helpful. The room was clean and had everything you could need including a nice view of the woods.

Cons:

The only downside was there was a lot of noise from other guests going past the room door and you could hear the other doors banging closed (which was knly a problem as it was late at night and I was trying to sleep)

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • gb
8
The staff were v friendly, helpful and welcoming. The food was excellent !
Pros:

I liked the history of the place and some of the artefacts on display. The main hall was especially attractive … It was v quiet and it was a quiet bedroom.

Cons:

The room we had was tired , although v clean, and the pillows were not comfortable. The shower was somewhat erratic!

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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wayne • family_with_children • gb
5
Disappointed with the room
Pros:

The whole look of the place was excellent, staff were friendly and food was good including the breakfast altho we were only offered one cup of coffee & tea.

Cons:

We stayed in the King Edward Suite. There were loads of ladybugs flying about in the room and few dead ones on the window sill.
The shower in the bathroom was falling to bits as well as the blinds.
Two doors in the room did not close full on at all.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • family_with_children • gb
8
Was good value
Pros:

The historical context was attractive. Room was okay but am pretty sure we were staying in the old servants’ quarters, which was fine.

Cons:

Shower very difficult to operate. Plus the stream was weak and leaked.

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Sorin-Dan • solo_traveller • ro
9
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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JOHNNY • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • couple • gb
9
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Colin1973 • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

The staff were friendly

Cons:

Very dated and the room needed decoration. Stains on the walls!!

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • couple • gb
6
Overall, our stay was pleasant.
Pros:

The room was a good size.
The bed and pillows were comfortable.

Cons:

The shower unit was very small.
Ladybirds seemed to like our room a lot but we understood this was due, in part, to the location.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee