Bestwood Lodge Hotel

Hotels
7.9 (1030 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 1030 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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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
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Charlotte • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Glyn • solo_traveller • gb
3
Tired and shabby hotel
Pros:

Location was good, but I chose that

Cons:

1. They shut the bar at 9:58pm with no warning. They could have at least asked the two people on the bar (I had a friend come to visit) if they wanted any more drinks!
2. I didn't appreciate being woken up at 7:45 by kids in the next room running around and constantly banging. From what I can tell there were only two guests that night. Why on earth did they put a family with children next to a solo traveller.
3. The window has a freezing draft coming in making the room very, very cold. The tiny radiator could not heat the room (10)

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Kerry • couple • gb
8
Beautiful gardens and buildings- great breakfast
Pros:

Lovely historic building

Cons:

Decor and carpets a little tired - ready for refurbishing

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
7
A convenient but still quiet location and a characterful good value stay.
Pros:

Big, very comfortable bed. Big, warm room. Quiet. Wi-fi good. Character.

Cons:

Bestwood is a big, old building, - with 'character' come the challenges of being hard to heat, hard to light to make it feel 'comfortable' - the dining area in particular felt chilly (not so much cold, but brightly - harshly - lit).

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Josh • family_with_children • gb
5
Great hotel, great location, rooms need reviewing and updating to complement.
Pros:

The hotel is stunning, the location is beautiful.

The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The room we stayed in was very out dated, the windows cracked and significant amount of condensation. The bathroom also needs updating and the drainage was really poor.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Marie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely.

Cons:

It was expensive to eat at the hotel from the restaurant

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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X • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • gb
8
Comfy room, helpful and friendly staff. Availability of assortment of bar meals. Nice surroundings
Pros:

Decent sized room. Comfy bed. Staff helpful when TV did not work. The fact that the rooms are gradually being upgraded means that we will visit again if in the area.

Cons:

This is out of the control of the hotel, but littering was noticeable in the surrounds. Such a shame for such a lovely venue.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Tracie • couple • gb
7
Good value 2-night break.
Pros:

The historic building and sympathetic styling was very attractive. The room was clean. The staff were very welcoming. We ate in the restaurant and were happy with the quality of the food and value for money.

Cons:

The furniture was marked and in need of refreshing.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Lynda • family_with_children • gb
6
A fabulous building and location, but needs some a lot of updating.
Pros:

It is an amazing building in a lovely location. Walks on the doorstep. Excellent staff and room cleanliness was good. Breakfast selection was good.

Cons:

Old furniture and damaged furniture. No lift (with an elderly relative). Not much attention at breakfast - cold coffee, no cups. Beautiful views of the gardens but through dirty windows.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jeremy • couple • gb
5
Great to look at, very old but out dated, dusty.
Pros:

Great Old style English statley home, fantastic to look at (not to close)

Cons:

Squeeky floor boads but its an old house, inch of dust on wardrobe, random screw on bathroom floor, booked month in advance £120! 1 day before stay £80!...

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pleasant stay in an old historic county manor.
Pros:

Beautiful building etched in history set in a secluded country park North of Nottingham city.
The decor and design is of an era set back in time. Room was a little tired however it was pleasant enough for the purpose it serves.

Cons:

Nothing !!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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OYERONKE • solo_traveller • gb
4
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jillian • couple • gb
8
Very nice stay to break our journey for a night.
Pros:

Booked the hotel as it has outside space to wander so not limited to hotel building. Weather was good so sat with a drink on very nice terrace with view of trees.

Cons:

Difficult to find the hotel. Although we were very close at one time we still couldn't find hotel entrance only the country park. This could be remedied by adding a few directions to the website or on an email.
The hotel is historically interesting and can see why it is probably popular for weddings etc. however it is need of some repairs and decorating. Needs investment to make it really good.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • extended_group • hk
1
I would not stay here again.
Pros:

Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was dreadful, really poor quality. Would not stay here again.

Cons:

Breakfast and food generally was very poor quality.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Joyce • couple • gb
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • au
10
would loved to have stayed a couple of more days but my itinerary did not allow
Pros:

loved the ambience and the old world charm

2026-01-16 • via Nuitee