Bestwood Lodge Hotel

Hotels
7.9 (1109 reviews)
Bestwood Country Park , Nottingham , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 1109 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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Gordon couple au
10
Excellent!
Pros:

All the staff were fantastic!!!!
Food was the best I’ve had in 7 weeks of travelling.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
K
Kirstin solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The critters in the bathroom

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
8
Nice location, could be a real gem if some money was invested
Pros:

Nice location

Cons:

The rooms were dated and needed a refurbishment. It was very hot and sleeping was difficult even with fan on full.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
R
Richard solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Sam couple gb
7
Nice place but not as grand as the building suggests which is a shame.
Pros:

Beautiful building in a great setting.
The atrium/bar area is stunning and the food was lovely in there.

Cons:

Our room was quite basic (20A) and felt like we were in the loft.
The breakfast was disappointing- not a massive selection and felt like no effort had been made to make the dining room more appealing.
I don’t mind a buffet, but make sure there’s plenty there not like tiny bowls of cereal you feel guilty for using up and I’d suggest they serve the hot drinks.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
H
henry family_with_children gb
8
very enjoyable
Pros:

great history

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
L
liam couple gb
9
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
R
Ryan solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
M
Mark family_with_children gb
7
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
O
Oldham couple au
7
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
H
Heather couple gb
7
Old Lodge .. Beautiful park!
Pros:

Lovely old lodge w/ interesting history. The receptionist was very nice and moved my room away from the wedding reception…. Before I even asked!

Cons:

I could hear the man next door coughing through the night

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
9
90gemgem Couples Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
10
Food was delicious
Pros:

Had a fabulous evening with delicious food. Not been for a long time but it’s worth the wait

2026-06-18 via Tripadvisor
N
Nick couple gb
1
Horrendous
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

arrived exhausted and hungry after a day of racing at Home Pierrepoint. There had been no pre warning that a wedding party had taken over the hotel and clearly not enough staff to cater for everyone. We had to hunt down a staff member to check in. We had a table booked for dinner, when we came down there was no table ready we were sent to the bar whilst a table was cleared and laid. We waited a long time for someone to take our order, one main course took nearly 90minutes to arrive and it was inedible. The room was tired and grotty

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
C
Church solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Rachel family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

N/A

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple gb
2
Dissapointed
Pros:

staff not great, got there and given incorrect room, was told there were no twin rooms left so can somebody not sleep on a bed settee? Once i asked for a refund the correct room suddenly appeared, next door to my original room. Beautiful building but old and tired rooms, desperately needed decorating. I wouldn't stop here again, only saving grace for me was the good breatfast.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
J
jsalhow Couples Maidstone, Kent, England
2
Noisy - this is the 2nd time I’ve stayed here and the 2nd time a disco has kept me awake until midnight.
Pros:

Noisy - if you like a disco in your room you will love it here

2026-06-14 via Tripadvisor
P
Pamela solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location . Friendly staff. Check in and out times
Atmosphere

Cons:

Room was a bit dated and needed stains removing around walls of bed area /repaint

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
T
Tim solo_traveller gb
6
All ok but a bit of a disappointment
Pros:

Character property, good parking, spotlessly clean rooms

Cons:

Didn’t know we were on 2nd floor and no lift, with guest with heart condition . Wish we had known this on booking.
Room rather cold and dark, poor illumination, no bedside light. Room in need of refurbishment,

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-13 via Nuitee