Ilkley Riverside Hotel

Hotels
8 (482 reviews)
Riverside Gardens,Bridge Lane , Ilkley , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room size concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.33
Several guests noted cobwebs and dust in their rooms.
Service
8.8
Staff were repeatedly described as friendly, attentive, and helpful.
Location
8.84
Beautiful riverside location with access to local walks.
Room Quality
7.29
Rooms varied in size, with some described as cramped or needing updates.
Amenities
7.82
Amenities such as WiFi and on-site parking were mentioned but had some limitations.
Value for Money
7.78
Guests overall felt they received a fair value for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.33
Breakfasts were positively reviewed; dinner was also well received.
Overall Experience
7.8
Guests stated an overall enjoyable stay despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 02:56

Property Description

Enchanting Riverside Views
Located right next to Ilkley Riverside Garden, Ilkley Riverside Hotel offers en suite rooms with views of the River Wharfe and Ilkley Moor. With free parking and WiFi, this Yorkshire inn serves award-winning real ales and a full restaurant menu.

Comfortable Rooms and Delicious Dining
Each room has a flat-screen TV, desk and tea and coffee facilities. All rooms have an en suite shower with hairdryer. A range of satisfying meals are served in the restaurant, including steak, mushroom and Guinness pie, and large Yorkshire puddings filled with roast beef, vegetables, and gravy. There is also a selection of sandwiches, pizzas, and vegetarian dishes.

Seasonal Dining Experiences and Nearby Attractions
In the summer, dine on the patio overlooking the river, or in winter enjoy the warming open fire in the hotel bar. Ilkley Riverside Hotel is around 10 minutes’ walk from the town’s attractive centre, home to the Ilkley Toy Museum and the King’s Hall Theatre. Scenic walks can be enjoyed on the Dales Way, which covers 84 miles from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere in Cumbria.

Book now for a memorable stay by the river!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Airport code: LBA

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 12 and older are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 482 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.33
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.84
Room Quality: 7.29
Amenities: 7.82
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 8.33
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Andrea • couple • gb
4
Pros:

The location was great

Cons:

Rooms not clean breakfast wasnt geat

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Brown • couple • gb
10
Very pleasant
Pros:

Scrambled eggs was not very good

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • couple • gb
8
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • us
8
Overall we enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Pros:

The food is amazing.
The staff we're very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The sheets on the bed didn't fit properly, they constantly needed fixing.
The shower screamed at us every time we took one.
Cobwebs in the room put me off a little but that's easily fixed.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • family_with_children • gb
7
Beautiful location , very friendly helpful staff
Pros:

Location was perfect , staff were lovely

Cons:

Room was extremely small, shower was very poor pressure

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Jose • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Nice place , will stay again in future

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Dee • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

Riverside Hotel Ilkley has the most beautiful setting right by the river with plenty of available activities or quiet walks. There is a park near by and beautiful seanery and a bridge. The hotel offers a lovely bar area inside and out and lots of wonderful food selection.
Family run and friendly. We would Highly reccomend

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Lynda • family_with_children • gb
9
Comfortable, friendly and welcoming.
Pros:

Excellent location, good breakfast cooked to order. Rooms large and comfortable. Need to be able to manage stairs.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Trudy • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Friendly staff and location

Cons:

Alittle maintenance required in bedroom and bathroom

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Elisabeth • solo_traveller • nl
10
Very friendly and accommodating staff
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Bed comfy, good location.

Cons:

No bottles of water in the room, old and dated, no chance of an early check in but did serve the purpose of our stay

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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STEPHEN • couple • gb
10
Four nights between Christmas and New Year, at a comfortable hotel, in an interesting town, well located for walks in t
Pros:

We’ll set up, welcoming, comfortable, good bar food and local beer from Saltaire.
Excellent breakfasts
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Available WiFi
On site parking near the front door!

2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Axlemaxwell • solo_traveller • gb
9
Nice hotel and location.
Pros:

Great location, short walk into town. Nice river walk.
Breakfast was nice. They have a bar and a fish and chips shop. Free parking. I walked to the Moors from here.

Cons:

I could hear the other guest TV but luckily they switched off at a sensible hour.

2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
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martyn • couple • gb
9
2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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graham • couple • gb
6
First night in very small twin bedroom no draws for clothes ! Tv was not working wrong remote control . But they moved u
Pros:

River view

Cons:

No lift

2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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Baz. • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Two nights stay. Really enjoyed.

Cons:

All.

2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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June • couple • gb
8
2025-12-25 • via Nuitee
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Adam • couple • gb
5
Pros:

Staff really friendly and helpfull great location

Cons:

Rooms need updating

2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
2025-12-04 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • extended_group • gb
8
Overall an enjoyable stay.
Pros:

Really friendly and welcoming hosts, super riverside location, lovely cooked breakfast,

Cons:

Twin room was cramped for 2 and was a little tired

2025-12-01 • via Nuitee