Kings Croft Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1513 reviews)
Wakefield Road Pontefract , Pontefract , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Friendly and attentive staff
Beautiful views and breakfast
Cons:
Room was freezing
Issues with smaller room size
No window in room

Categories

Cleanliness
7.98
Mixed sentiments; generally noted as clean, but complaints about small room size were mentioned.
Service
8.45
Staff were friendly and attentive in several reviews, with a notable mention of pleasant cleaning staff.
Location
8.69
Convenient location was frequently praised, although some felt it was somewhat out of the way.
Room Quality
8.34
Rooms were generally described positively, but some noted issues like freezing temperatures.
Amenities
8.47
Amenities were mostly well-received; however, some deficiencies like lack of milk were noted.
Value for Money
8.53
Positive remarks on value provided, considering service and room upgrades.
Food and Beverage
8.28
Breakfast was positively highlighted, but concerns about specific dining arrangements were raised.
Overall Experience
8.45
Overall satisfaction with the hotel experience, with recommendations noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 21:39

Property Description

Charming Accommodations
The individual rooms at Kings Croft Hotel offer a blend of modern and traditional décor, each equipped with a work desk, satellite TV, and tea/coffee facilities for your comfort.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a delightful dining experience at Kings Croft Restaurant, where a modern British menu and a diverse wine list await. The cosy bar also serves light meals, real ales, and traditional carverys to satisfy your cravings.

Scenic Surroundings
Nestled in 8 acres of picturesque grounds in West Yorkshire countryside, Kings Croft Hotel provides a peaceful retreat. Conveniently located just a short drive from Pontefract Racecourse and the M62 motorway, with Wakefield within easy reach.

Experience comfort, great dining, and serene surroundings at Kings Croft Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

The hotel is function led so guests wanting a quiet room are encouraged to request a quiet room or book one of the executive rooms, located in the separate annex.This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • 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 £15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    People 3 years old and over stay for £25 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

8.4
Based on 1513 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.98
Service: 8.45
Location: 8.69
Room Quality: 8.34
Amenities: 8.47
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 8.28
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Ian solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
9
Transit sto
Pros:

Lovely setting and the food was very good

Cons:

There was a music session during our stay which was noisy even in our room

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Sara family_with_children us
2
basic, more like hotel, would not stay here again
Pros:

there were 3 wonderful things about this property and everything else was not good.
Good - staff was nice, beds were comfortable and the view of the grounds is beautiful.
Bad - it's more of a motel vibe than hotel, over priced for what you get, breakfast is very basic, they have huge events and parties and our room was near the wedding that was going on first night, was loud. our key card didn't work each day and had to get new cards at front desk, bathroom toilet was a slow/eco toilet which meant you had to wait 5-10 minutes before it would flush again, room didn't match photos on booking.com site, it's very "cold" aesthetic, the shower didn't have a full door so no matter what you did you were cleaning up water after your shower all over floor. - Basic Basic Basic, not worth price

Cons:

Bad - it's more of a motel vibe than hotel, over priced for what you get, breakfast is very basic, they have huge events and parties and our room was near the wedding that was going on first night, was loud. our key card didn't work each day and had to get new cards at front desk, bathroom toilet was a slow/eco toilet which meant you had to wait 5-10 minutes before it would flush again, room didn't match photos on booking.com site, it's very "cold" aesthetic, the shower didn't have a full door so no matter what you did you were cleaning up water after your shower all over floor. - Basic Basic Basic, not worth price

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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SANDRA solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

Was there for a wedding,Hotel has lovely grounds for photos room clean and comfortable disappointed was told we had a bungalow with a outdoor seating area given directions to bungalows after walking around was eventually told we we actually in a room in the hotel view out of window was back of hotel with aircon unit outside

Cons:

Breakfast bacon was cooked to a crisp sausage was tasteless

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Keith solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent location great place
Pros:

Location peaceful staff excellent facilities great clean and comfortable

Cons:

N/a

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Stuart couple gb
4
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Diane couple gb
7
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Kath solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The hotel and rooms are lovely a very comfortable stay 👌

Cons:

The staff were quite abrubt and not friendly, we were not told about the door being locked at midnight and as we were at a wedding do we were later than that we were locked out!! After numerous door bell ringing and phone calls that were not answered, someone finally came. We were let in by a not so friendly gentleman !! Not good

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Sharon solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Lisa-Marie solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller pl
7
Pros:

An old house with character, better than staying in a not so premier inn.

Cons:

Nothing to write.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

All things apart from the breakfast

Cons:

The breakfast could be more in line with the regular band bs I stay at say premier inn breakfast 🥞 there has more choice

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Tana couple gb
10
2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location of hotel, staff are great

Cons:

The first time we been their and the wedding venue took over all of the hotel, there were no for residents to have a quiet drink, staff says it should not have happened and would raise it with management

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
8
Pros:

Lovely room & great view. Staff very friendly would stay again

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Kerry couple gb
8
Pros:

Lovely olde worldse lovely gardens plenty of space

Cons:

Not enough staff

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Donny couple gb
6
Lovely location. Lovely staff lovely weekend. At friends wedding.
Pros:

Were it was.

Cons:

Rooms were small and neighbours within rooms noisy.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Kerry couple gb
6
Nice hotel lovely outdoor areas very relaxed and chilled but some of the rooms are very pokey basic and very stuffy
Pros:

Lovely wedding venue.
Nice big shower.
Fabulous breakfast bacon was sooo nice

Cons:

The room was at the back of beyond no air con very small exceptionally stuffy .
Most of the staff were miserable looked like everything was too much trouble especially female staff apart from one young lady who was lovely very smiley and even though she was run off her feet still was very pleasant

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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ANGELA solo_traveller gb
8
Nice place to stay
Pros:

The staff were great,friendly and very helpful,went out of their way to make sure you were happy if you needed anything,the food we had was really good and well presented,liked the ironing board and iron in the wardrobe,everything was clean,had bath and shower in our room and bed comfortable,was sunny so had a nice stroll into Pontefract,bout twenty minutes and less than a fiver in Uber to racecourse,or xscape and junction 32 so very handy location,would definitely stay again

Cons:

The breakfast,help yourself buffet style was lovely,and food hot,but Saturday morning they couldn't keep up with the demand and people having to ask and wait for things,could of done with one person constantly keeping an eye on things,but that was my only negative thing,the cooked breakfast itself was really nice,the mushrooms were gorgeous not like the watery ones you usually get in hotels,and will cook vegetarian sausages if you ask and breakfast included in price of hotel

2026-05-24 via Nuitee