Kings Croft Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1567 reviews)
Wakefield Road Pontefract , Pontefract , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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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 1567 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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Cooper solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

The people are very friendly and it's a nice location with a traditional pub.

Cons:

The room's window looked out onto a corridor, the lighting was like being in an office and there were no bedside lights. During the night the A/C unit made a horrendous sound every 45 minutes which kept me awake all night. I did tell the staff at the front desk on check out and they were very apologetic.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Natalie solo_traveller gb
6
Lovely for a wedding
Pros:

Lovely grounds and staff clearly work very hard.

Cons:

Event on, very very loud, we were staying for a wedding and barely slept due to the noise.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Alison couple gb
7
Check if EV chargers are working if you are relying on them.
Pros:

Very clean. Decor was fresh.

Cons:

EV charger wasn't working despite staff efforts to resolve this.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Lee couple gb
9
Pros:

Great location value for money fantastic breakfast friendly staff

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Michelle solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

Garden was nice

Cons:

Our room was above wedding reception extremely loud music awful
Room tired
Food very average at best

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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charlotte solo_traveller gb
6
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Margaret solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely hotel gill of character and charm
Pros:

Lovely hotel in gorgeous setting, well placed for Pontefract or if travelling through. Plenty of car parking and grounds are lovely. A place full of character with very friendly, helpful staff. Food was good and beds comfy.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Ryan solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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JohnBish solo_traveller gb
10
Outstanding hotel with great food and staff
Pros:

Evening meal's were amazing, great value for money and the staff were very accommodating and helpful. plenty of place to sit either indoors or outside.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
6
Stayed 2 nights room was 2 warm no fridge to keep a drink cool shower chucked water everywhere
Pros:

Lovely property

Cons:

2 warm

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Brougham solo_traveller gb
8
Great stay.
Pros:

Very well maintained gardens. Fan in bedroom on a hot day. Excellent evening meal and breakfast.

Cons:

The mattress could have better but it was ok when lying on it. There was no door to the shower which meant getting the bathroom floor wet was unavoidable. The cubicle is designed without a door.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller gb
7
Okay for one night
Pros:

Convenient location and a lovely setting

Cons:

No outside window in the room it opened on to an internal corridor and the buffet breakfast was limited and only just warm

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Steven solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

The staff was so nice and accommodating to us, the breakfast and dinner was also very tasty. I would definitely stay there again, I'm sure it's very beautiful in the winter with snow.

Cons:

There's no air-conditioning, which is ok, it was pretty cool outside, we had the windows opened and they supplied a room fan. I wasn't to big on the shower,

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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kelly solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location was stunning. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Our room was lovely (changed due to a wedding)

Cons:

Nothing to note

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Hannah couple gb
8
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Gary couple gb
8
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Lindsay William couple gb
10
Amy and the staff 100% Customer Focused and Friendly. Your Fantastic staff make all the difference
Pros:

Everything! I travelled all the way from Scotland to enjoy again the Kings Croft Hotel's famous chicken wings!

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Debbie solo_traveller gb
4
Great location & food wonderful BUT not all rooms have air-con... Worth checking!!!!
Pros:

Location, restaurant & particularly restaurant staff were lovely.

Cons:

Not informed at Booking that there were two tribute acts plus disco until midnight.
Initial room booked totally unsuitable in heatwave, tiny, fan in room, no air-con. Was assured there was air-con when moved to different room .... Which there was NOT ... Again just a fan. At this stage after a 4hr drive for business and trawling from one end to the other of the hotel, opened window and just coped (better room size for fan to distribute hot air!!)

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Jacci solo_traveller gb
10
Absolutely brilliant
Pros:

Fabulous staff fantastic hotel great location

Cons:

Nothing it was marvellous

2026-07-12 via Nuitee