Kings Croft Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1443 reviews)
Wakefield Road Pontefract , Pontefract , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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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.

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 1443 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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Simon couple de
8
Pros:

Schöner Blick über die gesamte Gegend

Cons:

Frühstück war recht einfach, ausschließlich english breakfast

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Kate couple gb
5
Somewhere to stay over night in the right area for visiting family.
Pros:

Room was fair, At last not a box room
BReakfast this time was only just warm, and portion size could have been a little larger.
Didn’t have evening meal this time, went out to dinner with my family.

Cons:

MAttress far too soft, didn’t get a decent nights sleep, you could not turn over as you sank into the mattress.
Bathroom radiator heat far too hot. Dirt behind the sink pedestal very noticeable.
No bottled water.
ONly one chair to sit on.
ÈVerything is looking very tired at KC now. In need of update
Reception staff, where do you pick them from, I have yet to come across a happy smiling person who would have a friendly post.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
7
Pros:

first room rather. noisy. second. bungalow room very good. good location

Cons:

checkout too early. breakfast too early

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
8
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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Jacqui family_with_children gb
8
Nice but didnt find it worth the money.
Pros:

Lovely setting and convenient location, breakfast staff were so lovely and welcoming, food was nice enough for being included, bed was very comfy. Hair dryer and fan in the room was a good addition.

Cons:

Shower was very odd with a door that didnt cover the whole shower, the lock didnt work either, theres no handle on the outside balcony door, no room service, the staff on reception were friendly enough but had to ask for all basic information that should be given without asking IE where the room was, where breakfast is served, etc
We upgraded to a bungalow but it wasn't value for money, as a premiere inn was higher standards and a lot cheaper when compared.

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Alex family_with_children gb
8
A short stay but pleasant
Pros:

Location, parking was all good. Room was warm from the shower rail (although maybe too hot ha! Never can be happy!) window open and fan made it fine though. Shower had gold pressure. Break warm food was good, yogurts/orange was good. Breakfast room was very swish and fancy. Waitress was very attentive and polite. Good plug socket locations, lighting in the room was good. Wardrobe was a very good size. Space in the room was good. Enjoyed the traditional sliding windows.

Cons:

Bed wasn't the most comfortable. WiFi was very slow. Quicker to watch netflix on my phone than on the WiFi.
Breakfast had no pastries which was disappointing.
At check out wasn't asked how my stay was, would normally have expected it.

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Steve couple gb
9
2026-03-10 via Nuitee
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Joseph couple gb
10
Highly recommend
Pros:

Great good, fantastic staff, lovely clean accommodation

Cons:

Not applicable

2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Debbie couple gb
7
I was in Pontefract to visit my sick brother. The hotel is very close to his home
Pros:

The property was very nice. Plenty of car parking space

Cons:

I stayed for two nights ( Thursday and Friday) Thursday night was great. Unfortunately on Friday night there was an event that I was unaware of but the music finished at midnight so that was fine. Unfortunately my room was at the top of the stairs and the couple in a room near me was in and out of their room until 3.30ish. Very loud talking doors banging etc so I got very little sleep and had to drive back to London on Saturday.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Debra couple gb
9
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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john couple gb
10
Lovely hotel at reasonable price
Pros:

Clean and comfy room , lovely breakfast and friendly staff .

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Patricia family_with_children gb
1
Do not stay in room 4
Pros:

Lunch in tea room was very good and good value for money. Grounds were lovely and well kept. Breakfast was very good.

Cons:

The ensuite in room 4 is a health hazard. The walls only go two thirds up and leave the room exposed to possible contamination. The door is glass and virtually see through.. Not a pleasant site seeing spouse on toilet. Shaving and showering. The shower is dangerous having to climb into steep bath and water sprays everywhere. Sink blocked and slow drainage. The room should immediately taken out of action. I intend to report to health and safety.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
6
Convenient location
Pros:

Nice room, recently refurbished, and linen good

Cons:

Seems tired in public areas

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Emma couple gb
3
Excellent staff let down by old, tired property
Pros:

Staff were friendly and helpful
Bed comfortable

Cons:

Very noisy, bedroom door had huge gap under it and at side. Bathroom grout and floor were dirty. Toiletries tiny even for a one night stay.
The whole property is in need of a refurb.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Sharon couple gb
7
Overall very pleasant
Pros:

Stayed in the bridal suite
Very nice room but had an invasion of ladybirds in the bay window

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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helen couple gb
9
Fabulous
Pros:

Views. Rooms were exceptional though heating could have been done to be turned down a bit. Food was delicious and the staff were some of the best I have come across.

Cons:

Views, food and excellent clean rooms. Very friendly and accommodating staff

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Su family_with_children es
10
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Christine couple gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

I loved the whole thing. Staff was so friendly. Food was amazing. The whole place was lovely and clean love the surroundings. The bed was so comfy. It’s the best night sleep I’ve had for years the breakfast is wow.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Mitchell family_with_children gb
9
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple gb
1
Our hotel room was horrific the worst I’ve ever stayed in
Pros:

The grounds outside were the only good part of this hotel!

Cons:

Unfortunately, the experience fell far below reasonable expectations, especially considering the £111 rate for the night.



Upon arrival, we discovered that our room was extremely small—more like a box room than a standard hotel room. The bed was rock hard and very uncomfortable, making it difficult to get any rest. The dressing table chair was so low that it was impossible to see anything beyond our eyes in the mirror, which was both impractical and frustrating.
We were also shocked to find that the room effectively had no real window. The only “window” looked into an internal hallway and did not open, making the room feel claustrophobic and lacking ventilation. Additionally, the carpet in the corner had clearly been cut and not properly refitted, which contributed to an overall poor standard of cleanliness and maintenance. The ceiling and lighting resembled an office rather than a hotel room, which further diminished the comfort of the stay.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee