Elephant and Castle

Hotels
8.2 (151 reviews)
Elephant & Castle, 109 Westgate , Wakefield , gb

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Evening entertainment
Adult only
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Cashless payment available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfy beds
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Complex access codes
Lack of amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.03
Multiple reviews reported dirty carpets, unvacuumed areas, and odor in towels.
Service
9.5
Many reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.04
The hotel is well-located close to transport and attractions.
Room Quality
7.99
Rooms reported to be comfortable but had issues like cleanliness and setup.
Amenities
7.52
Basic amenities mentioned, but lack of essentials like toilet rolls and no tea bags.
Value for Money
8.48
Generally reasonable prices reported, but some found it basic for the cost.
Food and Beverage
7.53
Limited mentions of food and beverage, with room for improvement.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall mixed experience with commendations for staff and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 02:10

Property Description

Convenient Location in Wakefield
Explore nearby attractions such as Middleton Park and White Rose Shopping Centre, just a short distance away.

Comfortable Rooms and Amenities
Enjoy a relaxing stay in non-smoking rooms equipped with modern facilities, including free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms.

Entertainment and Recreation
Unwind in our shared lounge, savor a drink at the bar, or play a game of darts during your stay at this 3-star hotel.

To experience a blend of comfort and convenience at Elephant and Castle, book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
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 under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 151 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.03
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 7.99
Amenities: 7.52
Value for Money: 8.48
Food and Beverage: 7.53
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Amanda • solo_traveller • gb
5
Central Wakefield Room
Pros:

Clean, bright, spacious room. Wifi worked well. Shower warm & powerful. Central Town location.

Cons:

The check-in/access process was robotic. Three codes to get into room.
Noisy.
Minimal effort with toiletries, towels & tea/coffee - absolute minimum.
I thought as this room was above a pub there would be staff to check me in (solo female traveller) but the pub was closed up & not a soul about. Quiet scarey. Then 3 x key codes to enter in the dark to get in.
I didnt like that & for that reason won't use again.
Also advertised with parking but all parking nearby has to be paid for in public car parks - just for info...

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
8
Pros:

The location for anything central Wakefield is perfect car park is 100 yards away and 2 minutes from train station clean and comfortable

Cons:

You’re unable to control the temperature of your room

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very well presented place
Pros:

Very nice place great staff so helpful definitely stay again

Cons:

Everything

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Everything was nice clean and tidy and the member of staff were absolutely brilliant and helpful

Cons:

Nothing to write on this bit

2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • couple • gb
4
Was reasonably priced in good location, staff helpful but very run down and not cleaned properly
Pros:

Great location, close to centre and quiet

Cons:

Dirty carpets, hallways smelled, no cups/glasses in room -though they were delivered when we contacted the staff, stains on bedding, towels smelled

2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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Julian • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

I liked the room. As soon as I booked it, I received a text from them asking for my expected time of arrival and instructions on how to enter.

Cons:

The various key codes needed to get in, but that's just a necessity.

2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
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Simone • couple • gb
4
Basic
Pros:

Comfy Bed

Cons:

Very basic, expected more for £80 room only.
We were greeted by a lass who was lovely, she explained about the 3 codes you need, 1 for the gate, another for the door and another for your door (very ott) , first impressions, the place needs a proper clean, the carpet on the stairs hasn't seen a vacuum in a while. The room.. Bedding clean but creased and unironed, carpet last seen a vacuum when the stairs did, no bin to put any rubbish, towels looked clean but smelt fusty, one positive bed was comfy.

2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
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irene • solo_traveller • es
9
Really nice place. Would stay again.
Pros:

Really nice room. Great size. Clean and attractive. Very comfortable. Central.

Cons:

Bathmat needed! So many codes to get in after 10pm is stress-inducing. Bathroom door hanging, insecure and no way of locking. Heating not controllable.

2025-12-04 • via Nuitee
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Johanna • couple • gb
2
2025-11-24 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • solo_traveller • gb
3
2025-11-23 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
Wonderful wel;come and assistance from Libby(?) and Summer(?) much appreciated by this oldie 89.
Cons:

Glass tumbler and shelf above sink /somewhere to place toilet bag.

2025-11-22 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • gb
6
Comfy bed and good for one night only
Pros:

Big spacious room and very comfy bed, easy to get into central Wakefield and they were very informative ahead of our stay.

Cons:

They may have been short staffed but unfortunately when we arrived there was no toilet roll, towels or available bin in the toilet or bedroom. They were quick to resolve the issues. Unfortunately, both bathroom and bedroom had clearly not been thoroughly - the wardrobe was sticky, and there was obvious dirt/ dust.

2025-11-09 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, shower was powerful. Great night sleep.thank you

Cons:

All good.

2025-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • extended_group • gb
9
2025-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Rinat • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good place to stay
Pros:

Very comfortable, lovely staff, big tv, big openable windows. Very close to Wakefield Westgate station(4-5 minutes walk)

Cons:

you can’t regulate the temperature after the staff left around ten in the evening and please put some spoon, forks in the room. Sheets seemed messy but smelt fresh, so probably just wasn’t ironed. Overall good

2025-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Simon J C Tucker • solo_traveller • gb
8
2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Ann • extended_group • gb
7
A convenient stopover in a beautifully tiled heritage pub
Pros:

This is a heritage pub with newly designed, comfortable rooms close to the Station and a short walk to the centre of Wakefield. Helpful & friendly staff.

Cons:

Complicated entry codes everywhere and windows difficult to open & close but considering it is on a main road it was really quite quiet on a Tuesday night.

2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
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glen • solo_traveller • gb
2
2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Damien Andrew • couple • gb
8
2025-10-11 • via Nuitee