Premier Inn Doncaster - Lakeside

Hotels
Premier Inn
8.8 (20 reviews)
Wilmington Drive,Doncaster Carr,Doncaster,South Yorkshire , Doncaster , GB

Facilities

Parking
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Good location
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Vending machine issues
Limited parking due to construction

Categories

Cleanliness
8.63
Rooms have been noted as clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.3
Exceptional service highlighted by multiple reviews, especially from Mandira and Natalia.
Location
9.14
Great location with easy access to the motorway and nearby amenities.
Room Quality
8.59
Rooms are cozy, spacious, and nicely decorated.
Amenities
8.62
Amenities are adequate with a restaurant and parking facilities.
Value for Money
8.58
Good value for money considering location and service quality.
Food and Beverage
8.63
Food quality at the restaurant has been positively mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall experience is very positive with a few minor concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 01:44

Property Description

Experience unparalleled comfort and convenience at Premier Inn Doncaster Lakeside, your ideal getaway near the vibrant heart of Doncaster.

Location, Location, Location
Situated right next to Lakeside Village Outlet and just a short drive from the town centre, our hotel is perfectly positioned for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate our proximity to Keepmoat Stadium, making it easy to catch a Doncaster Rovers match.

Exceptional Dining Options
Savor delicious meals at our on-site Beefeater restaurant, where you can indulge in a delightful dining experience after a day of exploring or attending events at Doncaster Racecourse.

Ultimate Relaxation
Retreat to one of our new generation bedrooms featuring a large 40" flat-screen TV, modern bathrooms with powerful shower heads, and luxurious king-size Hypnos beds for a truly restful night.

Don’t miss out on this perfect combination of leisure and comfort; make your reservation today!

Important information:

Free on-site parking is available at this hotel. 38 spaces, including 6 disabled bays. Able to use restaurant car park. Not much space to be able to accommodate coaches/lorries.
Exit junction 3 of M18. Follow A6182 towards Doncaster. After two sets of traffic lights we will be on the left. Next to the Lakeside Beefeater.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.63
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.14
Room Quality: 8.59
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 8.63
Overall Experience: 8.9
I
iannC7979WV Business
10
Great stay
Pros:

Lovely receptionist ( mandira). Easy access from motorway easy shopping and food halls. Warm and friendly. Nice food in beefeater

2025-11-30 via Tripadvisor
C
contactb500 Business
10
Great customer service
Pros:

Great service at Premier Inn Doncaster Lakeside today - fast, efficient and friendly. Particular thanks to Natala who was particularly helpful.

2025-11-26 via Tripadvisor
2
243lissk Family
10
One of the best premier inn we have stayed in.
Pros:

2nd time at this premier inn. It’s a perfect half way point to meet with family just off the A1 and it’s such a lovely one right by the lake. We find it peaceful. It’s also got plenty of places to eat within walking distance and an outlet shopping place next door. Vue cinema and the dome splash park nearby. Yorkshire wildlife park is only 15 minutes drive too. Great location with kids.
Mandiva on reception is so lovely, she even gave my 5 year old some stickers when checking in and managed to check us in early with travelling far.
They’re also renovating the building to add more rooms that will be premier plus rooms.
Thank you for another fab stay !

2025-11-23 via Tripadvisor
6
601harrisr Business
6
Don't use vending machine
Pros:

Decent hotel but issues with vending machine which is common apparently but yet no sign on it saying "do not use".

No refund or help just was told to contact them directly

2025-11-20 via Tripadvisor
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laurajM308BL NONE
10
Comfortable business trip
Pros:

I really like this hotel, it is quiet and there is lots of parking. I stay here regularly, the staff are friendly and the restaurant is good.

2025-11-17 via Tripadvisor
2
246charlie_P Couples Anglesey, North Wales, Wales
10
Lovely place to stay
Pros:

What a lovely room! Stayed here several times but this was the first time in the annex lovely cosy spacious room, really nicely decorated and appointed, can't fault it. What really made the stay was the welcome from the receptionist Julie, she greeted us with a warm smile and a warm welcome. I just wish all hotel receptionists were as friendly as she is . . .

2025-11-14 via Tripadvisor
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V2053OXcraigs Business
2
Been to this location numerous times but let down on this occasion.
Pros:

Good location but parking was very limited due to having building work done. restaurant service was very slow and food cold.

2025-10-30 via Tripadvisor
M
michaelfC8492JR Couples
10
She helped us change rooms
Pros:

Checked in on the 18th Natalie on reception was fantastic.Nothing was too much trouble she helped us 100%. I gave her a 10 out of 10.

2025-10-20 via Tripadvisor
S
S2445OHrayb Business
10
Very good and nice experience I had here
Pros:

Check in was great with good customer service from Natalia , the room was clean and the food was great

Stay throughout the stay were helpful.

2025-10-19 via Tripadvisor
A
annetN2135AG Couples Coventry, West Midlands, England
10
Lovely receptionist Natalia
Pros:

Lovely receptionist Natalia sorted our room for us.
Evening meal was booked also but unfortunately didn't use it.
Room great.

2025-10-19 via Tripadvisor
9
972beckip Business
10
Pleasant and very helpful.
Pros:

Excellent service, really friendly and welcoming staff more than happy to help. No issues with parking, got a spot straight away and was prompted to enter reg as soon as I got in to register for free parking.

2025-10-15 via Tripadvisor
J
J5844BUashleyb Business
10
Excellent customer service
Pros:

Arrived early due to needing to relocate due to a meeting for work, Mandira assisted me with checking in slightly earlier to allow for this which was lovely gesture! Very welcoming reception and perfect location not too far from local station. Thank you very much Mandira!

2025-10-15 via Tripadvisor
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Cruiser46005 Family
10
Excellent
Pros:

Lovely clean rooms staff .. medina was manager she’s was very helpful and kind ..I went with my family to celebrate my 80th birthday to see the elvis tribute show at the dome…very pleased with everything..

2025-10-12 via Tripadvisor
7
757nuhuy Friends getaway
10
Wounderful stay
Pros:

Mandira I really help a lot o really appreciate what she did for me. And location is very easy to locate and there a shopping center near by and the have a wounderful people

2025-10-12 via Tripadvisor
T
Tour506406 NONE
10
90th Birthday break
Pros:

Perfect location with Lakeside Village shopping centre directly behind the hotel.
Room was a good size and clean and comfortable.
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Had a lovely surprise of a bottle of Prosecco in the room for my Mum's 90th Birthday. Very thoughtful gesture from the hotel.
We only ate at the Beefeater restaurant once. The menu choices were quite limited unless you like spicy food. Prices were on the expensive side too. Having said that, the food we did have was served piping hot and was very tasty. Restaurant staff were very friendly and helpful too.
Overall, we enjoyed our 3 night stay and would return in the summer so we could go to the lake and the wildlife park.

2025-09-18 via Tripadvisor
J
Jordank19933006 NONE West Yorkshire, England
10
Great night's sleep
Pros:

Great comfy beds. Good bath/ shower facilities. Easy check in. Tea and coffee in the room, extras in the reception area if you require more.

2025-09-08 via Tripadvisor
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iantO8875LA Solo travel
10
5 Star experience
Pros:

A very welcoming experience at Lakeside Doncaster reception after a difficult drive from the south.
Mandira greeted me professionally, and was friendly and helpful throughout the checking in process.
The room was very clean, especially the bathroom.
A 5 star rating throughout.

2025-09-04 via Tripadvisor
S
spT9421NZ Family
10
excellent service!!
Pros:

The room was clean and comfortable, staff was friendly and great service. Overall it was great and would definitely come back;)

2025-09-02 via Tripadvisor
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G5581IQmichaelr Business Chorley, Lancashire, England
10
Excellent service
Pros:

Excellent service receptionist mandira went above and beyond to help out. Excellent location with great food in the area

2025-08-28 via Tripadvisor
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T7028RTclaudiam Couples
10
Helpful team member
Pros:

We had an excellent reception from the staff, especially from a very attentive and helpful team member. The location is also excellent.

2025-08-28 via Tripadvisor