Premier Inn Wakefield South - M1 Jct39

Hotels
Premier Inn
8.6 (20 reviews)
Calder Park,Denby Dale Road,Wakefield,West Yorkshire , Wakefield , GB

Facilities

Parking
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Comfortable beds
Great value for money
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Issues with room cleanliness
Noisy neighbors in some rooms
Small family room sizes

Categories

Cleanliness
7.61
Some reviews highlighted cleanliness issues due to outdated mattresses and noise.
Service
9.58
Numerous mentions of excellent service by staff such as Jo and Louise, who went above and beyond.
Location
8.72
Convenient location noted in several reviews, with good access to local amenities.
Room Quality
8.07
Mixed reviews; some rooms praised, but others noted issues with mattress quality.
Amenities
8.4
Good amenities including breakfast and facilities, though some family room sizes were noted as small.
Value for Money
8.86
Many guests felt they received excellent value for their stay, particularly regarding breakfast and overall service.
Food and Beverage
9.01
The breakfast received high praise, especially for being freshly cooked and plentiful.
Overall Experience
8.58
Overall positive experiences highlighted despite some individual issues, leading to a generally satisfactory stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:20

Property Description

Discover comfort and convenience at Premier Inn Hotel Wakefield South (M1, Jct39), your ideal getaway in the North East.

Prime Location
Nestled near the M1 and M62, our hotel offers easy access to bustling Wakefield and vibrant Leeds, making it a perfect base for your adventures.

Local Attractions
Explore the beauty of Pugneys Country Park for watersports or immerse yourself in creativity at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Don’t miss the enlightening experience at the National Mining Museum and the serene landscapes of Newmillerdam.

Superior Comfort
After a day of exploration, unwind in our cozy rooms equipped with extra-comfy beds and enjoy delightful meals at our on-site restaurant.

Book your stay now and experience an unparalleled retreat!

Important information:

74 spaces, 4 disabled bays. No height restriction. Space for 1 coach/lorry after 7:00pm must confirm with hotel.
From the M1, exit at Junction 39 and take the A636 towards Wakefield. At the first roundabout take the first exit into Calder Park. The hotel is located on your right. Satnav Postcode: WF2 7AR

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.61
Service: 9.58
Location: 8.72
Room Quality: 8.07
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.86
Food and Beverage: 9.01
Overall Experience: 8.58
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alexkL3418YH Business
10
Top staff and comfortable stay
Pros:

Had an amazing stay at this Premier Inn in Nov. 2025 for a work trip. Briony and her team including Elaine and AJ were proper kind and super helpful. The breakfast was top notch and the room spacious and quiet all night. And the shower was very enjoyable. 11/10 highly recommended.

2025-11-28 via Tripadvisor
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mastra-6277 Business
10
Fantastic and warm welcome
Pros:

I arrived at 2am after working a night shift. The card coder machine would not work to give me a key when I got there and the lady behind the reception was fantastic. She immediately identified I was tired so she walked me up the stairs and opened my room saying that she would put a card under my door ready for the morning once she had managed to get the card machine up and running. She was very good ambassador for your hotel. I asked the ladies name in the morning and was told her name was Jo.

2025-11-21 via Tripadvisor
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jontys448 Business
10
Great
Pros:

Everything I needed in the room and a great breakfast
Good location for the training course we were on also a great Pub one minutes
Great value
Staff helpful and friendly
Many thanks

2025-11-20 via Tripadvisor
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A6395OAjanm NONE
10
Unbelievable value for money!
Pros:

This hotel is in a great location, just off the M1 but far enough that we didn’t hear any traffic noises inside the building. The staff were excellent, the room was spacious and very comfortable, and the breakfast was outstanding!

2025-11-16 via Tripadvisor
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ColinI_12 Business Washington, Tyne and Wear, England
10
Great stay
Pros:

Well-appointed bedroom and bathroom, comfortable bed, excellent breakfast cooked to order, great vfm. Extra characters.

2025-10-21 via Tripadvisor
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U3393HAmichaelf NONE
10
Comfortable stay
Pros:

Comfortable stay in an accessible room at this Premier Inn. We have an Assistance Dog so we chose Wakefield South for walking access to river walks for the dog.

2025-10-21 via Tripadvisor
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Wadey1972 Couples
4
Premier Inn South Junction 39 M1
Pros:

I have stayed at this Premier Inn many times in the past four years. This was the worst ever stay. The mattress was worn out springs coming through and dented. There was no comfortable sleeping position and I didn’t sleep. The soundproofing in the room was complete rubbish and I could hear everything the neighbours were saying and their telly up until about midnight .
I have tried to raise the issue with the customer satisfaction team a very confrontational young man who basically said that because I didn’t get up in the middle of the night go downstairs in my pyjamas to clean to the front reception, but it is all my fault as when booking it I’d signed up to their good night guarantee and that’s what it says in there.

2025-10-06 via Tripadvisor
8
865zakariyab Family
10
Next evolution style room is stunning from premier inn
Pros:

Just stayed in the next evolution style room,it was a beautiful 1 night stay and they were nice enough to give us 3 beds when we only booked 2.Would 100% be staying here again

2025-10-05 via Tripadvisor
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ken271 NONE Louth, Lincolnshire, England
8
Very helpful friendly staff with a very smart shower room.
Pros:

Good location with a breakfast room and the staff were so helpful, our room 104 was a family room but a little on the small side but very modern with a fantastic shower room, no bath.

2025-10-04 via Tripadvisor
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mrssl2025 Family
10
Could not fault stay
Pros:

Staff are excellent, very obliging. Rooms clean and tidy especially as cleaning staff had to carry all equipment up the stairs as the lift was not working.
Breakfast was excellent as were catering and waitress staff so kind, considerate taking into account individuals requests and special requirements. Nothing was too much trouble. It’s a pity the Red Kite restaurant/pub next door doesn’t match in any way the high standards of food etc. of the Premier Inn Wakefield.

2025-09-15 via Tripadvisor
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Departure43973025661 Business
10
Thank you Louise. Your a star.
Pros:

Typical Premier in but the the receptionist, Louise went the extra mile to elevate the experience to 5 star stay. Found the hotel quiet despite being full.

2025-09-05 via Tripadvisor
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Journey67862989432 NONE
10
Great break, friendly staff
Pros:

Great break, Sue on reception was exttremely helpful solving a booking issue we had and made sure everything was sorted for us and couldn't do enough to help, really friendly, beds very comfy, food good

2025-08-23 via Tripadvisor
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robertgU8043AI NONE
8
Adequate Premier Inn
Pros:

Not a lot you need to say about Premier Inns as they're all much the same - which is their appeal to me. This one is well located for Wakefield and The Sculpture Park. It doesn't have aircon which means in the summer you need your windows open - and the deliveries at 06:00 will wake you up.
Red Kite pub next door is ok for a drink but not too good for food - if you can manage a 10 minute walk, the Swan and Cygnet is a better option.

2025-08-07 via Tripadvisor
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Discover624035 Family
10
Excellent value
Pros:

Impressed with this hotel. Convenient situation, spotlessly clean rooms, excellent breakfast and very friendly staff who made time to answer my granddaughter's many questions.

2025-08-06 via Tripadvisor
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Scoobs33 Solo travel Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England
10
Thanks Jane
Pros:

After arriving here last night at 9pm I found I'd booked the wrong date & in fact I was a day early !! I wasn't quite sure what I could do as I needed a bed for the night.. Jane was on reception & reassured me that she would find me a room. She was extremely patient & somehow managed to bring my booking forward to the night I turned up & the bonus was it was all done without any extra cost... Thank you so much Jane for your help...

2025-08-04 via Tripadvisor
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lovetot2015 Family North Yorkshire, England
10
Family night away
Pros:

We stayed in a family room for one night, the room was spotless. Plenty of room lovely comfy beds and lovely big bathroom. We had breakfast the staff were very pleasant and plenty to eat and drink. We were visiting cannon hall farm and it was only a short car journey away. Nice and near plenty of places to eat

2025-07-27 via Tripadvisor
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C4798INtraceym Family
10
Friendly staff
Pros:

Elaine serving breakfast was the nicest! Put a massive smile on my daughters face with her lovely complement. Breakfast was extra yummy too.

2025-07-26 via Tripadvisor
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ParadisGirl NONE Suffolk, East Anglia, England
10
Great hotel. Clean, modern. Great location and quiet
Pros:

Great hotel. Really well situated. Quiet. Mostly friendly staff. Had continental breakfast which was good, chef friendly too. Just a lovely premier inn. Location is great for Leeds and motorway too.

2025-07-22 via Tripadvisor
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K5178XRas NONE
10
Happy travellers
Pros:

As always expected premier + room clean and comfortable. Staff helpful and friendly. Excellent breakfast and staff..

2025-07-04 via Tripadvisor
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Traveler333159 NONE
10
Good location
Pros:

Very pleased. Check in and out quick. Staff were all friendly. Breakfast was great, lots of choices both hot and cold.
Room was comfortable and clean. Bed was comfortable, shower was great.
I stayed because I had a long journey after a music festival in Leeds (live in Gloucestershire).
Hotel not far off the motorway junction. Plenty of places to eat in area also petrol stations

2025-05-31 via Tripadvisor