Cairn Hotel

Hotels
7.5 (6201 reviews)
Ripon Rd , Harrogate , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Queuing at check-in
Noise from disco

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
The room was spotlessly clean and well-maintained.
Service
8.18
Staff were friendly and helpful, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
8.22
Great location, within walking distance to town and shops.
Room Quality
6.67
Room was nice but noted issues with temperature and insulation.
Amenities
6.7
Amenities are decent but the building is very old and requires updates.
Value for Money
7.66
Good value for money considering the location and service despite some drawbacks.
Food and Beverage
7.71
Breakfast was excellent with a variety of choices.
Overall Experience
7.18
Overall a good experience with a return visit planned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 03:34

Property Description

Victorian Elegance and Modern Comforts

Private Gardens and Gym: Enjoy the tranquility of private gardens and stay active at the on-site gym during your stay at The Cairn.

Luxurious Room Amenities: Indulge in luxury with bathrobes, wine, and chocolates in select rooms, and make use of 24-hour room service and tea/coffee-making facilities in all rooms.

Fine Dining and Relaxation: Experience locally sourced traditional cuisine at The Windsor Restaurant, unwind with a drink in the classic bar and lounge area with pillars and arches.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of Victorian charm and contemporary convenience at The Cairn.

Important information:

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 6201 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 8.18
Location: 8.22
Room Quality: 6.67
Amenities: 6.7
Value for Money: 7.66
Food and Beverage: 7.71
Overall Experience: 7.18
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Hugh • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Very clean, service good.

Cons:

Hotel very old, but clean with it.

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Stewart • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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Pini • couple • gb
9
as usual everything was very good
Pros:

very good.We found the staff very helpful

Cons:

nothing

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Very good

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
7
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • gb
8
Friendly staff, great location and good value for money.
Pros:

Location to Harrogate centre

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
3
Never again
Pros:

Staff were friendly and location is fairly close to the town centre.

Cons:

Room was in a very poor shape. Wallpaper peeling from walls. No hot water - lukewarm showers despite the recommendation that we run the all hot water taps at the same time. When we arrived room was like a sauna. The worst thing was the pillow badly stained with blood and I do not know what! We mentioned these issues at the end and they said they would have moved us albeit the hotel was fully booked with coach trips who no doubt paid a lot less for their rooms.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Maddison • couple • gb
9
Will come again
Pros:

Breakfast was very nice

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Philip • couple • gb
7
Could have been better
Pros:

Breakfast was very good

Cons:

Building looking very tired and showing its age

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • au
10
Didn't know places like this still exist
Pros:

Ticked all boxes for me.
Sort of place that doesn't really seem to exist anymore in this modern world driven by bottom line pressures.

Cons:

If you're looking for blistering fast internet maybe it's time you need to slow down a bit.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
9
Pros:

THE ROOMS WERE REALLY SPACIOUS, THEY DID A LOVELY VALENTINES VOUCHER FOR BUBBLY

Cons:

NOTHING, IT WAS GLORIOUS

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • gb
8
We enjoyed our stay, as always, just the room was a bit small, we've usually had your larger rooms.
Pros:

The breakfast was super, the wait staff were very efficient. Well dressed too.

Cons:

Our room was quite small, and definitely in need of some tlc. The bathroom was fine.

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Judy • couple • gb
8
Good location for town centre and conference centre and value for money with genius discount
Pros:

Location and carparking

Cons:

Room was a bit dark

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Jóźwiakowska • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Another stay for me in this hotel. Great price for frequent stay (Military college parents). I love the look and climate of the old Victorian hotel. Just a murder mystery to resolve missing 😁
If I'm ever back in the area, I'll definitely come back.
Also always delicious breakfast.

Cons:

Pillows could do with updating

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • extended_group • gb
4
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Dianne • extended_group • gb
8
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Dave • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely clean warm hotel

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Sue • family_with_children • au
9
Lovely old hotel, hand location outside of busy city
Pros:

Lovely looking hotel, in a handy location for travelling.

Cons:

Nil

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
8
2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
10
Traditional Victorian Charm
Pros:

Everything. The location, easy access from the A1. A few minutes walk into Harrogate Town centre. Comfortable bed. Large en suite with a powerful shower over the bath. Excellent breakfast. All staff professional, helpful and friendly. We love the traditional charm of this Victorian hotel and it's history as a 'Hydro'.

Cons:

The pillows weren't my favourite as I'm used to feather at home.

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee