Darrington by Greene King Inns

Hotels
Greene King's Pubs & Hotels
7.7 (1676 reviews)
Great North Road , Darrington , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Kid meals
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noisy rooms
Inconsistent food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.69
Several reviews noted cleanliness issues, including dirt and mold.
Service
8.66
Staff were consistently praised for being friendly and helpful.
Location
8.7
Convenient location mentioned frequently by multiple reviewers.
Room Quality
7.65
Rooms were generally comfortable, but some had issues with temperature and noise.
Amenities
7.68
Basic amenities were present, but some needed maintenance.
Value for Money
7.14
Some guests felt it was overpriced for the quality of cleanliness.
Food and Beverage
7.19
Food quality received mixed reviews; some enjoyed it, while others had issues.
Overall Experience
7.86
Overall stay was positive despite some setbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-01 13:06

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just off the A1 and a short distance from Pontefract town centre, Darrington by Good Night Inns offers easy access to both the highway and local attractions.

Comfortable Accommodation
All rooms are equipped with cozy beds and essential amenities, with some rooms suitable for families. Enjoy free WiFi, en suite bathrooms, and tea/coffee facilities during your stay.

Delicious Dining
Indulge in a hearty breakfast spread featuring cooked options and a variety of continental choices, ensuring a satisfying start to your day.

Book your stay at Darrington by Good Night Inns now for a relaxing countryside retreat with convenient amenities and warm hospitality.

Important information:

Guests booking a Family Room are requested to specify the number of people staying (maximum 2 adults and 2 children) in the Special Requests section.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LBA

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 1676 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.69
Service: 8.66
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 7.68
Value for Money: 7.14
Food and Beverage: 7.19
Overall Experience: 7.86
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Marta solo_traveller pl
6
Pros:

Staff was kind and helpful, location was convenient for us, close by car to tourist attractions we were visiting.

Cons:

Food not good for us - either typically fatty English breakfast or sweets. No healthy options. Rooms were quite clean but common areas, especially the dining ones were super dirty.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Lewis solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Donal solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Decent bar and restaurant, ample parking.

Cons:

Basic things in room missing, towels, pillows and bedside table. Breakfast hours very restricted.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Leopold couple be
8
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Kenneth solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Holly solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The size of room and price

Cons:

Tv didn't work

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Clean room, hot shower

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Alec solo_traveller gb
8
Good base to explore local area
Pros:

Clean and tidy room with comfortable bed and all facilities we needed. Well located for our needs. Good base for exploring local towns and villages. Very nice breakfast with plenty of choice. Decent food in attached pub.

Cons:

Room has a slight musty smell when entering. Opened windows to let in air.
View from window poor. Overlooked bin storage area.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Elise couple gb
5
Ok for one night, on a budget
Pros:

Location is convenient, good parking. Price.

Cons:

The booking.com map location was in the wrong place! Also the hotel is actually called ' The darrington' which confused us as the name on booking.com is different. The shower did not get warm - at least it was in a heat wave so it wasn't a big problem. The rooms were a bit stale feeling.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
8
Reasonable price.
Pros:

Decor of the rooms

Cons:

Some paint coming off bottom of the bath and only 1 large towel between two of us.
Hotel entrance wasn’t clear, ended walking though the busy pub with clothes and bags before someone told us where hotel reception was.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
9
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Driver solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Easy access from A1(M)
Clean and comfortable

Cons:

No air-conditioning or fan
Bathroom required some maintenance

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Nicholas couple gb
8
Pros:

Was in a good location, food lovely and hot and very nice

Cons:

There was a dirty mark on our throw and we had to ask for toilet rolls as non in the room , but were given some when we asked

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Malcolm couple gb
3
Won’t stay here in future unless completely revamped
Pros:

Not a lot

Cons:

Public rooms tired. Bedrooms very tired. Bathroom, peeling paint on ceiling above shower, black mould on silicone round bath and behind taps

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Denise family_with_children gb
10
Very pleasant
Pros:

Very clean friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing to report

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Jeroen couple nl
7
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Neill family_with_children gb
5
Budget Hotel, clean with all the facilities, but just needs a few tweaks / repairs & upgrades
Pros:

Staff were helpful & friendly, rooms were clean and well presented, parking is great with lots of space, location great and no issues with road noise from A1 as the rooms are tucked away at the rear.

Cons:

We booked 3 x rooms over 2 nights, Unfortunately, due to an electrical issue we were unable to eat in the pub itself, obviously completely out of their control, and we were contacted prior to arrival to ask if we wanted to have a refund and book an alternative, but we decided to keep the booking, hoping it may get resolved, I believe this was repaired on our 2nd day, we attended in the middle of a heat wave, 30+ degrees.. and inside the pub was very hot, while playing pool I noticed the radiator was stuck on full.. also inside the rooms we couldn't get any of the air con wall mounted units to work, so had to rely on plug in fans, also one of the double rooms was very very small (room 7) with a small queen bed, this shouldn't really be charged at the same rate as the other double room we had (12), as you cannot really do anything other than sleep in it, so getting ready for a wedding wasn't ideal.. we had to all use our room (room 12) which was spacious, the shower in (room 11) was also not great, so again our party came & used ours.. also beds are very hard but I suppose some people are ok with that.. maybe a couple of toppers may solve this.. overall this is a budget hotel and yes the prices do reflect this, but just a few changes will make it a more comfortable experience.. but overall ok.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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angela solo_traveller gb
1
Darrington Hotel, dont stay
Pros:

Location was good for where we needed to be

Cons:

The whole hotel needs a good clean and redecorating. The carpet hadnt been hoovered, the shower gel was empty, the toilet was dirty and unclean, lots of dust, the skirting board is badly water damaged in bathroom, dirty marks all over the door, tv kept going off and on, some sort of noisy wiring work going on which we were not informed about, 1 mug and 1 towel for 2 guests? Booked 3 nights left after one.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Andy couple gb
8
Ideal for one night stop over
Pros:

Ideal place for a one night stop over Room was confortable Breakfast was nice and good value

Cons:

No WiFi in room. TV wasnt working correctly limited channels and sound quiet

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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DJH38 solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-25 via Nuitee