Waterton Park Hotel

Hotels
Classic British Hotels
8.2 (1952 reviews)
Walton Hall, Walton , Wakefield , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Helpful service
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
High costs for amenities
Limited food options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.03
Numerous comments about unclean rooms and unexpected findings indicate cleanliness is an issue.
Service
9
Staff were friendly and helpful, consistent positive feedback about the service.
Location
9.54
Lovely location with great views noted in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
7.99
Some rooms are dated and mentioned issues with comfort and amenities.
Amenities
7.52
Amenities have been criticized for additional charges and lack of facilities.
Value for Money
7.48
Many reviews suggest the rooms did not meet expectations for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.03
Breakfast options were noted as limited, but some meals were enjoyed.
Overall Experience
9
Despite several issues, the overall sentiment leans positive with enjoyment mentioned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 04:07

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

The elegant bedrooms at Waterton are situated in either Walton Hall on the island or in Waterton Park Hotel on the mainland, directly opposite the old hall. They are luxuriously decorated with rich fabrics and stylish furniture, offering a comfortable and opulent stay.

Leisure and Wellness Facilities

The estate features a championship golf course, ESPA Spa, swimming pool, fitness centre, hot tub, and steam room. Guests can indulge in a range of leisure and wellness activities, ensuring a relaxing and rejuvenating experience during their stay.

Convenient Location and Dining Options

Located just 10 minutes from the M1, Waterton Park Hotel offers easy access to nearby cities like Leeds and Sheffield. Guests can enjoy dining at Charlies Bar, which serves a menu of locally sourced seasonal dishes, catering to all preferences.

Experience luxury, leisure, and convenience at Waterton Park Hotel. Book your stay now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please note the property consists of 2 buildings; Walton Hall on the island and Waterton Park Hotel on the main land, directly opposite the old hall. Accommodations can be allocated to either of the buildings, subject to availability at the time of booking. Rooms in Walton Hall cannot be guaranteed.

Children can only use the swimming pool if accompanied by an adult.

Baby cots must be booked directly with the hotel and are subject to availability. Any surcharges will be added to the booking when confirmed with the hotel.

Disabled facilities are limited. For further information you can submit a special request when booking or use the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Access to the spa facilities are an additional charge.

This is a nonsmoking hotel and smoking is only allowed in the patio areas outside the property.

For bookings of 6 or more rooms different cancelation policies apply, the hotel will contact you with these policies after booking.

Dining is on the mainland. The Grand Cafe is open all day for dining, including dinner in the evening. The Casual and Fine Dining menus offer locally sourced seasonal dishes to suit all preferences.

Spa access is not included in overnight stays unless booked onto a specific spa breaks. And there is an additional charge to use the spa. For more information on price and facility access for children, please contact the hotel.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.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • 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 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1952 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.03
Service: 9
Location: 9.54
Room Quality: 7.99
Amenities: 7.52
Value for Money: 7.48
Food and Beverage: 8.03
Overall Experience: 9
M
matthew couple gb
6
Nice location and staff
Pros:

Pool and gym were good. Staff were helpful and friendly

Cons:

Breakfast was awful. Plastic found in them, hashbrowns were soggy. Sausages were soggy. All tasted like they’d been steamed, which is a shame because the dinner the night before was fairly good.

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
W
Wills family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Loved the setting.....the spa was one of the best we have been too ..

Cons:

Can't fault anything...

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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camilla family_with_children gb
6
Lovely hotel, needs attention in many parts and a good clean
Pros:

Location and grounds lovely.

Cons:

Our rooms windows were blocked up so we couldn’t see out. The room overlooked the roof which was dirty so understand why the hotel has done this. Not nice to be in a room where you can’t look outside.
The room needs a good clean. Radiators were filled with years of dust. Cleanliness is only being done at very surface level. No deep clean has been done for a long time - that is very clear.
Restaurant was over priced for quality of food particularly the dinner offering.
Breakfast was very good

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
C
Chris couple gb
7
Comfortable stay
Pros:

The room was well equiped and clean, the bed was very comfortable, The staff are friendly and helpful, Good breakfast.

Cons:

Food and drinks very expensive. no soap dispencers near the bath. Swimming pool should be free for guests.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
J
Jennings couple gb
8
Enjoyable, great location and full of character.
Pros:

Room, swimming pool, sauna, steamroom, room.

Cons:

Access to spa for guests. Gluten Free meal was disappointing.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
D
Dominique couple gb
8
Lovely valentines stay
Pros:

Very nice for a romantic get away

Cons:

The first room wasn’t very nice and could do with a mattress update

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
R
Rochelle couple gb
5
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
A
Alice couple gb
10
A lovely stay
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, very clean and very comfortable. Large spacious rooms. All staff were really friendly and approachable

2026-03-12 via Nuitee
S
susan solo_traveller gb
7
Suited my needs for a one night stay.
Pros:

The location was great for my needs. Close to family. The hotel was lovely and well furnished in the main areas. Food in the restaurant was very good.

Cons:

There was a constant humming noise in the room. I woke up at 4am and couldn’t get back to sleep because of it. It could have been the ground source heat pump that was outside my window. Not sure as I hunted around the room. There was a very strange shower door over the bath which made it difficult to have a bath as I had to hold it back as it kept popping out across the bath. I think it was set up to only use the shower.

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
M
Mrs Emma couple gb
7
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
J
Joanne family_with_children gb
10
Very relaxing and enjoyable stay
Pros:

The location and the mix of old and new with the two buildings, both were very welcoming.
Fabulous customer service from Mo & Mickey!

Cons:

Towelled slippers as they got wet/damp after being in the pool/hot tub, and it was a cold evening, but still appreciated them being provided.
Cubicles would have been preferable to an open changing area, but it wasn't busy so not a problem.
Being told upon booking into the spa, or information on the website about needing a pound for the lockers would have been helpful.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
S
simon solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Terry couple gb
10
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
N
Nicola family_with_children gb
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Spa staff
Reception staff
Hotel manager

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
N
Nicola family_with_children gb
1
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
M
Mark family_with_children gb
1
Pros:

Nothing a absolute stressful nightmare

Cons:

The lies and uncomfortable experience

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
J
Jon family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Outstanding location,

Cons:

The buffet breakfast, had i known would not have included in price, im not happy with the food left out, Will go elsewhere for a proper cooked breakfast ,

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
S
Samuel solo_traveller gb
1
Such a shame - the hotel needs serious investment to bring it up to 21st Century standards.
Pros:

The grounds were nice and staff were accommodating.

Cons:

The hotel is falling apart. Room had no hot water in the morning

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
P
paul couple gb
8
2026-01-28 via Nuitee
S
Stephen1970 solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent hotel, awesome staff
Pros:

The staff were outstanding and could not help me enough. I was upgraded to a bigger room, and it was breathtaking. Breakfast was amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-27 via Nuitee