IBIS Wakefield East-Castleford, M62 J31

Hotels
ibis
7.9 (1315 reviews)
Pioneer Way, Castleford , Wakefield , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Parking fees
Low water pressure

Categories

Cleanliness
6.86
Complaints about dirty floors and a strong smell in rooms.
Service
8.83
Staff mentioned as friendly and accommodating in multiple reviews.
Location
8.87
Convenient location off the motorway and good for accessing local sites.
Room Quality
7.32
Comfortable beds noted, but concerns about dated decor and some missing amenities.
Amenities
6.85
Limited mentions; parking fees and low water pressure were negative points.
Value for Money
8.31
Generally viewed as good value, although parking fees were a concern.
Food and Beverage
7.86
Breakfast was good, but service for food availability was critiqued.
Overall Experience
8.33
Mixed feelings with positives on location and value, but negatives on cleanliness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 16:14

Property Description

Located in Whitwood, ibis Wakefield East-Castleford offers a convenient stay with a bar, restaurant, and 24-hour front desk. Comfortable Accommodations feature king-sized beds and modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and tea/coffee facilities. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast or opt for a full English breakfast at an extra cost. With easy access to nearby cities like York and Leeds, and just a short drive to Wakefield city centre, there is plenty to explore. Convenient Location Situated within reach of Humberside Airport, this hotel is the ideal choice for travelers seeking comfort and convenience during their stay in Whitwood. Don't miss out on a great experience and book your stay today at ibis Wakefield East-Castleford.

Important information:

A full English breakfast costs £10 per person.
Please note that an additional charge of £10 per hour, will apply for early check in / Late check out.
The parking charge will be £5 per 24 hours.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 1315 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.86
Service: 8.83
Location: 8.87
Room Quality: 7.32
Amenities: 6.85
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 7.86
Overall Experience: 8.33
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Kira solo_traveller gb
1
Complete waste of money and time. I would give it less than 1 star if it was possible.
Pros:

The room before I was rudly woken

Cons:

There was a big group arriving around 10pm who decided that the hallway was the place to spend the night shouting, leaning against my door, ignoring my complaints. I felt threatened because they gathered at my doorway. I specifically asked for a quiet room as I had to be fresh and ready the next day. I was kept awake past anti social hours and even after a complaint to the front desk and the reception coming up to speak to them, I could still hear them once they were gone.

In the morning I paid for breakfast, some of it was completly cold and the air con was on max. It was extremely cold and other guests complaind about it to me when they saw me cold.

I am not happy that they put me in a room near a big party as my only reason for staying with to feel rested for my big day. The next day I was so exhausted I had to abondon my whole reason for being there, which was training for an exam, and go back home, which was a long distance. My entire trip was an expensive waste.

The hotel refused to give me a refund, which for a chain hotel I thought was a disgrace. My stay was difficult to fund for me, a refund is peanuts to them.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Nataliia family_with_children ch
8
Pros:

L'hôtel est bien situé sur la route de Londres vers l'Écosse, à quelques minutes de l'autoroute, facile à trouver. Le parking disponible sur place. Un restaurant juste à côté, mais on n'a pas pu mangé, car les repas n'étaient plus servis après 20h 😔 Nous n'avons pas pris le petit déjeuner, mais le personnel a été très aimable et m'a permis de prendre un verre de lait pour mon fils. Je recommande pour un séjour court le temps d'une nuit sur la route. Quartier calme, mais plutôt rien à voir aux alentours.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Hugo extended_group nl
10
Mooie kamers, goed bed en lekker ontbijt
Pros:

De kamers waren ruim en netjes. Ontbijt was ook erg goed

Cons:

Niks alles was prima

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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adam family_with_children gb
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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adam couple gb
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Rebecca solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Barnes solo_traveller gb
6
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Frobisher solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Check in was quick and the gentleman checking us in was very polite and welcoming. The room was bright and spacious. We really liked the fact that the furniture was open plan, modern and didn't have standard wardrobes and draws. Beds and pillows were super comfy and clean. The bathroom was also modern and clean. We loved the walk in shower. Breakfast in was morning was tasty and fresh. If anything ran out we only had to mention and the staff replaced it within minutes. Overall a very nice stay and we will definitely book again.

Cons:

There was no toilet brushes in our bathroom or the toilets in the main reception. Toilet brushes really should be provided.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller ie
9
I will return next year
Pros:

The room was clean and comfortable. Although I was there for 5 nights there was no service of the room so no towels were changed, this didn’t bother me at all but the in room coffee facilities were not replenished and the cups changed, this would have been appreciated. The breakfast was very good.

Cons:

The restaurant for dinner had only a basic menu although the service was good. I would add that whatever you do, don’t use the restaurant nect door to the hotel, I made the mistake of doing that on my 2nd night and I have to say that it was truly awful!!

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Lindley solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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brenda solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Hannah and Amy of the cleaning staff were very helpful and pleasant

Cons:

Needed a deep clean in the bathroom
The hotel was difficult to find and the room needed 2 small comfortable chairs.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Dean family_with_children gb
8
2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
7
Comfortable, clean and cheap!
Pros:

The location is okay for an overnight stay. It is next to a couple of industrial units and a pub/restaurant, nothing else really, but if that is all you need, it is fine.
Very comfortable, clean and surprisingly quiet. Plenty of free parking.

Cons:

There was no plug in the bathroom basin, and the shower drained very slowly indeed. We were concerned it would overflow! No-one at reception when we checked out, so we didn't have the opportunity to report it.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Dinah couple gb
9
Good value and pleasant stay
Pros:

Clean and spacious. Friendly staff. We booked because there was an EV charger, which worked perfectly for us, and we were breaking our journey up to Scotland.

Cons:

The air con was a bit tricky, but that could just have been me!

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Philip family_with_children gb
8
Perfectly located for our needs
Pros:

Perfectly located for our needs

Cons:

The shower soap dispensers where both empty

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Eleanor couple gb
7
Unfortunately Wakefield is very run down and hotel is in an industrial area
Pros:

Spacious room on ground floor

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Sue couple gb
8
Lovely overnight stay
Pros:

Loved our stay, would definitely stay again

Cons:

The food menu could have had more choices, luckily there was a pub nearby so chose to eat there,

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Dina solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-18 via Nuitee