George & Dragon Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (1379 reviews)
Market Place , Kirkbymoorside , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Clean facilities
Cons:
Dated decor
Occasional noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.48
Generally clean, but some mentioned dated room and areas needing updating.
Service
8.95
Staff described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
8.99
Multiple mentions of great location with surrounding attractions.
Room Quality
7.94
Comfortable beds, but some rooms described as needing updates.
Amenities
7.97
Solid amenities, but some areas were noted as dated.
Value for Money
8.43
Great value reported for quality of food and services provided.
Food and Beverage
8.98
Excellent food quality and breakfast mentioned repeatedly.
Overall Experience
8.45
Positive experiences noted, with a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 07:21

Property Description

Historic 17th-Century Coaching Inn
The George and Dragon Inn, located in the picturesque North Yorkshire Moors National Park, offers a charming stay in a historic 17th-century coaching inn.

Comfortable Rooms and Dining Options
The spacious rooms at the inn are well-equipped with modern amenities including a TV, tea/coffee facilities, and en suite bathrooms. Guests can enjoy traditional pub food, real ales, and fine dining options in the bistro and restaurant.

Scenic Surroundings and Nearby Attractions
Surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the North Yorkshire Moors, the inn is conveniently located near the quaint market town of Kirkbymoorside and within easy reach of popular coastal destinations like Scarborough and Whitby.

Book now to experience the historic charm and warm hospitality of the George and Dragon Inn.

Important information:

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 under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: LBA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1379 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.48
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.99
Room Quality: 7.94
Amenities: 7.97
Value for Money: 8.43
Food and Beverage: 8.98
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Duncan couple gb
10
Perfect night away. Perfect hotel Perfect experience.
Pros:

Another impromptu night away Kirbymoorside to take in the local auction house. The George and Dragon is situated in the middle of a lovely unspoilt small town. Didn't see a vape shop or Turkish Barbers. Lovely place for a bimble round ( it won't take you long to see all the traditional housess and buildings). Nice drive there so location is perfect. They tell me that the hotel has had a complete refurb but everyhing looks as if it always been there. Beautifully decorated and furnished. Who ever did the refurb was very clever. Delightful welcome at reception. The lady booking us in was friendly knowledgible and genuinely interested in us as guests. The room was superb. intitial thoughts were that its small but its ideal with everything you could want for over night or short stay. Thoughtfully decorated with wounderfully comfort bed. Every thing is clean and well laid out.
Dined in the pub, nicely busy with a mix of guests and "colourful" local characters and friendly staff . The restaurant again looked amazing and very traditional. Thoughtfull menu catering for all tastes. When they say large portions they aren't kidding.
Our waitress (Popsicle) was delightful and chatty. Certainly deserves massive payrise.
Great night sleep followed by a quality breakfast. Brilliant friendly staff again Faultless experience lookforward to returning. We can't recommend the George and Dragon enough. 20/21 Aug

Cons:

Can't think of anything. Really good experience that we look forward to repeating. if you come along A170 there s a bloody big hill .

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Atif family_with_children gb
9
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Nadine solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Spotlessly clean. Good value for money. Lovely linen comfortable bed.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Pete solo_traveller gb
9
Excellent hotel
Pros:

The staff were really friendly, the food was lovely and excellent value for money. The room was a good size and comfy. The shower was good and the in room facilities were excellent, brew making facilities, there was plenty of information booklets for local tourist attractions and all the streaming platforms on TV.

Cons:

There was a small mark on the bedding which looked like it was blood and washed in. The item of bedding was the bed runner which was removed as it was more a decorative item than actual bedding. Do didn't cause any major issue.

However, I would definitely stay here again as the hotel itself was spotless, and the area was lovely, quaint and like a step back in time...

It would have been a nice touch to have a breakfast included. An extra few quid when booking to cover the breakfast and you wouldn't have felt it in the old pocket during the visit, would have made it an exceptional stay.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Bradley solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Joanne family_with_children gb
10
Pit stop en-route to Flamingo Land
Pros:

The pillows and bed were so comfortable. The price was incredibly reasonable given the size of the room. The off street parking was an unexpected bonus. The accommodation was separate from the pub, meaning the room was quiet.

Cons:

We liked everything

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Linda solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Stella couple gb
10
Room imaculate,for an amazing price! with excellent brand of hot refreshments
Pros:

Breakfast N/A:as we left early, but evening meal was homemade, lovely and also a reasonable price sk very impressed

Cons:

Seriously no negatives , our room just been re furbished so every thing newly decorated and new;

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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River solo_traveller gb
9
Lovely place in a great location
Pros:

The rooms were great; clean and comfy and modern. A good sized bathroom too and plenty of towels!
The pub was cute and traditional and we enjoyed a pint there.
Staff were friendly and welcoming. One of them was really helpful when a neighbouring room's people had been very noisy for hours late into the night - he sorted it out for us!
It was peaceful and we enjoyed a local walk around the pretty houses and church and viewpoint on the hill. There are a couple of shops to get what you need, a nice cafe, a bakery and some charity shops - all walking distance.
Enjoyed chilling in our room, listening to birds chatting as the sun went down.
Lovely place!

Cons:

Because it's an old building, you can hear other guests a little (we were unlucky, as our neighbours were being very noisy and letting their kids play and shout past 11pm on one night but the staff sorted this for us!) The floors are a bit creaky as people move around.
It would have been good for the sink to have a plug to be able to wash your face.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Steve Ebenestelli solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Fabulous old hotel with a warm atmosphere, great pub food and good ales.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Victor family_with_children es
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
10
Happy with it all and will continue to return
Pros:

We had to order breakfast the night before which is a new thing at this hotel. In the past we've paid for breakfast along with the room.

Cons:

The rooms and upgrades are first class. A couple of arm chairs in the room would have been fabulous.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Barbara extended_group pl
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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LAILA solo_traveller gb
10
Gorgeous place to stay
Pros:

Everything was of a quality that surpassed my expectations. The bed was really comfortable, the toiletries smelt divine, conditioner was provided, the lighting was perfect and the design and quality of finish in the room was gorgeous. We didn't eat there as we had to dash off early but the options seemed good. The staff were super friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The fan in the room was quite small. It wasn't a problem for us, but perhaps a bigger one would be needed in a heatwave. I'm not sure if these are available on request.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Katie solo_traveller gb
10
Great luxury rooms
Pros:

Had a one night stop off on a mini tour of Yorkshire. Rooms were very nice. Bed very comfortable. Plenty of tea/coffee milk. We were made to feel very welcome. We ate dinner in the pub which was delicious. Perfect stop over.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Andrea couple gb
9
Excellent value, comfortable and a newly decorated room!
Pros:

Everything was so good… excellent clean and comfortable room. George and Jo were friendly and informative staff!

Cons:

Nothing really!

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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graham solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The room had been modernised and everything was clean and fresh .

Cons:

Nothing at all.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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ANN family_with_children gb
10
Peaceful homely setting.
Pros:

Excellent rooms very large and beautifully appointed.

Cons:

nothing

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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June solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Lovely rooms

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Elena extended_group gb
10
I would book again!
Pros:

It was spotless, good bedding and the room was spacious

2026-08-23 via Nuitee