Unicorn, Gunthorpe by Marston's Inns

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Marston's Inns
7.4 (747 reviews)
Gunthorpe Bridge , Lowdham , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Kids' outdoor play equipment
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Some rooms in poor condition

Categories

Cleanliness
6.48
Several reviews noted dirty rooms and issues with cleanliness.
Service
7.95
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
7.99
Nice location, convenient for guests.
Room Quality
6.94
Rooms were varied; some were comfortable, while others were tired or dirty.
Amenities
7.47
Basic amenities available, but some issues reported (e.g., broken fixtures).
Value for Money
6.93
Generally considered a good value, but conditions could improve.
Food and Beverage
7.98
Generally good food, although there were reports of certain items running out.
Overall Experience
7.45
Overall stay was pleasant, but with notable areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 21:30

Property Description

Riverside Charm and Comfort
Located on the picturesque banks of the River Trent in Gunthorpe, just a short drive from Nottingham, The Unicorn Hotel offers a tranquil escape with modern amenities.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a delectable dining experience at the on-site restaurant and bar, serving a variety of dishes from juicy steaks to mouthwatering desserts.

Convenient Location for Exploring
With Gunthorpe's proximity to Newark-on-Trent and other nearby counties, including Lincolnshire and Leicestershire, The Unicorn Hotel is the perfect base for exploring the historic charm of the region.

Experience riverside relaxation and exceptional service at The Unicorn Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Any damage caused will be charged for by the hotel.

Please contact the property if you will be arriving outside of the usual check-in hours.

Please note, there are no ground floor rooms and all rooms are accessible by steps.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.
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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public 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

7.4
Based on 747 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.48
Service: 7.95
Location: 7.99
Room Quality: 6.94
Amenities: 7.47
Value for Money: 6.93
Food and Beverage: 7.98
Overall Experience: 7.45
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Gavin • extended_group • gb
8
Very nice, super handy for Lowdhams Leisure
Pros:

Friendly staff and atmosphere

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Keith • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Shaw • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything. Wonderful friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Great foood. Have to mention the staff again nothing too much trouble, happy smiling faces wonderful conversations. Helpt make the experience of the Unicorn even more enjoyable.

Cons:

Nothing everything was great.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Millard • couple • gb
7
Comfortable stay friendly staff
Pros:

Nice setting

Cons:

Smell in room and corridor of drains, shower ceiling needs attention

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff were very friendly food was lovely nothing was to much for them to help us

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • gb
8
In need of redecorating but met our needs
Pros:

Location, can't rate the food as we didn't eat there

Cons:

Very tired and in need of redecorating. However the beds were comfortable and the shower good but it all needs a coat of paint at the very least

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • extended_group • gb
10
Excellent place to stay - Clean and Friendly
Pros:

Rooms were very comfortable with a good breakfast

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Michael • extended_group • gb
8
Ideal location, great price, comfortable and friendly
Pros:

Great location

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • family_with_children • gb
5
Lovely staff but won’t be going back. Thank you
Pros:

The location was ideal for the purpose of our choosing this place. It was on a lovely river setting.

Cons:

Overall it needs freshening up it was tired.
Value for money wasn’t worth it.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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colin • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

The place was good, staff were great, food was good.

Cons:

Our room had the heating on full blast, windows closed etc.

We needed to have two fans on all night, however we were offered a bucket of ice to place in front of a fan to cool the room down.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
10
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Warm welcome from the staff. Superb location.

Cons:

Poor quality food. Rooms a little shabby.

2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Hogg • couple • gb
8
Stayed many times before. Location suits us and it is good value for the money.
Pros:

Good position by the river

Cons:

The meal we wanted wasn't available (sea bass)

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Staff and location

Cons:

Noisy outside window.
Aircon .

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
6
In all a comfortable stay, hotel is very tired
Pros:

It’s location

Cons:

The dampness in the rooms

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Ivor • family_with_children • gb
10
An excellent place to stop for a break.
Pros:

The outlook from the hotel was exceptional.

Cons:

The prices of the meals.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • solo_traveller • gb
9
A charming historical hotel
Pros:

Beautiful hotel dating back to the 1820s

Cons:

I was gobsmacked to find out it was built on accessible caves dating back many centuries.

A previous owner had shut the cave bar down, and no one has reopened it.

What a fantastic opportunity to reopen this cave bar to introduce real history a culture who dont realise Nottingham has hundreds caves under it centuries old.

What a waste of an opportunity to have real history, which could be shared with the rest of the world.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Owen • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Duncan • family_with_children • gb
5
Don't trust the pricing.
Pros:

Great location. Old but clean.

Cons:

Booked breakfast included, but Marstons asked separately for my card details in advance to pay extra for breakfast. To add insult to injury, they then told us on the day that the price had gone up for breakfast since we booked.
We left without breakfast rather than pay extra for what was included in the room price.
I'm not sure how to claim this back but will certainly try.

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Melany • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Was very nice and clean, it was just for one night but the room was very comfortable and the staff was super friendly too.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee