Waterton Park Hotel

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Classic British Hotels
8.2 (2045 reviews)
Walton Hall, Walton , Wakefield , gb
+44 1924 562560

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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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.
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 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 2045 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
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Laura • extended_group • gb
4
Poor customer service and misleading advertising
Pros:

Spa facilities even though we had to pay and book to use them , something that wasn’t mentioned at the time of booking

Cons:

The property advertised on Booking.com gives the impression that all guests stay in the same main building. However when we arrived with another couple we’ve been informed that our rooms were located in 2 different buildings with quite a distance apart. The receptionist was cold , unfriendly and refused to help with the request to stay together. Transparency is important and had we known this in advance we might ve chosen a different hotel.We were expecting a higher standard of customer service for a 4* hotel

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Eliot • couple • gb
9
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Loretta • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Ted • couple • gb
10
Fabulous!!
Pros:

Lovely and clean and staff were friendly and professional.

Cons:

No fridge in a deluxe room

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Ben • extended_group • gb
10
Amazing beautiful hotel with fantastic staff
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Chambers • couple • gb
8
Lovely location in beautiful countryside but not luxurious
Pros:

Lovely location - beautiful views over the lake. Amazing walk from the hotel around the neighbouring fields - well worth doing if you have time. The restaurant is good although the food isn’t amazing. The waiting staff were very attentive. The old hotel building is very picturesque.

Cons:

Our room was a large twin room in the more modern part of the hotel- the size was great but the windows were blocked by plants and there was hardly any light and no view out. There was no fridge/ mini bar. The decor was a bit dated but it was clean.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Tom • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Suzie • couple • gb
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Esben Juel • solo_traveller • dk
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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daniel • couple • gb
8
Amazing location, great value for money
Pros:

Unbelievable setting, beautiful building

Cons:

A little bit dated, fixtures and fittings need some money spending on them

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • gb
10
Still a lovely place to stay.
Pros:

Love the location - stunning. An oasis away from the city centre

Cons:

The swimming pool used to be complimentary with your stay. Now 7-9am is complimentary and there is a £20 charge even if you’ve had a spa session and staying over.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Shirley • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Beautiful location.

Cons:

It's a little tired and needs some care and attention

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Alisa • family_with_children • gb
5
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Jeannette • couple • gb
3
Very poor value for the price. The staff seemed stressed and in short supply.
Pros:

Area was nice. Size of the room was fine.

Cons:

The room was dark with little natural light. We paid £175.00 (extra £20.00 for the dog), for a room and stay that was worth nearer £85.00. Poor value.
The breakfast was very ordinary and basic, again I expected more considering the amount paid. We had to eat in the lounge (with the dog) but there was no set table, no staff around and no directions on how to actually get any breakfast. It was some distance away from the breakfast area and there were no trays to carry breakfast up into the lounge. We had to work it out and have several trips carrying what we could and finding cutlery, cups etc on other tables. The quality of the food was very poor with scrambled egg that was inedible.
For the price I expected very much better.
We had hoped to charge our car and although there was an electrical charging point it was not working. Very disappointing.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • solo_traveller • gb
9
Overall a good stay and nice hotel
Pros:

Great location beautiful setting room very nice

Cons:

I tried many times in the 24 hours before my stay to contact the hotel to request an early check in so I could get ready for a wedding . My calls were unanswered and email not responded to disappointing

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Mrs • solo_traveller • gb
1
The hotel is overrated over priced, dirty, untidy, photos to prove, furniture in room was dirty, food was appalling, cho
Cons:

No air conditioning, no safe in room, no alarm clock as advertised, no fridge in room, no water available considering hottest week on record, rubbish left lying around hotel and visible. Room had stains on carpets and on furniture, hadn’t been cleaned, bath legs rested on wooden blocks. English breakfast not available one morning, choice very minimal, just toast, one bowl of mixed fruit, a plate of melon slices, cereal in small boxes, no croissants or pastries, coffee from one jug, tea from sachets, minimal effort. No alternative for people with allergies etc.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Pool • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good review
Pros:

The views was lovely

Cons:

No air con

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
8
Lovely hotel and nice location.
Pros:

Beautiful location and a lovely room. It was in the hall on the island on the top floor so great views of the lake. Clean room and friendly staff.

Cons:

There was a wedding party on the same night which meant that there were a lot of people and noise. It felt a bit strange to walk through their drinks and canapés to get to our room.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee