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Cairn Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Harrogate with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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The Cairn Hotel provides a quiet city center escape with its garden and coffee shop. The Windsor Restaurant serves Modern European dishes, while rooms come with high-speed WiFi. Travelers appreciate the helpful staff and can maintain their routines at the on-site gym.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Gym

Room options

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Classic Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room (4 people) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (4 people)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (3 People) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (3 People)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (4 Poster) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (4 Poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room Single Use

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Four Poster Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Four Poster Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ripon Road, Harrogate, England, HG1 2JD

What's nearby

  • Royal Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Harrogate Convention Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Turkish Baths and Health Spa - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Harrogate Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • RHS Garden Harlow Carr - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Harrogate Station - 11 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Winter Gardens - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Christies - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ice Scoop Gelato - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪No. 35 Cheltenham - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Cairn Hotel

Hotel in the city center
A coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Cairn Hotel. The on-site Modern European cuisine restaurant, The Windsor Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a ballroom, and a porter/bellhop
  • Meeting rooms, luggage storage, and laundry services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 135 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Lounge Bar
  • The Windsor Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center (18,729 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Cairn Harrogate
Cairn Hotel
Cairn Hotel Harrogate
Hotel Cairn
Cairn Hotel Yorkshire Harrogate
Cairn Hotel Hotel
Cairn Hotel Harrogate
Cairn Hotel Hotel Harrogate

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairn Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Cairn Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cairn Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cairn Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cairn Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Harrogate, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Royal Hall, Harrogate Ringway, and Turkish Baths and Health Spa. Mercer Art Gallery and Valley Gardens are also within 10 minutes. Harrogate Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Cairn Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 400 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cameron

Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, lovely hotel, just what we needed for a night away
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Period hotel, with lovely period features, staff very friendly & helpful, however rooms were clean but in need of updating, which is reflected in the price, easy walking distance into town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is very dated Our room carpet needed a good clean (lets be honest replacing), the bath and sink needs replacing. Beds nice and comfortable and the breakfast was good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Nice hotel nice place and very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position close to town and bars and eateries. Plenty of parking and gardens
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and the rooms spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall decent. Not spectacular, but good enough. I'd stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cairn Hotel, Harrogate

Excellent Hotel. Staff friendly. Very good location. Meals very good value. Lovely room, however, could do with more sockets for charging mobiles. Restocked tea, coffee, milk and biscuits every day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sheldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean hotel.Decor is a bit old but apparently all hotels in Harrogate are like that. Could do with a lick of paint. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly, can’t fault them at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast. Poor internet, WiFi very slow
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful hotel but tired.

Hotel looking a little tired. Could do with redecorating in most places. Having said that room was good. Bed comfy. Staff extremely friendly and were very very helpful. Beautiful breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well priced hotel, within easy walking distance to Harrogate town centre. Friendly, helpful staff. Nice sized room which was clean, with comfortable beds. Modern bathroom, nicely fitted out - looked recently done. Some nice original features around the hotel, the lobby area, particularly, was stunning with stone pillars & arches
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

John

it needs updating
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is ideally placed for getting out into the dales and surrounding area. Walk into town is less than 10 minutes. Parking is free so a bonus. On the downside, my room was very dated and there was a smokey smell in the room, despite leaving the window open, (I bought a plug in air freshener in the end to mask the smell - not ideal). Room decor needs to be refreshed, chips in gloss work, carpet worn in places. Bathroom was beautifully clean can't fault that, however mould on the tiles around the bath/shower. Again a refresh of the grouting would make a huge difference. Just generally a little run down which is a shame. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Great breakfast and piping hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great parking and friendly staff will use again when back in harrogate
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Amenities
I stopped over here on my way down South. I found the hotel old and beautiful. Staff were friendly and helpful. The grounds were beautiful and it was only a short walk into twin. Lovely restaurants nearby. Price was excellent. A lot of older people and perhaps entertainment in bar wasn’t to my taste but all in all a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so helpful and welcoming beds really comfortable breakfasts superb
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big free car park which brings me back. I never eat in the cairn as nothing ever tempts me and there are plenty of places to eat in Harrogate
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Eamon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Excellent location

The location and spacious room makes this a win. Good shower too. Very dog friendly Downside, the room was SO hot. We asked for a fan and they were great and delivered it quickly. Despite position the fan on a chair at the foot of the bed we were both really warm. It wasn’t a particularly hot weekend, it peaked at 23…. But we noticed that the floor was always warm and that heated up the room. The hotel is big, lots of car spaces, I can see that in its day it would have been stunning where as now it looks a bit past its best days. But for the price, it balances itself out and I’d stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
huge older property but great area and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Harrogate Centre just a short walk. Free Parking and plenty of spaces. Lovely Hotel with very polite and professional staff, Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Smelly and outdated horrible staff.

Tue check in amd check out staff very ignorant. Especially the night one i asked if there was water in the room as we had just arrived from our wedding . He said NO you have to buy some and at £4.50 for water only to get to the room to see there is water . The check out lady only asked where is breakfast area for her to just point without looking .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoy the old world charm and spacious entrance hall and dining facilities which adds to the visitor experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel with lots of character

Really nice place to stay, perfect for our one night stopover to enjoy Harrogate the day before visting the Yorkshire Event Centre All of the staff we interacted with were polite and professional I couldn't give comfort full marks as the mattress was far too firm for me, resulting in back pain the following morning However after mentioning this to reception on check-out I was told this is something I could ask housekeeping to check before my next arrival so they can potentially allocate a room with a more suitable mattress for me The only fault with breakfast was cold toast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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