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Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns

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Travelers find tranquility at Darrington Hotel, with peaceful gardens and a family playground. The on-site restaurant serves meals all day, and the bar offers evening drinks. WiFi keeps guests connected, and the 24-hour front desk is always ready to assist.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room sleeps 4

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Pontefract is home to Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns. Farmer Copleys Corn Maze and Bowlplex Castleford are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Junction 32 Outlet Shopping Village and Xscape Yorkshire. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bigfellas Stadium, or consider a night out at Carlton Towers Estate. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Pontefract travel guide
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Great North Road, Pontefract, England, WF8 3BL

What's nearby

  • University of Leeds
    University of Leeds
    37 min drive - 22.8 miles
  • York Racecourse
    York Racecourse
    44 min drive - 31.7 miles
  • Shambles
    Shambles
    48 min drive - 33.3 miles
  • York Minster
    York Minster
    49 min drive - 33.5 miles
  • Mid Yorkshire Golf Club
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Knottingley Station
    5 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee
    3 min drive
  • Greggs
    3 min drive
  • The Darrington
    3 min walk
  • The Carleton
    5 min drive
  • Turnpike Brewers Fayre
    3 min drive

About this property

Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns

Property highlights
Take advantage of a garden, a playground, and a bar at Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns located?

Situated in Pontefract, this inn is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Mid Yorkshire Golf Club and within 3 mi (5 km) of All Saints Church and Pontefract Castle. Pontefract Town Hall is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 338 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the bar was out of stock in my chosen drink there were plenty of alternative choices. All the staff couldn't be more helpful, both at check in and the bar
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ellie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Somewhere cheap to lay your head for the night. Ok but certainly not sparking clean or somewhere to stay for more than a night. Bed was quite comfy and the noise wasn’t too bad considering bar below.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret

Staff were really helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fab, food good and very well priced. Room clean and comfy but oh boy the walls were so thin! We could hear the the sound of just about everything next door… including the quietest intake of breath!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were fantastic. So welcoming and kind, nothing was too much trouble. The decor is a little worn, but all tasteful and clean. The bed was comfy, the shower was great and the breakfast was freahly cooked and delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HELEN

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

Great location

Great location friendly staff, great breakfast
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Rooms are OK, dont expect high standard. Food is typical pub food but menu was large so plenty to choose from. Lots of parking and convenient to motorway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Customer service excellent room clean condition of room very tried shower did not get very warm crack in ceiling above shower and skirting boards in bathroom paint off it’s a shame because staff were so good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Lovley hotel the staff were very friendly,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

Great stay!

Having family in the village ive known this place my whole life but never stayed but we will definitely be back. Super friendly staff, fabulous room, clean comfortable and elegant. Perfect for a night or two and overall good value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and no problems with parking etc
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay. All excellent. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Delightful and easy place to stay

The darrington is a lovely upbeat place to stay the decor is in line with the place and building itself just right. The pub within the building is great the staff are always helpful even when the bar is full and busy. A pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Food

Sunday lunch could be better,breakfast good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

VICTOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Although the room was clean and well presented there are some areas that would benefit attention. The wood around the shower base and bathroom window was suffering with severe water damage and could do with being replaced. There was no ability to hang towels up anywhere the only possible place was the back of the bathroom door but the hook was missing. The room would benefit from a small draw unit there was only space to hang clothes. Unfortunately the iron lead was damaged and the Hairdryer and Fan had not been electrically tested. All that said the room served the purpose and I would book again for a short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Excellent service and great price

Fantastic staff gave a great welcome from reception to the bar team. Room was brilliant really spacious, clean and comfortable. Food was brilliant with friendly and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for being accommodating on the stay it met all requirements.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cheap and cheerful is the only way I can describe this. It was perfectly fine, nothing wrong just also not great. Staff were fantastic, but room is tired and bare bones, shower was weak and missing shampoo.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cherrelle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely hotel with lovely staff in a nice location, I do like the kings inn hotels but admittedly the bathroom wasn’t very clean nor modern and it did smell a little, but it was still good for the price we paid to stay there. The bed was comfortable and we had a sleep without any disturbances. Also breakfast was nice, and the bar maids were very nice and it was very calm and chilled to sit and have a drink in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Cherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to get to . Sraff were helpful . Food was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great service, great staff. Decor a little tired.

The staff were excellent and the room was lovely and quiet. The beds were really comfy. I would only say that the shower cubicle was very cramped with a drench shower head which was unnerving for my elderly mum and the carpets and some fixtures were a little tired.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed lovely and comfy. Quiet area. Shower lacking and the coffee is rubbish instant stuff that tastes like gravy granules
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Rooms decorated nicely although a bit tired looking. Staff very friendly. Bathroom had not been cleaned properly, hair still in the shower and sink and an awful stain running down the side of the sink. Room was advertised as having a rainfall shower, I received a room with a tiny broken shower head that was leaking so badly there was no pressure, it was also far too low, I’m 6ft and I had to bend down to shower. You can also hear all the noise from the corridor as there are large gaps in the door.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Danny

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

Darrington visit

Quick trip to the area. Hotel was very handy for where i needed to be. Plenty of free parking.. check in lady was great. Room was fine. A bit chilly but the heating soon sorted that. Neighbours were a pain in the rear end. Noisy at 1am. Not the fault of the hotel of course. Had dinner on site. Reasonably priced and very nice. Breakfast was included and was great. Key drop check out. Will i use this one again. Definitely yes.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Louis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would not return there

Friendly staff, however I feel sorry for them working in an establishment that as had no investment or upkeep for a long time. Our room was very tired, the bathroom was dusty, mold in the shower and the ceiling was in great need of attention, the corridor was smelly. Shame on a company like Greene King not to take more care of one of its establishment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024