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The Elms Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to Idle Valley Nature Reserve, The Elms Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space and a restaurant.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a television on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, a television, and large windows with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, a television, and large windows with curtains.

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Retford is home to The Elms Hotel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Idle Valley Nature Reserve and Clumber Park, while Sundown Adventureland and Walesby Forest are popular area attractions. Don't miss out on a visit to Pure Land Meditation Centre and Japanese Garden. Visit our Retford travel guide
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London Road, Retford, England, DN22 7DX

What's nearby

  • Kings Park
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bassetlaw Museum
    14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kings Park
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Well Retford Baptist Church
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Idle Valley Nature Reserve
    5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Retford Station
    15 min walk
  • Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Dominie Cross
    16 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    11 min walk
  • Chinese Chef
    8 min walk
  • Idle Valley Tap
    8 min walk
  • The Brew Shed Retford
    7 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12.99 for adults and GBP 10.99 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2,659 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 20.00 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 12.99 for adults and GBP 10.99 for children
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 20.00 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Elms Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Elms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM– 2:00 AM for a fee of GBP 20.00.

What time is check-out at The Elms Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Elms Hotel located?

Situated in Retford, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Idle Valley Nature Reserve and within 9 mi (15 km) of Clumber Park and Sundown Adventureland. Walesby Forest and Hodsock Priory are also within 9 mi (15 km). Retford Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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

The Elms Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 214 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Food is great with both pub and restaurant offering value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good bar good food good room
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms need a complete refurbish very old fashioned, carpet torn, skirting boards in bathroom damaged, bath not suitable as my mum couldnt get in to shower bathroom all out dated. Food in bar curry was amazing, steak bites was terrible for how much they cost. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Perfect for our trip, the hotel is a little tired but that didn't bother us. Staff were pleasant and location excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent food Staff so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice old building and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Meals and service were great, rooms were good but the bathroom of my room was a little tired but wouldn't stop me from staying there again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing room with a lot of space Food was brill
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful very helpful and friendly place was clean and lovely atmosphere owners very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Little gem!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Elms. Lovely big room, friendly staff and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great food. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very small room but it was warm and comfortable. I should have asked for a ground floor room for my mum but thats my fault.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok we had a party nearby so it was very convenient for us we didnt eat there so i cant comment on this but it was a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no negative points service was excellent Breakfast and Indian evening meal were loverly Excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay, close to town centre, clean and lovely facilities. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
As many other reviews have expressed, the hotel is in desperate need of refurbishment, but the staff are excellent in there approach in all aspects.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a slight issue at check-in (my fault) but staff were helpful and professional and resolved. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely good value for money, staff very friendly and the food was really good, would go back without a shadow of a doubt. 5*
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a bit shabby but very comfortable. A hole in the bathroom plaster and wallpaper should have been rectified.I thought breakfast could have been included in the price but the bar prices were very good. An enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Overnight Stay Wednesday 5th June 2024

I found my stay at The Elms to be very pleasant and convenient. I stayed in The Stables just around the corner from the main hotel. The room was very comfortable and clean. There were plenty of teas and coffees. The shower was decent. I enjoyed a good night's sleep. I also had dinner at the Indian Restaurant within the hotel. If I am in the area again, I will have no hesitation in staying there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Great staff

It was ok, don't know what wrong with the noise levels, anyone goes to the bathroom the floors squeak not only in your room but the room below too, apart from that room adequate if a bit on smaller side has everything you need, well if you ask hairdryer supplied as well as teaspoons but Indian restaurant fab would
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean. Helpful and friendly staff. Big breakfast. Decor has obviously been updated but still needs work in the stable rooms. Floorboards very creaky, which must be noisy for the downstairs guests.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024