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Kings Head Hotel

3.5 star property
Inn in York with a restaurant and a bar

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Family Cottage | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Cottage | Private kitchen | Electric kettle
Family Cottage | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Family Cottage | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Front of property
The Kings Head Hotel offers a tranquil garden with outdoor furniture for relaxation. Guests appreciate the in-room WiFi, full breakfast options, and convenient bar and restaurant. Previous visitors consistently mention how the helpful staff make everyone feel at home.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room Single Use | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Cottage | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Family Cottage

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
5 High Market Place Kirkbymoorside, York, England, YO62 6AT

What's nearby

  • National Trust Nunnington Hall - 8 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • North York Moors National Park - 10 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • North Yorkshire Moors Railway - 12 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo - 17 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Dalby Forest Visitor Centre - 28 min drive - 15.0 miles

Getting around

  • Castleton Moor Station - 21 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Feathers Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Plough Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Fox & Hounds Country Inn - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Kings Head Hotel

Inn near North York Moors National Park
Take advantage of a garden, a bar, and a restaurant at Kings Head Hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Kings Head Hotel boast comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 7.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per accommodation
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 7.50 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per accommodation
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Kings Head Hotel
Kings Head Hotel York
Kings Head York
Kings Head Hotel Beverley
Kings Head Hotel Inn
Kings Head Hotel York
Kings Head Hotel Inn York

Frequently asked questions

Is Kings Head Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per accommodation. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Kings Head Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kings Head Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kings Head Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kings Head Hotel located?

Situated in York, this inn is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Ryedale Folk Museum and within 6 mi (10 km) of National Trust Nunnington Hall and North York Moors National Park. Helmsley Arts Centre and Duncombe Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Kings Head Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 197 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Breakfast was included and was really excellent (good choices, fresh good quality ingredients, well presented etc.), and the free off-road parking at the rear was convenient. We stayed in the cottage which is nicely presented, and good value. The only minor issues were the tv remote didn’t work (probably just batteries), the bathroom is a bit tired (toilet hard to flush, mold around the bath), but the shower and overall facilities were good enough. Overall, a comfortable good value stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very comfortable, the staff were very attentive, fabulous choice of meals and breakfast. Would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely stop over hotel

Lovely stay Good secure parking Friendly staff Nice food Food breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food, great service, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Really liked the quirkiness of the room we stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome lovely food very clean and historical building a proper pub /hotel. The owners were so helpful too nothing was too much bother good atmosphere in the bar .will be back again .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karsten

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

Worth a stay

Good service, great food. Moore hot water in the showers would be nice ;-)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mellanie

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

Fab stay

Love staying here as the staff are excellent and so accommodating. Peaceful and beautiful part of the country
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property everyone was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Pleasant Visit

Comfortable stay in a tradition pub / hotel with good service & no issues
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

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

Little gem.

This is a little gem, I loved my stay here and swish it had been longer. We received a warm welcome and were looked after throughout. Comfy bed, good facilities and breakfast was excellent. I’d definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

Weekend treat

Great old pub ,room a little small but everything in there to make it comfy ,staff very nice and friendly and food excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
the staff were brilliant and couldn't have been more welcoming. upgraded to a lovely mews cottage at the back of the property. very comfortable but that said property in need of some TLC.. Breakfast: Best Omelet i have ever had
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rob

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

Avoid at all costs!!!!

Disgusting. Dirty. Unsafe. Owners are bullies. I had to call the police as they tried to throw my family out because I complained at the state of the kettle and lack of basic shower facilities. The landlord tried to break in. It was horrendous! See my review on trip advisor for full details- there wasn't enough characters in this box to leave the full horrendous, traumatic review.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Grand Tour of Moors

The hotel was friendly, good staff, good food, good beer. The room was a little quirky but fine. I would stay there again. Only comment is no radiator in the bathroom which may be an issue in the winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

William George

Liked: Staff & service

Good but tired.

The staff are very friendly and helpful , the food was excellent and good variety. The room we were in is tired and needs a bit TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The service, food and staff were excellent but unfortunately the room could do with an upgrade. The stair carpet needs replacing too.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

New Years eve

Friendly staff bed comfy and room very warm shower not enough power but ok for 1 night stay breakfast fantastic x stayed New Year’s Eve and enjoyed our stay x only criticism no entertainment news year ended up going to white Swan and had a great night with the locals music and dancing x stayed for evening meal with yourself s and enjoyed it thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jeanette

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

Lovely 17 century building with fantastic staff

The hotel is a 17 century so please bare this in mind. Each room is individual and full of character. Room could do with a new carpet but the bed was so comfortable. Radiator in room can be changed for your own temperature. Food was lovely but breakfast was outstanding. The staff are all really friendly and helpful. To get to car park of hotel you go through the public car park to the way out and as you turn left it is just on your left.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mauro

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

2 night stay in Kirkbymoorside.

The hotel was very clean with barman/manager most helpful and prompt in dealing with us on our arrival. He was serving customers at the bar but said that he would be with us in a couple of minutes, and he was true to his word as he took us up to our room and explained everything to us that we needed to know. We decided to have a drink and dine in the restaurant as the menu looked very good. We were not disappointed as the food and service were first class. As we were staying for two nights we had breakfast each morning in the hotel and it to was first class with an excellent choice and service. As we will probably dine at the Michelin star restaurant again we will certainly return to the Kings Head Hotel. Great food, great service and excellent value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not too bad for the price

The staff were nice and helpful though sometimes hard to find! Breakfast was nice but we ate in the restaurant for dinner and while nice it was very overpriced for the quality of food. Room was small but nice. The bedrooms and upstairs areas were clean but really need to be redecorated as they are very tired and shabby. Was good to have a dog friendly section for breakfast but all the set tables were crammed into one corner of the area meaning the dogs were all on top of each other which was less useful. Overall a decent stay for the price but definitely room for improvement.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage was well decorated, warm and comfortable. It was quiet on an autumn evening. It is close to the parking and in the courtyard which might be busy on a summer evening. The staff were attentive and aervice was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a very quick easy process, Accommodation was a little tired but absolutely fine for me, Breakfast was very good, staff can only be described as fantastic Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Liked: Amenities
Floor very uneven but lovely and quiet good night sleep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

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

Nice friendly welcome

Very nice stay, staff were very welcoming and friendly. The hotel is very traditional and the rooms spacious but needed some TLC. For example half empty toiletries and no toilet roll. Overall though this is a nice and friendly pub hotel and great value for money with the bonus of nice staff. The food in the pub was great and good value for money and the hotel breakfast was equally as nice. We would stay here again if in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Disappointing but ok stay.

We got “upgraded” to the cottage room which is in the courtyard of the pub. The room was big and had a separate lounge/kitchenette and bathroom. However the decor is very old fashioned and the toilet didn’t flush very well, the shower screen needs attention as water leaked when we had a shower. The front door sticks and is difficult to lock. We didn’t find the bed very comfortable and looks old. Breakfast was ok. The whole pub needs decorating and a good clean. It doesn’t look like there have been much investment in the pub for a long time. We only used it a base for touring around the North York Moors. There’s not a lot to do in Kirby Moorside, next time we probably would stay in a bigger town like Pickering.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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