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Donington Manor Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers enjoy warm hospitality at this historic district retreat, where garden patio brunches complement easy access to nearby heritage attractions

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Donington Manor Hotel provides a peaceful escape in the historical district. Guests can enjoy flavorful meals at Sage Restaurant Leicester or relax with drinks at the bar. The business center offers WiFi for those who need to catch up on work during their stay.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A small, neatly arranged bedroom with a single bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a nightstand, and a wooden door.

Standard Twin Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Twin Bed

A small, neatly arranged bedroom with a single bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a nightstand, and a wooden door.

Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a nightstand.

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Twin Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a television, a fireplace, and a desk.

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Derby, Donington Manor Hotel is in the historical district and near the airport. Owl House Spa and The Risley Park Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bramcote Leisure Centre and East Leake Leisure Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Donington Park Racing Circuit or Motorpoint Arena Nottingham. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Castle Donington travel guide
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High Street, Castle Donington, Derby, England, DE74 2PP

What's nearby

  • A row of parked cars at a starting line with a green sign in the background.
    Donington Park Racing Circuit
    8 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • A historic stone building with arched windows and a turret.
    Elvaston Castle Country Park
    12 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Delta Force Paintball Kegworth
    8 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Donington Grand Prix Collection
    8 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Owl House Spa
    11 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • East Midlands Parkway Station
    12 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Factoryheads Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    7 min drive
  • KFC
    7 min drive
  • Greggs
    7 min drive
  • Golden Dragon
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 6.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Sage Restaurant Leicester
  • The Lounge Bar

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 205 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1794
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 22-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 6.25 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per stay

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Frequently asked questions

Is Donington Manor Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Donington Manor Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Donington Manor Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Donington Manor Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Donington Park Racing Circuit, Donington Grand Prix Collection, and Owl House Spa. Melbourne Parish Church and Melbourne Hall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Donington Manor Hotel Reviews

6.6

6.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 186 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Helen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very dated and tired furnishings. Strange skylight in the bathroom which was full of cobwebs and dead moths. One of the drawers still had the previous occupant's belongings in. Lock on the bedroom door was very loose and temperamental. Staff seemed friendly. Hotel location was very convenient and we had a good night's sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at Donington Manor as a base to attend Download festival and as such the hotel is in a great location, a 20 to 30 minute walk to the arena or a £5 Uber. The staff were very polite & helpful and and the room was very spacious. Unfortunately due to the festival the price was 5 times higher than normal and as such when you are paying over £300 a night expectations will naturally be higher. The room was dated and tired with damp and mould, we had to share the room with an army of spiders and moths, paint was peeling from the walls and ceiling in the bathroom and the shower was grubby with no pressure and only useable by anyone under 5 foot. The breakfast when it arrived was very tasty however as the hotel was full due to the festival it took 2 hours to be served on one day and my partner didn’t even get hers on the other day. Hotel needs updating and to be better prepared for an annual event that they are happily charging for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carlton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay with excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely old style hotel, the staff were very helpful and nice to chat with. Easy location to Donnington Race track, and walkable to pubs in the village.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Samuel

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

Nice hotel

Nice hotel, spacious room, nice bathroom, nice touch with the bottle of water and biscuits. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dawn

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

One night stay

Attended a family party at the hotel and had a good stay. Friendly and efficient check in and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great location in castle Donnington

Nice hotel staff were excellent very attentive and well mannered. Really enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chrissie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming and friendly stay in an historic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved all the old details still in the property its decor is a little tired in some areas but the staff are nice and friendly and breakfast is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly place, handy for Donington Park. Great food options around and a nice cat :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

Helpful Management

As always the service was pleasant, helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastically typically British with all the hospitality you would expect from such nice people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very refreshing to stay in an older, traditional hotel where nothing is too much trouble for the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Karen

Whilst the online check in worked, the room was comfortable but needs a refresh as a little outdated.As it was a 'quiet period' the reception was not manned and although an emergency number was given - not to be used between 12am and 6am! As a solo female traveller not the best scenario but all ok.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The people were friendly, the food was very good, plenty of free parking. The hotel itself was fine, although our room in the courtyard was rather tired and could do with a makeover and it was impossible to get WiFi in that room. Very conveniently situated for Donington Park race circuit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's good value for money. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was large, not very warm until we ut electric fire on. No heat on towel rail though. Hotel and some furnishings a bit tired. Needs tlc I think
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convenient location and lovely staff

The hotel is perfect for a stay if you are going to the Race Circuit. The staff are really pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was fab and at only £10 each a real bargain. There was a nice little bar with a good selection available. This is an old Manor House, with creaky floors and lots of original detail. We were there 3 nights and feel it offered everything we needed. It’s not the Ritz, but the price reflects that. Right in the centre of Castle Donington-plenty of private parking. Will stay again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ticked all the boxes for download 😊

Nice location, staff were friendly. Hotel is tired and the stairs could do with re gripping as a slight hazard (lots of old winding stairs to get to your room) bathroom light didn’t work, reported but not replaced. Bed was ok, pillows a little flat. However, I could be over critical here as it was grand for us for our stay. Didn’t eat, so cannot comment on food, however the chef was out the front doing a bbq style cook out which looked great. Very close if you have download tickets and there was a free shuttle bus to donnington park right outside the hotel.
I love a bath when away- we only have showers at home 🥰
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

philip

Liked: Staff & service
The staff and main building were excellent; however, I was in courtyard in an annex out of shot of lovely sales picture. It was an accessible needs room (I assume due to hotels.com booking) but no cheaper than direct booking. The tv was on a shelf at ceiling height so difficult to watch unless standing. The tap fell off but luckily slotted back on and worked with care. The room door was an internal stable type door so had no insulation or sound proofing meaning people accessing a storage room next door seemed to be in the room along with phone conversations. It was also slightly concerning to come back and find a Land Rover in court yard partially blocking room access followed later by listening to engine ticking over . In fairness for what I wanted the hotel served its purpose; however, for slightly more and an uber ride I could have got sound proofing from airfield plus a pool. It all boiled down to a taxit and convenience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

TLC required

Enjoyed my stay Hotel has a certain character about it should we say, rooms comfortable and very spacious they are a little tired though really crying out for a good clean and decorate. The satins on the carpet around the toilet just are not right. The staff were brilliant and told us the intention is to redecorate and give the place some TLC. Do this and you would get 5 stars from me.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

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

Desperately needs a refurb

Room looked like it was last refurbished in the 70s. Smelled of damp. Very old toilet flush would get stuck. No wifi reception. On a positive side I arrived very late and the night receptionist was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic staff, very welcoming and friendly but the hotel wasn't as we expected. Needs to be drastically updated. Poorly laid out room so when you opened the door for the bathroom you caught the door on a bed side cabinet which had a hole in it that needed to be repaired. Poor hairdryer, why can't hotels provide decent one's. Room smelt damp and needed to be well aired.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Julia

Liked: Staff & service

OK but ...

Booked a standard King with ensuite, but was given a converted meeting room. Double bed was old and lumpy, pillow flat and lumpy. No ensuite, no dressing table, no wardrobes or chest of drawers - 2 clothes rails with 3 hangers - 1 bedside table. No curtains and the blinds at the front were defective. Very little effort has been made to make the meeting room actually feel like a bedroom. Kitchen extractor fan very noisy. On the plus side, we had access to the courtyard for the dogs, the manager and maintenance man were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Tired and needs better management

On arrival my room had no bedding. I was then moved to another room with no bedding as well. The third room I was given had bedding but the heating did not work. The duvet covers fit the bed correctly but the duvet inside is not the correct size leaving lots of loose material with no duvet inside, which doesnt help when the heating does not work. The room does not have a secondary method of securely locking the door from the inside. Other than this the staff were understanding and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Do not recommend! Unclean room, felt unsafe

Donington Manor Hotel could do with modernisation and renovation work. It is a quirky place with character. Parking + check-in were fine. Went to dinner across from the hotel at Castle Inn which was lovely. Was booked into room 11 (twin) and my room was not clean at all - not talking about a little dust. There were many cobwebs, spent about 10 minutes removing spiders in the main room and the bathroom. Bathtub had black bits in it, 1st bed had markings on the bedding, 2nd bed had markings in the bed. Bedside drawer handle was broken. Even with the instructions to lock the door, I couldn't tell from the inside whether the door was locked. I was travelling solo so made me feel unsafe and uneasy. Charging points nowhere near the bed/accessible, even with a long charging cable. I spoke with staff at reception to ask for my money back as I wished to leave the hotel due to these conditions, they offered to show me other rooms first. First few were just as unclean as my room and the next couple were OK but didn't have any charging points near the bed so wasn't suitable for me. The last room they showed me did have charging points by the bedside and was, for the most part, clean enough that I felt like I could sleep there - there were still bits around the room that had built up dust but the room was a lot cleaner than my initial room and had a much better locking mechanism on the door. I agreed to move to that room but I will not be returning. I do NOT recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025