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Lil's on the Waterfront

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with 2 restaurants, a short walk to Shambles

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Lil's on the Waterfront captures the essence of waterside dining with its two restaurants and coffee shops/cafes overlooking the harbor. Travelers start their day with a cooked-to-order breakfast, connect using in-room WiFi, or relax with drinks at either of the two bars.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

Double Room - Internal with no view

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, River View

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

City Centre, a neighborhood in York, is home to Lil's on the Waterfront. Shambles and York Minster are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out York Racecourse. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at York Barbican or LNER Community Stadium.
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5 King's Staith, York, England, YO1 9SN

What's nearby

  • York Christmas Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • York City Walls - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shambles - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • York Minster - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • York Station - 10 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drift-In Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tank & Paddle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yates York - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lil’s Bar And Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Lowther - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Lil's on the Waterfront

Guesthouse near Shambles
Close to York Minster, Lil's on the Waterfront provides 2 coffee shops/cafes, 2 bars, and 2 restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Lil's on the Waterfront offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to noon for a fee: GBP 4.50 to 8.90 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Lil's Bar and Bistro

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 4.50 to 8.9 per person

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Lil's on the Waterfront York
Lil's on the Waterfront Guesthouse
Lil's on the Waterfront Guesthouse York

Frequently asked questions

Is Lil's on the Waterfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lil's on the Waterfront?

This guest house doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Lil's on the Waterfront?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lil's on the Waterfront?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lil's on the Waterfront located?

Located in City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of York Grand Opera House, Shambles, and York Minster. York Dungeon and York City Walls are just steps away. York Station is 10 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

7.2

Good

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