The Elms Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Idle Valley Nature Reserve
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February 2025

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Exterior
Fitness facility
Bar (on property)
Interior
View from room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
London Road, Retford, England, DN22 7DX

What's nearby

  • Idle Valley Nature Reserve - 3 min drive
  • Clumber Park - 10 min drive
  • Sundown Adventureland - 12 min drive
  • Hodsock Priory - 13 min drive
  • Sherwood Forest Country Park - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Retford Station - 15 min walk
  • Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dominie Cross - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Gate Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Brew Shed - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Papa's Traditional Fish & Chip Takeaway - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Idle Valley Tap - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Elms Hotel

Hotel near Idle Valley Nature Reserve
Located close to Sundown Adventureland, 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.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property, coffee/tea in reception and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Elms Hotel have comforts, such as premium bedding.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 7.99 for adults and GBP 5.99 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

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: 11:00 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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 7.99 for adults and from GBP 5.99 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Elms Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Elms Hotel?

As of 26 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Elms Hotel on 28 Dec 2024 start from AU$162.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Elms Hotel?

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: 11:00 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 to 2:00 AM for a fee of GBP 20.00.

What time is check-out at The Elms Hotel?

Checkout 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.

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 164 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 164 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
I just want to say I attended Mark and Emma’s Wedding Saturday 6th July and it is THE BEST wedding I have ever been too. You went above and beyond for us all, the food was absolutely out of this world, the staff was amazing and couldn’t do enough for us, the room we stayed in was spot on, the decorations was out this world and you made the whole day so special ❤️ absolutely amazing ❤️ 5 stars from me without a doubt ⭐️ Thank you so much
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Darran

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kate L

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent food Staff so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Terry

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Room was a good size, and bed comfortable. Bathroom new and very clean, though couple of issues with the toilet which I have informed hotel about. Only one pillow each and one set of towels on arrival. It states in welcome pack to ask if more required, which we did shortly after checking in, didn’t arrive and had to ask again later in evening. Breakfast was plentiful and well priced though meat could have been hotter and toast was cold. Breakfast and bar area was very clean. Wasn’t fond of the hanging extension lead from tv, which kettle was also plugged in to. Very odd configuration. So to summarise… some things need bit more thought/attention but overall ok for a couple of nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I always enjoy stopping and eating at this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family
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