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Best Western Kilima Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with indoor pool and bar/lounge

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Reception hall
Staircase
Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed)

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
129 Holgate Road, York, England, YO24 4AZ

What's nearby

  • York Racecourse - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Shambles - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • York City Walls - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • York Minster - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪York Tap - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Punch Bowl - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Duke of York - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Best Western Kilima Hotel

Hotel near York City Walls
Close to York Racecourse and Jorvik Viking Centre, Best Western Kilima Hotel provides a terrace, a library and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a reception hall and a front desk safe
  • Coffee/tea in reception, tour/ticket information and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Best Western Kilima Hotel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, German, Polish, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and from GBP 7.50 for children
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 10.00 per day

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Best Western Kilima Hotel
Best Western Kilima Hotel York
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Kilima Hotel
Kilima Hotel Best Western
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York Best Western
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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Kilima Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Kilima Hotel?

As of 29 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Kilima Hotel on 30 June 2025 start from AU$207.97, 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.

Is Best Western Kilima Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western Kilima Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 10.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Best Western Kilima Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Best Western Kilima Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Best Western Kilima Hotel located?

Located in Holgate, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of West Bank Park, York City Walls and Jorvik Viking Centre. York Racecourse and Shambles are also within 1 mile (2 km). York (QQY-York Train Station) is 13 minutes by foot and York Station is 14 minutes.

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Best Western Kilima Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 300 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, short walk into the city…but regular buses to the centre available. Comfortable traditional hotel, friendly staff. Good sized rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, fabulous breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, pleasant staff , lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to racecourse, reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

Lovely hotel with pool

Lovely hotel friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel very friendly staff and very clean had great facilities will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fabulous, friendly and extremly helpful. Part of the hotel needs an upgrade or refresh but otherwise very convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Dean

Liked: Staff & service
It was fine. Don’t expect anything too fancy, but the price is reflective of the quality of the property. They need to be fairer with their check-in deadline of 10pm. I arrived 15 minutes before this and the front desk staff member said she was about to lock up!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the stay, particularly use of a drcent sized pool and a steam room. Cooked breakfast was excellent. Staff were warm and welcoming. The hotel itself is a little dated and could do with a sympathetic makeover of the decor. It is located about 25 - 30 minutes walk to the city centre, but there is a bus service from just opposite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to stay.

Really enjoyed my brief stay. Hotel has charm and character. Staff were brilliant: friendly, helpful, and made me feel very welcome. Room was well-equipped and clean. Hotel was quiet at night. Situated in comvenient location for railway station and city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, very helpful in their recommendations
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value and close to train station. Bonus of a swimming pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

Warm welcome

Staff very helpful and friendly- breakfast was great too. The hotel is welcoming and warm, decor is a little tired, but the rooms have character 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly,hotel in dire need of refurbishment, car park like a building site.They do have a nice swimming pool but one wall needed re plastering.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilian

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

Lovely hotel

Perfect service, lady on the check in was lovely, polite with good manners . Explain me everything, show me the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything very good but shame says restaurant should be called BB we like to havd evening meal there breakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable large room , room cleaned and tidied every day to high standard. Bit of a walk into the town centre….but bus stop just outside the hotel with regular service every 10 minutes or so
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Juliana

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

Good value accommodation with a swimming pool

About 18 minutes walk from central York. Very helpful receptionist. Loved the swimming pool, having it all for myself.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stopover

2 night stopover was ok - staff friendly and good breakfast. 3-star rating is about right for the period property and room quality - a bit rough around the edges. Pool/area was clean and warm. Good location for a stroll into town, or as we did one morning walk to the Holgate Windmill and the Cold War Bunker.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Paula

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

BW Kilima Review

Hotel on main road, but no traffic noise in room. Twin room very clean and nice but just very hot. Bar and breakfast areas nice. Receptionists very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jeff

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

Short Break

No welcome pack, no fridge, very uncomfortable pillows, no window with a view in bedroom so very dark. Very helpful host and friendly, lovely breakfast, good location for York central, rather surprised to be charged for car parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

David

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

Close to old town

Staff very friendly and place clean. A bit run down and tired. Location very good for old town. Our room very warm as above kitched and vent stack on outside wall, avoid room 17 and all should be well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The floor was hugely squeaky - the planks under the carpet really need screwing down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent quiet hotel.

Lovely large room for a couple. Quiet small hotel 10mins by bus from York center. Excellent heated indoor pool, often just us. Very friendly staff. Building works at back not any problem. Car parking. Bus stop opposite, buses every 10mins. Excellent full english breakfast. Some rooms above pool so heated making bedroom warm at night.
Hotel Pool
York center (not hotel)
York center (not hotel)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023