The Elms Hotel

3.5 star property
Property with restaurant, near Idle Valley Nature Reserve

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (11)

  • 15 smoke-free guestrooms
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Conference space
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathtub or shower
The current price is CNY509
CNY610 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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 or closet
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
London Road, Retford, England, DN22 7DX

What's nearby

  • Idle Valley Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Clumber Park - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Sundown Adventureland - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Hodsock Priory - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Sherwood Forest Country Park - 21 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 30 min drive
  • Nottingham (NQT) - 54 min drive
  • Hull (HUY-Humberside) - 63 min drive
  • Retford Station - 15 min walk
  • Worksop Station - 21 min drive
  • Newark Northgate Station - 22 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

When visiting Retford, The Elms Hotel is a great choice to consider. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Working away

  • Conference space (2659 square feet)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.99 for adults and GBP 10.99 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20.00

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Elms Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Elms Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Elms Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Elms Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Elms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. There's a charge of GBP 20.00 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at The Elms Hotel and nearby?

The Elms Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Elms Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Elms Hotel like?

The Elms Hotel is located a short 15-minute walk from Bassetlaw Museum.

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The Elms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Food
Bathroom
Breakfast
Indian restaurant
Location
Building
Parking
Value

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Rooms were outdated poor decorating.outdated
Gregory, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice old building and friendly staff
Mick, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Had a good stay
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay Would definitely recommend
Julie, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent food Staff so friendly
Joe, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I always enjoy stopping and eating at this hotel
Joe, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The hotel staff were so friendly.
Jacqueline, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Amazing room with a lot of space Food was brill
Joshua, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Had a slight issue at check-in (my fault) but staff were helpful and professional and resolved. Comfortable room.
Lee, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff was wonderful very helpful and friendly place was clean and lovely atmosphere owners very welcoming
Judy, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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.
Sarah, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

no negative points service was excellent Breakfast and Indian evening meal were loverly Excellent value for money
David, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

Good location
Charlie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Lovely hotel, near to the town centre and plenty of parking. The hosts were lovely, couldn't do enough for you. The food was amazing.
Sarah, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Really friendly staff. Restaurant food was excellent. Lovely beer garden outside.
SA, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Little gem!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Elms. Lovely big room, friendly staff and good location.
Ingrid, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly staff, great food. Highly recommended.
Suzanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very pleasant stay, close to town centre, clean and lovely facilities. Thank you
Dawn, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Comfortable hotel , staff were very friendly . Indian restaurant food was very good. Would definately return.
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Indian food

The stay was very good and we booked in to the Indian restraunt and the food and service was amazing it reminded for living in India, Good cooked breakfast as well in the morning
Malcolm, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The staff were friendly and welcoming
Katrina, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

It was ok we had a party nearby so it was very convenient for us we didnt eat there so i cant comment on this but it was a good stay
Gail, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Top spot

Ticked all my boxs,great stay
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly staff
Ahmad, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

As many other reviews have expressed, the hotel is in desperate need of refurbishment, but the staff are excellent in there approach in all aspects.
peter, 3-night trip