Cairn Hotel's city center location offers a tranquil escape with its on-site garden and coffee shop. Savor Modern European cuisine at The Windsor Restaurant, unwind at the gym, or connect to high-speed WiFi in your room. Previous guests praise the helpful staff.
Turkish Baths and Health Spa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Harrogate Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Harrogate Convention Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 21 min drive
Hornbeam Park Station - 5 min drive
Starbeck Station - 5 min drive
Harrogate Station - 11 min walk
Restaurants
The Winter Gardens - 5 min walk
Christies - 6 min walk
Harrogate Brewing Co On Royal Parade - 7 min walk
Nando's - 5 min walk
The Little Ale House - 7 min walk
About this property
Cairn Hotel
Located near a train station, Cairn Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Harrogate. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at The Windsor Restaurant, which serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and comfortable guestrooms.
At a glance
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Hotel size
135 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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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Children
Up to 2 children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's menu
What to do
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Conference center (18729 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Television in common areas
Fitness center
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
The Windsor Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
The Lounge Bar - This restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Also known as
Cairn Harrogate
Cairn Hotel
Cairn Hotel Harrogate
Hotel Cairn
Cairn Hotel Yorkshire Harrogate
Cairn Hotel Hotel
Cairn Hotel Harrogate
Cairn Hotel Hotel Harrogate
Frequently asked questions
Does Cairn Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cairn 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 Cairn Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Cairn Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cairn Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Cairn Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a fitness center, a picnic area, and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Cairn Hotel?
Yes, The Windsor Restaurant offers Modern European cuisine.
What's the area around Cairn Hotel like?
Cairn Hotel is in the heart of Harrogate, a short 4-minute walk from Royal Hall and 5 minutes' walk from Turkish Baths and Health Spa. Travelers recommend the hotel for its walkable location.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.2
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
8.4
Staff & service
7.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, plentiful, and with a wide choice of hot and cold offerings. (61 reviews)
The property offers ample free parking space, a convenient bonus for guests. (37 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2026
Great hotel nice rooms ……
arturas
arturas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2026
Breakfast was lovely pleanty if choice. Plenty free parking on site
Elaine
Elaine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2026
The room was clean and comfortable, the breakfast was amazing
Vicky
Vicky, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 7, 2026
The room was clean and the beds very comfortable.
Debs
Debs, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2026
Staff were super friendly, a close walk to Harrogate centre for the theatre and restaurants.
Plenty of parking, rooms are really comfortable and bathroom facilities are great.
This was a business trip, but would stay again for local events.
Highly recommended.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2026
Location is fantastic.Ample iof car parking and welcoming staff. Walking distance major attractions mainly the Convention centre and the high street which has ample of places to dine,
Khurram Ali
Khurram Ali, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2026
great friendly staff, great location, lovely old building
john
john, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2026
All staff are very polite and attentive. Breakfast had numerous options and the cooked element was well done and lavish. Staff quickly removed plates and couldn't be more helpful.
Derek
Derek, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2026
Room was amazingly clean. Food great, staff super friendly. Will definitely be back 5*
Cheryl
Cheryl, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 14, 2026
Excellent stay as always. The hotel is such great value. Staff are friendly and helpful staff. Room and bathroom clean and spacious with a lovely view (room 211).
Jayne
Jayne, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 20, 2026
Very friendly staff
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2026
Friendly staff, good rate for a room on a weekend, free parking, warm and lashings of hot water.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 13, 2026
Clean and friendly staff
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 25, 2026
Room was very clean and spacious. Staff very friendly. Lots of free parking for hotel guests.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 23, 2025
Good size rooms, lovely staff, good breakfast, hotels dated but that didn’t bother us
Great value for money
Dee
Dee, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 8, 2026
All good
A Paul
A Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2026
The room was very clean. The service at the bar was second to none. We really enjoyed it stay, over 2 nights at the Cairn hotel.
Neill
Neill, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 11, 2025
We didn’t eat at the hotel but good, clean and warm hotel with helpful staff.
Would stay again
Katrina
Katrina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2025
Room was clean and comfortable, public areas were very nice and breakfast was lovely. Staff very attentive.
Fiona
Fiona, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 17, 2025
Clean room & friendly staff
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2025
Perfect hotel for our Christmas trip with friends. Quiet location yet easy walk to town, lovely old hotel with bags of character, large car park and the staff were exceptional in all aspects of their service. Would definitely recommend this hotel and we will visit again.
Andrea
Andrea, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2025
Very kind staff, the breakfast buffet is lovely and the hotel building is beautiful.
Anna.
Anna., 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2025
Comfortable bed and nice breakfast
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2025
Good location, short walk into town centre. Very helpful reception staff. Large very clean room and bath. Great to have full size bath. Large free carpark. Will definitely stay again.
jackie
jackie, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jan 1, 2026
The temperature in the bathroom was very cold. I found the hotel staff provided an excellent service