The Elms Hotel

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Restaurant
View from room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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London Road, Retford, England, DN22 7DX
  • Idle Valley Nature Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sundown Adventureland
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Sherwood Forest Country Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Hull (HUY-Humberside)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

The Elms Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Idle Valley Nature Reserve
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, conference space and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
The Elms Hotel offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Elms Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Bassetlaw Museum. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include conference space, a terrace and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Idle Valley Nature Reserve and 10 minutes from Clumber Park
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 2659 square feet (247 square metres) and includes conference space. The Elms Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Retford hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Elms Hotel has a restaurant on site.

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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The Elms Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 171 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

2/10 Terrible

ROBERT

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant and helpful staff. The room we were booked into in the Stables was very dark so we asked to change rooms. I was allowed to view the next room which looked like a palace compared to the Stable room but on closer inspection realised it was very dated and needs a major update
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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