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The Black Hat

3.5 star property
Travelers find a stylish retreat near Bolton Priory and Bingley St Ives Golf Club, with a restaurant serving quality meals and a bar hosting live music

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The Black Hat sits near Ilkley Moor offering a peaceful escape with its garden and restaurant. Guests connect with WiFi in their rooms or gather at the bar with friends. The staff receives consistent praise for their attentive service.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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King Room

King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
Desk
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Ilkley, The Black Hat is near the airport and near a train station. Bolton Priory and Skipton Castle are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lister Park. National Science and Media Museum and Ilkley Moor are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Map
Church Street, Ilkley, England, LS29 9DR

What's nearby

  • Ilkley Playhouse - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The DalesWay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ilkley Toy Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ilkley Pool and Lido - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ilkley Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Ilkley Station - 5 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lister's Arms (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Crescent - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar T'at - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bettys Café Tea Rooms - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Black Hat

Inn near Ilkley Moor
Located close to Bolton Priory and Bingley St. Ives Golf Club, The Black Hat provides a garden, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Black Hat offer amenities, such as free WiFi, desk chairs and espresso makers. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 6 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 6 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 6 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The Black Hat Inn
The Black Hat Inn
The Black Hat Ilkley
The Black Hat Inn Ilkley
The Black Hat Ilkley
The Black Hat Inn Ilkley

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Hat pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Black Hat?

As of 17 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Hat on 18 Jan 2026 start from AU$153.16, 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.

What time is check-in at The Black Hat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Black Hat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Black Hat located?

Situated near the airport, this inn is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Ilkley Moor, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Bolton Priory and Yorkshire Dales National Park. Skipton Castle and Lister Park are also within 12 mi (20 km). Ilkley Station is 5 minutes by foot and Ben Rhydding Station is 25 minutes.

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Reviews

The Black Hat Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 200 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Amazing room, lovely staff, great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, staff were great. Centre of Ilkley. Included breakfast was fab. We stayed Monday and Tuesday nights. Would definitely stop there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good pub, Rooms in good decorative order, new fittings, comfortable beds and even over the bar quiet . Staff very pleasant and attentive from the manager down. We felt well looked after.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming friendly staff - good atmosphere Clean comfy room - good toiletries Very good breakfast with loads of choice Excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great value and very comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Top place to stay in Ilkley

A wonderful and warm welcome from the manager Tony, outstanding breakfast and Ilkley is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

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

Great pub

Nice pub with lovely clean rooms and everything you need for an overnight stop. Good location with everything in walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Great place to stay

Really nice and friendly environment
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Surprisingly spacious quiet room and bathroom. In centre of Ilkley so next to all shops and restaurants. Nathan,who was check in staff, was polite cheerful and very helpful. Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Sunday night stay

Friendly helpful and professional staff great overnight stay in a lovely town
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great weekend away

Great stay, we went as two couples in two rooms. Everything was great especially breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff Great room Spot on
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay and very helpful staff as usual.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation in a great town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely rooms and bathroom. Great location for a nearby wedding. Service was friendly and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Ideal location, friendly and clean

The hotel is in a great location in the center of Ilkley, staff were super friendly and helpful. The room was immaculate and had everything you need (including a coffee machine). Cooked Breakfast was excellent. Parking was limited but its right next to a large pay and display
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay. Good room and bed, friendly helpful staff and a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great friendly reception, nice room and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub and lovely, clean and comfortable rooms. Definitely worth a stay if you’re in Ilkley..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, large rooms and friendly staff, breakfast fantastic also
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, lovely friendly staff. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

Amazing stay!

The room was spotless and tastefully decorated, the bed was super comfy! The food was good and reasonably priced and the breakfast was amazing! All the staff were super friendly, would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Fabulous stay

Fabulous staff all very helpful and welcoming. Booked it again already!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

Return stay, always enjoy.

Always a pleasure to stay over at the Black Hat. Comfortable clean rooms. Will be back soon. Thanks to Jonnelle for preparing my room so well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025