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The Boat Inn Hayton

2.0 star property
Travelers find a charming retreat in Hayton where good food, great drinks, and wonderful company create memorable moments of connection and relaxation

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The Boat Inn welcomes visitors to the heart of Hayton with its cozy bar and restaurant atmosphere. Guests appreciate the practical in-room WiFi that keeps them connected and the convenience of self parking. The inn consistently earns praise for its inviting ambiance.

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Retford is home to The Boat Inn Hayton. Clumber Park and Gainsborough Old Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Sundown Adventureland and Walesby Forest. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Gainsborough Martin and Co. Arena or Windsor Foodservice Stadium. Visit our Retford travel guide
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97 Main St, Retford, England, DN22 9LF

What's nearby

  • I just love Clocktowers ! Clumber Park #architecture
    Clumber Park
    17 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Bassetlaw Museum
    8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • The Well Retford Baptist Church
    9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Idle Valley Nature Reserve
    9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Sundown Adventureland
    19 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Retford Station
    12 min drive
  • Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Beer Under The Clock
    8 min drive
  • The Dominie Cross
    7 min drive
  • Retford Craft House
    7 min drive
  • Ye Olde Sun Inn
    6 min drive
  • Subway
    5 min drive

About this property

The Boat Inn Hayton

Property highlights
Consider a stay at The Boat Inn Hayton and take advantage of a garden, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
Room features
All guest rooms at The Boat Inn Hayton offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 35-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Boat Inn Hayton

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Wednesday - Sunday (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Guests will receive lockbox information
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The Boat Inn Hayton Hotel
The Boat Inn Hayton Retford
The Boat Inn Hayton Hotel Retford

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boat Inn Hayton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Boat Inn Hayton?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Boat Inn Hayton?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Boat Inn Hayton?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Boat Inn Hayton located?

Situated in Retford, this hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Bassetlaw Museum, The Well Retford Baptist Church and Idle Valley Nature Reserve. Clumber Park and Misterton Driving Range are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Boat Inn Hayton Reviews

4.6

4.2

Cleanliness

5.4

Amenities

4.8

Staff & service

3.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay. Rooms are basic but clean and have everything you need. Bed was comfortable and if I was working in the area again I would book to stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

The boat inn hayton

Place is absolutely fabulous. Food beer rooms and setting lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Helen

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property generally needs refurbishing, good cleaning and repairs. Its tired and very basic in contrast to adjoining pub. You pay for what you get. Suited for an overnight stay for a wedding but no longer. No service as such....but clean towels, fridge and kettle. Take your own milk and plan breakfast locally..10 minute drive to Retford.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Darren

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

Never again!!

Cleanliness was poor, dusty, bed base was stained, shower was cold, windows opened onto pub carpark. Internet never worked, I stay one night out of two booked, they refused to give a refund, claimed to be a superior double room, shocking is all I can say.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Martyn

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

Dont stay here

Disgusting room if you can call it that ! Broadband and tv didn’t even work. The restaurant was closed at 2015 on a Saturday night so had to order from Uber eats. Definitely not worth £60 for a night. Wouldn’t recommend and definitely wouldn’t stay here again. In fact I’d like a complete refund for this stay !!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was so dirty had not been cleaned cobwebs every dust everywhere room was cold and when i spoke to owners said the room had been cleaned and not used for 3 days. Room had broken lamp and sticky ring marks on bed side table. Green dusty mould in fridge and alot of spiders thick layer of dust of flowers and lampshades. Bed throw had dried food on it. We did not wnd up staying found other accomadation and got a refund tooms nothig like pictures and as for twin double second room was not a room it was a small box with only a double bed in just!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Clive

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

Terrible experience

The pub, which the hotel is attached to, was closed. No information about how to check in or obtain a key to my room was given. I was lucky that 2 employees of the pub were there (live-ins I guess), in the car park when I arrived, so they eventually managed to get me a key to my room. Otherwise, no idea how I would have got in. Room itself was awful. Dirty, cramped poor facilities. Shower room (separate) was even worse. Black mould on the soap tray, paint peeling off everywhere, spiders & webs, really just awful. Worst place i have stayed in for many years, and I travel for business a lot. Don't recommend this place to anyone. No chance of an evening meal, no chance of breakfast, I would have been better off camping by the canal, it would have been cleaner and more comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Clive

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

Awful place, avoid it.

The pub, which the 'hotel' is attached to, was closed for the night (at 6:00pm). No information about how to check in, obtain a key to my room was given. I was lucky that 2 employees of the pub were there (live-ins I guess), in the car park when I arrived, so they eventually managed to get me a key to my room. Otherwise, no idea how I would have got in. Room itself was awful. Dirty, cramped poor facilities. Shower room (separate) was even worse. Black mould on teh soap tray, paint peeling off everywhere, spiders & webs, really just awful. Worst place i have stayed in for many years, and I travel for business a lot. Don't recommend this place to anyone. No chance of an evening meal, no chance of breakfast, I would have been better off camping by the canal, it would have been cleaner and more comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Darren

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

Never again!!

Cleanliness was poor, dusty, bed base was stained, shower was cold, windows opened onto pub carpark. Internet never worked, I stay one night out of two booked, claimed to be a superior double room, shocking is all I can say.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Hayden

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023