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The Elms Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Idle Valley Nature Reserve

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The Elms Hotel offers a welcoming atmosphere near Sundown Adventureland. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, afternoons on the garden terrace, and evening drinks at the bar. Helpful staff and free WiFi in public areas enhance the relaxing retreat experience.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

Room options

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single 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
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

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

  • Retford Station - 15 min walk
  • Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beer Under The Clock - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Dominie Cross - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Sun Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Papa's Traditional Fish & Chip Takeaway - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Elms Hotel

Hotel near Idle Valley Nature Reserve
Located close to Sundown Adventureland, The Elms Hotel provides a terrace, a garden and a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as conference space and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture and coffee/tea in reception
  • A banquet hall and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Elms Hotel have comforts, such as premium bedding.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Exterior

Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 365 reviews
The price is AU$170
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12.99 for adults and GBP 10.99 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-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: 10:00 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

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.99 for adults and from GBP 10.99 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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Elms Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Elms Hotel?

As of 7 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Elms Hotel on 8 Nov 2025 start from AU$136.79, 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.

How much is parking at The Elms Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Elms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM to 2:00 AM for a fee of GBP 20.00.

What time is check-out at The Elms Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Elms Hotel located?

Situated in Retford, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Idle Valley Nature Reserve, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Clumber Park and Sundown Adventureland. Walesby Forest and Hodsock Priory are also within 9 mi (15 km). Retford Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Elms Hotel Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 183 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

david

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

elms

only thing we booked with breakfast on hotels.com on arrival we were told we did not have it booked and would have to pay extra if we wanted it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Top spot

Ticked all my boxs,great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Berkeley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The accommodation was not in the nice, well presented, large house. I'm unsure if there is any accommodation there, which would be above the restaurant. Our accommodation was in an out-house. It was poorly constructed with squeaky ceilings and loud plumbing. The people staying above us liked to walk a lot around the room, which didn't help, but fortunately they were quiet overnight. When they were having a shower or flushing the toilet all the water ran through pipes located in our room, so this was very noisy!! The actual room had dated furniture and the skirting boards which could do with a lick of paint, but the room was clean and tidy and included all the basics including tea and coffee making facilities, 1 set of towels (apparently you can ask for more) and a fan. The bed was very comfortable, although we were pleased to have brought additional pillows with us, as they only provide one each. We had a good nights sleep on it. The room reminded me of an American motel room as it was accessed straight from outside. The outside doors looked nice from the outside with a small window, but these windows need recovering as they let light in, which can be disturbing at night. You can park right outside, which is useful and they own a restaurant, which we didn't use, but this is also useful. We drove into town to eat. Overall I would stay again for a short stop over, but not in the summer as it was too warm even in September. I would request an upstairs room if I stayed again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just stayed one night as we were visiting family nearby. It was fine, other than the unplanned fire alarm going off in the middle of the night in our room. Still no idea why. It would have nice to have been told something by staff though as we left. Hotel was fine and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
I was stood waiting for 15 mins to check in whilst the owner talked to her husband at the front desk. She did call for someone to come in the end as her conversation with husband was more important. The music off a live band mad it impossible to sleep. I special booked in due to traveling and needed rest.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Gordon

Disliked: Staff & service

Nightmare

No Internet service, TV signal weak. First night woken up at 2 am by people outside talking loudly and going in and out of rooms which lasted for at least 2 hours. Hotel did apologise but did not seem to care and was not offered compensation. The pub meal I had the first night the Chicken was so dry, so generally a bad stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Derek

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Overall it was a good stay apart from creaky floor boards in all rooms & no hair dryer
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Adequate, staff were great. Room dated and a bit dirty and the shower was too hot to get in - be careful as the water was almost scolding hot and unable to turn it down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Rooms were outdated poor decorating.outdated
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Meals and service were great, rooms were good but the bathroom of my room was a little tired but wouldn't stop me from staying there again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice old building and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Worst Hotel and Dinning Experience EVER!

Booked the Elms Hotel for a business trip and it was a disaster. I’ve travelled all over the world on business and this is the worst experience and service I’ve ever had. Booked a double room and was put in the “Stables” area which is like a container and nothing like the images. The bed was like a bag of concrete and no typical accessories where available such as hairdryer etc. Went for breakfast one morning and it took 25 minutes to arrive from when ordered meaning I was late for work. Only one person working at the desk and seemed to do everything! Trying to check out was a nightmare! I was in the “stables” external to the main hotel entrance so trying to gain access for breakfast (which was already booked similar to the shambles the previous day) the door was locked with buzzer not working. I knocked on the door and windows for 10 minutes with no answer from any staff. Eventually I had to phone the hotel to let me in and hand the room key back. A very rude member of staff (who also served breakfast and checked me in) just asked me to pop the key through the letter box when I had booked breakfast! I told him to leave breakfast as I was late for work and wanted an invoice. He then swore at me telling me I had to pay for breakfast even though it was unavailable for that morning! I left furious with no invoice and no breakfast and he was following me into the car park. The most awful hotel experience and please avoid at all costs!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

ROBERT

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

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

Colette

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent food Staff so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Joshua

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024