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Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns

4.0 star property
Inn in Derby with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Bar (on property)
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Garden
Exterior detail
Blue Jay by Marston's Inns in Derby offers a quality retreat with beautiful gardens, a comfortable bar, and a restaurant serving delicious meals. Guests appreciate the convenient in-room WiFi, free self parking, and the staff who consistently provide attentive service.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$114
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Linville Close, Derby, England, DE21 7HX

What's nearby

  • Pride Park Stadium - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Derby Arena - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Derbyshire County Cricket Club - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Elvaston Castle - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Donington Park Racing Circuit - 14 min drive - 16.6 km

Getting around

  • Spondon Station - 4 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cornishman - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Brackens - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns

Upscale inn
A garden, a bar and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 8.75 for adults and GBP 2.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 8.75 for adults and from GBP 2.50 for children

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Blue Jay Marston's Inns Inn Derby
Blue Jay Marston's Inns Inn
Blue Jay Marston's Inns Derby
Blue Jay Marston's Inns
Blue Jay by Marston's Inns
Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns Inn
Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns Derby
Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns Inn Derby

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns on 12 Oct 2025 start from NZ$113.79, 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 Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns located?

Situated in Derby, this inn is within 2 miles (3 km) of The Derby Conference Centre, Pride Park Stadium and Derby Arena. Elvaston Castle and Elvaston Castle Country Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Blue Jay, Derby by Marston's Inns Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 452 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 452 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 452 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 452 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 452 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Nice comfortable room. Nice breakfast served. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

Comfortable stay

Clean and comfortable rooms, good location, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, convenient plenty of parking, lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly. Roons very clean and pleasant. Disappointing breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay here. Room had everything we needed and having the pub right there, available for food, was handy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

Clean and comfy

Excellent for what we needed, a clean comfy room after a day at download festival
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fab Lincoln was a credit to your business did a bit of everything and he knows how to treat guests right
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient hotel for Donington park circuit. Food not as good as last time we stayed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to motorway
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kemet International ltd

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

Business stay

Great room good choice of food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff could not have been more helpful, I had to be admitted to hospital yesterday evening and my partner called the hotel who were so kind and understanding when it transpired that my belongings might need to be set aside. the lady who staffed the breakfast serving was so patient and smiley giving terrific customer service. THANK YOU so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice roadside property with all the facilities you need. Reasonable prices and generous portions of popular food. Room surprisingly large and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Great value

Clean, convenient and great value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marion

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

Night away

Great place and will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

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

Blue jay

The hotel was just what i needed for me stay breakfast and food all day from the restaurant at a good prices
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Derrick

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

Confusing

Has reception written across the entrance door then a sign on the door saying go to pub for reception very annoying The bedding was so thick and for winter wasn’t the best
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed rooms could do with a bit more cleaning
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I ate in the restaurant and the food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

MR Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location and comfortable. However a lot of traffic noise
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James

Perfectly acceptable

Spec was the same as a Travelodge. It was fine. Clean, comfy enough etc. Not quite as comfy as a premier Inn
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Amenities
Excellent value very clean and excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good food reasonably priced with large choice for all catered. Clean warm room and a super breakfast next day that was very filling for a reasonable price allin for £8.75. Would def stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great with the room, the food was good but a bit slow to arrive
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the keyless system, accessibility of the hotel. I was not happy with the food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025