Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns

3.0 star property
Inn in Pontefract with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Travelers find tranquility at Darrington Hotel, with peaceful gardens and a family playground. The on-site restaurant serves meals all day, and the bar offers evening drinks. WiFi keeps guests connected, and the 24-hour front desk is always ready to assist.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$112
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

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Family Room (2 adults and 1 Child)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

Business Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Great North Road, Pontefract, England, WF8 3BL

What's nearby

  • Pontefract Castle - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Junction 32 Outlet Shopping Village - 6 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Xscape Yorkshire - 6 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Pontefract Racecourse - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Diggerland Yorkshire - 10 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Knottingley Station - 5 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cobbler - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Darrington - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns

Property highlights
Take advantage of a garden, a playground and a bar at Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • 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

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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Frequently asked questions

Is Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns on 16 Nov 2025 start from NZ$111.67, 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 Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns?

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

What time is check-out at Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns located?

Situated in Pontefract, this inn is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Mid Yorkshire Golf Club and within 3 miles (5 km) of All Saints Church and Pontefract Castle. Pontefract Museum and Pontefract Town Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 321 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Rooms are OK, dont expect high standard. Food is typical pub food but menu was large so plenty to choose from. Lots of parking and convenient to motorway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Lovley hotel the staff were very friendly,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very well appointed rooms and good bathroom soap options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

Great stay!

Having family in the village ive known this place my whole life but never stayed but we will definitely be back. Super friendly staff, fabulous room, clean comfortable and elegant. Perfect for a night or two and overall good value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice place to stay

Clean room. Nice atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were excellent, especially Molly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed my stay overnight and food was nice my only issue was there was no hot water at the night or next morning
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

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

Very happy with the service

Very happy with my stay. Molly was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Cherrelle

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a lovely hotel with lovely staff in a nice location, I do like the kings inn hotels but admittedly the bathroom wasn’t very clean nor modern and it did smell a little, but it was still good for the price we paid to stay there. The bed was comfortable and we had a sleep without any disturbances. Also breakfast was nice, and the bar maids were very nice and it was very calm and chilled to sit and have a drink in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
How quiet the hotel was after the bar closd for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Cherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to get to . Sraff were helpful . Food was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great service, great staff. Decor a little tired.

The staff were excellent and the room was lovely and quiet. The beds were really comfy. I would only say that the shower cubicle was very cramped with a drench shower head which was unnerving for my elderly mum and the carpets and some fixtures were a little tired.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed lovely and comfy. Quiet area. Shower lacking and the coffee is rubbish instant stuff that tastes like gravy granules
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Super Quick Stop in Lovely Inn

I was here for literally 5 hours, checking in at Midnight and then leaving at 0500! It was just a break on a long drive! The bed, room and overall area were comfortable. It’s like a conventional travelling Inn and lovely. The night porter was nice, friendly and easy to chat to!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Wayne

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

Green King mixes with Hungry Horse!!

Starting with the staff, excellent very jolly and any queries or help needed was quickly and effectively sorted. Very clean establishment,bath was definitely very slippery need to have anti slip mats as norm and not have to request one, shower bath combi a bit awkward to use. Moving on to the food our evening meal was a mixed affair. The shared onion ring stacker was great but the main meals were poor quality probably wouldn't eat there in the evening again but breakfast was really good, would I stay here again? Yes certainly would very good sleep no disturbance.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

A cheap stay but not the best.

Hotel overall was pretty dirty. We ate in the bar which actually tasted quite nice but when we ordered a drink the glasses came with dirt and lipstick on them. When I returned them to the bar, the girl was actually unimpressed that I had returned it. Albeit she did say sorry. The room and corridor leading to it were also old and dirty looking. However, the bed sheets were very clean and the bed was comfortable. We paid less than £60 so it wasn’t over the top for the time of year. Not a great hotel given its condition though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Simon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Rough looking place

It's a pity because the building is nice and has character, like the bar/dining area. The staff were nice and the food was good. But the bedroom... All 4 doors to access the bedrooms were dirty in the area where ppl push them open. Our door, which was hard ro open, looked like it had been prised open and no-one had bothered to repair it. The room looked nice at a first glance, but then I saw the walls were dirty, TV aerial cable was dangling from the wall socket, not plugged in to the TV, bathroom extractor fan didn't work, toilet seat was wrong size and a dirty hand soap dispenser on the wall was empty, but another one with soap in was lying on the side. See photos. Again, it's a pity because a bit of attention could make the place look if not good, at least minimum standards. I get the impression that someone managing the place has a no f12ks given attitude towards the place. I pay the same and less to stay in clean presentable hotels which also have children's breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Shabby and poor value

Stayed here for 3 nights. Staff were friendly, courteous and welcoming and couldn't do enough for us. Unfortunately they are let down by the overall shabbiness of the rooms, poor cleaning standards and the low quality of the food. When we arrived we found a brown stain on the top sheet and so removed it, only to find that an entire corner of the sheet had a tea stain on it and it had been tucked in so as not to show - clearly the sheets hadn't been changed before our arrival which is pretty disgusting. The carpet was covered in stains, the bathroom sink was badly cracked and dirty and the bath itself has chips in several places, this sounds minor but could be a real hygiene issue if not sorted. The full english breakfast was poor, the egg was swimming in oil and the bacon was covered in burnt black bits. For the money we paid, the food wasn't worth it. Lastly, the corridor to our rooms absolutely reeked of marijuana. Clearly somebody in the one of the rooms was smoking a lot of the stuff. Hardly makes the place family-friendly. All in all we probably wouldn't stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay, enjoyable would use again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

JULIE

The shower was dirty no bath The breakfast was cold
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

As expected

Hotel for price point was as good as I expected. The only thing I'd say is the towels I had although clean had some stains on them. I didn't see it as a massive issue but others might.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julien

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No hot water for two consecutive days. They have had a problem with their boilers since January and still have to refill every twenty to thirty minutes just to maintain any hot water. The restaurant is awful. The food is just gross.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was outdated and dirty Cold showers and luke warm bath water
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cheap and cheerful is the only way I can describe this. It was perfectly fine, nothing wrong just also not great. Staff were fantastic, but room is tired and bare bones, shower was weak and missing shampoo.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Food

Sunday lunch could be better,breakfast good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025