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The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with health club and sauna

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The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous sits amid Skipton's charming countryside. Guests consistently praise the breakfast and attentive staff. The Baby Swan Restaurant serves international cuisine, while the terrace hosts a welcoming manager's reception.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
The current price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Canal View

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Canal View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Canal View

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Canal View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio, 1 Double Bed

Studio, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Canal View

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Canal View

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Canal View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Laptop workspace
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment Split Level

Apartment Split Level

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Keighley Road, Skipton, England, BD23 2TA

What's nearby

  • Peninne Boat Trips of Skipton - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Skipton Castle - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Thornton Hall Farm Country Park - 12 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Bolton Priory - 12 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Malham Cove - 28 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Skipton Station - 3 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Devonshire (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Woolly Sheep Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chicos Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bizzie Lizzie's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous

Upscale hotel near Yorkshire Dales National Park
You can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Baby Swan Restaurant, offers breakfast, dinner and children's meals. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
  • Express check-in, luggage storage and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 96 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 19-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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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
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10 AM on weekends; GBP 12 to 17 for adults and GBP 6 to 8.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Baby Swan Restaurant
  • Papa Swan Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,003 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 24 December to 27 December:
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12 to 17 for adults and GBP 6 to 8.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Rendezvous Hotel Skipton
Rendezvous Skipton
Hotel Rendezvous
Rendezvous Hotel
The Skipton Rendezvous Skipton
The Skipton Hotel Formerly Hotel Rendezvous
The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous Hotel
The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous Skipton
The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous Hotel Skipton

Frequently asked questions

Does The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous?

As of 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous on 7 Dec 2025 start from NZ$159.25, 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.

Is The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Northern Dales Farmers Market, Peninne Boat Trips of Skipton and Craven Museum and Gallery. Skipton Castle and The Mart Theatre are also within 3 miles (5 km). Skipton Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Skipton Hotel - Formerly Hotel Rendezvous Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 864 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 314 out of 864 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 864 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 864 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 864 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

paul

Liked: Cleanliness
To expensive for stanard of hotel £6.59 for pt rooms need refurbished
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great stay only down side the room was too hot even with two fans on
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We stayed for one night and it was perfect for our needs. Lovely choice at breakfast and it was nice to watch the boats go by on the canal on a sunny Sunday morning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is dated short of staff on the day we was there,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really clean and super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel and staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A great stay with friends over the festive season. Rooms are abit tired but overall was fine for our 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a fantastic stay all the staff really helpful and polite, really enjoyed our night away
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable hotel.Nice breakfast and lovely location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

A great hotel

Room really comfortable, bed, chairs, lighting, bathroom all good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room we were in was dated the bathroom too but hadn’t been cleaned properly. Food was excellent and breakfast was really good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great nights stay, staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Kirsty

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location, Easy walk into Skipton along canal path. Lots of eatery options. Lovely shops and market. Hotel was reception areas lovely and staff polite and friendly. Rooms need to be updated and new beds as the bed was very uncomfortable. Cleaniness of the room was adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Situated next to canal lovely views, nice room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like the facilties like pool but was a couole of cobwebs in room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Business trip to skipton

Great food and accommodation, friendly staff and great overnight charging
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

rodney

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

Stopover

Just a stop over but plan to come back for longer in summer
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice location beside Leeds-Liverpool canal allowing an interesting canalside walk into town. Larger than average room with a huge comfy bed and a very good breakfast with plenty of choices
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay at this hotel. Recently renovated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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

Great dogs friendly hotel in beautiful Skipton

Amazing, helpful and friendly staff. Excellent service and wonderful food. Pet friendly hotel. The dogs loved it too!! Quiet, convenient location. Did I mention the staff are awesome!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff could not have done more, very clean throughout we had a great time. Skipton was an easy walk along the beautiful canal
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

haidong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Locates a place along the road leading into the town. Quiet and a nice restaurant and bar in also next to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

Come and stay here......

We have stayed here 3 times now. Never disapointed . Lovely and clean, nice big rooms, comfy beds and superb breakfast. Lovely walk along the tow path back into town if you wanted to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Gaynor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service and staff good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel

Hotel in nice location,a bit disappointed with tired looking room and a bit noisy from other guests but very comfy bed slept well eventually.Breakfast was good and had good view over canal and scenery,all the staff were pleasant. Would stay again but preferably in different room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023