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About this property
Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel
Located near a train station, Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Retford. The pub is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Orangery, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
63 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 1700
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Banquet hall
Outdoor furniture
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Free crib/infant bed
Free rollaway/extra bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Dining
Orangery - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Chatsworth Bar - This pub serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10.75 per person
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
Also known as
Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel
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Best Western Retford
BEST WESTERN PLUS West Retford Hotel England
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel and nearby?
Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel?
Yes, Orangery offers local cuisine.
Does Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel like?
Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel is in the heart of Retford, a short 5-minute walk from The Well Retford Baptist Church and 8 minutes' walk from Idle Valley Nature Reserve.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2024
Iniobong Uwem
Iniobong Uwem, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2024
Dawn
Dawn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 12, 2024
Comfortable stay at Best Western Retford
Rajpall
Rajpall, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 24, 2024
Here for a masquerade ball on the Friday evening so stayed over for 2 nights.
Lovely room.Very comfy and clean
It did get a bit hot and we couldn't turn down the radiator.
There was a QR code that you could click on to access the hotel guide.Also a section where you could agree not to have your room serviced and could choose a reward instead(drinks or snacks)
I was very impressed as we didn't need our linen or towels changing. However having submitted my preference the link didn't work so we got our room serviced anyway.
Maybe it would be easier just to let the receptionist know as we have done in other hotel chains,and it worked well.No unnecessary linen washing and we got a little treat.Glad West Retford are championing this even though in my case it didn't work properly.
vicky
vicky, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2024
John
John, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 14, 2024
The room was basic, but it was spacious and clean and the price was fair. We appreciated the ample free parking after several nights fighting for (and paying a small fortune for) a parking spot for our rental car. We walked into the cute village of Retford (maybe a mile away) and had a drink and snack at Rondo Lounge which was a neat place. The breakfast at the Best Western was fine for the price and the staff was friendly. I recommend it if you are looking for a safe, clean place to sleep.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 14, 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 27, 2024
Wedding party. Fantastic wedding food.
Clare
Clare, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 21, 2024
We found the staff to be helpful and polite, the room to be clean and to a good standard, the grounds to be very well kept, and tidy. The only slight downside was the cost of food and drinks.
Katie
Katie, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Sep 17, 2024
Malcolm
Malcolm, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
Fabulous hotel
Clean room
Polite and courteous staff
Excellent food and service
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2024
A large country house style hotel with nice grounds and plenty of parking. Charming staff and tasty dining. Large well equipped bedrooms.
Barbara
Barbara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2024
We didn't have time to explore the beautiful garden as was a short visit to see friends. Room fabulous, clean, tidy and quiet. Safe pleasant & helpful. Thankyou
Patricia
Patricia, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 25, 2024
Barbara
Barbara, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 24, 2024
We stayed here around 10 years ago for a wedding and it was great.
Although ‘ok’ now, the real let down was the bed - so uncomfortable to the extent that we barely got any sleep. It’s in beautiful surroundings but it’s looking tired and certainly isn’t the standard it was ten years ago.
Staff on reception were friendly and welcoming. Staff at breakfast were indifferent at best.
It served a purpose for us but sadly we won’t be rushing back.
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2024
Beautiful property with historic buildings…breakfast was wonderful….
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2024
Lovely and clean
Stuart-trevor
Stuart-trevor, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2024
Glynne
Glynne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2024
Norman
Norman, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 29, 2024
This is about our 5th time staying at this hotel. Each time I have problems with room safe. Batteries require changing as DEAD, NO instructions how to use, unable to program, programmed but then wouldn't open. This time the safe was closed & locked when we entered room. Had to get staff to sort out. After 3 visits & about 30 mins it was sorted. But I shouldn't have to keep doing this everytime we come to this hotel. Also the wifi wasn't working properly. You could connect to wifi router, but there was no internet access. Not good when you need to check things to do with your holiday.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2024
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jul 11, 2024
Overnight stay
Very nice welcome from reception and when room allocated wasn't suitable, it was changed immediately to what we wanted. Receptionist was very helpful throughout our overnight stay. The room was excellent, very spacious and beautifully clean, especially the bathroom. The only downside was very poor service in the restaurant both at dinner and breakfast.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2024
Brilliant
Brilliant hotel, one of the comfiest beds I’ve stayed in and I travel a lot, not what I was expecting with this chain of hotels. Thought I was going to be let down at breakfast but coffee is amazing, staff are great and so is the food! Definitely staying again!