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Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns

3.0 star property

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A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and a matching lamp.
Children’s area
A bar area with a counter, multiple taps, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
Reception
A building with a sign reading "Hungry Horse" and a welcome sign. There are potted plants and outdoor seating.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$106
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July

Explore the area

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Great North Road, Pontefract, England, WF8 3BL
  • Place, Mid Yorkshire Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and a dark blue headboard. There are two bedside lamps on either side of the bed.

Family Room

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room

A neatly made bed with white bedding and two pillows, a wall-mounted lamp, and a blue wall with vertical lines.

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room sleeps 4

A neatly made bed with white linens and a dark blue headboard. There are two bedside lamps on either side of the bed.

Family Room sleeps 4

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room

A neatly made bed with white bedding and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a dark wooden headboard.

Twin Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Business Double Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly made bed with white linens and a dark blue headboard. There are two bedside lamps on either side of the bed.

Business Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Pontefract

At Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Mid Yorkshire Golf Club and 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from All Saints Church. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the inn's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. .With a stay at this 3-property class Pontefract inn, you'll be 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Pontefract Castle and 4.9 km (3 mi) from Pontefract Town Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Mid Yorkshire Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Roundhay Park - 36 min drive - 36.6 km
  • York Racecourse - 44 min drive - 51.0 km
  • Shambles - 48 min drive - 53.6 km
  • York Minster - 49 min drive - 53.9 km

Getting around

  • Knottingley Station - 5 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Carleton - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Turnpike Brewers Fayre - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Bell Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star Pontefract inn is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns offers 28 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Pontefract inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns?

Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 27 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns on 12 Jul 2026 start from NZ$106, 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 there a free airport shuttle available at Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns?

No, Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns?

There isn't one on site, but Mid Yorkshire Golf Club is a short 10-minute walk away.

Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 348 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 348 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 348 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 348 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 348 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ciaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff at reception and the room was ideal
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ellie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Somewhere cheap to lay your head for the night. Ok but certainly not sparking clean or somewhere to stay for more than a night. Bed was quite comfy and the noise wasn’t too bad considering bar below.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent service nice room and huge comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Margaret

Staff were really helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were fantastic. So welcoming and kind, nothing was too much trouble. The decor is a little worn, but all tasteful and clean. The bed was comfy, the shower was great and the breakfast was freahly cooked and delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fab, food good and very well priced. Room clean and comfy but oh boy the walls were so thin! We could hear the the sound of just about everything next door… including the quietest intake of breath!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

HELEN

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

Great location

Great location friendly staff, great breakfast
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stunk of damp, especially room 7.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Lovley hotel the staff were very friendly,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff who had wealth of knowledge of the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

SAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay. All excellent. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Delightful and easy place to stay

The darrington is a lovely upbeat place to stay the decor is in line with the place and building itself just right. The pub within the building is great the staff are always helpful even when the bar is full and busy. A pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Customer service excellent room clean condition of room very tried shower did not get very warm crack in ceiling above shower and skirting boards in bathroom paint off it’s a shame because staff were so good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

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

Ideal location

Stayed here before, clean and comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and no problems with parking etc
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for being accommodating on the stay it met all requirements.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Excellent service and great price

Fantastic staff gave a great welcome from reception to the bar team. Room was brilliant really spacious, clean and comfortable. Food was brilliant with friendly and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024