At The Watergate Inn you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of popular places like Shambles and York City Walls. .The inn's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, barbecues and a picnic area. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class City Centre inn include York Minster and York Racecourse.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an access code
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Access methods
Access code
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees.
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
This property accepts credit cards
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard and JCB International.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Watergate Inn?
No, The Watergate Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.
How much does it cost to stay at The Watergate Inn?
As of 3 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Watergate Inn on 5 Jul 2026 start from NZ$175, 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 are check-in & check-out at The Watergate Inn?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
The Watergate Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Friendly professional service small but adequate room for my wife and I for a one night stay close to the centre comfortable and warm bed with small en-suite, definitely worth the very reasonable price, we would use again most definitely
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Claire
30 Mar 2026
Great location
Pub downstairs does food.
Rooms are a little tired and the bathroom was freezing.
There is a kettle but the plug is on the floor next to the bed. It is also impossible to fill the kettle directly from the sink. We used the cups to fill it.
Onsite parking costs £10 which we weren’t aware about.
Central location, easily walkable. The rooms are a bit dated but clean. It’s dog friendly and the breakfast is very good value.
The staff always have a smile and are very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed here for one night - great room, comfy bed, clean en-suite.
Easy self check in and staff were very accommodating to requests.
Definitely stay here again.
Lucy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Jake
13 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Just what we needed
Great location and family room perfect for our stay
Free packing a massive bonus with York parking costs
Jake
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Heather
13 Dec 2025
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
It was OK. Location was great, room was very basic, dated and tiny. Good to have parking, but was charged £10 cash for this although advertised as free parking..
Very well located and friendly staff, highly reccomended
GILBERTO
Verified
6/10 Okay
Paul
15 Oct 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was ok, for the price about what you would expect, small TV and en-suite not the cleanest of places.
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lisa
14 Nov 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Great location in centre of York, walking distance to shops, bars, restaurants and the Barbican centre.
Room itself was dated, no central heating, just two small stand-alone heaters (which did heat the room) and small bathroom with shower. Tea and coffee facilities were a nice touch.
Loads of parking, nice bar, good food. The room showed its age but it's an old building so that's only to be expected. It really couldn't be better located. Make sure you have a GPS to find the place, though as the streets are what you'd expect in a 2000+ year old city. Would definitely stay here again.
The place itself was lovely a little dated in the bedrooms but so clean, short walk to the shambles, food at the hotel was fantastic excellent price, can recommend the Eggs Benedict for breakfast, outside lovely seating area right by the river and last but not least staff are so welcoming very attentive 5 star service will be going back again