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The Elms Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Idle Valley Nature Reserve

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The Elms Hotel offers a welcoming atmosphere near Sundown Adventureland. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, afternoons on the garden terrace, and evening drinks at the bar. Helpful staff and free WiFi in public areas enhance the relaxing retreat experience.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is 1.870.686 ₫
2.244.824 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

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London Road, Retford, England, DN22 7DX

What's nearby

  • Idle Valley Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Clumber Park - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Sundown Adventureland - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Hodsock Priory - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Sherwood Forest Country Park - 21 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Retford Station - 15 min walk
  • Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beer Under The Clock - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Dominie Cross - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Papa's Traditional Fish & Chip Takeaway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Birches - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Elms Hotel

Hotel near Idle Valley Nature Reserve
Located close to Sundown Adventureland, The Elms Hotel provides a terrace, a garden and a bar. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as conference space and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and coffee/tea in reception
  • Smoke-free property and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Elms Hotel have comforts, such as premium bedding.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20.00
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 20.00 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.99 for adults and from GBP 10.99 for children
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 20.00 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Elms Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Elms Hotel?

As of 26 Sep 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Elms Hotel on 29 Sep 2025 start from 1.870.686 ₫, excluding 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.

How much is parking at The Elms Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Elms Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20.00 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM to 2:00 AM for a fee of GBP 20.00.

What time is check-out at The Elms Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Elms Hotel located?

Situated in Retford, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Idle Valley Nature Reserve, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Clumber Park and Sundown Adventureland. Walesby Forest and Hodsock Priory are also within 9 mi (15 km). Retford Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Elms Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 179 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Adequate, staff were great. Room dated and a bit dirty and the shower was too hot to get in - be careful as the water was almost scolding hot and unable to turn it down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Rooms were outdated poor decorating.outdated
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice old building and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Berkeley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The accommodation was not in the nice, well presented, large house. I'm unsure if there is any accommodation there, which would be above the restaurant. Our accommodation was in an out-house. It was poorly constructed with squeaky ceilings and loud plumbing. The people staying above us liked to walk a lot around the room, which didn't help, but fortunately they were quiet overnight. When they were having a shower or flushing the toilet all the water ran through pipes located in our room, so this was very noisy!! The actual room had dated furniture and the skirting boards which could do with a lick of paint, but the room was clean and tidy and included all the basics including tea and coffee making facilities, 1 set of towels (apparently you can ask for more) and a fan. The bed was very comfortable, although we were pleased to have brought additional pillows with us, as they only provide one each. We had a good nights sleep on it. The room reminded me of an American motel room as it was accessed straight from outside. The outside doors looked nice from the outside with a small window, but these windows need recovering as they let light in, which can be disturbing at night. You can park right outside, which is useful and they own a restaurant, which we didn't use, but this is also useful. We drove into town to eat. Overall I would stay again for a short stop over, but not in the summer as it was too warm even in September. I would request an upstairs room if I stayed again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent food Staff so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I always enjoy stopping and eating at this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing room with a lot of space Food was brill
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful very helpful and friendly place was clean and lovely atmosphere owners very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a slight issue at check-in (my fault) but staff were helpful and professional and resolved. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Charlie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, near to the town centre and plenty of parking. The hosts were lovely, couldn't do enough for you. The food was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no negative points service was excellent Breakfast and Indian evening meal were loverly Excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

SA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Really friendly staff. Restaurant food was excellent. Lovely beer garden outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

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

Little gem!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Elms. Lovely big room, friendly staff and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a bit shabby but very comfortable. A hole in the bathroom plaster and wallpaper should have been rectified.I thought breakfast could have been included in the price but the bar prices were very good. An enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great food. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable hotel , staff were very friendly . Indian restaurant food was very good. Would definately return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay, close to town centre, clean and lovely facilities. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

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

Amazing Indian food

The stay was very good and we booked in to the Indian restraunt and the food and service was amazing it reminded for living in India, Good cooked breakfast as well in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Top spot

Ticked all my boxs,great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok we had a party nearby so it was very convenient for us we didnt eat there so i cant comment on this but it was a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023