Best Western Appleby Park Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Twycross Zoo

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Meeting facility
Banquet hall
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Front of property
Room amenity

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Junction 11/M42, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, England, DE12 7AP
  • Place, Mercia Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Twycross Zoo
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Drayton Manor Theme Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (with Single Sofabed)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 3 Twin Beds, Non Smoking (Walk-in Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the area

Appleby Magna

In historical district.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Twycross Zoo and 9 miles (15 km) of Ashby de la Zouch Castle. Drayton Manor Theme Park and Tamworth Castle are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Mercia Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Twycross Zoo - 12 min drive - 14.4 km
  • National Memorial Arboretum - 19 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Drayton Manor Theme Park - 19 min drive - 18.9 km
  • National Exhibition Centre - 31 min drive - 38.7 km

Getting around

  • Polesworth Station - 13 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Globe Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Himalaya Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bird In Hand - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The View Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Best Western Appleby Park Hotel

3-star hotel near Twycross Zoo
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and 3 meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 14680 square feet (1364 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Best Western Appleby Park Hotel also features a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Best Western Appleby Park Hotel was completed in April 2024.

This 3-star Swadlincote hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 14680 sq ft of conference space
  • 1364 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2000
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
Best Western Appleby Park Hotel offers 96 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 42-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Swadlincote hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 8.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Books
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 23 to December 27:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Meeting facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 13.50 for adults and GBP 8.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Barclaycard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Appleby Park Swadlincote
Appleby Park Hotel Swadlincote

Best Western Appleby Park Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 623 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 623 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 623 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 623 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 623 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adrian

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

Lovely staff

Just find the bed too soft so I nearly fall out the side!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nitin

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

Excellent Hotel

Excellent hotel,good foyer area to sit around.Rooms clean and tidy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The pet friendly room we were allocated was the farthest possible from the parking area. This made it inconvenient for moving in and out though the staff were very willing to help. The main public area was welcoming and clean and the beer was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great staff

The staff were wonderful. Helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely friendly staff. Nice room with lovely shower room and good parking. Very impressed for the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, impressive entrance, lovely staff and all clean. Very recently refurbished so nicely decorated. Car access only location but convenient for roads. One thing to note the sound does carry through the ceiling.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and bathroom. Very friendly checking in staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

Stop off on way home

Only there one night but very clean and welcoming. Breakfast very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very clean hotel and staff were very friendly and welcoming. Next time we visit this area this will be our go to stop.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GLYN, CHOBHAM

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very good constantly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

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

Excellent hotel

Found the hotel to be clean and comfortable, staff friendly, approachable and helpful. Although earl grey tea was not obviously available it was quickly supplied on request. We travelled with a dog and the room and certain areas of the hotel were pet friendly. We would definitely recommend this hotel and will return if we are in the area. Excellent value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stan

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

A very enjoyable experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Best best Western

A great hotel. Staff super friendly. Good breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Was fairly happy but was let down by lack is sockets in room. Sofa bed was not cleaned had old food and socks inside Bathroom extract fan was blocked with dust I cleaned it! One bed side light not working
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

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

Definitely worth a visit

Recommended by a friend and would recommend to anyone. Stayed overnight while visiting the racetrack. Easy to find, not too far away and reasonably priced. Hotel was excellent value, very clean , bed was comfortable and the staff were great. Evening bar food was well cooked and presented.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for lots of local places. I don’t think very very busy so very relaxed and great service from the team.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Alice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find. Comfortable and clean rooms. Lots of parking. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025