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Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns

Property class: 3
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Pontefract inn

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A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and a matching lamp.
A play area with cartoon character decorations, a netted enclosure, and padded play structures.
A reception desk with a blue paneling design, a wooden door, and a mounted security camera.
A bar area with a counter, multiple taps, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
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 WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Great North Road, Pontefract, England, WF8 3BL
  • Place, Mid Yorkshire Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, First Direct Arena
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

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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 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 WiFi

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 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

King Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Pontefract

In Pontefract .At this Pontefract inn, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Mid Yorkshire Golf Club and 3 miles (5 km) of All Saints Church. Pontefract Castle and Pontefract Town Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mid Yorkshire Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • First Direct Arena - 35 min drive - 36.6 km
  • University of Leeds - 37 min drive - 37.3 km
  • Shambles - 48 min drive - 54.7 km
  • York Minster - 49 min drive - 55.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Rustic Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Broken Bridge (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Turnpike Brewers Fayre - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Pontefract inn
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 hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Pontefract inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 available

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.

Property 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 onsite 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 onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns to the airport?

Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns is 22.2 mi (41-min drive) away from the Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sept 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns on Sept 13, 2026 start from CA $76, 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.

Does Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns.

Does Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns offer free breakfast?

Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns?

No, there is no casino at this inn, but Mecca Bingo Wakefield (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns have a pool?

Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns does not have a pool.

Does Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns to downtown Pontefract?

Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns is 0.3 mi away from Darrington.

Darrington Hotel by Greene King Inns Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 356 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good spot, food very good will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent service nice room and huge comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the bar was out of stock in my chosen drink there were plenty of alternative choices. All the staff couldn't be more helpful, both at check in and the bar
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Margaret

Staff were really helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

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 review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Lovley hotel the staff were very friendly,
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stunk of damp, especially room 7.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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