Avg. for September
Avg. for September
Nightly prices at The Elms Hotel average US$70 in the cheapest month (March) and US$79 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$75 |
| February | US$78 |
| March | US$70 |
| April | US$72 |
| May | US$73 |
| June | US$77 |
| July | US$74 |
| August | US$79 |
| September | US$71 |
| October | US$73 |
| November | US$72 |
| December | US$78 |
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Most expensive: August (~US$79)
Cheapest: March (~US$70)
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Planning an event in Retford? This hotel has facilities measuring 2659 square feet (247 square meters), including conference space. Free self parking is available onsite.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Elms Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Stay in one of 15 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Located in Retford, The Elms Hotel is a 3-minute drive from Idle Valley Nature Reserve and 10 minutes from Clumber Park. This hotel is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Sundown Adventureland and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Walesby Forest.
What's nearby
The Majestic Theatre(0.6 Miles)
Kings Park(0.7 Miles)
Bassetlaw Museum(0.8 Miles)
Kings Park(0.9 Miles)
The Well Retford Baptist Church(1.1 Miles)
Retford Leisure Centre(1.4 Miles)
Idle Valley Nature Reserve(1.6 Miles)
Clumber Park(6.3 Miles)
Sundown Adventureland(6.7 Miles)
Walesby Forest(8.3 Miles)
Cave Maze(8.5 Miles)
Hodsock Priory(8.8 Miles)
Dukeries Leisure Centre(9.2 Miles)
Worksop Golf Club(9.3 Miles)
Mr Straw's House(9.5 Miles)
Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield)(15.3 Miles)
Nottingham (NQT)(37.4 Miles)
Hull (HUY-Humberside)(41.7 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Garden
The Majestic Theatre (0.6 Miles)
Kings Park (0.7 Miles)
Bassetlaw Museum (0.8 Miles)
Kings Park (0.9 Miles)
The Well Retford Baptist Church (1.1 Miles)
Retford Leisure Centre (1.4 Miles)
Based on 422 verified reviews
Business
23%
Couple
35%
Family
21%
Group
15%
Solo
3%
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across recent stays at The Elms Hotel, guests consistently highlight friendly, helpful staff and a convenient location with easy parking, while many note dated rooms—especially in the Stables—and intermittent maintenance issues such as creaky floors, temperature problems, and worn décor.
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Across recent stays at The Elms Hotel, guests consistently highlight friendly, helpful staff and a convenient location with easy parking, while many note dated rooms—especially in the Stables—and intermittent maintenance issues such as creaky floors, temperature problems, and worn décor.
Food, particularly the on-site Indian restaurant, is widely praised, though breakfast can be unclear or inconsistent, with some enjoying large meals and others finding it unavailable or facing booking confusion. Room comfort varies: some report spacious or comfortable stays, while others find Stable rooms small or dark and furnishings and bathrooms tired. Cleanliness feedback ranges from very clean to dusty or unvacuumed, with minor repairs sometimes needed. Expect friendly service, good food, and a convenient base, but older rooms.
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AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Parking is easy and plentiful.
SA
16 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Berkeley
22 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Sarah
7 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Sarah
29 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Colette
8 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Dawn
24 Feb 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Colin
15 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many report very clean rooms, while others note dust, unvacuumed carpets, and minor repairs needed.
John
4 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Berkeley
22 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Paul
25 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jason
9 Jan 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Sarah
29 Sept 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Stephen
30 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Richard
22 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Judy
2 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Dawn
24 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Gary
6 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Rooms are often dated, particularly in the Stables/outbuildings, with creaky floors, small or dark layouts, and occasional heating or plumbing noise; some guests found them comfortable or spacious.
John
4 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Berkeley
22 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Scott
15 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Paul
25 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ingrid
21 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Martin
9 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Gregory
1 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Ian
30 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Joshua
6 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
ROBERT
30 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Staff are frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and professional; isolated issues include a rude arrival, unclear communication after a nighttime fire alarm, and breakfast booking confusion.
SA
16 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
John
2 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Kathryn
10 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
david
2 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Sarah
7 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Jonathan
30 Jul 2023
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Colette
8 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lee
1 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Richard
22 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Judy
2 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Convenient for the town centre and easy to find.
John
2 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Sarah
7 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Ingrid
21 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Charlie
10 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Dawn
24 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Colin
15 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Gail
14 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Food is frequently praised, especially the on-site Indian restaurant; several guests enjoyed generous or tasty breakfasts, though a few noted breakfast availability or booking confusion.
SA
16 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Sarah
7 Mar 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Suzanne
4 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
David
16 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clive
7 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Colin
15 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nic
7 Jan 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Gary
6 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Joe
5 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Darran
18 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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Clive
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Stephen
7 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Janice
6 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Alex
6 May 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Janice
30 Apr 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 12.99 for adults and GBP 10.99 for children.
Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early check-in may be available for a fee of GBP 20.00, and late check-in incurs a fee of GBP 20.00 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 2:00 AM, subject to availability.
The property includes step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, although specific details on room accessibility are not provided.
The hotel is located in Retford, a 3-minute drive from Idle Valley Nature Reserve and 10 minutes from Clumber Park. It is approximately 6.7 miles from Sundown Adventureland and 8.3 miles from Walesby Forest.
Yes, children are allowed to stay at the property, and children can stay for free up to a minimum age, although specific age details are not provided.
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