Tucked away near Ilkley Moor, The Black Hat offers a tranquil retreat with a garden and restaurant. Unwind with WiFi in the comfort of your room, or meet friends at the bar for good times. Guests rave about the helpful staff.
At The Black Hat, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Yorkshire Dales National Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
7 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Off-site parking nearby (GBP 6 per day)
Other information
Smoke-free property
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Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
2 stairs to reach property
High pile carpet in room
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Desk chair
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Daily housekeeping
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Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 6 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per day
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 6 per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
The Black Hat Inn
The Black Hat Inn
The Black Hat Ilkley
The Black Hat Inn Ilkley
The Black Hat Ilkley
The Black Hat Inn Ilkley
HELP_OUTLINE
Frequently asked questions
Does The Black Hat offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Black Hat does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Black Hat?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Black Hat?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Black Hat?
No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor Casino Bradford (22-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Black Hat and nearby?
The Black Hat has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Black Hat?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Black Hat like?
The Black Hat is a short 5-minute walk from Ilkley Station and 17 minutes' walk from Ilkley Golf Club.
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The Black Hat Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was excellent with a good selection of cooked items, cereals, and other options. (23 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
8/10 Very good
19 June 2025
Great pub
Nice pub with lovely clean rooms and everything you need for an overnight stop. Good location with everything in walking distance
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 July 2025
Ideal location, friendly and clean
The hotel is in a great location in the center of Ilkley, staff were super friendly and helpful. The room was immaculate and had everything you need (including a coffee machine). Cooked Breakfast was excellent. Parking was limited but its right next to a large pay and display
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 May 2025
Always a pleasure to stay here
Always a lovely comfortable stay at the Black Hat. Great rooms, mine was prepared by Jonnel who always does a great job.
Jan
Jan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 March 2025
Great place to stay
Really nice and friendly environment
Laura
Laura, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 May 2025
Lovely rooms and bathroom. Great location for a nearby wedding. Service was friendly and welcoming
Sean
Sean, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 April 2025
Sunday night stay
Friendly helpful and professional staff great overnight stay in a lovely town
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 December 2024
Friendly staff
Great room
Spot on
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 April 2025
Return stay, always enjoy.
Always a pleasure to stay over at the Black Hat. Comfortable clean rooms. Will be back soon. Thanks to Jonnelle for preparing my room so well.
Jan
Jan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 October 2024
Excellent stay and very helpful staff as usual.
Tony
Tony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 November 2024
We had a nice stay. Good room and bed, friendly helpful staff and a good breakfast.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 March 2025
Great hotel, fantastic staff, excellent location
This is a great hotel/pub in an excellent location in the centre of Ilkley. The landlord and his staff were all super friendly and could not do enough for us. We were given an upgrade on our rooms, and were allowed an early checkin despite the place being really busy for Mothers Day.
Breakfast was particularly good - especially the scrambled egg and three-pan-omelette - highly recommended if you’re staying here :-)
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 December 2024
Great pub and lovely, clean and comfortable rooms. Definitely worth a stay if you’re in Ilkley..
matthew
matthew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 November 2024
Lovely homely stay with warm welcome
Lovely stay - perfect place to explore the local area or hole up during the snow storm & then epic rain!
Judy
Judy, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 March 2025
The Black Hat 👍
Could not fault anything room and breakfast was lovely. Very helpful manager assisted us with our early check in and car parking. Would definitely recommend 👍
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 October 2024
Fabulous stay
Fabulous staff all very helpful and welcoming.
Booked it again already!
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 August 2024
Amazing stay!
The room was spotless and tastefully decorated, the bed was super comfy! The food was good and reasonably priced and the breakfast was amazing! All the staff were super friendly, would definitely stay there again!
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 December 2023
Very clean, large rooms and friendly staff, breakfast fantastic also
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 September 2024
Great find! Lovely room, lovely staff and great location
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 March 2024
Clean room, lovely friendly staff. Would definitely stay again
Verified traveller
1-night trip
6/10 Good
6 February 2025
Lovely staff but was unaware that the place is not ‘manned’ at night which made me feel a little vulnerable
The meal options were ok but very ‘pub food’ which is fine so long as you know that beforehand
On a positive note lovely room and convenient location but WiFi not great
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 February 2023
Very comfortable and convenient place to stay
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 September 2024
We really enjoyed our stay at The Black Hat. Tony was an amazing host and nothing was too much trouble; from his friendly welcome to help with car parking. Ilkley is a lovely quaint town with great shops, restaurants and bars.
lynn
lynn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 June 2024
Great stay!
Great stay here! Immaculate rooms. Comfy and and the food is great!
Great host from the landlord.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 December 2024
Perfect
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 November 2024
Relaxing in Yorkshire
Our hosts were friendly and welcoming.
The room was very comfortable and spacious. The en suite fully stocked with toiletries and clean towels.
Thank you to Jonell for servicing our room, keeping it stocked with beverages and snacks.