Kings Park Hotel is situated near Idle Valley Nature Reserve, offering a warm atmosphere with a cozy bar and restaurant. Relax on the terrace or stay connected with in-room WiFi; previous guests have praised the hotel's convenient location.
Sherwood Forest Country Park - 19 min drive - 21.7 km
Getting around
Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 30 min drive
Nottingham (NQT) - 57 min drive
Hull (HUY-Humberside) - 63 min drive
Retford Station - 13 min walk
Worksop Station - 22 min drive
Newark Northgate Station - 23 min drive
Restaurants
The Dominie Cross - 5 min walk
The Brew Shed - 6 min walk
Idle Valley Tap - 5 min walk
Galway Arms - 7 min walk
Subway - 4 min walk
About this property
Kings Park Hotel
When visiting Retford, Kings Park Hotel is a great choice to consider. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Old Police Station, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
14 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.
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
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free off-site parking nearby
Street parking available
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Traveling with children
Children's menu
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch Smart TV
Premium TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
The Old Police Station - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 7.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Kings Park Hotel Hotel
Kings Park Hotel Retford
Kings Park Hotel Hotel Retford
Frequently asked questions
Does Kings Park Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kings Park Hotel 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 Kings Park Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kings Park Hotel?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kings Park Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Kings Park Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Bassetlaw Museum (6-min walk) and Idle Valley Nature Reserve (1 mi), along with Clumber Park (5.7 mi) and Sundown Adventureland (7.3 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Kings Park Hotel?
Yes, The Old Police Station offers British cuisine.
What's the area around Kings Park Hotel like?
Kings Park Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Bassetlaw Museum and 20 minutes' walk from Idle Valley Nature Reserve.
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Kings Park Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
26 December 2024
Great stay
It was a great stay. Helpful staff . Helped us have a nice Xmas with family who live local.
Emmanuella
Emmanuella, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 March 2025
You get what you pay for!
Stayed over for a party a few miles away . No taxis around at all!!
Room small but cosy. Bed comfy and bedding smelt fresh and clean.
Could do with a deep clean. Stains on carpets, mould in shower, cowbeds on lamps and walls.
Continental Breakfast you help yourself to. Very minimal and cheap goods.
Ok for a one night stay and close to town.
SHELLEY
SHELLEY, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 December 2024
Decent place to stay in Retford
Exceptionally clean. Comfy bed. Breakfast was basic but nice - cereal, yoghurts, toast, juice and hot drinks etc
Debbie
Debbie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 December 2024
Pleasant comfortable stay
Very well proportioned room and very comfortable. Staff very friendly and very helpful. Unfortunately restaurant was closed other than for breakfast but it is very central to loads of cafes/restaurants and I enjoyed the walk along the canal to get Sunday lunch. Very pleasant stay and very quiet at night.
Sheila
Sheila, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
6 February 2025
In need of maintenance in rooms. Very cold in dining area. Rooms not serviced daily & had to request towels & toilet rolls. Staff friendly tho.
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 November 2024
Pleasant 2 days
Agnes
Agnes, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 December 2024
Nice one night stay
Stayed for one night while visiting family over xmas hols. Room was clean, comfortable and lovely and warm. Only met two staff but both very friendly and helpful. I was late due to traffic and they stayed at reception until I arrived and carried my case to the room for me. Breakfast was basic but complementary so certainly nothing to complain about. Various cereals. Brown and white bread for toast, butter and jam yogurts, pastries, tea, coffee and juice. Would stay again and it was cheaper (and nicer) than travellodge
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
31 January 2025
Bad experience
When we arrived only one member of staff on duty, we were told no bar or restaurant open at all so could not get a meal or drinks! We had to go out and buy cups and cutlery just to have a cup of tea. Door was falling off the cupboard and could not close it! We will never return again! Very disappointed with hotel!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 June 2024
Was an unusual building for a hotel, an old police station with a lot of original features. Would stay again.
Carol
Carol, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 October 2024
Professional upgrade to old building
This boutique hotel was a former police station but the transformation has been completed to a very high standard. A little more attention to running repairs would earn a higher review score.
Bryan
Bryan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 May 2024
Pleasantly Surprised - Great for the cost
Great hotel for the price, I was pleasantly surprised and it exceeded expectations. Good location and friendly staff.
Ash
Ash, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 October 2024
2 night stop over
Just a two day stop over .So, cant grumble. Parking is a real problem as the off street is permit or time restricted Managed with the kind help of the hotel to find something but dont count on this one off. All in all it was fine.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
16 September 2024
Good value for money but needs some maintenance.
Beverley
Beverley, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 June 2024
Lovey view of a park
Alison
Alison, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 May 2024
The place is very good and in a good place. Although it didn't have cooked breakfast I really enjoyed my stay there 😍
Barbara
Barbara, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 June 2024
Excellent value for money
Excellent place to stay, helpful staff, comfortable room and a free continental breakfast, unfortunately the restaurant was no longer open Which was a bit of a shame hopefully it gets back up and running, the park directly opposite was brilliant was nice for a stroll along the water and a evening run along the canal, hotel was great value for money and Retford town was quite pleasant, would stay again.
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
20 August 2024
Sadly disappointed
Room was average. No restaurant, breakfast minimal. Found it disappointing, felt pictures were not accurate to this accommodation.
Michael
Michael, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 November 2022
Phenomenal breakfast
Really great room for the price and breakfast was wonderful.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
20 October 2024
The Hotel is a shocker unclean floors and carpets bathroom bed and linen had dirty marks and hair in the bed a tea cup had a scum mark half way up in the middle it had not been washed
We were moved from one room to another which was just as bad we packed up and left after 20 minutes feeling unclean and scratching this place is a disgrace
I am requesting a full refund
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
29 May 2024
Could do with a little tlc generally in the rooms, service etc .
Beverley
Beverley, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
14 September 2024
We booked for 1 adult one child (2 beds) on arrival there was minimal staff. Our room was large and clean but only the double bed was made up, no bedding for the sofa bed and no staff to ask. This meant I slept on the sofa bed with no pillow/blanket, needless to say I didn’t really sleep. Not great when we paid more than we would have in a premier or travel lodge -
Zoe
Zoe, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
2 February 2024
Hotel is pleasant enough and clean however not many local restaurants and area surrounding not fantastic
Scott
Scott, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
6 December 2024
Aweful stay
We waited 10 minutes to check in, despite calling the phone number on reception twice.
We got to our room and there were stains on the pillows, the carpet was filthy, the light shade had years worth of cobwebs on and one of the taps did a near on 360 degree turn in the bathroom.
It was a 3 person room although it only had 1 large towel and the bed for the 3rd person was rough enough to break a man’s back, Luckily there were only 2 of us staying.
There is 1 parking space that is so tight you have to breath in to get in your car and then pull the car out to let passengers in.
The people were fairly friendly enough which is about the only positive.
Sorry! Shoestring budget and greedy business owners seems to be the cause of all of the above.
Not even cheap.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
26 October 2024
Comfortable but requires some maintenance work
We booked for B&B to be close to the majestic theatre. We booked a pre theatre dinner only to be told when we arrived the restaurant was closed. Our allocated room was upstairs (no lift). One guest had limited mobility and the room was changed to ground floor when the receptionist realised this. The receptionist was extremely helpful offering to accommodate us to eat in the restaurant with take away food.
The room was reasonably clean but required some high dusting and the decor was very tired. The receptionist did everything possible to make our stay comfortable in unfortunate circumstances which were beyond his control. The staff at breakfast was helpful and polite.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
25 August 2024
General Complaints
Room was dated, dusty,carpet was dirty mouĺd in bathroom and needs painting and mould.on wall Attention to detail needs to be actioned Bedding was spotkess and the reception was wonderful (Man from Pakistan)