Cairn Hotel

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Ballroom

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Ripon Road, Harrogate, England, HG1 2JD
  • Place, Harrogate Convention Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Turkish Baths and Health Spa
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrogate Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Twin Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room (4 people)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Family Room (3 People)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double Room (4 Poster)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room Single Use

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room Single Use

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room Single Use

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Four Poster Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Harrogate

Cairn Hotel places you within a 5-minute walk of Royal Hall and Harrogate Ringway. This 3-star hotel has 135 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Royal Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Harrogate Convention Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Turkish Baths and Health Spa - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Harrogate Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • RHS Garden Harlow Carr - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Harrogate Station - 11 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Winter Gardens - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Christies - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ice Scoop Gelato - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪No. 35 Cheltenham - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Cairn Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
At Cairn Hotel, guests have access to a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a conference center, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, phones, and desks are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Lounge Bar
  • The Windsor Restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center (18,729 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Cairn Harrogate
Cairn Hotel
Cairn Hotel Harrogate
Hotel Cairn
Cairn Hotel Yorkshire Harrogate
Cairn Hotel Hotel
Cairn Hotel Harrogate
Cairn Hotel Hotel Harrogate

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Cairn Hotel?

Cairn Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to Cairn Hotel?

Based on positive ratings, guests enjoy the hotel's walkable location in Harrogate, and it's within a 10-minute walk of Royal Hall, Turkish Baths and Health Spa, and Valley Gardens. You'll also find Harrogate Theatre and Mercer Art Gallery less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Cairn Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Cairn Hotel include a casino at the property?

No, Cairn Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Cairn Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Cairn Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Cairn Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Cairn Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Cairn Hotel serves an English breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Windsor Restaurant.

Does Cairn Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Cairn Hotel for a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Cairn Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Cairn Hotel?

The closest major airport to Cairn Hotel is Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford), which is 13.7 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Cairn Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Cairn Hotel.

Does Cairn Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

There are wedding services available at Cairn Hotel if that's in your vacation plans.

Reviews

Cairn Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 316 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 405 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Excellent for stopover

Excellent stopover to enjoy a day in Harrogate before the Great Yorkshire Show The only criticism is the hard mattress
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful hotel but tired.

Hotel looking a little tired. Could do with redecorating in most places. Having said that room was good. Bed comfy. Staff extremely friendly and were very very helpful. Beautiful breakfast in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Although we had an ok stay, it was a convenient location , but deco extremely tired , desperate need addressing. We paid £260 for 2 nights excluding breakfast I don’t expect peeling wallpaper in pretty much the whole room for this price. We paid £14.95 each for breakfast only had the 1 morning as this was also disappointing. Seriously needs improvement
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great character and location

We stayed just one night to break up a long journey - the hotel looks like it could do with a makeover as it is a great building with lots of character. We had easy parking and the location is fantastic being an easy walk into the town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Firoza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arriving at the cairn hotel the driveway had ample space for entry and parking. The entrance to the hotel was extremely clean, the staff were welcoming, helpful and very pleasent. I would recommend a vacation here, you will have a great time and leave with a smile 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position close to town and bars and eateries. Plenty of parking and gardens
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Doreen

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Lovely place to stay in a lovely area.

We only stayed one night, but we found the hotel to be inan excellent location to enjoy a beautiful evening in Harrogate. The hotel is a classic old grand hotel with all the charm you would expect from such a place. It has all the lovely touches you need and it is such a refreshing difference from the modern quite sterile luxury chains. To top it off we had a lovely day in Knaresborough just a few minutes drive away the next day and i definitely see us coming back to the area and this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gayna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Fantastic staff, tired building.

What I have to say about this hotel is that all staff are friendly, knowledgeable and a credit to the hotel. My room was absolutely spotless (massive credit to housekeeping), really well appointed, comfortable bed with a lovely modern bathroom…just don’t look out of the window! My wooden windows were going rotten, a bit like the whole of the outside building. This hotel needs a lot of money spending on the actual building to bring it up to scratch. I feel sorry for the staff, as I kind of felt that their professionalism and great attitude was let down by a very tired building.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Nice hotel

Nice hotel nice place and very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Just needed a couple of nights stay and the hotel fitted our needs.A Convenient short walk into town
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well priced hotel, within easy walking distance to Harrogate town centre. Friendly, helpful staff. Nice sized room which was clean, with comfortable beds. Modern bathroom, nicely fitted out - looked recently done. Some nice original features around the hotel, the lobby area, particularly, was stunning with stone pillars & arches
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alec

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

GARETH

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An elegant Victorian property, slightly tired, but in my opinion that added to the ambience. Excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Euan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location for walking round the centre of Harrogate and good easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Amenities
I stopped over here on my way down South. I found the hotel old and beautiful. Staff were friendly and helpful. The grounds were beautiful and it was only a short walk into twin. Lovely restaurants nearby. Price was excellent. A lot of older people and perhaps entertainment in bar wasn’t to my taste but all in all a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great little trip will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025