Kings Croft Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Pontefract with free breakfast and bars

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Executive Bungalow Twin | Terrace/patio
View from room
Beach
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Wakefield Road, Kings Croft Hotel, Pontefract, England, WF8 4HA
  • Pontefract Racecourse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Junction 32 Outlet Shopping Village
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Xscape Yorkshire
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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Room options

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Executive Bungalow Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Small Double

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bridal Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Bungalow

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Main Hotel

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Pontefract

Kings Croft Hotel is located within a mile (2 km) of Pontefract Town Hall and Pontefract Swimming Pool. This 37-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Pontefract Castle - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Pontefract Racecourse - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Junction 32 Outlet Shopping Village - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Xscape Yorkshire - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Diggerland Yorkshire - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Pontefract Baghill Station - 3 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Carleton - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Old Grocers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tulsi Indian Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Abduls - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Robin Hood Inn - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Kings Croft Hotel

Hotel in Pontefract with free breakfast and bars
Guests staying at Kings Croft Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a garden. There's free parking if you drive. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include electric kettles, portable fans, and ironing boards.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • HenryVIII Bar & Brasserie

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Fixed shower seat
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

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 and cash.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Kings Croft Hotel Hotel
Kings Croft Hotel Pontefract
Kings Croft Hotel Hotel Pontefract

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Kings Croft Hotel?

Kings Croft Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Kings Croft Hotel?

As of May 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kings Croft Hotel on May 25, 2025 start from $99.5, 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.

What's there to do around Kings Croft Hotel?

This hotel is located in Pontefract, close to Pontefract Racecourse, Xscape Yorkshire, and Junction 32 Outlet Shopping Village. You'll also find Nostell Priory and Pontefract Castle within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Kings Croft Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Kings Croft Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, Kings Croft Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Kings Croft Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Kings Croft Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like 2 bars plus some guestrooms include garden views and heated floors.

Does Kings Croft Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Kings Croft Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Kings Croft Hotel serves free English breakfast at HenryVIII Bar & Brasserie each morning.

Does Kings Croft Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Kings Croft Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Kings Croft Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Kings Croft Hotel?

The closest major airport to Kings Croft Hotel is Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield), which is 24.6 mi away (38 minutes by car). Another top airport is Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford), which is around 18.6 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Kings Croft Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at Kings Croft Hotel offer a furnished patio and may feature garden views.

Kings Croft Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 215 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Memorable

Absolutely amazing, very spacious room, excellent food and staff were the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Unsure to go again

Place is lovey, staff polite, food excellent and well worth it. Room considering bridal suit not good. Wont let me unload photos so bathroom light ½ full of dead flies, 1 towel had brown stains on (took to reception and i will leave it there) shower glass big gap so bathroom ended up like a wet room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with family
Attended a wake at Kingscroft yesterday, also a few of us booked rooms and stayed over. The staff were brilliant from start to finish , food was lovely and fresh and kept being replenished. The rooms were lovely and big and an amazing fresh cooked full English breakfast in the morning. Highly recommend .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Miss Julie

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

Comfortable stay

We stayed over, the bfast was ample and tasty. Rooms were comfy. Check out could do with being 11 especially on a Sunday and bfast till 10.30.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely site. Have stayed many times now. Enjoyed a good night's sleep following a very tasty evening meal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Friendly independent hotel

Always love staying at Kings Croft. The staff are lovely. The space is great and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. It is a good traditional independent thoughtful sort of place - lovely touches and nice surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Room small, not as clean as I expected. Noisy too and couldn’t open my window for bins outside
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Trevor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Over priced bar. miserable staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

Ray opinion

Friendly staff and great food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Darran

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

Small standard room

The room we booked was a standard room, it was incredibly small for the price we paid. There was barely enough room to pass each other around the bed. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The drinks at the bar are very expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Shahina

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Traveled with partner
Nice hotel will visit again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David Wm

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024