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Cairn Hotel

3.0 star property

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Staircase
Terrace/patio
Lobby lounge
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

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

Room options

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

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

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Superior Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Superior Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Room (4 people)

Family Room (4 people)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Family Room (3 People)

Family Room (3 People)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (4 Poster)

Double Room (4 Poster)

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room Single Use

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room Single Use

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Four Poster Suite

Four Poster Suite

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

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About the area

Harrogate

A stay at Cairn Hotel places you in the heart of Harrogate, within a 5-minute walk of Royal Hall and Harrogate Ringway. .This hotel is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Turkish Baths and Health Spa.

What's nearby

  • Royal Hall - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Harrogate Convention Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Valley Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Turkish Baths and Health Spa - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Harrogate Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Winter Gardens - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Harrogate Brewing Co On Royal Parade - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Christies - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ice Scoop Gelato - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Cairn Hotel

Cairn Hotel offers 135 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Harrogate hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

Stay in one of 135 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab dinner at The Windsor Restaurant, a restaurant that specializes in Modern European cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Harrogate? This hotel has 18729 square feet (1740 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
The Windsor Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
The Lounge Bar - This restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 centre (18,729 square foot 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

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

Cairn Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 386 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 176 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1000 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We didn’t eat at the hotel but good, clean and warm hotel with helpful staff. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff very good. Easy parking. Good breakfast with excellent service. Warm. Close walking distance to town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and comfortable, public areas were very nice and breakfast was lovely. Staff very attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Cold buffet ok .Hot cooked tended to be cold
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel for our Christmas trip with friends. Quiet location yet easy walk to town, lovely old hotel with bags of character, large car park and the staff were exceptional in all aspects of their service. Would definitely recommend this hotel and we will visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Janette

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
My husband and I spent two nights in this hotel. We had a small dog with us Whilst the hotel rooms were clean and tidy we did not experience any other part of hotel as we had a dog with us. We also did not eat in the hotel as no area that allowed a dog. Our main issue however was no hot water in bath / shower only hot in wash hand basin. First complaint made at front desk on first morning. Advised to read instructions on how hot water works. At 4pm after a long rainy walk with dog we were cold and wet and looked forward to hot bath so following instructions ie turn on whb and bath we tried again No difference. All that happened was the wash hand basin overflowed ( obviously blocked) so now we had to dry the floor but still no hot water. 2nd complaint to front desk assured us someone would be there in ten minutes. No one arrived. Cold showers all round. Cold shower again on 2nd morning. On checking out I again complained to the manager who sent a staff member to room to check. I eventually left her after her running the water at least 20 minutes to no avail. Not sure the outcome as have not heard anything from the hotel. Disappointed to say the least. Our two night break in Harrogate was an unpleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Business traveller
Room was clean, albeit dated furniture and decor. Double bed was small and short, and im only 5'10. Shower was poor, tap control was limited so either very hot or tepid. Reception greeting wasn't very friendly, i didn't feel my business was welcomed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Plenty of parking, warm welcome in enormous reception with lots of comfortable seating areas, helpful local info. Comfortable rooms in grand old hotel. Some areas need a bit of paint but generally good condition. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bal

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice chracter hotel / spacious rooms / ³n
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was a last minute booking, price was a consideration as well as location. We arrived about 8 pm and were gone by 8 am, so not much time to use the facilities. We used the bar and met relatives. One of our party ordered herbal tea which took an age, and not much selection. We didn't eat at the hotel, so can not comment about the dinning facilities or quality of food. The room was clean and tidy. One shock, staying in Harrogate, and the hotel had Tetley tea in the rooms not Taylors!!! Check in and check out staff were polite and helpful. The general impression of the hotel was that it needed some love, the decoration could do with refurbishment. For our flying last minute cheap visit it met our needs and budget.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Brett

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel looks lovely from the outside but our room was extremely dated and unclean. I did wonder if the hotel had sacked their cleaning staff … dust and dirt all over. The carpet hadn't been vacuumed, light above bed didn’t work and when reported was told it wouldn’t be looked at that day. There weren’t enough plug sockets, the beds were uncomfy and curtains not long enough. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was nice, would have liked some nuts and seeds to go on the yogurt, had to ask for a pot of tea as I think the waitress forgot about us, but cooked breakfast was nice and hot. Clean room great size, comfortable bed , nice bathroom and shower although shower in bath was quite low and my husband couldn’t stand under it. Great stay , would recommend the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, but could do with a refurb, a lick of paint would, nt go amiss and paint the furniture shabby chic if money is tight. Very nice staff felt very comfortable there, great pots of tea and car park was spacious, close to all Harrogate as to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second stay at the Cairn hotel as my son is at the nearby AFC. The Cairn is a lovely building. With free parking and located within 10 minutes of Harrogate town centre. The rooms and en-suite bathrooms are a decent size. The restaurant are is quite large. The breakfast was a little disappointing in offerings and quality but did not stop me from returning a second time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite friendly hotel. Room was just right and had everything we needed. It was overall really good value for money and a good nights sleep. The dog even enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service
Wasn't able to stay due to a cancelled flight. I understand there are rules but offered no alternative, such as change of date or credit. Shame as it was a good price and location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The decor was generally OK but is very tired. Peeling wall paper, evidence of damp patches, rough looking finishing like skirting boards etc looking they had layers upon layers of paint added to them over the years. . Generally need a refresh. Hot water for showers was not available in evening after say 8pm temperature was look warm. Wi-Fi was poor, disconnecting and intermittent, better on phones 4/5G. Was made aware there was an issue getting fibre to the property. But results can be improved by fitting a UniFi UDMpro and unfi access points and managing the available wifi and guest bandwidth effectively.{works great at work} Room could have done with an addition double mains plug. Overall nice warm, comfortable place with friendly staff and food would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025