7.5 · Good7,783 reviews
- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Very good locationGuests rate the location 8.4 out of 10, at Ripon Road.
- Free parkingThe property states parking on site is free for guests.
Victorian Elegance and Modern Comforts
Private Gardens and Gym: Enjoy the tranquility of private gardens and stay active at the on-site gym during your stay at The Cairn.
Luxurious Room Amenities: Indulge in luxury with bathrobes, wine, and chocolates in select rooms, and make use of 24-hour room service and tea/coffee-making facilities in all rooms.
Fine Dining and Relaxation: Experience locally sourced traditional cuisine at The Windsor Restaurant, unwind with a drink in the classic bar and lounge area with pillars and arches.
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Heating
Rooms
7.5
Good
Rated 7.5 out of 10 by 7,783 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness6.9
- Service8.4
- Location8.4
- Rooms7.3
- Amenities7.4
- Value7.3
- Food & drink6.4
Guests mention
Helpful and polite staffConvenient location
Bradshaw50HALIFAX, WEST YORKSHIRE, ENGLANDNice but needs updating
On arrival the facade is in need of major repair
Paint peeling everywhere and almost every window has a broken pain!
Large free parking with lots of green spaces with well equipped seating for potentially hundreds of…
lynneUnited KingdomFriendliness and helpfulness of staff
Location
Good value food
A bit creaky
SusanAustraliaBeautiful old hotel
Beautiful old hotel just a few minutes walk from the town centre.
LindaUnited KingdomStaff were excellent, especially Jack.
paulandnicciUnited KingdomBuilding character.
lynneabuGood value, friendly hotel
Yes the hotel is a little dated, bedrooms on the small side but adequate and literally creaking in places but so many positives about a well situated hotel with ample parking.
All staff encountered were very helpful,…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
Ripon Road, Harrogate, United Kingdom
Guests rate the location 8.4 out of 10 — very good.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- The pet fee and any size limit, which is where these bookings usually come apart.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Cairn Hotel
What time is check-in and check-out at Cairn Hotel?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Cairn Hotel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Cairn Hotel?
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Is breakfast included at Cairn Hotel?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Cairn Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Can I book a block of rooms at Cairn Hotel?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Does Cairn Hotel have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at Cairn Hotel?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 3:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Cairn Hotel?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Cairn Hotel?
Ripon Road, Harrogate.
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