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Cairn Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star eco-certified hotel perfect for exploring Harrogate

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Stunning staircase with a grand balustrade, flanked by beautiful stained glass windows and a chandelier.
Enjoy a peaceful view from the bay window with stained glass decorations and a cozy corner radiator.
Experience the charm of the Cairn Hotel, set amidst a beautifully maintained garden with mature trees and flowering shrubs.
Guests can enjoy a tranquil outdoor seating area surrounded by lush greenery and a charming historic building.
Experience the grandeur of this elegantly designed room with high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and classical architectural details.

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Superior Twin Room

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

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Superior Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Four Poster Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Four Poster Suite

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

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

Superior Double Room

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

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

Classic Double Room Single Use

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Twin Room Single Use

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin 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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Twin Room Single Use

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (4 people) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (4 people)

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

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Family Room (3 People) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Double Room (4 Poster) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (4 Poster)

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

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Standard Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

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

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Classic Single Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Single Room

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

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

Classic Double Room

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

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

Classic Twin Room

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

About the neighborhood

Harrogate

City center stay.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Royal Hall and Harrogate Ringway. Turkish Baths and Health Spa and Mercer Art Gallery are also within half a mile (1 km).

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 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Christies - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cold Bath Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Carters Bar and Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Cairn Hotel

3-star eco-certified hotel perfect for exploring Harrogate
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 18729 square feet (1740 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified Cairn Hotel. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Harrogate hotel.

  • 135 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 18729 sq ft of conference space
  • 1740 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

How close is Cairn Hotel to the airport?

Cairn Hotel is 13.7 mi (21-min drive) away from the Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cairn Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cairn Hotel.

How close is Cairn Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 12.8 mi (29-min drive) from Pebble Beach.

Does Cairn Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Cairn Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Cairn Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Cairn Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Cairn Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Cairn Hotel have a pool?

Cairn Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Cairn Hotel have a restaurant?

Cairn Hotel is home to The Windsor Restaurant, which features Modern European cuisine.

Does Cairn Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cairn Hotel to downtown Harrogate?

Cairn Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Harrogate.

Cairn Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 321 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 402 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1003 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

NICK

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Returned to Harrogate & had a great time

We’ve been to Harrogate before & stayed at the Cairn,that’s the reason we used your hotel again. It’s proximity to the town and all the amenities make your hotel a great attraction,it’s always comfortable and the staff are always friendly & helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and the rooms spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big free car park which brings me back. I never eat in the cairn as nothing ever tempts me and there are plenty of places to eat in Harrogate
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Nik

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrifically over-priced. Poorly-trained staff. Fire hazard: they lock the main fire escape at night and keep the key inaccessible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good size family room, clean,cleaning staff friendly. Not very dog friendly though and some staff not very welcoming, shame it has changed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Miss J

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Was nice , burned all my arm from the kettle as I didn’t realise it plugged straight into the wall and not lift off !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed an overnight between rehearsal and concert and this nearby hotel worked out fine. Just one note: my single bed was far more adequate than it appeared on the website, probably just the angle of the photo but worth having a look at to improve the advertising
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok

Good size room but a little dated especially the bathroom. Not very comfortable bed. Woken early by noise from guest in room above. Breakfast ok and service efficient especially as there were two coach loads of guests at same time
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rather old fashioned decor, but perfectly adequate as a base for exploring Harrogate. Friendly and helpful staff. Decent buffet breakfast (extra), and evening bar meals. Spacious free car park. Just a 10 minute walk to Harrogate's shopping area and 15 minutes to the train and bus stations.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Martin John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed room was fine for a single person. Room not warm but heater provided. Bed very comfortable. Although 3 coach parties Dining Room well organised......had to wait for the lift !! Vale for moneyt MJD
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Superb location for visit to Harrogate

My friends and I had a reunion in Harrogate this weekend and 4 of us stayed at the Cairn Hotel for two nights from 14 March. Three of us shared a family room and were really impressed by the size of the room; free wifi was also a bonus! It is a beautiful rather grand looking property with lots of open space to sit and chat, enjoy drinks, bar snacks and generally unwind. Our room was immaculate and very comfortable. We all slept well and we all enjoyed the fantastic breakfasts! The staff were all very friendly, helpful and very proactive. The hotel offers plenty of parking which was really useful. It is also only a short walk from the centre of town and we enjoyed being able to walk to all the attractions, shops and restaurants that we wanted to visit. Having seen some of the bar snack food one evening we did wish we'd tried the food in the hotel beyond breakfast! We had a fabulous time and would love to return! Thank you to all at the Cairn Hotel for making our stay such a pleasant and enjoyable one.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephan

Traveled with group
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Bev

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely characterful building but in need of refurbishment. My friends and I shared a 3 bedded room. None of us slept very well due to the hot temperature in the room. Also the bedroom curtains were at least 4 inches short allowing lots of outdoor lights to come into the room. The beds were comfortable and bathroom adequate. Breakfast very average. In a convenient position for the town.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great parking and friendly staff will use again when back in harrogate
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for an overnight stay in a beautiful town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I disliked everything about this property. From the very first greeting to walking out three days later. The hotel is beyond tired. Everything is heavily worn and needed replacing at least ten years ago. The service is grumpy at best and the whole hotel had an underlying smell of faeces and antibac. I always look for the positives in things but I am drawing a complete blank here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old building. My room was spacious and comfortable. It was lovely and quiet. It was very convenient for the convention centre and there was plenty of parking space. It was a little tatty in places. Most of the staff were very welcoming and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

steven

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The budget room we stayed in was basic and small but bright and sunny. The more expensive rooms are bigger but not that much better than the budget rooms. Some of the premium rooms are very dark because windows are facing obstructions, hence very little sunlight. Had a pipe burst on our last day so no hot water for shower in the morning. The staff were very helpful and gave us alternative rooms to take a shower but non of the rooms had hot water. Overall it's not a bad hotel and the staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Humming pipes

The single room was adequate but the humming noise during the night was constant. (Old pipe work I assume). Could not sleep. At 1.40 am had to go to reception and ask for another room. This was swiftly done. Cooler room with no noisy humming pipes.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025