The Boat Inn Hayton

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Retford hotel

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Dates

January 2026

February 2026

Standard Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Bar

Explore the area

97 Main St, Retford, England, DN22 9LF

Place, Bassetlaw Museum
‪8 min drive‬
Place, The Well Retford Baptist Church
‪9 min drive‬
Place, Idle Valley Nature Reserve
‪9 min drive‬
Airport, Hull (HUY-Humberside)
‪54 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

75 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

75 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room

75 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Retford

In Retford .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Bassetlaw Museum and The Well Retford Baptist Church. Idle Valley Nature Reserve is within 6 miles (10 km) and Clumber Park is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

Bassetlaw Museum - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
The Well Retford Baptist Church - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles
Idle Valley Nature Reserve - 9 min drive - 4.2 miles
Clumber Park - 17 min drive - 10.5 miles
Sundown Adventureland - 19 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

Retford Station - 12 min drive
Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Dominie Cross - ‬7 min drive
‪Beer Under The Clock - ‬8 min drive
‪Papa's Traditional Fish & Chip Takeaway - ‬6 min drive
‪Ye Olde Sun Inn - ‬6 min drive
‪No 5 - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Boat Inn Hayton

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Retford hotel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

6 guestrooms or units

Garden

Bar or lounge

Dining venue

The Boat Inn Hayton offers 6 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. 35-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Similar properties

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available

$63 nightly

Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

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 uncovered self parking on site
Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Accessibility

Hardwood flooring in room
No elevator
Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

35-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Wednesday - Sunday (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM)

Guests will receive lockbox information

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, lockbox

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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, debit cards, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

The Boat Inn Hayton Hotel

The Boat Inn Hayton Retford

The Boat Inn Hayton Hotel Retford

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Boat Inn Hayton to the airport?

The Boat Inn Hayton is 14.1 mi (29-min drive) away from the Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Boat Inn Hayton have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Boat Inn Hayton.

Does The Boat Inn Hayton offer free breakfast?

The Boat Inn Hayton does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Boat Inn Hayton?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Boat Inn Hayton?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Boat Inn Hayton?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Boat Inn Hayton have a pool?

The Boat Inn Hayton does not have a pool.

Does The Boat Inn Hayton have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Boat Inn Hayton have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Boat Inn Hayton to downtown Retford?

The Boat Inn Hayton is 2.2 mi away from Retford.

The Boat Inn Hayton Reviews

4.6

4.2/10

Cleanliness

4.8/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

3.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

4/10 Poor

Helen

Traveled with family

Sep 29, 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Property generally needs refurbishing, good cleaning and repairs. Its tired and very basic in contrast to adjoining pub. You pay for what you get. Suited for an overnight stay for a wedding but no longer. No service as such....but clean towels, fridge and kettle. Take your own milk and plan breakfast locally..10 minute drive to Retford.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Business traveler

Sep 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Really enjoyed my stay. Rooms are basic but clean and have everything you need. Bed was comfortable and if I was working in the area again I would book to stay here.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Clive

Business traveler

Aug 2, 2024

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

Terrible experience

The pub, which the hotel is attached to, was closed. No information about how to check in or obtain a key to my room was given. I was lucky that 2 employees of the pub were there (live-ins I guess), in the car park when I arrived, so they eventually managed to get me a key to my room. Otherwise, no idea how I would have got in. Room itself was awful. Dirty, cramped poor facilities. Shower room (separate) was even worse. Black mould on the soap tray, paint peeling off everywhere, spiders & webs, really just awful. Worst place i have stayed in for many years, and I travel for business a lot. Don't recommend this place to anyone. No chance of an evening meal, no chance of breakfast, I would have been better off camping by the canal, it would have been cleaner and more comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Clive

Business traveler

Aug 1, 2024

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

Awful place, avoid it.

The pub, which the 'hotel' is attached to, was closed for the night (at 6:00pm). No information about how to check in, obtain a key to my room was given. I was lucky that 2 employees of the pub were there (live-ins I guess), in the car park when I arrived, so they eventually managed to get me a key to my room. Otherwise, no idea how I would have got in. Room itself was awful. Dirty, cramped poor facilities. Shower room (separate) was even worse. Black mould on teh soap tray, paint peeling off everywhere, spiders & webs, really just awful. Worst place i have stayed in for many years, and I travel for business a lot. Don't recommend this place to anyone. No chance of an evening meal, no chance of breakfast, I would have been better off camping by the canal, it would have been cleaner and more comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Darren

Traveled with family

Jul 30, 2024

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

Never again!!

Cleanliness was poor, dusty, bed base was stained, shower was cold, windows opened onto pub carpark. Internet never worked, I stay one night out of two booked, claimed to be a superior double room, shocking is all I can say.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Darren

Traveled with family

Jul 30, 2024

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

Never again!!

Cleanliness was poor, dusty, bed base was stained, shower was cold, windows opened onto pub carpark. Internet never worked, I stay one night out of two booked, they refused to give a refund, claimed to be a superior double room, shocking is all I can say.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Martyn

Jul 7, 2024

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

Dont stay here

Disgusting room if you can call it that ! Broadband and tv didn’t even work. The restaurant was closed at 2015 on a Saturday night so had to order from Uber eats. Definitely not worth £60 for a night. Wouldn’t recommend and definitely wouldn’t stay here again. In fact I’d like a complete refund for this stay !!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Jun 2, 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Traveled with family

Sep 3, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room was so dirty had not been cleaned cobwebs every dust everywhere room was cold and when i spoke to owners said the room had been cleaned and not used for 3 days. Room had broken lamp and sticky ring marks on bed side table. Green dusty mould in fridge and alot of spiders thick layer of dust of flowers and lampshades. Bed throw had dried food on it. We did not wnd up staying found other accomadation and got a refund tooms nothig like pictures and as for twin double second room was not a room it was a small box with only a double bed in just!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023