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Cairn Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel perfect for exploring Harrogate

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(9 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Classic Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 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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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 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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Standard Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

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

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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

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
  • Valley Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Turkish Baths and Health Spa - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Harrogate Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Winter Gardens - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Christies - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ice Scoop Gelato - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cattlemen's Grill - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Cairn Hotel

3-star 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 business-friendly 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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 315 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 398 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 177 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1006 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

Vicky

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful the whole stay, we felt r
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel close to town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel looking a bit tired in parts but made up for with the staff who work there - all very friendly - not just to those staying at the hotel but felt like they all got on with each other! Lovely bath sheets as well in the room which was an absolute bonus :-)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David, Harrogate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was. A bit small but adequate
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

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

Highly recommened

Great hotel. Friendly helpful staff. Comfy bed and big room, powerful shower. Would definatly stay again and recommend this hotel. Free carpark a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable stay

Great location for our stay. Ample parking, shops, restaurants and bars all in walking distance. Fantastic service. Beautiful old building but needs some upgrades and the WiFi was terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Coleen

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

Very Grand in it's Day

WOW first impression, must have been the grandest of hotels in its early days, now its looking tired but that doesn't take away it's splendour, we only stayed a couple of nights but would have been happy to stay longer, the room was spacious clean and comfortable, with house keeping daily, very good value for money. added benefit is the bus stops directly outside the hotel worth making use of the buses. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

it needs updating
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty, warrington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, lovely hotel, just what we needed for a night away
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
No heating room felt damp hair dryer broke
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
First time at The Cairn, booked a family room it was tidy and clean, just wish I'd had a double not a single bed which i thought was in the room when booked, not much of a view tired paint chipped walls, could do with some attention as its all you look out at, but the staff that we spoke to were very friendly n accommodating i would book again as its close to family members that live in Harrogate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice venue
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice oldy worldy hotel good parking 10 min walk into town good breakfast nice staff good value for money some areas need renovating a little but its a old hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Molly-mae

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A short break

When we arrived arrived we were a little early for check-in so i went to reception and asked if we could leave the car there for a little while. The receptionist was very friendly and helpful and let us leave the car there. When we cane to check-in, he was very informative about our nextcday plans and told the best route to get there. Having a lift was a great asset as we had many suitcases and a pram. The room was very clean, they had provided a cot for the little one. The bathroom was also very clean and had toiletries in too. We found it very warm in the room as the windows only opened slightly, but it was a hot couple of days. We all slept well, the beds were comfy, i was very happy as the room we were given had a separate smaller room with a bed in it and i was able to escape the yonger ones. We didnt have breakfast there but what we saw looked very nice. The reception area was very comfy with plenty af areas to sit. All staff were very friendly and had time to have a chat with you. Will definitely come back again
Front of hotel
Entrance
Inside reception
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Short break

We really enjoyed our stay at the hotel,it was handy for walking into Harrogate town centre. The room was a good size with a very comfortable bed. The bathroom was clean and had a bath and shower. The staff at reception were friendly and helpful. The hotel has plenty of communal areas to enjoy sitting in or outside as well there are lovely gardens to sit in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Solid hotel and for the most part comfortable, however, the function room has little (if any) soundproofing, meaning the rooms above get very noisy (I think we were right above the PA system and things were vibrating in our room). The show went on until 11pm. More soundproofing needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Brett

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property requires a significant investment. I was put into a room that hadn't been touched for 20 years, ancient and dirty-looking. The carpet was so dirty-looking, I didn't take my shoes off. The paintwork hadn't been touched in decades. Very disappointed in general. The outside was lovely, and it's a grand old hotel that needs some love and care.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025