Cairn Hotel
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 15:00 |
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Check out before: | 11:00 |
Pets | Pets allowed with an extra charge |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Fitness centre
Spa
Front desk 24 hour
Restaurant
More about Cairn Hotel
Cairn Hotel
This grand, Victorian hotel boasts private gardens, a gym, and classical decor. Its traditionally furnished rooms feature private bathrooms, while Harrogate’s centre is 5 minutes’ walk away.
Reviews from 
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 25 Aug 2026
Stayed in: Aug 2026
Hotel is a bit tired but very clean good WiFi excellent breakfast and the staff could not be more helpful.
Couple
Comment: 29 Aug 2026
Stayed in: Aug 2026
Nice 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 people but not one single waste bin on what is large premises.
As you enter the reception it is similar to entering a Church, Dark, silent and full of old furniture
Check in was fine if not a little regimental
We had a suite for two days which was fabulous with the exception of the odd broken pain of glass!
The suite was large, well equipped and spotless clean unfortunately the pillows were cheap foam filled and at above £200 a night I would have expected feather or memory foam pillows.
Four Poster bed was a nice touch however the mattress had seen better days.
Visited the bar at around 7pm on the Friday evening which was empty!
Two young members of staff fell over each other to serve me.
A large Gin and Tonic and an Aperol Spritz were ordered
There wasn’t a suitable Gin or tall glass available for the Gin and Tonic so had to make do with a Brandy Glass!
Again there wasn’t a suitable glass for the Aperol Spritz which was served in a small wine glass!
The final insult came in the form of the bill which was an eye watering £22.85!
We arrived for breakfast the next morning just after opening at 8 on a Saturday morning.
The reception was polite and friendly and we had a lovely little bay window table, again a cracked window!
Approached four times to ask if we had ordered our Tea or Coffee, a little OTT but simply down to the training.
The Continental breakfast was exceptional with a fabulous choice of cold Salamis, cheeses, bread’s pastries, cereal and juices etc
I’m partial to a cooked breakfast which on first impression didn’t disappoint.
Great selection which was served by a chef looking member of staff
Fried eggs were requested and provided but were hard.
Once back at the table it was clear that all items were dry and being out in the warming trays for quite some time before the restaurant opened at 8am
Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Sausages, Black Pudding etc whilst warm everything was dry.
Tea and Toast arrived and pleasantly served but again dry, chewy and cold.
The room was serviced well and no issues here whatsoever.
On the whole we enjoyed our stay at the Cairn however it’s dated and in need of at least a redecoration outside and some life injecting into the place and until it’s addressed then there are many other hotels in the same location that we will look to stay at before we consider the Cairn again
3 star is just about right
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 people but not one single waste bin on what is large premises.
As you enter the reception it is similar to entering a Church, Dark, silent and full of old furniture
Check in was fine if not a little regimental
We had a suite for two days which was fabulous with the exception of the odd broken pain of glass!
The suite was large, well equipped and spotless clean unfortunately the pillows were cheap foam filled and at above £200 a night I would have expected feather or memory foam pillows.
Four Poster bed was a nice touch however the mattress had seen better days.
Visited the bar at around 7pm on the Friday evening which was empty!
Two young members of staff fell over each other to serve me.
A large Gin and Tonic and an Aperol Spritz were ordered
There wasn’t a suitable Gin or tall glass available for the Gin and Tonic so had to make do with a Brandy Glass!
Again there wasn’t a suitable glass for the Aperol Spritz which was served in a small wine glass!
The final insult came in the form of the bill which was an eye watering £22.85!
We arrived for breakfast the next morning just after opening at 8 on a Saturday morning.
The reception was polite and friendly and we had a lovely little bay window table, again a cracked window!
Approached four times to ask if we had ordered our Tea or Coffee, a little OTT but simply down to the training.
The Continental breakfast was exceptional with a fabulous choice of cold Salamis, cheeses, bread’s pastries, cereal and juices etc
I’m partial to a cooked breakfast which on first impression didn’t disappoint.
Great selection which was served by a chef looking member of staff
Fried eggs were requested and provided but were hard.
Once back at the table it was clear that all items were dry and being out in the warming trays for quite some time before the restaurant opened at 8am
Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Sausages, Black Pudding etc whilst warm everything was dry.
Tea and Toast arrived and pleasantly served but again dry, chewy and cold.
The room was serviced well and no issues here whatsoever.
On the whole we enjoyed our stay at the Cairn however it’s dated and in need of at least a redecoration outside and some life injecting into the place and until it’s addressed then there are many other hotels in the same location that we will look to stay at before we consider the Cairn again
3 star is just about right
Couple
Comment: 28 Aug 2026
Stayed in: Aug 2026
Good 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, friendly and hard working. The hotel in general and our room in particular kept to a high standard of housekeeping and were exceptionally clean.
We had one restaurant and one bar meal as well as breakfast, food was varied, well presented, fresh and good value.
We enjoyed our stay and would return if again visiting Harrogate
All staff encountered were very helpful, friendly and hard working. The hotel in general and our room in particular kept to a high standard of housekeeping and were exceptionally clean.
We had one restaurant and one bar meal as well as breakfast, food was varied, well presented, fresh and good value.
We enjoyed our stay and would return if again visiting Harrogate
Group traveller
Comment: 24 Aug 2026
Stayed in: Jul 2026
Robbed of £80 cash
Stayed with friends Fri-Sun 24th - 26th July 2026 as attending a festival, went for breakfast first morning only to find myself and a friend had been robbed of £80 cash when we returned to our room. Rooms can only be accessed with a physical key (not keycard) and cleaner had been in room in the 2hrs we were out for breakfast. Hotel accepted no responsibility whatsoever and hotel manager Gaynor was actually quite hostile when i asked for an update on the Sunday despite me being polite and discreet to avoid other guests overhearing. There are no safes in rooms and limited security cameras (not on our door sadly) , there was a notice in the lift to not leave valuables including cash in rooms which we didn’t see as had back to that particular wall in the lift (if hotel has to put up a notice then this indicates a problem), i did report to police purely for further reference and also to the hotel’s head office who also shunned any responsibility. I have since learned the Hotel chain has gone into administration so may be worth checking if you have an upcoming booking, and most definitely do not pay in advance. We had stayed here the year before and it was ok, generally i don’t carry cash which is probably the same as most guests, it’s 3 star, clean and we found most staff friendly shame we couldn’t say the same for the senior management. If it finds a buyer then a change of management/cleaning staff is needed before i stay again.
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 18 Aug 2026
Stayed in: Aug 2026
Excellent 3 night stay the room was very spacious a little dated but spotlessy clean and comfortable.
Bathroom was also large and spotless with bath and over shower.
Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice.
The staff are very welcoming and very helpful.
The big bonus was being allowed to park my car early on the check-in day and check in later. Absolutely fantastic service. Many thanks. Will definitely consider using again even Harrogate
Bathroom was also large and spotless with bath and over shower.
Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice.
The staff are very welcoming and very helpful.
The big bonus was being allowed to park my car early on the check-in day and check in later. Absolutely fantastic service. Many thanks. Will definitely consider using again even Harrogate
Excellent location
Ripon Rd, Harrogate, HG1 2JD, United Kingdom|0.76 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
15:00
Check out before:
11:00
Good to know
Pets allowed with an extra charge
Extra beds are available for an additional charge, depending on the size of the room.
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