# 14 Family-friendly hotels in Bedford (2026) > 14 family-friendly hotels in Bedford, best reviewed first — including Bedford Swan Hotel. Ratings, locations and details. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/bedford/hotels/family-friendly (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. 14 listed · best reviewed first Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Bedford](https://staycation.co.uk/bedford/hotels) [Families 14](https://staycation.co.uk/bedford/hotels/family-friendly) [Bedford Bedford Swan Hotel ★ 4.2 (2,345) Bedford Swan Hotel on The Embankment offers smart, well-kept rooms and a thermal spa, close to Bedford St Johns station.](https://staycation.co.uk/bedford/hotels/bedford-swan-hotel) [Bedfordshire The Waterfront Hotel Spa and Golf ★ 4.3 (1,340) A 103-room hotel on Great North Road in Bedford, with its own spa, gym, indoor pool and golf course nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/bedford/hotels/the-waterfront-hotel-spa-and-golf) [Bedford Albero Bedrooms ★ 4.5 (887) A modern hotel in Bedford's Cowper Building at Riverside Square, with an in-house lounge known for its varied brunch and tapas menu.](https://staycation.co.uk/bedford/hotels/albero-bedrooms) [Bedford dParys ★ 4.2 (1,392) A comfortable, well-priced hotel on De Parys Avenue in Bedford, suited to travellers who want good food and easy access to the castle and river.](https://staycation.co.uk/bedford/hotels/dparys) [Bedford The Knife and Cleaver ★ 4.2 (1,110) A pub-restaurant with rooms near Bedford, known for hearty Sunday roasts and homemade pies alongside nine en-suite bedrooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/bedford/hotels/the-knife-and-cleaver) [Bedford Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel ★ 4.1 (1,179) A large 8-floor hotel with 120 rooms in central Bedford, close to the Embankment and town centre shops.](https://staycation.co.uk/bedford/hotels/mercure-bedford-centre-hotel) [Bedford Woodland Manor Hotel ★ 4.4 (575) Woodland Manor Hotel in Bedford offers clean, family-friendly en-suite rooms set in a hotel known for its gardens and attentive service.](https://staycation.co.uk/bedford/hotels/woodland-manor-hotel) [Bedford Holiday Inn Express Bedford ★ 4.1 (903) Just off the A6/A421 at Elstow Interchange near Bedford, this Holiday Inn Express offers air-conditioned rooms and free parking for road-trippers.](https://staycation.co.uk/bedford/hotels/holiday-inn-express-bedford) [Bedford Premier Inn Bedford South A421 ★ 4.2 (719) A straightforward stopover near the M1 for business trips and overnight breaks, with free parking and 60 quiet, clean rooms in Bedford.](https://staycation.co.uk/bedford/hotels/premier-inn-bedford-south-a421) [Bedford Flitwick Manor Hotel ★ 4.4 (508) Bedfordshire manor hotel near Woburn Abbey and Swiss Garden, with 18 rooms, gardens and a restaurant known for its Sunday roasts.](https://staycation.co.uk/bedford/hotels/flitwick-manor-hotel) [Bedford Premier Inn Bedford Town Centre Riverside ★ 4.1 (693) 100-room Premier Inn beside the River Great Ouse in Bedford town centre, with air-conditioned rooms and river or city views.](https://staycation.co.uk/bedford/hotels/premier-inn-bedford-town-centre-riverside) [Bedford Premier Inn Bedford Priory Marina ★ 3.8 (382) Premier Inn on Priory Marina in Bedford, footsteps from Priory Country Park's lake, golf and fishing, with Bedford town centre a short drive away.](https://staycation.co.uk/bedford/hotels/premier-inn-bedford-priory-marina) [Bedford Travelodge Bedford ★ 3.7 (407) Budget hotel on the A421/A6 junction near Bedford town centre, Priory Country Park and the Bunyan Centre, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/bedford/hotels/travelodge-bedford) [Bedford De Parys Guest House ★ 4.7 (43) Guest house on De Parys Avenue in Bedford, close to pubs, restaurants and golf, with free parking and individually decorated rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/bedford/hotels/de-parys-guest-house) ## Quick answers How many family-friendly hotels are there in Bedford?+ We list 14 in Bedford. The best-reviewed are shown first. Which family-friendly hotels in Bedford are best reviewed?+ By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Bedford Swan Hotel (4.2/5, 2,345 reviews), The Waterfront Hotel Spa and Golf (4.3/5, 1,340 reviews) and Albero Bedrooms (4.5/5, 887 reviews). Is this list up to date?+ It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.