# 58 Family-friendly hotels in Bedfordshire (2026)

> 58 family-friendly hotels in Bedfordshire, best reviewed first — including Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport. Ratings, locations and details.

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58 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Bedfordshire](https://staycation.co.uk/bedfordshire/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 16](https://staycation.co.uk/bedfordshire/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 58](https://staycation.co.uk/bedfordshire/hotels/family-friendly)

[Luton Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport ★ 4.2 (3,314) An early-flight or late-landing stopover near Luton Airport, with 154 quiet rooms and a walkable route to check-in.](https://staycation.co.uk/luton/hotels/holiday-inn-express-london-luton-airport) [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) [Luton Luton Hoo Hotel Golf And Spa ★ 4.3 (1,915) A grand mansion house hotel in Bedfordshire with 144 rooms, its own golf course and spa, close to Luton Airport.](https://staycation.co.uk/luton/hotels/luton-hoo-hotel-golf-and-spa) [Shefford The Black Horse at Ireland ★ 4.6 (1,126) A historic inn near Shefford, Bedfordshire, with classic rooms, a cosy restaurant and free parking close to the Chiltern Hills.](https://staycation.co.uk/shefford/hotels/the-black-horse-at-ireland) [Luton Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport ★ 4.4 (1,416) A large seven-storey hotel on Airport Way in Luton, with 250 rooms and easy access for M1 and airport travellers.](https://staycation.co.uk/luton/hotels/courtyard-by-marriott-luton-airport) [Luton ibis London Luton Airport ★ 4.0 (2,923) A large 162-room modern hotel on Spittlesea Road, Luton, within a 5-15 minute walk of the airport terminal.](https://staycation.co.uk/luton/hotels/ibis-london-luton-airport) [Luton The Red Lion Hotel ★ 4.1 (2,064) A Castle Street hotel in central Luton, best known for its pub restaurant's Indian menu alongside traditional classics.](https://staycation.co.uk/luton/hotels/the-red-lion-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 The George Inn ★ 4.5 (960) Village pub inn in Maulden, Bedfordshire, with free parking and countryside walks close by, plus a garden for warmer days.](https://staycation.co.uk/maulden/hotels/the-george-inn) [Dunstable Old Hunters Lodge ★ 4.4 (1,114) Traditional hotel at The Cross Roads in Dunstable, handy for walking on Dunstable Downs and nearby golf, pubs and restaurants.](https://staycation.co.uk/dunstable/hotels/old-hunters-lodge) [Luton Holiday Inn London Luton Airport ★ 4.1 (1,724) A 124-room Holiday Inn on Airport Way, Luton, close enough to walk to the terminal, with early breakfast options for pre-flight starts.](https://staycation.co.uk/luton/hotels/holiday-inn-london-luton-airport) [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) [Luton Premier Inn Luton Airport ★ 4.0 (2,056) Premier Inn Luton Airport offers 131 modern, air-conditioned en-suite rooms near Luton Airport and Luton Airport Parkway station.](https://staycation.co.uk/luton/hotels/premier-inn-luton-airport) [Luton Hampton by Hilton Luton Airport ★ 4.1 (1,706) A 188-room hotel in Luton with quick DART shuttle access to the airport terminal, plus pubs and restaurants close by.](https://staycation.co.uk/luton/hotels/hampton-by-hilton-luton-airport) [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) [125 The White Hart ★ 4.3 (1,116) A traditional pub-hotel on Dunstable Street in Ampthill, with a bridal suite and wedding facilities close to Ampthill Park.](https://staycation.co.uk/ampthill/hotels/the-white-hart) [Luton ibis budget Luton Airport ★ 3.9 (2,048) A no-frills budget hotel on Airport Way, right by Luton Airport, with 134 simple rooms and free Wi-Fi for early flights or quick stopovers.](https://staycation.co.uk/luton/hotels/ibis-budget-luton-airport) [Biggleswade The Green Man ★ 4.3 (967) A straightforward 18-room B&B on Southill Road, Biggleswade, handy for golf, fishing and local transport links.](https://staycation.co.uk/biggleswade/hotels/the-green-man) [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) [Henlow The Crown Pub Dining & Rooms ★ 4.3 (934) A traditional pub with dining and rooms in Henlow, Bedfordshire, offering a proper bar and breakfast alongside adults-only accommodation.](https://staycation.co.uk/henlow/hotels/the-crown-pub-dining-rooms) [Biggleswade The Crown Hotel Wetherspoon ★ 4.0 (1,552) Wetherspoon pub-hotel in central Biggleswade with all-day food and drink and en-suite rooms above the bar.](https://staycation.co.uk/biggleswade/hotels/the-crown-hotel-wetherspoon) [Luton Premier Inn Luton Town Centre ★ 4.1 (1,180) Premier Inn Luton Town Centre offers a restaurant and hearty breakfasts within walking distance of the station, airport links and shops.](https://staycation.co.uk/luton/hotels/premier-inn-luton-town-centre) [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) [Sandy The Coach House ★ 4.5 (601) The Coach House is a straightforward hotel on Potton's Market Square, with en-suite family rooms and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/potton/hotels/the-coach-house) [Dunstable The Old Palace Lodge ★ 4.2 (922) A Church Street hotel in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, with spa, gym and free parking close to the town's shops and pubs.](https://staycation.co.uk/dunstable/hotels/the-old-palace-lodge) [Leighton Buzzard The Swan Hotel Wetherspoon ★ 3.9 (1,518) A budget-friendly Wetherspoon hotel on Leighton Buzzard's High Street, with an on-site bar and restaurant for straightforward, no-fuss stays.](https://staycation.co.uk/leighton-buzzard/hotels/the-swan-hotel-wetherspoon) [Dunstable Holiday Inn Express Dunstable ★ 4.1 (928) Holiday Inn Express Dunstable on London Road offers complimentary breakfast, 120 rooms and free parking, close to Whipsnade Zoo.](https://staycation.co.uk/dunstable/hotels/holiday-inn-express-dunstable) [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) [Luton Spark by Hilton Luton ★ 4.4 (489) Modern 87-room hotel on Mill Street, Luton, close to the railway station and the DART shuttle link to the airport.](https://staycation.co.uk/luton/hotels/spark-by-hilton-luton) [Leighton Buzzard The Heath Inn ★ 4.4 (456) A 16-room pub-hotel in Leighton Buzzard with its own gym, spa and sauna alongside the usual bar and restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/leighton-buzzard/hotels/the-heath-inn) [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) [Dunstable Premier Inn Dunstable Luton ★ 4.1 (604) Budget-friendly Premier Inn in Dunstable with free parking and easy access to Whipsnade Zoo and Dunstable Downs, suited to family days out.](https://staycation.co.uk/dunstable/hotels/premier-inn-dunstable-luton) [Luton King William ★ 4.2 (502) King William hotel at Mangrove Green, Luton, pairs clean, comfortable rooms with an on-site bar known for its draught beer selection.](https://staycation.co.uk/luton/hotels/king-william) [Dunstable Premier Inn Dunstable South A5 ★ 4.0 (577) Premier Inn Dunstable South A5 offers 58 en-suite rooms and free on-site parking on Watling Street, handy for Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Zoo.](https://staycation.co.uk/dunstable/hotels/premier-inn-dunstable-south-a5) [Luton London Luton Vale Hotel ★ 4.4 (311) A 157-room hotel in Luton, Bedfordshire, well suited to business stays and family breaks that need space, parking and a gym on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/luton/hotels/london-luton-vale-hotel) [Biggleswade The Stratton House Hotel ★ 3.9 (627) A straightforward hotel on London Road in Biggleswade, well suited to business stays and overnight breaks with free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/biggleswade/hotels/the-stratton-house-hotel) [Luton Travelodge Luton ★ 3.4 (1,375) Budget hotel off the M1 in Luton with 106 en-suite rooms, handy for the airport and hospital, plus on-site parking and a bar.](https://staycation.co.uk/luton/hotels/travelodge-luton) [Dunstable Travelodge Toddington M1 Southbound ★ 3.7 (700) Travelodge Toddington M1 Southbound offers 55 en-suite rooms at Toddington Moto services, right off the M1 for an easy overnight stop.](https://staycation.co.uk/toddington/hotels/travelodge-toddington-m1-southbound) [Luton The Chiltern Hotel ★ 3.5 (989) A 97-room hotel in Luton, Bedfordshire, handy for the airport and town centre, with an Asian restaurant that stands out from the usual hotel fare.](https://staycation.co.uk/luton/hotels/the-chiltern-hotel) [Dunstable The Pheasant Inn ★ 4.0 (345) The Pheasant Inn is a traditional pub-style B&B on West Street in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, with its own bar and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/dunstable/hotels/the-pheasant-inn) [Bedford Millhouse Hotel And Riverside Restaurant ★ 4.2 (227) Millhouse Hotel And Riverside Restaurant sits beside the water on Mill Road in Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire, with a garden and outdoor seating to make the most of it.](https://staycation.co.uk/sharnbrook/hotels/millhouse-hotel-and-riverside-restaurant) [Sandy Highfield Farm ★ 4.8 (113) Highfield Farm is a farmhouse B&B on Tempsford Road near Sandy, offering en-suite rooms and free parking amid quiet Bedfordshire countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/sandy/hotels/highfield-farm) [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) [Milton Keynes Newton Park Farm ★ 4.6 (114) Newton Park Farm is a Bedfordshire B&B near Turvey with breakfast included, lake views and free parking on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/turvey/hotels/newton-park-farm) [Leighton Buzzard Redwings Lodge Dunstable ★ 3.7 (357) A straightforward hotel on Watling Street in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, with free parking and rooms that welcome pets and families alike.](https://staycation.co.uk/dunstable/hotels/redwings-lodge-dunstable) [Shefford The Airman Hotel ★ 3.7 (339) A Hitchin Road hotel in Shefford, Bedfordshire, with a garden, free parking and rooms fit for weddings as easily as overnight stays.](https://staycation.co.uk/shefford/hotels/the-airman-hotel) [Luton Stockwood Hotel ★ 3.6 (326) A straightforward 19-room hotel in Luton suited to airport stopovers and short business trips, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/luton/hotels/stockwood-hotel) [Luton Hyde Mill ★ 4.8 (61) A quiet spot on the edge of Luton, Bedfordshire, Hyde Mill is a B&B on Lower Luton Road offering homely rooms and a hearty breakfast close to the airport.](https://staycation.co.uk/luton/hotels/hyde-mill) [Shefford The White Hart Hotel ★ 4.1 (113) A traditional hotel in Shefford, Bedfordshire, with comfortable family rooms and free on-site parking close to local golf and fishing.](https://staycation.co.uk/shefford/hotels/the-white-hart-hotel) [Henlow Bird In Hand ★ 3.5 (186) A pub-hotel on Bedford Road in Henlow, Bedfordshire, surrounded by open countryside with golf and fishing close by.](https://staycation.co.uk/henlow/hotels/bird-in-hand) [Luton Stuart Hotel ★ 3.0 (394) A 60-room hotel on Stuart Street in central Luton, with free on-site parking and easy access to the town's transport links.](https://staycation.co.uk/luton/hotels/stuart-hotel) [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) [Luton OYO Luton Hotel ★ 3.0 (279) A straightforward 60-room hotel on Dunstable Road in Luton, offering budget-friendly stays close to the Roald Dahl Museum.](https://staycation.co.uk/luton/hotels/oyo-luton-hotel) [Dunstable Highwayman Hotel by Greene King Inns ★ 3.5 (37) A 20-room Greene King inn on London Road, Dunstable, with en-suite rooms and free parking near Whipsnade Zoo and Dunstable Downs.](https://staycation.co.uk/dunstable/hotels/highwayman-hotel-by-greene-king-inns)

## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Bedfordshire?+

We list 58 in Bedfordshire. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Bedfordshire are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Holiday Inn Express London Luton Airport (4.2/5, 3,314 reviews), Bedford Swan Hotel (4.2/5, 2,345 reviews) and Luton Hoo Hotel Golf And Spa (4.3/5, 1,915 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.