# 85 Family-friendly hotels in Nottinghamshire (2026)

> 85 family-friendly hotels in Nottinghamshire, best reviewed first — including Nottingham Belfry Hotel & Spa. Ratings, locations and details.

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85 listed · best reviewed first

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

[Dog-friendly 17](https://staycation.co.uk/nottinghamshire/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 85](https://staycation.co.uk/nottinghamshire/hotels/family-friendly) [4-5 star 7](https://staycation.co.uk/nottinghamshire/hotels/four-and-five-star)

[Sutton Coldfield Nottingham Belfry Hotel & Spa ★ 4.5 (9,664) 120 en-suite rooms with air conditioning and room service at the Nottingham Belfry Hotel & Spa, a modern base near Nottingham city centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/nottingham-belfry-hotel-spa) [Nottingham Crowne Plaza Nottingham ★ 4.3 (2,869) A large city-centre hotel in Nottingham suited to business trips, conferences and weekend stays alike, with 210 rooms and an on-site spa and pool.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/crowne-plaza-nottingham) [Nottingham The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant ★ 4.5 (2,008) Modern hotel on University Park in Nottingham, with 202 air-conditioned en-suite rooms and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/the-orchard-hotel-restaurant) [Nottingham The Bowman by Greene King Inns ★ 4.3 (2,841) A straightforward roadside inn on Nottingham Road, with free parking and on-site dining close to M1 Junction 26.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/the-bowman-by-greene-king-inns) [Nottingham Eastwood Hall ★ 4.3 (2,829) A historic Nottinghamshire hall near Nottingham with 150 rooms, landscaped gardens and an indoor pool for guests to unwind after exploring.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/eastwood-hall) [Nottingham Village Hotel Nottingham ★ 4.2 (3,023) A 135-room hotel on Brailsford Way in Nottingham, close to golf, walking routes and a cluster of pubs and restaurants, with its own pool and spa.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/village-hotel-nottingham) [Nottingham Leonardo Hotel Nottingham ★ 4.2 (2,748) Nottingham hotel at Waterfront Plaza, within reach of the Castle, Lace Market and National Ice Centre for a day out in the city.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/leonardo-hotel-nottingham) [Nottingham DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nottingham Gateway ★ 4.4 (1,829) A 105-room DoubleTree by Hilton on Nuthall Road, Nottingham, with free on-site parking and easy access to the M1 at Junction 26.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-nottingham-gateway) [Nottingham Colwick Hall Hotel ★ 4.3 (1,889) Georgian country house hotel in Colwick Park, Nottingham, with racecourse and riverside walks on the doorstep and just 16 rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/colwick-hall-hotel) [Nottingham The National Water Sports Centre ★ 4.3 (1,756) A 54-room hotel at Nottingham's National Water Sports Centre on Adbolton Lane, geared around lake and water-based activity.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/the-national-water-sports-centre) [Newark The Beaumond Cross Inn ★ 4.7 (895) A compact 10-room inn on London Road in Newark-on-Trent, well suited to overnight stopovers and weekend breaks with free parking included.](https://staycation.co.uk/newark-on-trent/hotels/the-beaumond-cross-inn) [Nottingham Mercure Nottingham Sherwood ★ 4.3 (1,649) A 172-room 4-star hotel on Mansfield Road, within easy reach of Nottingham's centre and arenas, with a pool, spa and gym.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/mercure-nottingham-sherwood) [Nottingham The Old Ship Inn ★ 4.4 (1,365) A pub-hotel on Lowdham's Main Street, handy for golf, fishing and countryside walks, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/lowdham/hotels/the-old-ship-inn) [Nottingham Unicorn Hotel by Marstons Inns ★ 4.0 (2,625) A riverside pub-hotel by Gunthorpe Bridge in Lowdham, Nottinghamshire, well suited to families and drivers passing through the Trent valley.](https://staycation.co.uk/lowdham/hotels/unicorn-hotel-by-marstons-inns) [Retford Ye Olde Bell Hotel and Restaurant ★ 4.5 (1,085) Ye Olde Bell Hotel and Restaurant is a 61-room hotel in Barnby Moor near Retford, with an indoor pool, spa and gym rare for a property this size.](https://staycation.co.uk/retford/hotels/ye-olde-bell-hotel-and-restaurant) [Nottingham ibis Nottingham Centre ★ 4.1 (1,999) ibis Nottingham Centre is a 142-room hotel on Fletcher Gate with a bar, snack bar and breakfast service close to the city's attractions.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/ibis-nottingham-centre) [Nottingham Premier Inn Nottingham West ★ 4.2 (1,633) Straightforward 3-star Premier Inn near M1 Junction 26, Nottingham, with 88 en-suite rooms, free parking and tram access into the city centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/premier-inn-nottingham-west) [Nottingham Hogs Head Hotel ★ 4.5 (965) An adults-only hotel on Awsworth Lane in Nottingham, pairing traditional charm with a restaurant, bar and garden on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/hogs-head-hotel) [Nottingham Premier Inn Nottingham City Centre Chapel Bar ★ 4.3 (1,307) Premier Inn Nottingham City Centre Chapel Bar offers 120 en-suite rooms across five floors, steps from Old Market Square.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/premier-inn-nottingham-city-centre-chapel-bar) [Nottingham Park Plaza Nottingham ★ 4.2 (1,542) A large modern hotel on Maid Marian Way with a restaurant, bar and gym, close to the castle and the main shopping streets.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/park-plaza-nottingham) [Retford The Boat Inn Hayton ★ 4.6 (787) A six-room pub-inn in Hayton near Retford, Nottinghamshire, with a garden, restaurant and bar at its heart.](https://staycation.co.uk/retford/hotels/the-boat-inn-hayton) [Retford Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel ★ 4.4 (1,023) A Georgian manor hotel in Retford with 63 rooms, gardens and free parking, suited to business stays and weekend breaks alike.](https://staycation.co.uk/retford/hotels/best-western-plus-west-retford-hotel) [Nottingham Holiday Inn Nottingham ★ 4.3 (1,131) A modern four-storey, 128-room hotel at Castle Marina Park, Nottingham, with a gym, bar and chargeable on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/holiday-inn-nottingham) [Nottingham Premier Inn Nottingham City Centre Goldsmith Street ★ 4.1 (1,510) In Nottingham city centre near Rock City and Nottingham Trent University, this 161-room Premier Inn offers easy tram access and en-suite comfort.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/premier-inn-nottingham-city-centre-goldsmith-street) [Nottingham Premier Inn Nottingham Arena London Road ★ 4.2 (1,165) Modern 87-room hotel on Nottingham's Island Site, close to the Motorpoint Arena and city centre pubs and bars.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/premier-inn-nottingham-arena-london-road) [Newark Ashiana ★ 4.6 (626) A 10-room hotel on Bathly Lane in Newark-on-Trent, with a spa, indoor pool and gym tucked into the Nottinghamshire countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/newark-on-trent/hotels/ashiana) [Nottingham Mercure Nottingham City Centre Hotel ★ 4.0 (1,636) A 76-room Mercure hotel on George Street in Nottingham's Lace Market, with a gym, restaurant and bar across six floors.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/mercure-nottingham-city-centre-hotel) [Nottingham St James Hotel ★ 4.1 (1,218) A Best Western Premier Collection hotel on Friar Lane, close to the castle and the main shopping streets, with a spa and indoor pool.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/st-james-hotel) [Nottingham Premier Inn Nottingham Castle Marina ★ 4.3 (855) Budget-friendly canalside Premier Inn on Castle Marina Park, Nottingham, with free parking and easy access to the city centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/premier-inn-nottingham-castle-marina) [Newark The Dovecote Inn ★ 4.6 (515) The Dovecote Inn is a Newark-on-Trent hotel with free on-site parking, a garden and a bar just outside the town centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/newark-on-trent/hotels/the-dovecote-inn) [Mansfield The Dukeries Lodge Edwinstowe Nottinghamshire ★ 4.1 (1,044) A 16-room lodge on High Street in Mansfield, close to Sherwood Forest, with air-conditioned rooms and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/mansfield/hotels/the-dukeries-lodge-edwinstowe-nottinghamshire) [Nottingham Novotel Nottingham Derby ★ 4.1 (1,014) A 110-room Novotel in Long Eaton near Nottingham, with restaurant, bar and breakfast, handy for the M1 and East Midlands Airport.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/novotel-nottingham-derby) [Newark Premier Inn Newark ★ 4.1 (993) Premier Inn Newark on Lincoln Road puts Newark Showground and the town centre within easy reach, with 139 straightforward en-suite rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/newark-on-trent/hotels/premier-inn-newark) [Nottingham Lace Market Hotel ★ 4.4 (597) A boutique hotel in a converted Georgian townhouse on High Pavement, in the middle of Nottingham's restaurant and bar district.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/lace-market-hotel) [Worksop Lion Hotel ★ 4.3 (689) A straightforward 46-room hotel on Bridge Street in Worksop, well suited to travellers touring Sherwood Forest and Clumber Park by car.](https://staycation.co.uk/worksop/hotels/lion-hotel) [Worksop Cassia Rooms ★ 4.3 (688) Cassia Rooms is an adults-only hotel on Park Street in Worksop, with an on-site restaurant and bar plus breakfast included.](https://staycation.co.uk/worksop/hotels/cassia-rooms) [Nottingham Roomzzz Nottingham City ★ 4.5 (484) A contemporary aparthotel with self-catering studios, a short walk from Nottingham station and the Lace Market.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/roomzzz-nottingham-city) [Nottingham Sun Inn ★ 4.2 (693) A pub-style hotel on Derby Road in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, with its own bar and restaurant plus free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/eastwood/hotels/sun-inn) [Nottingham The Wheatsheaf Inn ★ 4.5 (446) A traditional pub inn on Long Acre in Bingham, Nottinghamshire, with cosy en-suite rooms and free parking on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/bingham/hotels/the-wheatsheaf-inn) [Nottingham Holiday Inn Derby Nottingham M1 J25 ★ 3.9 (1,092) A 92-room hotel just off Bostocks Lane in Nottinghamshire, handy for the M1 at Junction 25 and a short drive from Nottingham centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/holiday-inn-derby-nottingham-m1-j25) [Nottingham The Beeches Hotel & Leisure Club ★ 4.2 (660) The Beeches Hotel & Leisure Club in Nottingham pairs an indoor pool and gym with free on-site parking, ideal for weddings or a relaxed break.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/the-beeches-hotel-leisure-club) [Nottingham Nelson & Railway Inn ★ 4.4 (460) Historic 11-room inn on Station Road in Nottingham, with its own restaurant, bar and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/nelson-railway-inn) [Nottingham Bestwood Lodge Hotel ★ 3.9 (978) A Gothic-style hotel in Bestwood Country Park, Nottingham, suited to travellers who want woodland walks and a golf course close by.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/bestwood-lodge-hotel) [Nottingham Travelodge Nottingham Central ★ 3.7 (1,407) A budget-friendly base for city breaks in Nottingham, steps from the Lace Market and central shops, bars and museums.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/travelodge-nottingham-central) [Nottingham Best Western Plus Nottingham Westminster Hotel ★ 4.1 (659) A 73-room hotel on Mansfield Road, close to Nottingham city centre with free parking and easy reach of Sherwood Forest.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/best-western-plus-nottingham-westminster-hotel) [Nottingham Premier Inn Nottingham North Daybrook ★ 4.0 (747) A 64-room Premier Inn on Mansfield Road near the A60, a short drive from Nottingham city centre and Motorpoint Arena.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/premier-inn-nottingham-north-daybrook) [Nottingham Premier Inn Nottingham South ★ 4.1 (627) A modern, low-rise 60-room Premier Inn off the A52 near Clifton and Ruddington, with free parking and on-site dining.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/premier-inn-nottingham-south) [Retford The Elms Hotel ★ 3.9 (699) En-suite rooms await at The Elms Hotel, a straightforward base on London Road in Retford, Nottinghamshire.](https://staycation.co.uk/retford/hotels/the-elms-hotel) [Nottingham The Cottage Hotel ★ 4.3 (370) Hotel on Easthorpe Street in Nottingham, handy for golf, pubs and restaurants nearby, with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/the-cottage-hotel) [Southwell The Saracens Head Hotel ★ 4.2 (423) A historic coaching inn on Southwell's Market Place, Nottinghamshire, with free parking, en-suite rooms and a bar on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/southwell/hotels/the-saracens-head-hotel) [Worksop The Station Hotel ★ 4.2 (423) A solid red-brick hotel on Carlton Road in Worksop, offering en-suite family rooms, a bar and restaurant, and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/worksop/hotels/the-station-hotel) [Worksop Premier Inn Worksop ★ 4.5 (281) Premier Inn on Ryton View in Worksop, handy for the A57 and within reach of Sherwood Forest and Clumber Park.](https://staycation.co.uk/worksop/hotels/premier-inn-worksop) [Nottingham The Gamston Lock Lodge by Marstons Inns ★ 4.5 (280) A straightforward 27-room lodge on Radcliffe Road, Nottingham, suited to families and drivers with free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/the-gamston-lock-lodge-by-marstons-inns) [Newark The Lord Nelson ★ 4.5 (278) Traditional inn in Sutton on Trent, Nottinghamshire, with en-suite family and accessible rooms and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/sutton-on-trent/hotels/the-lord-nelson) [Worksop Travelodge Blyth A1 M ★ 4.0 (560) A straightforward stopover hotel at the Moto service area in Blyth, Nottinghamshire, with direct access to the A1(M) and free on-site parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/retford/hotels/travelodge-blyth-a1-m) [Nottingham Bennetts Hotel ★ 4.0 (552) Bennetts Hotel is a Derby Road hotel in central Nottingham with its own restaurant and bar, breakfast, and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/bennetts-hotel) [Newark The Fountain ★ 4.4 (305) A straightforward hotel in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire, with en-suite family rooms and free on-site parking for overnight stops.](https://staycation.co.uk/tuxford/hotels/the-fountain) [Nottingham Travelodge Nottingham Riverside ★ 3.7 (873) Budget hotel at Riverside Retail Park in Nottingham, with free on-site parking and an EV charge point close to the River Trent.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/travelodge-nottingham-riverside) [M1 Travelodge Nottingham Trowell M1 ★ 3.9 (557) Roadside hotel at the M1 Moto Service Area near Nottingham, with free parking and a 20% discount at the on-site food court.](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/hotels/travelodge-nottingham-trowell-m1) [Worksop Lock Keeper by Marstons Inns ★ 4.3 (279) Lock Keeper by Marstons Inns is a riverside pub-hotel on Sandy Lane in Worksop, with an on-site restaurant and bar and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/worksop/hotels/lock-keeper-by-marstons-inns)

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

We list 85 in Nottinghamshire. The best-reviewed are shown first.

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

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Nottingham Belfry Hotel & Spa (4.5/5, 9,664 reviews), Crowne Plaza Nottingham (4.3/5, 2,869 reviews) and The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant (4.5/5, 2,008 reviews).

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