# 6 Family-friendly hotels in Retford (2026)

> 6 family-friendly hotels in Retford, best reviewed first — including Ye Olde Bell Hotel and Restaurant. Ratings, locations and details.

Source: https://staycation.co.uk/retford/hotels/family-friendly (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version.

6 listed · best reviewed first

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

[Families 6](https://staycation.co.uk/retford/hotels/family-friendly)

[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) [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) [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) [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) [Retford Travelodge Retford Markham Moor ★ 3.8 (464) A no-frills A1 roadside Travelodge at Retford, built for overnight stopovers rather than long stays, with free parking and 18 rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/retford/hotels/travelodge-retford-markham-moor)

## Quick answers

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

We list 6 in Retford. The best-reviewed are shown first.

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

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Ye Olde Bell Hotel and Restaurant (4.5/5, 1,085 reviews), The Boat Inn Hayton (4.6/5, 787 reviews) and Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel (4.4/5, 1,023 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.