# 9 Family-friendly hotels in Ripon (2026)

> 9 family-friendly hotels in Ripon, best reviewed first — including The Royal Oak Ripon. Ratings, locations and details.

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9 listed · best reviewed first

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

[Dog-friendly 8](https://staycation.co.uk/ripon/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 9](https://staycation.co.uk/ripon/hotels/family-friendly)

[Ripon The Royal Oak Ripon ★ 4.4 (1,250) A traditional pub B&B on Kirkgate in Ripon, handy for Ripon Cathedral and Fountains Abbey, with parking on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/ripon/hotels/the-royal-oak-ripon) [Harrogate The George Carvery & Hotel ★ 4.6 (873) Traditional hotel on Dove Bank in Ripon, North Yorkshire, with a carvery restaurant and easy reach of the cathedral and Fountains Abbey.](https://staycation.co.uk/ripon/hotels/the-george-carvery-hotel) [Ripon The Bull Inn West Tanfield ★ 4.3 (802) A five-room inn on Church Street, Ripon, with a bar, restaurant and garden, and free parking on site.](https://staycation.co.uk/ripon/hotels/the-bull-inn-west-tanfield) [Ripon The Sawley Arms ★ 4.5 (477) A 78-room inn-style hotel on Fountains Road in Ripon, with a bar, garden and free parking for exploring North Yorkshire's countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/ripon/hotels/the-sawley-arms) [Ripon The Bruce Arms ★ 4.7 (306) The Bruce Arms is a pub-hotel on Ripon's Main Street with free on-site parking, an en-suite bar and restaurant, and a garden for outdoor drinks.](https://staycation.co.uk/ripon/hotels/the-bruce-arms) [Ripon The Old Deanery ★ 4.6 (329) A 11-room hotel in Ripon with its own restaurant and bar, set between the town centre and open countryside.](https://staycation.co.uk/ripon/hotels/the-old-deanery) [Ripon The Ripon Inn - The Inn Collection Group ★ 4.3 (386) A pet-friendly 58-room inn on Park Street in Ripon, a short walk from Ripon Cathedral and the city's shops and pubs.](https://staycation.co.uk/ripon/hotels/the-ripon-inn-the-inn-collection-group) [Ripon The George Country Inn ★ 4.8 (132) A small, traditional inn on Ripon's Main Street with just five rooms, a bar and restaurant, close to the cathedral and Fountains Abbey.](https://staycation.co.uk/ripon/hotels/the-george-country-inn) [Ripon The White Horse ★ 3.8 (310) A 12-room hotel on North Street in Ripon, close to the cathedral and handy for exploring North Yorkshire.](https://staycation.co.uk/ripon/hotels/the-white-horse)

## Quick answers

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

We list 9 in Ripon. The best-reviewed are shown first.

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

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: The Royal Oak Ripon (4.4/5, 1,250 reviews), The George Carvery & Hotel (4.6/5, 873 reviews) and The Bull Inn West Tanfield (4.3/5, 802 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.