Is The Boat Inn Hayton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Boat Inn Hayton?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Boat Inn Hayton?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Where is The Boat Inn Hayton located?

Situated in Retford, this hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Hayton Castle Clay Shoot, Bassetlaw Museum and The Well Retford Baptist Church. Idle Valley Nature Reserve and Clumber Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

The Boat Inn Hayton Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

About the area

Retford is home to The Boat Inn Hayton. Clumber Park and Gainsborough Old Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hayton Castle Clay Shoot and Sundown Adventureland. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Gainsborough Martin and Co. Arena or Windsor Foodservice Stadium.

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10/10 Excellent

Claire

20 Sept, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Really enjoyed my stay. Rooms are basic but clean and have everything you need. Bed was comfortable and if I was working in the area again I would book to stay here.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

22 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The boat inn hayton

Place is absolutely fabulous. Food beer rooms and setting lovely.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Helen

29 Sept, 2024

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Property generally needs refurbishing, good cleaning and repairs. Its tired and very basic in contrast to adjoining pub. You pay for what you get. Suited for an overnight stay for a wedding but no longer. No service as such....but clean towels, fridge and kettle. Take your own milk and plan breakfast locally..10 minute drive to Retford.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Darren

30 Jul, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again!!

Cleanliness was poor, dusty, bed base was stained, shower was cold, windows opened onto pub carpark. Internet never worked, I stay one night out of two booked, they refused to give a refund, claimed to be a superior double room, shocking is all I can say.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Martyn

7 Jul, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dont stay here

Disgusting room if you can call it that ! Broadband and tv didn’t even work. The restaurant was closed at 2015 on a Saturday night so had to order from Uber eats. Definitely not worth £60 for a night. Wouldn’t recommend and definitely wouldn’t stay here again. In fact I’d like a complete refund for this stay !!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Clive

2 Aug, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible experience

The pub, which the hotel is attached to, was closed. No information about how to check in or obtain a key to my room was given. I was lucky that 2 employees of the pub were there (live-ins I guess), in the car park when I arrived, so they eventually managed to get me a key to my room. Otherwise, no idea how I would have got in. Room itself was awful. Dirty, cramped poor facilities. Shower room (separate) was even worse. Black mould on the soap tray, paint peeling off everywhere, spiders & webs, really just awful. Worst place i have stayed in for many years, and I travel for business a lot. Don't recommend this place to anyone. No chance of an evening meal, no chance of breakfast, I would have been better off camping by the canal, it would have been cleaner and more comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Clive

1 Aug, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful place, avoid it.

The pub, which the 'hotel' is attached to, was closed for the night (at 6:00pm). No information about how to check in, obtain a key to my room was given. I was lucky that 2 employees of the pub were there (live-ins I guess), in the car park when I arrived, so they eventually managed to get me a key to my room. Otherwise, no idea how I would have got in. Room itself was awful. Dirty, cramped poor facilities. Shower room (separate) was even worse. Black mould on teh soap tray, paint peeling off everywhere, spiders & webs, really just awful. Worst place i have stayed in for many years, and I travel for business a lot. Don't recommend this place to anyone. No chance of an evening meal, no chance of breakfast, I would have been better off camping by the canal, it would have been cleaner and more comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

3 Sept, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room was so dirty had not been cleaned cobwebs every dust everywhere room was cold and when i spoke to owners said the room had been cleaned and not used for 3 days. Room had broken lamp and sticky ring marks on bed side table. Green dusty mould in fridge and alot of spiders thick layer of dust of flowers and lampshades. Bed throw had dried food on it. We did not wnd up staying found other accomadation and got a refund tooms nothig like pictures and as for twin double second room was not a room it was a small box with only a double bed in just!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Darren

30 Jul, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again!!

Cleanliness was poor, dusty, bed base was stained, shower was cold, windows opened onto pub carpark. Internet never worked, I stay one night out of two booked, claimed to be a superior double room, shocking is all I can say.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

2 Jun, 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Hayden

7 Mar, 2023

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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