Waterton Park Hotel, Wakefield > Reviews

Advantages: An amazing location
Disadvantages: Very busy with conferences

The Waterton Park Hotel, Wakefield The Waterton Park is a Best Western Hotel situated deep in Yorkshire and only 4 miles from the M1 motorway. However, when my husband and I went for a mid-week one night break recently we were surprised at how remote the location really felt. The hotel itself is in beautiful surroundings set in the countryside near Wakefield. Access to the hotel is along a rather winding route from junction 39 of the M1 motorway. ... Read review

Advantages: Great location, historic buildings, excellent restaurant and service
Disadvantages: Weddings can be noisy and intrusive

...and the view of the Waterton Park hotel, Walton Hall and the lake is spectacular. The footbridge across to Walton Hall is a really distinctive feature and must be great for wedding photos. Check in was friendly and efficient, and we were delighted to have been allocated a four poster room in Waterton Park. which was very large, with the bathroom being almost the same size. Only slight downside was the window which was very small vs the size of the ... Read review

Advantages: The old part has plenty of character and the "wow" factor
Disadvantages: The new part is just a bog-standard hotel without character

...girlfriend and I have booked Waterton Park in Wakefield as our wedding venue for next year! Look on this as a pre-review, to be added to once we're married. It's very impressive to look at, being at the end of a long scenic road, passing a large golf course on the way. As you get throught the large metal gates, you can see the old part of the hotel on your left, on it's own small island in the middle of a large lake. The old part of the hotel is ... Read review