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Best Western Kilima Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with indoor pool, near York Racecourse

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Reception hall
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Holgate's Best Western Kilima Hotel is a charming haven with a relaxing atmosphere. Unwind in the indoor pool, enjoy a drink at the bar or get lost in a book from the library. With free WiFi, express check-in and helpful staff who have left an impression on previous guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Front desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Canopy Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
129 Holgate Road, York, England, YO24 4AZ

What's nearby

  • York Racecourse - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Shambles - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • York Christmas Market - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • York Minster - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 40 min drive
  • Poppleton Station - 10 min drive
  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 13 min walk
  • York Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪York Tap - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Punch Bowl - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Duke of York - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog York - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Best Western Kilima Hotel

Best Western Kilima Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from York Racecourse and York Minster. After splashing around at the indoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. This Victorian hotel is also within a short drive of Shambles and University of York. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 26 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured uncovered on-site self-parking (GBP 10.00 per day)
    • On-site parking is limited

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) on weekend mornings 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An indoor pool
  • Reception hall
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs GBP 10.00 per day

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Best Western Kilima Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Kilima Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western Kilima Hotel?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 10.00 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Kilima Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Best Western Kilima Hotel and nearby?

Best Western Kilima Hotel has an indoor pool.

What's the area around Best Western Kilima Hotel like?

Best Western Kilima Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Micklegate Bar and 15 minutes' walk from National Railway Museum.

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Reviews

Best Western Kilima Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with many guests praising the quality and service. (13 reviews)
  • The pool was clean, warm, and often available for solo use, making it a great spot to unwind. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Superb Breakfasts

Comfortable rooms, very clean, superb breakfast, frendly staff.
Alan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay staff were brilliant facilities were excellent. Hotel location was central to everything
Ian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Place To Stay In York

It was a nice place and the people who worked there were extremely friendly! Great full English breakfast!
Jon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent, relaxing stay.

Although you do have to spend £10 for car parking, you do get breakfast, a swimming pool and steam room, thrown in. Creaky floors, but room very comfortable and staff were friendly and helpful. Would stay here again, which is always the best recommendation.
Mike, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel just a little updating of curtains to match wallpaper woukd make a difference Fabulous pool
Fiona, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All i can say is i can't fault a thing very nice people helpful and go out ouf there way to help you i will definitely stay here again every time i visit york
Michael, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Nic

Service was good, the lady waiting at breakfast was very attentive and the food was lovely. The welcome was also good. `the wifi worked very well. The room was ok, needing refreshed. However, the bathroom was disappointing, and the shower location is no good, especially for someone tall.
David, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely, pleasant staff , lovely breakfast
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel with pool

Lovely hotel friendly helpful staff.
Kathryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to racecourse, reasonably priced.
PETER, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stay at Best Western Kilima

Good location and excellent service from the nice German lady doing multiple jobs throughout the hotel.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel on the outskirts of town

Nice hotel on the outskirts of town not far from the train station. Quiet comfortable rooms. Great breakfast and pleasant staff. Perfect for a weekend while exploring York.
Allen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Warm welcome

Staff very helpful and friendly- breakfast was great too. The hotel is welcoming and warm, decor is a little tired, but the rooms have character 😊
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, very helpful in their recommendations
Douglas, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were fabulous, friendly and extremly helpful. Part of the hotel needs an upgrade or refresh but otherwise very convenient.
Tony, 5-night trip

4/10 Fair

Staff very friendly,hotel in dire need of refurbishment, car park like a building site.They do have a nice swimming pool but one wall needed re plastering.
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely place to stay.

Really enjoyed my brief stay. Hotel has charm and character. Staff were brilliant: friendly, helpful, and made me feel very welcome. Room was well-equipped and clean. Hotel was quiet at night. Situated in comvenient location for railway station and city centre.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I enjoyed the stay, particularly use of a drcent sized pool and a steam room. Cooked breakfast was excellent. Staff were warm and welcoming. The hotel itself is a little dated and could do with a sympathetic makeover of the decor. It is located about 25 - 30 minutes walk to the city centre, but there is a bus service from just opposite.
Heather, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything very good but shame says restaurant should be called BB we like to havd evening meal there breakfast was very good
Kim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good value and close to train station. Bonus of a swimming pool.
L, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant
Ronald, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It was fine. Don’t expect anything too fancy, but the price is reflective of the quality of the property. They need to be fairer with their check-in deadline of 10pm. I arrived 15 minutes before this and the front desk staff member said she was about to lock up!
Dean, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

BW Kilima Review

Hotel on main road, but no traffic noise in room. Twin room very clean and nice but just very hot. Bar and breakfast areas nice. Receptionists very friendly and helpful.
Paula, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable large room , room cleaned and tidied every day to high standard. Bit of a walk into the town centre….but bus stop just outside the hotel with regular service every 10 minutes or so
Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel

Perfect service, lady on the check in was lovely, polite with good manners . Explain me everything, show me the room.
Ilian, 1-night trip