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Reviews of The Wishing Well 3 stars

Oakney Wood Drive, Selby, YO8 8LZ, United Kingdom

#14 of 16 hotels in Selby

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Review score

Based on 1359 hotel reviews

6.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.2

  • Comfort

    7.1

  • Location

    7.6

  • Facilities

    6.9

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    6.5

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  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    7.0
    Overall not a very good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sorry answer is up above.

    The room had great space for hanging clothes and enough drawers for underwear. We used iron and ironing table. We used the bar on Friday night were all the family were arriving from Edinburgh, Oxford, Australia and Tenerife. Suddenly the barmaid came round and asked for last orders!! We were like it’s only 9.45 barmaid said, manager said it’s quiet so we will close early!!! And they did. Also one of our party went for a pizza, and was told the kitchen was closed, again this was closed earlier than it should have been. I am physically disabled and booked an accessible room, I should have asked but was so disappointed and upset that it was a bath in our room and not a walk in shower. There were beetles running along the carpet on the outside wall, we bought spray to kill them. The toilet flush was broken. It wasn’t a very good experience at all apart from the reception staff and the cleaning/dining room staff they were all great!!! Don’t think we will be visiting again anytime soon

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Telly broke Furniture of poor standard Breakfast poor only one .rmber of staff

    Clean Basic Staff friendly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    6.0
    Disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that there was no wet floor shower. There was a few beetles I had to get my husband to kill them for me. Fridges we’re out of order, so no cold drinks. There was 12 of us sitting in the bar having a drink when the barmaid announced the bar was closing early, we asked her why? She said the manager told her to close up early because they weren’t busy. There was also another2 couples and 2 guys.the 2 couples left just before us, but the 2 guys had moved further into the bar and also had plenty drink in their glasses

    I asked for an accessible room, expecting a wet floor shower. I didn’t realise I had to ask if there was a wet floor shower and when we arrived it was a bath. We were going to a wedding so, I ended up not being able to shower and just to have a good wash down.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No cups at breakfast when they out they was not very clean,no black pudding, no Internet

    We was greeted with a friendly face on reception the room was clean,the bar was clean

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I'm being very honest here .. iv stayed here many times over the years and the hotel would need a good refurbishment as its looking tired and dated. But the rooms are clean and fresh thats the main thing ..

    Fantastic food and great service

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food was great

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good location Staff we're nice

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The two extra beds as it meant there wasn't a lot of floor space. Also, we weren't told that the continent breakfast finished early on Sundays

    The room was comfortable and clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Good value for location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    fixtures bit dated now

    food good, room clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    7.0
    Brilliant customer service from the staff at the reception and cleaners very pleasant overall stay and lovely breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like that it’s not on a direct bus route and it was hard to get a taxi so I’d advise pre booking taxis. Also I hadn’t realised that the breakfasts weren’t Buffett style on a Sunday morning as normally when we stay away I like the kids to fill up for the journey home however the breakfasts were beautiful that we did have. I also didn’t like that when I went downstairs at only 22.15pm the bar was closed I only went to grab the children some crisps and was told we are closed. I asked if I could just maybe grab a few bags and pay to take them to our room but I was told no and because of the location I wasn’t able to get them from anywhere else.

    The reception ladies were absolutely lovely I was travelling with 3 children and they made us feel very welcome as were the cleaning ladies we helped them out and stripped our beds etc the room was spacious and adequate with bath shower kettle etc and tv the bed was very comfy and the children’s too. The bar staff were very pleasant too and I loved the fact it had the soft play for the kids to run around and blow off some steam.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    8.0
    A much needed break in a comfortable and welcoming hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    More TV channels

    Very welcoming. Speedy response to 'plumbing' problem.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic property my only problem was the milk in the room was curdled

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the furniture was damaged

    Food was great, staff were friendly, rooms were comfy

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    7.0
    Basic accommodation, clean and staff did their best to make our stay welcoming.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel was having WiFi issues during our stay and nobody available to help the staff resolve the issues. This meant we couldn’t pay with card and had to leave the hotel for cash to then pay for breakfast. This wasn’t ideal with two young children. The beds weren’t the most comfortable and our youngest actually rolled out twice during the night. It felt like you were sleeping on a slope.

    Location was good for what we needed. The food in pub was lovely.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    7.0
    Hotel was clean and staff friendly,but a little disappointed as not as good as it used to be.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very disappointed with the breakfast now. Coffee now in a hot jug which wasn't hot, poor choice for continental breakfast, there used to be grapefruit and Danish pastries but not now. My daughter had the full English and the mushrooms were in garlic butter, surely unusual first thing in the morning. Also it wasn't mentioned when ordering. Our room was clean but cold and only one set of towels.

    Clean room.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location. On line you cannot tell it is within a retail park. It looks as though it is in a quiet location.

    Good size room, with bath . Easy access to public transport if required .

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were not comfortable, some areas of the room starting to look "tired" and particularly noisy floors in the bathroom. Just felt a little tired in general. Holes in the wall from something previously hung/placed.

    Friendly staff, well equipped for price, ample parking and decently clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    8.0
    Another sucessful Selby Trip
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I've stayed in the Wishing Well many times for work, & again everything was very good the staff were excellent & my stay was very comnfortable, food was lovely.. I will know doubt stay again in the future..

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    6.0
    Good, budget hotel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Basic. A bit noisy.

    Good value. Convenient location.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    8.0
    Older hotel that was a good value for price
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds could be better

    Older hotel with large rooms and very good showers.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    6.0
    Ok for a quick overnight stay, food in the restaurant was very good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms very basic and old.

    Location & daily

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    6.0
    It’s gone down hill
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Window could not shut properly. Continental breakfast was not worth the money, had to ask for milk and bread. Only had cereal and a croissant with butter there was no ham or cheese. Did not get asked if we wanted a cooked breakfast.

    Room was clean and good location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    6.0
    Great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facilities were limited and the bar closed early.

    Location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    6.0
    Ok , basic
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast available was limited and poor. The man on duty at breakfast was not mentally functioning for whatever reason seemed 'out of it' Door did not lock properly from the inside Room old and scruffy and smelt fusty

    Stayed in November 2023

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