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Reviews of The Wishing Well 3 stars

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

#14 of 17 hotels in Selby

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1366 hotel reviews

6.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.2

  • Comfort

    7.1

  • Location

    7.6

  • Facilities

    6.8

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    6.5

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  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    6.0
    Nice hotel. Not so nice service from bar staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wishing well pub was not accommodating. On our first night, the bar closed at 10.30 which seemed earlier than usual, we were made to feel that we had to leave and the security man was not happy about our presence. The following morning we went down for breakfast at around 9.30. The coffee and tea section was left unkempt and the staff didn't seem to be bothered. We waited over an hour for our breakfast which when brought to the table was incorrect. No excuses or apologies were made which was very disappointing.

    Lorraine on reception was extremely helpful and from the start of the visit was pleasant and approachable. A very nice lady.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    8.0
    We enjoyed our brief stay. The staff we encountered were polite, helpful and friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No Decaffeinated tea at breakfast. In my case recommended by doctor.

    Rooms - comfortable Breakfast - relaxed and leisurely Dinner - very good

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    8.0
    Very comfortable
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The position for all my visiting of friends and relatives.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing staff, friendly, helpful and proffesional

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

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

    Room was dirty.

    Staff on reception were really friendly and made my girls feel really welcome. Breakfast was good.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Unfortunately, the rooms either side of me were exceptionally noisy - to the point that the night manager realised something was going on and had the corridor on watch.

    The night manager went out of his way to help

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    7.0
    clean, staff helpful and friendly, food ok nice pub ok for a one night stay
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattress was uncomfortable could feel the springs

    The property was easy to find ok for a one night stay, clean food ok

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    8.0
    On the whole, it is a good place to stay, if you get a the right room and information.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    I felt a little selfish for accepting a room designed for dissabled people and in future will refuse it, even if that means finding soemwhere else to stay. Lorries parked outside the room overnight and I was awoken at early hours as they fired up to move on. I was told I could not get a VAT reciept fo the food bill I had to pay at the end. This, apparantely, was because I had checked out only seconds earlier. If I'd have been told this, I would have not checked out until the bills and receipts had been settled in full.

    The experience was generally adiquate for our needs and the staff were friendly enough. The food was good and the choice was wide enough for me. The rooms were confortable and clean.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedrooms desperately need updating.

    Location

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Went to breakfast at 8.45am nobody there then a lady arrived saying sorry she would get someone...10 minutes a gentleman arrived took room number said sit anywhere...no bread juices milk of sugar were out..had to ask..another couple doing the same ..had to ask for tea came in plastic cups like takeaway..table not cleaned of dirty dishes even when staff came to table..a breakfast came out confused..waitress thought table number but it was our room number lucky my husband guessed..a few just wanted to stand behind the bar and chat

    The afternoon and evening staff were very efficient and helpful..

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable and pleasant with great staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bathroom could do with a little care on the toilet roll holder as this was loose, and there was a very dodgy floor board in the corridor not far from my room they felt like it was giving way when you walked on it.

    The room was spacious and comfortable if a little dated. The breakfast was good and hot could benefit from the addition of an alternative fruit juice to just orange. The staff were really friendly and helpful even when someone set off the fire alarm by leaving the bathroom door open while showering at 11pm.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2023

    6.0
    it was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    food was inedible, worst hotel food I’ve eaten by far

    the staff

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

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

    Clean pleasant and convenient

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    8.0
    Very comfortable - the bed was exceptionally good, clean, good food, nice staff, would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower over bath needs looking at given it's a disabled room

    The bed was the most comfortable bed I have slept in!! Nice and quiet, disabled room, easy to get to facilities.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2023

    6.0
    Ok for location needs full renovation of hotel rooms and beds
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Worst bed I’ve ever slept in, pillows are ridiculously thin my back and neck is killing me

    friendly staff, good location

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2023

    6.0
    Please T bu unable to get breakfast as it didn’t open until 0700, (or 0650 for continental) I think,
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Mattress seemed worn

    I left each morning as breakfast started

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2023

    6.0
    Basic
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Noisy fan in the bathroom, Bed too soft with lumps in the mattress. not enough tea sugar coffee etc. NO HAIRDRYER When paying £90 for a room i expected to find a hairdryer.

    Room was clean, plenty of pillows, warm and quiet

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2023

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

    The view was non existent. The rooms need updating

    The lady on reception was lovely and helped us book a taxi to the rugby club. The rooms need updating but all in all a good stay

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2023

    7.0
    Did what it needed to do.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a little tired and is in need of a refurb. Mattress very soft.

    Staff amazing.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2023

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

    Bed was probably lovely fir others but a little too soft for us but other than that this is a lovely hotel

    The staff were very polite and friendly excellent service in tge restaurant and the lady on reception was lovely very helpful I had booked the wrong hotel restaurant and she rang the other restaurant to explain and cancel for us.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2023

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

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I requested gluten free bread which was confirmed but email and at check in, but none was available at breakfast. If i would have been told i could have brought my own.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2023

    6.0
    Kitchen Tantrums?
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was run down and in need of a refurb - door damaged/loose, sink cracked, taps leaking and sealant to all areas applied by a drunk with a catapult. We checked what time evening meals ceased before going out in the afternoon. Got back 2 hours before the time stated and tried to order an evening meal to be told the kitchen wasn't taking any more orders for various reasons including the chef had throw a hissy fit! - even the waitresses hadn't been told the kitchen had stopped work.

    Front of house staff were great. Friendly greeting and very helpful. They are being sadly let down by other staff, poor management and a lack of investment. The room was comfortable but see above.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2023

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

    Being charged £100 without any contact from the reception team for smoking in the room and cigerette left on window ledge which was already there on our arrival.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2023

    8.0
    Good sized family room with good facilities for young family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite a long wait in the restaurant on the Saturday night but we were told this when the food was ordered. Food good value for money.

    Stayed with 3 year old grandson who loved the indoor play area which was free to hotel guests.ample car parking. Thank you for the extra milk from reception.

    Stayed in March 2023

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