The Woodlands Event Centre

United Kingdom , Bedford
BEDFORD, Great North Road Wyboston
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10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Peter

Excellent resort

Great place to stay, nice facilities and easy to get around

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2025

Helen

I don’t have a negative about this hotel. Would definitely stay again!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2024

Verified traveler

night away

Great - provided everything I needed - very comfortable bed and excellent all round facilities

Self

6/10

Pleasant

05 Sep 2024

Simon

Nice hotel, shame about the food options

Pleasant hotel, rooms are comfortable and the staff are very helpful when asked but won’t engage otherwise. self check-in takes ages, so I would advise doing online prior to arriving if possible. Food in the hotel is burger, pizza, hot dog and salads, so if you are over 18, then you’re probably going to eat out which means driving or going to the neighbouring hotel

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

06 Nov 2023

Alexandra

Was moved to lower standard property Willows Training Centre due to low occupancy at Woodlands Event Centre, so didn't get to actually stay here. Weren't going to reimburse difference in room rate, but gave me upgraded room when I complained. Staff all friendly, obviously trying hard to be eco friendly.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2023

Simon

A great and friendly oasis

I arrived late by arrangement and had a little difficulty finding the place at 1 am. The night manager was brilliant and welcoming - a trait I’ve encountered both times I’ve checked in late. Room amazing, spotless and comfortable with brew facilities. Well done all!

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2023

Simon

Way better than expected

It was my first trip to somewhere I knew nothing about. I was en route north and needed to break my journey. Arrived at 2am to be met by the night receptionist who acted as though it was 11am. Charming, helpful and on the ball I regret not asking his name. I was expecting someone held asleep and looking like it; the reality was very pleasantly different.
The room was immaculate with everything I needed and the bed comfortable. Bathroom spotless and even zYorkshire teabags! Does it get any better. I slept like a log and left without breakfast which I regretted because it smelled good. Well done everyone involved in making my stay so good. I will be back.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2023

Geoff

The Event Centre was not open when we arrived. It took a while to find out that we had been transferred to the Waterfront Hotel. It would have been helpful to have been informed of this change in advance.
That being said, delightful staff on reception, lovely room, great to have access to 1Life included.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2022

JONATHAN

nice stay

very nice place to stay all good

Business

6/10

Pleasant

03 Oct 2022

Wayne

The shower wasn't working properly. The water was red hot and there were no instructions on how to turn the temperature down.
There were only 4 tiny milk sachets. We had to ask for more. Not exactly expensive to provide more in the room.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Aug 2022

Avril

An ok overnight stay nothing special

What a really weird resort, not helped by the baron landscape. The Waterfront restaurant was nice, but such a shame that tbe lake has 2 massive electricity pylons going across it. The Woodlands event centre seemed to be being run by some very young staff. They were very kind and helpful but lacked knowledge and leadership. I would give it a 7 out of 10. Not enough food or staff at breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2022

Pauline

As described in a rural setting.
Surprised at calm modern interior- very welcoming- thou the reception area could be improved. Pete the gentleman upon our arrival close to midnight was wonderful.
the room it was very clean - as were the corridors when you walked through.
Only minus was we didn’t have AC in the room, thou they’re thoughtful enough to place an oscillating fan for you.
The bed was comfortable and slept through the night with noise- apart from the usual morning exiters!!! Would come again.
Loved the interior and furniture- got some nice selfies!
Can’t comment on breakfast as didn’t wake up early enough …

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2022

Richard

People friendly but issues

On arriving staff very friendly, room was dirty, tables had both dust and sticky bits on them. There was no tea, only coffee. Bed cushion were stained. We ate at the restaurant which was ok, but quite overpriced, as was breakfast, toasters too small for the bread.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jan 2022

Andy

Value for money poor

Overall value for money was poor. Better options in the area with small b&bs etc.

Business

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2021

Verified traveler

Good location, very quiet, recently refurbished perfect for an overnight stay.

4/10

Poor

16 Oct 2021

Alec

A little bit disappointing

Overall the hotel was very clean and tidy as it is still quite new. Bed was comfortable and coffee making facilities were good and room was well equipped for business. Stay was let down by lack of knowledge by some staff and heating and shower broken, also the shower water pressure was abysmal for such a new facility.

Business

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2021

Tom

Very pleasant stay at the hotel, all the facillities were clean, staff were very friendly. Nice open bar area and some table tennis and crazy golf at the weekends if you've got some time to kill.
Rooms were nice, bathrooms looked modern and seem to have been recently refurbished. Only complaint would be the room felt a bit hot and if you're the road side of the hotel there's a bit of traffic noise if you have the windows open. Close to plenty of things to do so i'd recommend it.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2021

Heather

My stay

Stayed for one night from the moment i arrived i was welcomed with 2 polite receptionist who informed me of meal times, how to book. Allocation of my room i felt very welcomed.
My room was spotlessly clean the furnishings the bedding are of top quality and i slept the best sleep in a very long time. I will definitely be booking again amazing hotel and staff.

Self

4/10

Poor

02 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Very disappointing, pretty soulless place ok if you just need a bed for the night , although I wouldn’t pay more than £60 for the room

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2021

Michael

Great stay

It was an excellent stay very friendly and very clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2021

STEPHEN

Lovely weekend

It was very good. All the staff were so friendly and made our stay special. Our oom was a bit tired but everything was there that we needed.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2020

Richard

comfy has quiet

I was working 1mile from hotel so location was key. A few nice pubs nearby - 10/15 minute walk. Very comfy hotel and big bed. I’m definitely going to stay here again

Business

8/10

Excellent

23 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Clean, spacious. Good breakfast.
Swimming pool at adjacent Health Club was tiny. More like a bath than a pool.

Business

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Quiet, nice bar and outdoor area.Lovely grounds.Staff most approachable, reception staff welcoming and cleaning staff understandable.Pleasant neighbourhood.But very difficult to find. The sign on the approach road is not visible until you have passed it then it is all the way up the A1, round the roundabout and start again. The beds in the twin rooms are very narrow for a taller person like myself and the mattresses are very springy: indeed my wife fell out of bed during the night.Generally a pleasant experience.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Twin beds were only 2'6\" wide not normal 3' single beds

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Great location, friendly staff , excellent food, valve for money. Will be visited again soon

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

19 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Worst Receptionist ever 😡

6 of us stayed here 17 08 2019.
On arrival I ask if our rooms where together ie on same floor ?
The receptionist Carly replied “there down there” and simple pointed to the left ....
To which I asked again as we had our children with us we needed to know.
Carly then said the rooms are all next to each other and moved away from reception.
At this point We should have just left as I couldn’t believe the attitude.
In fact the rooms were on the same floor not adjoining as we believed.
Carly needs retraining in customer care.
(It is worth remarking that the flowing morning she was back on reception and still seemed to have a bad attitude.)
We then attended a function returning to our rooms around 11-30.
We had opened our windows before we left as the rooms were warm and no air-con.
On return our rooms stank of smoke !!
Below in the courtyard there were some wood burning fire Pitts.
Apparently laid on for a wedding,

When we complained the following morning that we had an awful nights sleep all night due to the smell of smoke and simply asked why we were not made aware of the burning Pitts before then we could have at least kept our windows closed..
The receptionists tried to fob us of with
“ well its nothing to do with us
It’s the weeding party’s thing”
WELL HELLO ITS YOUR HOTEL. !!!!
No offer of an apologise
I asked if you were at home lighting a bonfire wouldn’t you let you People know ?
Absolutely discussed with the attitude.
Hotel itself ok.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Modern clean hotel with friendly staff, what more do you need ?

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2019

Ann

We had a lovely stay and all interactions with staff were excellent. The only downside was the buffet breakfast was luke warm and we had a 20 minute wait for coffee. Overall I would say 8/10 but I would definitely stay again.
P.S the conference/debate was very intensive and intrusive.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2019

Really nice renovations. Facilities in the room good, but could do with a full length mirror.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2019

John

Weekend away

Friendly & professional desk staff at check in, spotless hotel. Deluxe room had nice touches, small fridge, snacks very comfy bed. Great stay.

Partner

2/10

Poor

03 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

The constant noise from A1 was totally unacceptable.
Stupid place to put a building for sleeping.
Why were the bedrooms put right next to the road?
Would recommend everyone to avoid.
It isn't even a budget price.
The worst location I have ever stayed in for noise.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Feb 2019

andrew

Room 5

The hotel was well presented the room (room 5) was good value for money. The bathroom was lovely. However the bedroom was a little tired. I was woken earlier than I had planned as I was woken by the sound of a horn from construction traffic. That is currently going on outside the room. I would've appreciated some consideration or even being put in a different room. Or not allowing work to start before 8 am also the phone in my room didn't work properly and the breakfast at £14 seems a little steep.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2019

Andrew

Great staff, very nice rooms, plenty of parking spaces

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Loads of things to do... gym, spa, suana, driving range etc

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

The hotel itself was very clean and lovely service but just a bit far from local shops.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Friendly professional staff team.

One night stay - friendly professional staff team.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Spacious room and free parking. Plenty of choice at breakfast.

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

Reception cold and officious. Bar area would benefit from relaxed area seating area rather than upright chairs and tables imo. Room ok and reasonable breakfast. Overall ok for the price.

4/10

Poor

22 Oct 2018

Simon

Disappointing

We arrived a little early and was told to go up to main Hotel and come back after 3pm ! Public rooms very dated and tatty , room ok just a long way from reception.
On returning from our evening wedding reception we decided to drive home .

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Oct 2018

good value

Stayed here on a saturday night whilst attending an event nearby, very polite service, clean room and reasonable rate, breakfast was very busy but got a table without much of a wait, nice food

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2018

Jonathon

Very quiet hotel

Stayed here as needed to be in the area locally. This is one of three hotels part of the Wyboston Lakes centre.
This is basically a training centre so they have loads of rooms but when we stayed (Sunday) it was basically empty. No problem with us! Check in was really friendly, rooms seemed recently renovated and certainly a bit nicer than the nearby premier inn. Will stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2018

Peter

Just had a re-furb so all good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Great Hotel

Good hotel with all the facilities you need. Very clean and easy check in on arrival.

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2018

John

Good Location

Reception area is in the process of being refurbished so a bit untidy. Check-in was quick and efficient & the large room had an extremely comfortable bed & all usual facilities.
A large bar area where you could usual have a meal & there is also a separate restaurant.
Pubs and restaurants are within walking distance but you do have to cross a couple of dual carriageways

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2018

Chris

Noice!

The Hotel was undergoing renovation at the time of our stay, we didn't really notice that too much. Very friendly staff and an overall pleasant stay

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2018

Angela

Really pleased but in hot weather it would have been nice to have air con

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

The hotel is decent. Good surroundings but was being renovated at the time. Great staff though

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

Nice room, but didn’t like location.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2018

Anna

Lovely room

Brilliant value for money. Good facilities, nice garden area. Would have liked a vegan option on the menu.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2018

Louise

Nice hotel close to our venue

Excellent value for money. Had dinner at the lakeside restaurant which was great

2/10

Poor

01 Sep 2018

John

The hotel is under refurbishment. This was never mentioned when I booked

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2018

Verified traveler

better than a Travelodge

Room very nice. Bar and communal areas a bit scruffy. Better value than a premier inn or Travelodge

6/10

Pleasant

31 Aug 2018

darrell

Was ok, Bar is horrible

6/10

Pleasant

26 Aug 2018

Rosemary

Had difficulty finding Wyboston Centre in the dark due to inadequate lighting of entrance whilst negotiating nearby roadworks. However room and facilities good except for the service in the restaurant for breakfast. Staff were not attentive in checking coffee and milk supplies and all fried eggs were hard. Not enough attention to detail.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2018

David

Would recommend Wyboston Lakes Executive Centre

Lovely and clean. Friendly, helpful staff. Would stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2018

Marcus

Thumbs Up!!!

great place ,breakfast is good

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2018

Glenda

Good for Business trip

Very good when staying on business in the area

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2018

michael

Nice rooms

Nice room, please cut down on single use plastic thanks

8/10

Excellent

08 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Reliable but poor phone signals

Stayed for a work trip. Terrible phone signal on vf thoughout the hotel and very slow food service but otherwise good value and comfortable enough.

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2018

artyk

Nice hotel

We've stayed here many times. This time we didn't get complimentary water in our room. And they're still doing work in reception. It's clean, fresh with a good buffet breakfast .

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2018

Darran

Very good with exellent facilities

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2018

Jack

Clean and comfortable

Pleasant and comfortable stay for business.

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2018

Emily

Friendly staff and great service!

Great stay!! The staff were so friendly and the service excellent. The only downside would be that my room was a little warm in the hot weather, there was a fan which helped, but no air con. The hotel is currently being refurbished but this didn’t upset my stay at all, and I can only assume that it will be even better in the future.

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2018

Stuart

Great place for a conference or short stay

I stay at the Wyboston Executive Centre every year for the Academy of Ideas (always a brilliant weekend - look it up!). This year I stayed behind an extra night t explore the town and see a friend who lives nearby. The Wyboston complex is very large and the executive centre is the closest part to the main road. If you stay there then you will miss seeing the actual lake unless you take a walk across the complex to the Spa and bar area - well worth it. Facilities at the executive centre are limited to a bar and dining area, with a nice outdoor area. There are lots of other facilities (golf, spa, etc) a short walk away.

The staff at Wyboston are consistently excellent - helpful, friendly, attentive. The food is generally good, during the event I ate all my meals there. If you stay B&B then the provided breakfast is continental with extra for the cooked breakfast - which is very good but a tad expensive. The city centre is too far to walk; a cab will cost you about 8GBP and it is worth it for a change of scenery. The town is very pleasant with plenty of pubs and coffee shops along the river.

All in all, Wyboston Executive Centre is a great place for a conference stay, and a nice base to explore the lakes and town. If you want more of a short-break / holiday feel then the staying at the spa is likely a better option.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

Wrong week

Turned up on the date I wanted to go but had actually booked a week later. Hotel sorted and got me a room even though they were nearly full. Very welcoming and helpful even though I was a right pillock.

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2018

lee

Nice stay

Superb stay, clean and modern

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2018

Stephen

Good

Always enjoy staying here. Large clean rooms with the right facilities

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2018

susan

Overninght stay

Comfortable, breakfast items could have been hotter

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2018

Lynne

Convenient hotel

Very pleasant and convenient for our visit to Start Neots

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2018

Jimmy

Very nice hotel room. Staff are friendly. Good room for short stay.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Great location, friendly staff

Good locations, friendly staff and good quality rooms all at a good price.

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2018

David

Very nice hotel. Room was very spacious. Very friendly staff. Breakfast very tasty & early serving on Sunday - which suited me fine.
Would stay again. :)

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jun 2018

karen

Wyboston

Rooms clean, nice to get a robe. Satisfactory for 1 night business trip

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2018

simon

One Nights business stay-over.

One nights stay, just nice and simple, no fuss, easy to find, easy to check in, room on 1st floor, didn't appear to be too busy, room had all that was needed, clean, comfortable, decent tv and channels, windows opened ok, and bathroom - shower was ideal. If you want to go to aplace and have a decnet nights rest, well worth considering.