Gomersal Lodge

United Kingdom , Leeds
GOMERSAL , Spen Lane 189, 189
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6/10

Pleasant

12 Mar 2026

Russ

To be the fair this property is undergoing major renovations- and my experience takes this into account as well as the cheap price tag
My arrival was quite late but I was greeted and checked in as one would expect.

I was shown to my room and became quickly aware that it was very basic and smelled of stale cigarette smoke with tell tale burns in the carpet and fa butt hiding in the kettle.. I was too tired to make a fuss and battled through the night reasonable well until woken by the building site next door, then the window cleaners came and I hit the shower which was hot for 2 mins and then solid cold whatever I did. I dumped my key and ran for the potholed drive . Lesson learned.

Self

4/10

Poor

22 Dec 2025

Mary

Apart from my room which was warm and comfortable but lacked a bath towel, with only a shampoo and a very little round soap being provided, the whole place seemed sad and lonely. The Reception was poorly lit and signed, and was cold and damp; I appeared to be one of only two guests staying on the Saturday night and the guests in the room next to mine kept their television on until 5.15am and periodically seemed to drop something heavy on the floor. I was much later arriving back, after my orienteering run, than I had intended, as I got lost and spent some four hours finding the hotel again, meaning I only got to bed at just before 2am on Sunday morning, instead of around 11pm on Saturday. I appreciate that the guests coughing and having the TV on was not the fault of the hotelier but was the final straw. In the advert, on your booking form, the hotel was stated as having a restaurant. It was only when I arrived that I found this was not the case and no food was available, although I was told that I could have toast and cereal for breakfast, as long as I did not want it too early. In the event, I overslept and did not get up until 9am when I ate some more of the cold provisions I had had to stop and buy on my was back from the orienteering to the hotel. I am definitely not a happy bunny about all this and feel that the hotel provided misinformation about its facilities.

Self

2/10

Poor

12 Dec 2025

David

There was very little staff available on the night, there wasn’t an option for any drinks or a bar no restaurant.
The room was cold, radiator took ages to warm up and windows didn’t shut properly. On the morning I left I was met by another member of staff who was clearly on something. I should of spent an extra £10 and stayed at a travel lodge.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Kerry

The room was lovely and cosy. Reception staff welcoming will definitely stay again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2025

Jasmine

Great member of staff went above and beyond.

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2025

James

Nice stay

Nice room , great view, brilliant staff

Business

4/10

Poor

04 Mar 2025

AUTOMATIC FLARE SYSTEMS

No bar or food

Didn’t stay
On arrival was told there was no bar and no food so cancelled and went elsewhere

Business

2/10

Poor

06 Oct 2024

Dee

We were expecting a lovely country house with spa in a quiet location. We were not told that there was a wedding taking place right under our unglazed windows, the spa being a hot tub outside and the reception being a man in a tracksuit who had to be called to attend to us.
Completely unprofessional.
So bad we turned and walked back out. Disgraceful

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

21 Feb 2024

Stephen

I booked a room in this property and was phoned an hour or 2 later to say it was double booked. I was then told that they had an annex down the road that I could stay in, I asked what it was like and they said it was comfortable so I drove to the lodge to be met at reception and was told to follow a guy to the annex, I was expecting to walk but then had to follow him in my car where he took me to the gateway crossroads in Cleckheaton which looked like a drug den it was disgusting, I asked him what it was and he said it was more like a HMO.
Needless to say I refused to stay and ended up staying at somewhere much more expensive but nicer.
I am extremely disappointed with the Gomersal lodge and found their treatment disgusting.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

25 Sep 2023

Paul

Why do i get two requests for a review ... place was dirty and rundown. No remote for the TV. Paper thin wall hence noisy neighbours ruined sleep. Offered another room that was not cleaned or still occupied .. it wasnt clear. neveer again. No one around the next day to relay this to.

Self

2/10

Poor

26 Aug 2023

alishia

when i arrived at the property, there was no staff in sight for around 20 minutes, then when someone came in they could not find room 6 key for over half an hour i was waiting in reception. when we eventually went to the room, we was made aware that the door would not lock as there was no key. therefore we felt unsafe to leave the room, or even sleep in it as door was unlocked all night. when i asked for an extra towel as there was only one provided for 2 people, i was told no, same with the milk after paying for bed and breakfast, i only asked for milk. privacy was terrible as my friend was stood in the room after showering only wearing a towel not even in anybody’s view, we looked out of the window to see multiple staff members trying to glance through our window which was very disturbing and uncomfortable as we are young women in our 20s. overall this hotel experience was the worst i’ve ever had, would not ever return.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2023

Joanne

Not so nice l, unfortunately

When we arrived the room wasnt ready and there was linen and crockery on the check in desk.. totally in disarray!
The room was ok, in their haste, they must have forgot to dust the bedside cabinets or clean the toilet and when i mentioned the toilet on going out, it still hadnt been cleaned when we arrived back later in the evening.
There was no one to check us out and ended up just leaving the keys on the bar sink...
There was a nice room overlooking the grounds and a marquee which looked nice.
It could be a stunning venue but needs a lot of love and attention

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2023

Evelyn

Old Country Location

Check in was easy Front desk girl VERY personable Nothing was a bother for her
Hotel is a big old house
Lovely location
No food at all but close to eateries Has bar facilities
Clean room
Tea/coffee in rooms
En-suite very snug but works
Good value for money and would stay again if in area

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Mar 2023

Carina

The house keeper was really lovely and did a great job setting up my room which had not been sorted despite arranging early check in.

The views are lovely around the grounds and I slept well in my room (number 2). It was spacious and comfortable.

My only suggestion would be that as you guys don't do breakfast, I would give it a try. I think your guests would really appreciate it.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

31 Oct 2022

Lorricia

Never again.

We found the room so small,it was very difficult to move around, we found the linen wasn't that clean and the bathroom hand basin was rusty,there was also a hole in the window and no heating in the room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2022

Andrew

Room was really nice, bathroom a little on the small side but not a deal breaker. It was quite in the room even though there was a wedding on the grounds 🙂

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

03 Sep 2022

Annie

Disappointed

Very disappointed he couldn’t really be bothered checking us in . Didn’t even tell us where we could get breakfast . We didn’t see anyone when we checked out .

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

29 Aug 2022

Steven

Nice location but quests very noisy and no one to monitor noise level

Business_and_leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Jul 2022

Mark

Appauling from start to finish il never stsy here again

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

19 Jul 2022

Amy

Poor quality and service!

There was a garden party on and our room was facing it. Even with blind down and window closed the disco lights beamed through the blind and the music echoed around our room.

There was only a used bar of soap in the shower with a hair on it.
No tea/coffee products to use the tea/coffee facilities.

Only one towel despite booking for two adults and the one we did have was tatty and worn.

On check in, we were informed that the key to our room had been stolen and therefore they unlocked and opened for us but stated that if we needed to leave the room, we had to let them know.

Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Jun 2022

Christopher

Avoid at all costs.

I was turned away when I arrived. They offered me alternative accommodation but I refused. They tried to trick me into cancelling- I would have lost all my money if I did that. They still haven't agreed to a refund.

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2019

Paul

Overnight in Cleckheaton

Stayed overnight at this converted country house.
Sadly I arrived at night and left before dawn and so could not see the full extent of the grounds or eat in the restaurant.
Room was fine for an overnighter on business in this part of Yorkshire.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2019

June

Friendly and good value

Lovely location in beautiful grounds within easy walk of the town. Staff go the extra mile to look after guests. Nice to find a hotel with a bit of character.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2019

Liam

Fantastic New Owner

This was booked last minute, and what a gem of a find. The best nights sleep i had had in a long while. Furthermore, talking to the new owner, the vision she has for the business, will ensure success for years to come. I will definitely be coming back

Business

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely old building and nice gardens . Bus stop just up the road was ideal for me to get into Leeds . Comfortable bed but very small bathroom

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

11 Aug 2019

Katie

TOOK PAYMENT TWICE AND IGNORES MY EMAILS AND CALLS

I was charged twice for my room as they advised my payment hadn’t gone through when I arrived. As I booked though hotels.com they should not have been trying to take any money from my card in the first place. I have been trying to get in contact with someone for 1 week to resolve the payment issue however my emails and phone calls are being ignored.
The room was not ready when we arrived (two hours later than allowed) however they still gave us to the key and advised the room was clean. We had to climb over a pile of dirty bedding and a hoover to even get to the room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2019

mick

The hotel suited us fine room could do with a coat of paint but no complaints.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2019

Kevin

Pleasant Business trip

Spent four nights at Gomershall lodge
Bed was very comfortable .Cameron the manager
Made you feel very welcome, and was always on hand if you needed anything.
Nice quiet surroundings , good parking would definitely stay again

Business

2/10

Poor

13 Jul 2019

Ian

Disastrous dangerous shambolic and uncaring

This was a shambles. Check -in was just about OK but it deteriorated from there. First morning breakfast was delayed because they had run out of bacon and had to drive to the shop. Second and third morning had to wait until nearly the scheduled finish-time because no staff had turned up. Not \"the relevant staff\" failed - there was NO staff on the premises. On the the third night I could not get into the building on return at midnight because the security code was not working - after a phone call to the main number it was clearly re-set remotely and worked. The final morning, Monday (breakfast 7 till 9 supposedly) I went downstairs at just after 8 to eat and check-out. The whole hotel was deserted; I seemed to be the only guest, and alone in the building. At around 8.30 I admitted a workman who had arrived to install some equipment, neither of us could find anyone but he discovered a side door unlocked. At 9.30 I had given up and was leaving unbreakfasted when the so-called manager arrived; I suggested that at very least I should receive a refund of some of my charges but to date nothing received. This hotel is worse than a disgrace: if I was alone in the building overnight with a side door unlocked, the security and safety implications do not bear thinking about and I am tempted to place a report with the licensing authorities. never, ever stay there!

Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely setting but shabby

This hotel has so much potential. It set in the most beautiful grounds. However, although the room was clean, it was quite shabby and cobwebs in the corners. The young man who checked me in was extremely polite and helpful. I didn't feel totally comfortable being there on my own, as there was screaming from guests coming in late and doors slamming right up until 2.30am. Some guests were also smoking downstairs in the early hours which I could smell in my room. Breakfast was good but as a solo traveller, I don't think I would stay there again.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2019

dave

Great hotel

great stay

6/10

Pleasant

22 Apr 2019

Jessica

Mixed feelings.

This hotel has so much potential, it just needs some extra love and care. Garden area from first view is really nice however a lot of areas are still unfinished.
The hotel is small only 7 rooms, if busy and people are in the bar drinking or checking in this can be heard from the rooms. During our stay we didnt have an issue as we were the only people staying at that time.
There was a funny smell too the room and a flashing light right outside above our bedroom window which flashed continuously. The rooms did not have curtains only a blind which did still let light through. The tv was fixed to the wall high up which meant you couldn't fit a HDMI cable in if you were wanting to do so which was quite a big issue for us. If the rooms and grounds were given some extra care and love this would make so much of a difference.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

Just the job

Welcoming and comfortable nights stay

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2019

Paul

Nice place to stay in the area - recommended!

A very nice place. Authentic old house with very friendly staff.

6/10

Pleasant

03 Mar 2019

Naseem

Naseem

Nice n clean. Peaceful surroundings

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

Great hotel very quiet location and very private, if your looking for a nice night away an excellent choice

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2019

Rachael

A great place to stay!

A lovely little hotel I selected mainly as it was close to where I needed to be for my one night business trip. The room had everything that I needed, including a hairdryer that I had forgotten to bring with me. What makes it an excellent overall stay, was not only the very reasonable price, but mostly because of the very friendly person on the front desk, (sorry, I have forgotten his name) who was so helpful! Thank you.

6/10

Pleasant

06 Aug 2018

Ian

Over night stay

Pretty basic .... no breakfast... restaurant not open .... no concierge upon leaving all operated via cctv.

Local pub ... no food no crisps etc

Nearest food Chinese ten mins walk ok
Conveniece store 20 mins walk

Easy parking
Comfortable bed

Tiny shower could be a lot cleaner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2016

Nice and convenient setting

Setting in quiet pretty area surroundee by lawn, field, trees. One of typical old stone Yorkshire buildings. Room was basic with small bathroom. Shower was very good. Furniture could use replacement: table/cabinet for coffee setup, old, covered with scratch type markings. Bed comfortable. All very clean. Staff friendly and helpful. Would note that owners offer wedding facilities: large tent area for ceremonies and receptions...extensive area for event. Would want to keep this in mind if booking weekend stay...check to see if ceremony scheduled for evening which could be disruptive to rest, sleep. Basic older, small hotel with rooms which remind one of some of older family run B and B's with older furnishings.

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2016

L.E.

It needs some TLC

When we arrived expecting to have a room with twin beds we were told that since we had book some time ago they no longer had a twin-bedded room. They put a Z-bed in as the second bed.

2/10

Poor

06 Mar 2016

Verified traveler

Terrible hotel, dirty & rooms was smelly with spiders and mould

Partner

2/10

Poor

20 Feb 2016

Trevor

Essentially just an old rickety house

To call this place a hotel is a stretch. I was actually surprised that there was someone there to give me a key and that there was a lock on the door. The check in steward hardly spoke English and seemed very surprised to see me; pretty sure I was the only one there. He watched his tv on loud all night which would have kept me up if I'd actually been able to sleep on the very hard bed anyway. The shower was an old electric model from the 60's that had two settings: scorching hot or ice cold, both at a pitiful dribble. Upon \"checking out\" I left my key on the desk when nobody appeared after standing there for 15 minutes.

Secondly, if you value your vehicle at all, stay somewhere else. The access road requires a 4x4 and is essentially a dirt track full of deep pot holes.

Possibly the worst and most random hotel experience I've ever had.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2016

Paul

Friendly night porter, room was excellent for the price, happy to stay here again any time.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

13 Sep 2014

Afbhh

Not clean enough

Simply not very clean.

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2014

Verified traveler

Suited my needs

Fine for the price!!

2/10

Poor

02 May 2014

Deggy 2014

Appauling hotel

would never stay here again.

2/10

Poor

30 Apr 2014

Verified traveler

Shambles

I booked a two night stay at Gomersal Lodge Hotel. I rang the hotel the weekend before our stay to confirm my booking. They had no record of it. However they rang me back a few hours later to tell me they could accommodate us. I let them know the time that we intended to arrive between 5pm and 6pm and checked this was ok. I did arrive at 5pm. We were greeted by a polite gentleman who told us he had no room but he had arranged a room at another hotel a few miles away - Alder House Hotel. We drove there and were shown a room by another helpful gentleman. However the room was dark and smelt of sewage. There was no sign of anyone else (staff or guests) which felt a little odd.
We had chosen the original hotel for it's proximity to a wedding venue we were attending. We decided to drive to the venue to establish location and fortunately found pleasant alternative accommodation.
We have not stayed at Gomersal Lodge Hotel and so this review is based on my experience of being turned away. I wonder whether the hotel is intentionally overbooking and then redirecting patrons to what was described as it's sister hotel. I have no evidence of this other than putting together my conversations the week before with Gomersal Lodge and the fact that when arriving the gentleman that greeted us did not even take my name, he already had planned the redirection to the other hotel.

2/10

Poor

21 Mar 2014

Unhappy

Massively overbooked!

Booked to stay at this hotel for one night. Received a call from the lodge on the afternoon of arrival that they had over booked myself and five others. Considering that they only have seven rooms there had been a massive mistake their end. I was offered alternative accommodation at their sister hotel, but having checked the reviews, more than one customer had referred to it as the Faulty Towers of the North, so I declined and rushed around to find something elsewhere. I was really disappointed as it looks like a characterful quaint place at a reasonable price, but as I only received the call after a three hour drive from London and half an hour before I was due to go and check in I wasn't happy. My booking had been made a good few days prior so there was plenty of time to come back to me if they didn't have availability.

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2014

Businessman H

Pleasant stay with just one night disruption

I stayed here on business for 4 nights and the overall stay was a pleasant one. The room, albeit with older décor was tidy and the old radiator (which was on heat was being kept from entering the room by an extra single bed) was supplemented by an electric heater which worked very well. Although I've read reviews about hot water and plumbing issues at this hotel, my hot water was excellent for the entire stay and the shower was electric with a good flow. The guesthouse is situation in lovely surroundings although with a little more cash insertion this place could be a little gem. Staff when I needed them were very helpful and polite. I had just one night which prevented me from having a decent nights sleep and that was because of an ongoing loud discussion, possibly argument or disagreement, between some of the staff downstairs which echoed into my room. This lasted from almost 7pm until after midnight. Other than that, it was a pleasant place to stay.

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2013

Russ

Lovely overnight stop.

Great service. Nice rooms. Wonderful atmosphere. Despite the 50 pound return taxi fare from central Endinburgh which added to the overall cost it was well worth the stay.