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4- and 5-star hotels in Spalding
This shortlist covers the 4- and 5-star hotels in Spalding, United Kingdom, from riverside B&Bs to stable conversions on the Lincolnshire fens. It is for couples, families and business travellers who want a quality base within reach of the town centre, the countryside and the wider Fenland.
Staying in Spalding
Spalding is a market town on the River Welland in the Lincolnshire Fens, known for its historic centre, flower displays and easy access to wide, flat landscapes. The hotels here sit in and around the town: several on the town's High Street and London Road, others in quiet hamlets such as Deeping St Nicholas, Long Sutton, Fosdyke and Cowbit, and some on farm locations. This mix suits visitors who want to walk to shops and restaurants, as well as those who prefer green surroundings and a car for day trips.
Couples find riverside and farm settings for short breaks, families get family rooms and practical facilities such as kitchens, gardens and parking, and business guests are served by free Wi-Fi, meeting rooms and express check-in at the town-centre properties. Because the list spans the centre and the surrounding fenland, choosing comes down to whether you want to be in the town or in the countryside.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Woodhouse Farm Lodge
Woodhouse Holbeach Road, Spalding, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Indoor pool
- Parking
- Lounge
Why stay hereSpalding's only 5-star address, Woodhouse Farm Lodge gives families and couples space to spread out, with family rooms and a garden alongside an indoor pool for slow mornings. A restaurant and bar mean you need not leave the grounds, and each room adds a bath, balcony and desk. Free wifi and parking keep the practical side covered, so it suits guests who want quiet grounds within reach of the town.
See Woodhouse Farm LodgeCley Hall
22 High Street, Spalding, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Lounge
Why stay hereCley Hall sits at 22 High Street, putting guests in the middle of Spalding. Rooms come with air conditioning and kitchen or kitchenette facilities, useful for longer stays, while the terrace and garden offer somewhere to unwind. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 315 reviews, it draws couples and families who want restaurants and shops within walking distance, with free car parking and free wifi included.
See Cley HallTulip Queen By Marston's Inn
Goodison Road, Spalding, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereTulip Queen By Marston's Inn is built around eating and drinking, with a restaurant and bar on site, plus a meeting room and banquet facilities for gatherings. Guests arriving by car get free parking and free wifi throughout. The hotel is wheelchair accessible and runs a shuttle service, making it a straightforward choice for business travellers and groups passing through Spalding. It holds a 4.2 out of 5 guest rating from 198 reviews.
See Tulip Queen By Marston's InnSt Nicholas House
Main Road Littleworth Drove Deeping St Nicholas, Spalding, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSet on Main Road at Littleworth Drove in Deeping St Nicholas, St Nicholas House mixes old-house character, such as a fireplace, with practical family touches including family rooms, a cot and sofa beds. A restaurant and bar serve guests on site, and the garden and terrace add outdoor space. Special diets can be catered for, and free parking and wifi come as standard. Good for families and small groups touring the area by car.
See St Nicholas HouseRiver Lodge B&B Ltd
5 6 London Road Spalding Lincolnshire, Spalding, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Parking
- Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereRiver Lodge B&B Ltd occupies 5 6 London Road and looks out over a river, a detail that sets it apart from Spalding's other small stays. Guests get a lounge, express check-in and luggage storage, with special diets available. The address suits travellers who want a simple bed-and-breakfast base with parking, and rooms include a bath or shower, TV and free wifi. Couples and solo visitors will find it easy to settle in here.
See River Lodge B&B LtdTulip Queen Spalding by Marston's Inns
Barrier Bank Development Lincolnshire Spalding Pe12 6Fy, Spalding, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereTulip Queen Spalding by Marston's Inns handles both short stopovers and bigger occasions, thanks to a restaurant, bar, banquet space and family rooms with cot and sofa bed options. Lifts, wheelchair access and free car parking make arrival simple, and high chairs are on hand for younger guests. Every room has its own bathroom, with free wifi throughout. It fits families and groups who want everything under one roof.
See Tulip Queen Spalding by Marston's InnsDelamore House
1 Park Rd, Spalding, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereDelamore House is a compact 4-star stay at 1 Park Rd, with a garden, free parking and free wifi. Housekeeping and ironing facilities keep things tidy, and rooms come with a shower, hairdryer and toiletries. It is best suited to guests who prefer a small property in town over a large hotel, and who plan to spend their days out in Spalding rather than on site.
See Delamore HouseSunrise Stable
Crossgate Farm 8 Tydd Low Road Long, Spalding, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereSunrise Stable at Crossgate Farm on Tydd Low Road is a self-catering property, with a kitchen, oven, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator for guests who want to cook. A fireplace and garden make it comfortable in the evenings, and the beach, fishing and a golf course nearby give days some shape. Free parking is available and the property is non smoking. Ideal for couples or families on a rural break.
See Sunrise StableGolson Stable
Crossgate Farm 8 Tydd Low Road Long, Spalding, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereGolson Stable, part of Crossgate Farm on Tydd Low Road, offers the same self-catering setup as its neighbour, with a full kitchen, oven, microwave and dishwasher, plus a garden and fireplace. Fishing, a golf course and a beach nearby keep the days busy, and free car parking is provided. Non smoking throughout. A sound base for families or friends who prefer cooking in to dining out.
See Golson StableThe Chapel
The Chapel Mill Lane Fosdyke, Spalding, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Pool bar
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereThe Chapel on Mill Lane in Fosdyke is the liveliest of the group, with a games room, pool bar and terrace alongside a kitchen, fireplace and washing machine for longer stays. Pets are allowed, and fishing and a golf course are close by. Families get family rooms, and parking and wifi are free. It suits groups and pet owners who want space and things to do without leaving the grounds.
See The Chapel3 Wood Yard Cottages Red Mayes Farm
Red Mayes Farm Limewalk 3 Wood Yard Cottages, Spalding, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay here3 Wood Yard Cottages Red Mayes Farm is an apartment-style stay on Limewalk, with a kitchen, washing machine, microwave and oven for guests who want to look after themselves. Cots and high chairs are provided, so families with young children are well catered for, and free parking and wifi are included. Non smoking rooms throughout. Best for small groups and families touring the area by car.
See 3 Wood Yard Cottages Red Mayes Farm
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Pool or spa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse Farm Lodge | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| Cley Hall | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Tulip Queen By Marston's Inn | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| St Nicholas House | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| River Lodge B&B Ltd | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Tulip Queen Spalding by Marston's Inns | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Delamore House | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Sunrise Stable | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Golson Stable | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
| The Chapel | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| 3 Wood Yard Cottages Red Mayes Farm | ★★★★ | Yes | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These properties list family rooms or family-friendly amenities. Tulip Queen Spalding by Marston's Inns has family rooms, cots and high chairs; Cley Hall offers family rooms plus kitchen and kitchenette facilities; The Chapel combines family rooms with a games room, fishing and a garden; 3 Wood Yard Cottages Red Mayes Farm adds a full kitchen, cots and high chairs for self-catering stays.
Tulip Queen Spalding by Marston's Inns · Cley Hall · The Chapel · 3 Wood Yard Cottages Red Mayes Farm
For business
Woodhouse Farm Lodge, Cley Hall and Tulip Queen By Marston's Inn all provide free Wi-Fi for work. Tulip Queen By Marston's Inn also has a meeting room and banquet facilities; Cley Hall offers express check in, copy services and room service; Woodhouse Farm Lodge includes a desk, laundry service and restaurant on site, making them practical for working stays.
Woodhouse Farm Lodge · Cley Hall · Tulip Queen By Marston's Inn
For couples
River Lodge B&B Ltd, St Nicholas House and Sunrise Stable are suited to couples: River Lodge B&B Ltd sits on London Road with a river setting and express check-in; St Nicholas House offers a fireplace and garden in Deeping St Nicholas; Sunrise Stable is a farm-based conversion with a fireplace and kitchen; Delamore House on Park Rd is a small, quiet option with a garden.
River Lodge B&B Ltd · St Nicholas House · Sunrise Stable · Delamore House
Closest to centre
Cley Hall on 22 High Street and Delamore House on 1 Park Rd place you in the town centre, close to shops and restaurants. River Lodge B&B Ltd on 5 6 London Road is also in the built-up area, within easy reach of the High Street, and has free Wi-Fi, parking and express check-in for short stays.
Where to stay in Spalding
High Street
High Street is Spalding's main town-centre street, where you are within walking distance of shops, cafés and the river. Cley Hall, a 4-star hotel at 22 High Street, has a guest rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 315 reviews, and offers free car parking, free Wi-Fi, a garden and terrace, plus kitchen and kitchenette facilities.
Our picks here: Cley Hall
London Road
London Road runs out of the town centre towards the south, with a mix of homes and businesses and the river nearby. River Lodge B&B Ltd at 5 6 London Road provides free Wi-Fi, parking, express check-in, a lounge and river frontage, making it an easy base for a short break.
Our picks here: River Lodge B&B Ltd
Park Rd
Park Rd is a quiet street close to the centre, convenient for the town's amenities while keeping a residential feel. Delamore House at 1 Park Rd is a 4-star property with free Wi-Fi, free car parking, a garden and a limited number of rooms, so it stays calm and personal.
Our picks here: Delamore House
Deeping St Nicholas
Deeping St Nicholas is a village south of Spalding, surrounded by fenland fields and within reach of the town by road. St Nicholas House on Main Road Littleworth Drove is a 4-star hotel with a restaurant, bar, garden, terrace and free car parking, and includes a fireplace and family rooms.
Our picks here: St Nicholas House
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
The site's Spalding page lists the destination and its stays but gives no transport details. As a town on the River Welland in Lincolnshire, Spalding is commonly reached by road, and the surrounding fenland villages named in the hotel addresses — Deeping St Nicholas, Long Sutton, Fosdyke and Cowbit — are best explored by car. Several hotels provide free parking, which makes driving between the town and the countryside straightforward.
When to go
The site's Spalding page gives no seasons or events, so no specific best time is stated here. In general terms, spring and summer bring longer days for exploring the Fens and the town, while autumn and winter are quieter and suit indoor stays. A car is useful in all seasons for reaching the rural properties named in the addresses, such as those at Long Sutton, Fosdyke and Cowbit.
Questions, answered
Which hotels have free parking?
Cley Hall, Tulip Queen By Marston's Inn, St Nicholas House, Tulip Queen Spalding by Marston's Inns, Delamore House, Sunrise Stable, Golson Stable, The Chapel and 3 Wood Yard Cottages Red Mayes Farm all list free car parking. River Lodge B&B Ltd also lists parking.
Which hotels allow pets?
The Chapel, at Mill Lane in Fosdyke, is the only hotel in this shortlist that lists pets allowed. It also offers a garden, terrace, picnic area and games room, so it suits guests travelling with a dog who want outdoor space.
Which hotels have a pool or spa?
Woodhouse Farm Lodge is the one hotel here with a swimming pool: it lists an indoor pool and massage, along with a bar, restaurant, garden and balcony. No other hotel in this shortlist lists a pool or spa facility.
Which hotels are best for families?
Tulip Queen Spalding by Marston's Inns, Cley Hall, The Chapel and 3 Wood Yard Cottages Red Mayes Farm all fit families. They list family rooms, and some add cots, high chairs, kitchens and gardens for practical family stays.
Which hotel is closest to the centre?
Cley Hall at 22 High Street and Delamore House at 1 Park Rd are the most central addresses in this shortlist, both in Spalding itself. River Lodge B&B Ltd at 5 6 London Road is also in the town, just outside the immediate High Street area.
What is the top-rated hotel in this shortlist?
Among the hotels with a guest rating, Cley Hall is highest at 4.3 out of 5 from 315 reviews, followed by Tulip Queen By Marston's Inn at 4.2 out of 5 from 198 reviews. Other hotels in the list do not show a guest rating.