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5-star hotels in Harrogate
Five-star stays in Harrogate: a country inn, a manor, and a cluster of serviced apartments, three within walking distance of the Convention Centre. Ideal if you want space, quiet, and a town you can cross on foot.
Staying in Harrogate
Harrogate is a Victorian spa town that still runs on the idea of arriving to feel better: the Turkish Baths, Betty's, and 200 acres of the Stray wrapping the centre in grass. It is compact and mostly flat, so Parliament Street, Montpellier, Cambridge Street and James Street form a walkable square you can cover in fifteen minutes, with the Convention Centre in the middle of it. Evenings are calm — restaurants on Cold Bath Road and in the Montpellier Quarter keep serving, but this is not a late town.
The five-star addresses here split between the centre and the edges. Franklin Mount, St George's Road, Franklin Road, Spring Mount, Belford Road, Ripon Road and Elmwood Street all sit in or just off the centre, handy for the Stray and the Convention Centre. Branton Lane is out at Great Ouseburn, and Silver Hill is at Pateley Bridge, both proper country escapes. Couples and short-break visitors do best in the apartments; families get more room in the houses; business travellers want the Ripon Road and Franklin Mount places near the Convention Centre.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Lime Tree Inn
Branton Lane Great Ouseburn, Harrogate, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereFor a 5-star stay with a 4.8 guest rating in Great Ouseburn, The Lime Tree Inn pairs its own restaurant and bar with free parking on Branton Lane. Guests can bring pets, and there is a golf course plus a terrace for slow afternoons. Rooms come with bathrobes and breakfast served in the room, while lifts and wheelchair access make the inn easy to move around. It suits couples and longer stays that want dining and drinks on site rather than a self-catering setup.
See The Lime Tree InnHazel Manor
Ripon Road Killinghallharrogatenorth Yorkshire Hg3 2Ay, Harrogate, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
- Lounge
Why stay hereHazel Manor holds a perfect 5.0 guest rating from 45 reviews and sits on Ripon Road in Killinghall. The house opens onto a garden and terrace, with a lounge and golf course among its facilities, so there is room to unwind without leaving the grounds. Free parking, free wifi and breakfast in the room keep the stay simple, and special diets are catered for. Best for guests who prefer a quiet, hosted 5-star base just outside Harrogate.
See Hazel ManorThe Tower by Harrogate Serviced Apartments
2A Coppice Drive, Harrogate, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Tower by Harrogate Serviced Apartments is a 5-star self-catering option on Coppice Drive, rated 4.8 by guests. The apartment includes a full kitchen with oven, dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator, plus a washing machine, so longer stays are easy. A garden and free parking are provided, and the layout with desk, TV and wifi works for both work and downtime. It suits families or small groups who want to cook and settle in rather than eat out every night.
See The Tower by Harrogate Serviced ApartmentsThe Grafton
1 3 Franklin Mount, Harrogate, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Grafton on Franklin Mount is a 5-star guesthouse with a bar and lounge, and golf nearby. Rooms include bathrobes, slippers and toiletries, with cot and high chairs available for younger guests. Free parking, luggage storage and laundry service cover practical needs, and a smoking area is set aside. It fits travellers who want a serviced, non-smoking house with a drink waiting downstairs after a day out.
See The GraftonHarrogate Serviced Apartments St George's Five
45 St George's Road, Harrogate, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHarrogate Serviced Apartments St George's Five offers a 5-star apartment on St George's Road with a kitchen, oven, dishwasher and washing machine. High chairs, a cot and free parking make it workable for families, while the desk, TV and free wifi handle work or a quiet evening. Toiletries and towels are supplied, and the whole apartment is non-smoking. It suits guests who want their own kitchen and laundry while staying in Harrogate.
See Harrogate Serviced Apartments St George's FiveBelford
Belford Apt 2 1 Belford Road, Harrogate, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereBelford is a 5-star apartment on Belford Road with free wifi and free car parking, so a car can be left on site. The listing keeps to those essentials, making it a straightforward base for guests who plan to be out in Harrogate rather than using shared facilities. It suits short stays and travellers who want a simple, non-smoking place to sleep with parking sorted.
See BelfordCentral Harrogate Townhouse Apartment with Parking
22 Ripon Road Apartment 2, Harrogate, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereCentral Harrogate Townhouse Apartment with Parking is a 5-star apartment on Ripon Road with a garden and a fireplace. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, oven, microwave and refrigerator, and a washing machine, cot and high chairs are on hand for family stays. Free wifi, free parking and a sofa bed add flexibility. It suits guests who want a whole apartment near the centre and the option to eat in.
See Central Harrogate Townhouse Apartment with ParkingThe Barn
Silver Hill Farm Silver Hill Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThe Barn at Silver Hill Farm in Pateley Bridge is a 5-star property with a garden and fishing on the doorstep. Inside there is a kitchen with oven, dishwasher and refrigerator, plus a washing machine, and the whole place is non-smoking. Free parking is provided. It suits guests who want a rural, self-catering base with room to spread out and a chance to fish without travelling far.
See The BarnThe Old Coach House luxury Harrogate Home Detached Quite Stylish whole house short walk from the Conference town centre
Elmwood Street The Coach House, Harrogate, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThis 5-star detached coach house on Elmwood Street is a whole house with a short walk to the conference centre and town centre, as its own listing describes. The kitchen, washing machine, TV and wifi cover longer stays, and family rooms, a sofa bed and express check-in help groups arrive and settle quickly. Free parking is included. It suits families or colleagues wanting a private house rather than a hotel room.
See The Old Coach House luxury Harrogate Home Detached Quite Stylish whole house short walk from the Conference town centreSpring Mount Huge Luxury Full Apartment Harrogate Centre Two extremely comfy Kingsize Bedrooms Fully equipped Modern Kitchen Cosy living room with Huge TV
5 Spring Mount, Harrogate, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereSpring Mount is a 5-star full apartment on Spring Mount in Harrogate centre, with two kingsize bedrooms, a modern kitchen and a living room with a large TV. Express check-in, family rooms, a garden and free parking are provided, and the kitchen includes a dishwasher and washing machine. It suits two couples or a family who want space, a central address and the option to cook in.
See Spring Mount Huge Luxury Full Apartment Harrogate Centre Two extremely comfy Kingsize Bedrooms Fully equipped Modern Kitchen Cosy living room with Huge TVSixtyTwo by Harrogate Serviced Apartments
62 Franklin Road, Harrogate, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSixtyTwo by Harrogate Serviced Apartments is a 5-star apartment on Franklin Road with a balcony, patio and terrace. The kitchen has a dishwasher, oven, microwave and refrigerator, a washing machine is included, and towels and toiletries are supplied. Free wifi, free parking, a garden and a picnic area round out the stay. It suits guests who want outdoor space alongside a fully equipped, non-smoking apartment.
See SixtyTwo by Harrogate Serviced Apartments
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lime Tree Inn | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| Hazel Manor | ★★★★★ | Yes | Yes |
| The Tower by Harrogate Serviced Apartments | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
| The Grafton | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Harrogate Serviced Apartments St George's Five | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Belford | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Central Harrogate Townhouse Apartment with Parking | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
| The Barn | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
| The Old Coach House luxury Harrogate Home Detached Quite Stylish whole house short walk from the Conference town centre | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
| Spring Mount Huge Luxury Full Apartment Harrogate Centre Two extremely comfy Kingsize Bedrooms Fully equipped Modern Kitchen Cosy living room with Huge TV | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
| SixtyTwo by Harrogate Serviced Apartments | ★★★★★ | Yes | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These give families a kitchen, a washing machine and separate bedrooms rather than one hotel room. Central Harrogate Townhouse Apartment with Parking adds a sofa bed and high chairs; The Old Coach House has family rooms and sits a short walk from the Conference town centre; Spring Mount offers two kingsize bedrooms and a living room with a large TV.
Central Harrogate Townhouse Apartment with Parking · The Old Coach House luxury Harrogate Home Detached Quite Stylish whole house short walk from the Conference town centre · Spring Mount Huge Luxury Full Apartment Harrogate Centre Two extremely comfy Kingsize Bedrooms Fully equipped Modern Kitchen Cosy living room with Huge TV
For couples
Hazel Manor is a five-star with a perfect 5.0 from 45 reviews, a garden and a terrace. The Lime Tree Inn, rated 4.8 from 329 reviews, pairs a restaurant and bar with free parking at Great Ouseburn. The Tower by Harrogate Serviced Apartments is quieter, with a garden and its own kitchen.
Hazel Manor · The Lime Tree Inn · The Tower by Harrogate Serviced Apartments
For business stays
The Convention Centre sits in the middle of Harrogate, and these two are closest to it by address. Central Harrogate Townhouse Apartment with Parking is on Ripon Road with a desk, free wifi and free parking. The Grafton on Franklin Mount has a lounge, luggage storage and a desk, useful when you are working between sessions.
Central Harrogate Townhouse Apartment with Parking · The Grafton
For a country base
Both sit well outside the town centre. The Lime Tree Inn at Great Ouseburn has a bar, restaurant, terrace and golf course nearby. The Barn at Pateley Bridge is a simpler self-catering place with a garden, kitchen and fishing, and free parking — the choice if Nidderdale matters more than the town.
Where to stay in Harrogate
Great Ouseburn
A village setting away from the town, at Branton Lane. Harrogate's compact, flat centre and its restaurants are a drive rather than a walk from here, but you get a restaurant, bar, terrace and free parking on site. Best for travellers who want the countryside with a spa town within reach.
Our picks here: The Lime Tree Inn
Pateley Bridge
Pateley Bridge sits at Silver Hill, toward Nidderdale. The site notes it is about 40 minutes from Harrogate, so this is a base for the hills rather than for the Turkish Baths and Betty's. The Barn itself is self-catering with a garden, kitchen and fishing, plus free parking.
Our picks here: The Barn
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Harrogate station sits in the middle of town on Station Parade, with trains to Leeds in about 35 minutes and York in 35 to 40, both roughly twice hourly and calling at Knaresborough on the York side. Leeds Bradford Airport is a 25 to 30 minute drive, or take the A1 bus to Leeds and change to the train. From Manchester Airport, the train via Leeds is about 2h15. The number 36 double-decker runs Leeds–Harrogate–Ripon every 10 to 20 minutes; inside town you can walk everywhere, and the number 6 covers Harlow Carr.
When to go
The site's own marker is late February and March, when several hundred thousand crocuses come up along the Wetherby Road edge of the Stray — the town at its most itself. Otherwise think in seasons: spring and early summer for the Stray and the gardens, high summer for the longest evenings, autumn for the walks out toward Knaresborough and Ripon. Evenings stay calm year-round, with most places finished by 12.30.
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Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to Harrogate centre?
By address, the central cluster is hard to beat: The Tower by Harrogate Serviced Apartments on Coppice Drive, The Grafton on Franklin Mount, Harrogate Serviced Apartments St George's Five on St George's Road, Belford on Belford Road, and the Ripon Road and Franklin Road apartments. All are in or just off the walkable centre.
Do the hotels have free parking?
Every property on this shortlist lists free car parking, from The Grafton and Hazel Manor to the serviced apartments and The Barn. That is unusual for a town centre, so it is worth factoring in if you are driving to Harrogate.
Are any of these hotels pet-friendly?
The Lime Tree Inn at Great Ouseburn is the one property here that lists pets allowed. If you are travelling with a dog, that is the pick; the apartments and The Barn do not list pets among their facilities.
Which is the top-rated hotel on this shortlist?
Hazel Manor, with a perfect 5.0 out of 5 from 45 reviews. The Lime Tree Inn follows on 4.8 from 329 reviews, and The Tower by Harrogate Serviced Apartments also sits at 4.8, from 5 reviews. Hazel Manor's rating rests on the smallest review count of the three.
Do any of these places have a pool or spa?
None of the properties on this shortlist lists a pool or a spa. The closest thing to a wellness draw is Harrogate itself, whose Turkish Baths are part of why people visit the town, and several hotels here list a bath or bathrobe in the room.
Which hotels are best for families?
The self-catering places suit families best: Central Harrogate Townhouse Apartment with Parking has cots, high chairs and a sofa bed; The Old Coach House has family rooms; Spring Mount has two kingsize bedrooms. The Grafton also lists cots and high chairs.
Is breakfast included in these hotels?
Only The Lime Tree Inn and Hazel Manor list breakfast in room among their facilities. The serviced apartments, The Barn, Belford and Central Harrogate Townhouse have kitchens with ovens, microwaves and refrigerators instead, so you can cater for yourself.
Can I stay within walking distance of the Convention Centre?
Yes. The Convention Centre sits in the middle of Harrogate's compact centre, and the addresses on Franklin Mount, St George's Road, Ripon Road, Spring Mount, Elmwood Street and Franklin Road are all in or just off that walkable square.