Whisby Natural World Centre
Whisby Natural World Centre, Moor lane, Thorpe on the Hill, LN6 9BW, United Kingdom- Tourist Site
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Luxurious Leisure Facilities
The Bentley Hotel in South Hykeham offers a haven for leisure guests with its indoor swimming pool, fully equipped gym, Beauty Spa, and Relaxation Zone.
Business-Friendly Amenities
For business travelers, the hotel provides 3 multi-function rooms accommodating up to 300 people, equipped with all necessary conferencing facilities and complimentary internet access.
Convenient Location
Ideally situated just 8 minutes from the A1/Newark junction, The Bentley Hotel is a perfect choice for those wanting to explore historic Lincoln or needing a comfortable stopover.
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Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
37 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
24 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
24 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
24 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
37 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
47 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
37 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
24 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
24 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
37 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
37 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Lovely location lovely hotel
Lady behind the desk was lovely very helpful god bless her
Carpark. Large, clean and comfortable room. Good breakfast buffet. Excellent value.
Not much! Slightly lacking in character and atmosphere.
Local for what we required
Lift not working had to carry cases up to 3rd floor. Shame about the pool and sauna was closed.
Very friendly staff and very helpful
Accessible rooms bathroom wasn’t very clean and some fittings were rusty
Nice bar and good breakfast
Needs life fixing and leisure centre opening
Nice hotel, room needs updating especially the bathroom.
Breakfast was a bit overpriced.
It was my aunt, son and his girlfriend who stayed. I just booked it in my name
N/a
Great location - rooms were a very good size - walking distance to local restaurants, shops etc
Lift didn’t work - rooms were very dated - mattress was uncomfortable soft and springs were knackered - pool spa was closed . 2 adults , 1 child and 1 baby . Was a struggle with all the bags and buggy etc with no lift .
Located next to a busy road - the traffic passing close by all through the night
Great breakfast, all staff were fantastic
Central easy to find close to our event
Nothing
It was close to the place we were visiting
No hot water in shower (sink tap hotter than the sun). No fridge. No working lift (moved to third floor). Staff trying their best. Pool still being returned after two years.
Always stay here lovely staff all round n the food is good aswell bonus
The pool isn’t working n hasn’t been open for a while but it is about to open which is great the only real complaints I had was I am disabled n the lift wasn’t working n had a top floor room n so had to order room service aswell as not great with stairs and they forgot my order n did it nearly 2 hours late
The hotel is in a good location for visiting friends or businesses South Lincoln area and Lincoln. There's a lot of traffic but the rooms are double glazed so it's not a noise issue. I stay was good to average for this kind of hotel.
While we were there the hotels only lift was not working and had not been working for at least a week prior to us arriving. This was disappointing as we had to carry things upstairs and if we wanted to pop to the car for something it was down the stairs back up the stairs et cetera so I would hope that if I ever book it again I can contact the Reception area and confirm that the lift is working.
Lovely comfy hotel good location
We enjoyed an overnight stay at The Bentley Hotel. Staff friendly and courteous. Room excellent and sparkley clean. We ate in the restaurant in the evening. Food was wonderful honestly the best. Our compliments to the chef. Breakfast was superb. A great variety of cooked food and fresh pastries. Coffee good. An excellent breakfast. Staff super efficient and no nice and smiley. Value for money. We would definitely stay again. Our sincere thanks to all staff.
The pool was shut for refurbishing. We were notified by e.mail. A
Clean bright spacious comfortable
The pool was being renovated so not in use
Good location
Bar area is inside with no windows. Old air conditioning unit that was rather loud to run.
Staff were very professional and accommodating, the bed was comfortable and clean
My room was large and clean but close to a very busy road which was quite noisy and meant I didn't sleep too well
Great location.
Tired bathroom and some furnishings. Food is average.
Very good staff, good restaurant (staff and food) and nice room.
Shame the lift was broken.
Always very clean and no noise
N/A
Our room was without water for our stay. We were informed that as our booking was made through yourselves that any recompense had to made directly to you. We await your response.
BIG ROOM AND COMFY BED
NOTHING!
No running water on site
The food was not very good We had no water for 2 days When we had water the shower was rubbish My room was on the side of the by pass so didn’t sleep for 4 days The lifts were out of order also apart from the great
Location, parking, staff, breakfast
No phone signal in the room.
We had stayed there September last year and were very satisfied
After our previous stay which we were very satisfied with this time we were very disappointed. Firstly the dressing table on the bedroom was very sticky hadn't been polished or even been dusted. Everything you put on there just stuck. Secondly the bathroom along the back of the bath had all pink stains on. It looked like s toothbrush stain or the top of the toothpaste . There was only 2 tissues left in the box on the cabinet by the bed. On visiting the restaurant in the evening we were given table 6. my husband kept moving his feet about under the table as all the floor was really sticky and it all stuck to the bottom of his shoes. Can't fault the meal it was lovely . When we went back to our room upstairs his shoes kept sticking to the carpet. Once in the room he took off his shoes and tried to remove it but not very successfully.
Friendly helpful staff
I have stayed here before and the breakfast is on point and location is ideal
It's location very much suited our need for a central base for sightseeing. It also had a Hickory Smoker Restaurant next door.
The shower was fixed and hard to operate.
Rooms tired need a major overhaul. Staff lovely though. Great location
Poor mouldy bathroom, shabby furniture , not as clean as it ought to be
Friendly and helpful staff
Not much choice of bitter
A lovely stay. A big thank you to Sophie on reception. So friendly and helpful. The room was big and quiet. The bed was comfortable. A nice buffet breakfast.
Good location. Quiet and comfortable rooms
Lift not working
Location close to public transport into Lincoln
The shower was too hot and if turned down just dribbled out
Gunstige ligging en groot parkeerterrein
Het ontbijt was matig, weinig keuze . Sanitair verouderd naar huidige maatstaven: bad met een vaste heel hoge douche kop
Sadly, there weren’t really facilities that other than the gym as the pool and hair salon area is all closed off, however once these reopen this is a great Hotel for stopping off or business, it’s right on a very busy junction roundabout and rooms are either noisy or dark. I can’t really see it as a holiday Hotel. A massive shout out to Katy in Reception who was so kind when we had to change our caravan plans to stay at the hotel due to the very hot weather. Difficult when travelling with animals. She was so friendly and helpful with local tips - a real asset to the chain . If travelling with dogs , recommend Whisby nature reserve ( just park on road near car park which shuts at 6pm ) a beautiful walk around the lake
As I said, it’s hard to say as most of the facilities I’ve shut until 2027. Breakfast was mainly unappetising. however the lady who was working on her own there was doing a great job ; they made me eggs to order and a vegetarian sausage , but the quality of everything else was pretty poor. We couldn’t go in the main restaurant in the evening because we had a dog so we went to the martini bar, not very aptly named as when we requested a cocktail they didn’t serve any. Draft Aspalls cider was nice. Home-made pizza ordered was pretty vile, though the base was proper dough , not a ready made base , it had to be sent back as it was not only burnt on the bottom but the cheese was rank and not mozzarella- more like a mix of cheap ready grated cheddar and something unidentifiable , at £14 for a pizza, you don’t expect that. As a replacement we had sweet potato and Butterbean curry which was very nice as a vegetarian option, but £18 for a veggie main course is again not value at all. There are quite a few other places to eat in the nearby area so the Hotel really needs to up its game in terms of the quality of the individual produce that’s bought in order to make the food. The chefs were doing a great job but they can’t do a better job without better produce. AC in room 102 was good and quiet , AC in 246 worked but was so noisy like something from Moscow Cold War - however it worked which was what we needed . Lifts also out of order . Stupidly long walk for a disabled person to room 246.
The hotel was okay. nothing to write home about. Breakfast was average
Fabulous
Everything was great
Air conditioned and friendly staff
The tv series was broken, beds were a bit too soft
Staff were lovely and so helpful, ive broken my foot and was on a 2nd floor room but without hesitation staff offered to move us to a ground floor room, all staff Couldnt have been more helpfull.
My partner and I where extremely pleased with every asspect of our stay the room was comfortable and clean we both very much enjoyed the relaxed and friendly atmosphere the staff where lovely and the food was delicious we also brought 2 dogs with us on the our stay and they where looked after to
Nothing to complain about at all
good food
We were excited about at last finding a hotel in the UK with a lift. But the lift was broken and not working.
Excellent breakfast. Good accessible facilities .
The accessible room being so far away. It was the end room! We managed but one nearer would have been better.
The staff and location x
Dinner was ok reasonable price.
breakfast wasnt that good been left for some time even though we were there early on. Night staff refused to open bar even though it was not late he sat there watching football
The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Hotel easy to find
Nothing
Location good ,staff great. Cleanliness not good hotel looks very tired
Friendly staff
N/A
On a very hot day, the reception and function rooms were very cool. The bedroom was also very cool. The quality of the buffet at night was great, and breakfast on Sunday morning was brilliant.
The lifts were out of order, and our room was a long walk on the second floor. To be fair, the receptionist dif say that if it was a problem, she could look for another room, but I didn't want to make a fuss and I knew a lot of our extended family were staying. I realised that I shoild have asked for another room, but that was my fault.
Great location easy to find lots of parking and disabled spaces.
Great staff very friendly and helpful cleaning staff, couldn’t do enough for you. Even helped me with my cases to the car.
Clean & very well cooled room on a hot day
No pool
The location is good. Very helpful staff especially in reception ,very welcoming. Breakfast is good too.
Bed too high.
Handy location for our needs. As I had requested, we were given a room at the back away from the road.
Shame pool not available. Duvet was too thick for this time of year. Air con unit in room was very noisy. Hot water in bathroom was dangerously hot.
The staff was very polite and helpful and made us feel welcome
Reception staff were excellent and location was ideal - quiet and easy to find
Room decor was a bit tired
Lovely room and great friendly helpful staff
Thankfully we had aircon, the room was very warm. Otherwise it was a little dated but very comfortable and clean.
Nice room. Pleasant staff.
View from room.
Breakfast was good as always room was clean
Room service menu is lot smaller than it used to be, weekend stay was overpriced, swimming pool not open its been nearly 2 years at least, can't call it a plus hotel really anymore.
Small issue but the staff and manager sorted out very quickly
The issue was cleanliness but sorted out very quickly with no problems
Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable.
Could do with a few USB sockets for charging.
Location was key as we were visiting my brother who lives about a mile away. Also convenient for joining the A46 on our way south. Rooms were a generous size.Some maintanance needed in bathroom but clean. Plenty of parking. Staff were friendly and helpful particularly Olivia on reception. Breakfast was plentiful. Food in the bar was very good.
Seemed a bit drab in corridors and room but I think that was the colours of the decor and lighting.
Dinner and Breakfast were both very good . Staff very helpful All good .
Nothing
Staff were brilliant, especially Olivia. Food was also really good.
The hotel has been refurbishing the pool and spa areas for a long time. The focus needs to be on bedrooms before facilities
Close to Newark Showground so convenient for us
Room carpets a little tired
Locatie Parkeren Bereikbaarheid Carole suite
Aankleding bar Sanitair / geen mengkraan
Staff very efficient and friendly and location was very suitable for me. Only had breakfast but fine. Free WiFi excellent.
Room had seen better days. The two arm chairs were a bit grubby. The large towel in the bathroom was shedding fluff for some reason. The shelf above the hanging rail was dusty. I found out because the clothes l put up were dusty.
Katy at reception was.helpful on arrival....really great.... I explained the fact that after I booked online and after it said *have U used your blue light card * bit late now I thought ...anyways told Katy this ...and her my veterans card ...and she said I can give U this as a matter of goodwill ...and it was a drinks voucher. Which was used ... The room was fine ..but cudnt work any air conditioning working ...and opening the window wasn't great ..or helped ..the breakfast was good ..however it cudve been labelled that there was pork in one n Lincolnshire sausages in seperate containers ....the soap dispenser in the container in the shower did not work ....at all . When checking out ...there was a car parked really close too me .so much so I cudnt get in my driver's side ....anyways ..the reception were gud...and said wait a min ..I will check whose it is...not was one of the chefs there....so this was moved so I can get in my car.......so well done on this ......finally there was a cleaner with blonde /brownish hair I was talking to at the reception while waiting for car to be moved and tbh with you ..she was as lovely as can be.........(Is she a part time model ?!)...cheers kindly.
The soap dispenser in shower ....didn't work....npr the air conditioning ....
The hotel staff welcomed you . Extremely helpful. Nothing to much trouble. Also advised you on areas to go and offered maps
Nothing
Breakfast was good
The cups and spoon in the room were dirty The walls needed painting they were dirty The pillows were very uncomfortable
Bar staff guy was an absolute mr nasty we come down every year for the football
Guy behind the bar
Very helpful staff, clean & comfortable hotel
Our room was clean and nicely decorated. The mattresses on the twin beds seemed clean I didn't remove sheet0, the bases were old, yellowed and dreadfully creaky when ever you moved It was very disappointing and let the room down a couple of divan bases would not be expensive and would make a huge difference to the overall appearance of the room.
The hotel it self is good and the bar staff specifically on this stay, especially Jo, went above and beyond! 10/10.
It was all good only the second time we have used a best western hotel but no complaints
A bit difficult to find the entry to the hotel car park but otherwise ok
This is the third time I have stayed here. It suits me well.
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Cleanliness
6.5/10Mixed reports: several guests noted sticky surfaces, stained/mouldy bathroom areas and shabby furniture, though some reviews described rooms as clean.
Service
9.5/10Generally excellent front-line staff: repeatedly described as friendly, professional and helpful (named staff praised); some comments about lack of overall management but front-desk service is a strong point.
Location
9.5/10Very positive: many guests praised the central/ideal location, proximity to transport, and ample parking; occasional noise issues for rooms facing busy roads.
Room Quality
6.5/10Rooms often described as large and comfortable (good beds) but with tired bathrooms, worn furnishings, old noisy AC units and shower control problems.
Amenities
6.5/10Some useful amenities (parking, breakfast, neighbouring restaurant) but multiple operational failures reported (no running water, lifts out of order), plus no phone signal in rooms and a windowless bar area.
Value for Money
7/10Mixed perception: reasonable for location and comfortable rooms for many, but serious service/maintenance failures (water outages, cleanliness issues) lowered perceived value for some guests.
Food and Beverage
7.5/10Breakfast frequently praised and some good restaurant experiences, though other guests described the food as average or not very good.
Overall Experience
7/10Overall a mostly comfortable stay with strong staff and location, but significant negatives (no water, broken lifts, maintenance/cleanliness issues) reduced overall satisfaction for several guests.