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Top Rotherham Family-Friendly Hotels

Holiday Inn Express Rotherham North
Great for families

Holiday Inn Express Rotherham North

3 out of 5
Express Pk Manvers Way Wath Upon Dearne, Rotherham, England
Free cancellation
The price is £36 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
4.3/5Excellent! (569 reviews)
Families like: extra beds/cots, free breakfast for the whole family, laundry
Travellers say...

"Very good. Rooms lean, Comfy beds. We'll organised breakfast iin room hot and prepacked. Deffo go again. 5th time now."…"

Reviewed on 1 Sep 2020

Holiday Inn Express Rotherham North
Holiday Inn Rotherham Sheffield
Great for families

Holiday Inn Rotherham Sheffield

4 out of 5
West Bawtry Road, Whiston, Rotherham, England
Free cancellation
The price is £41 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
4.2/5Excellent! (407 reviews)
Families like: kids' swimming pool, laundry
Travellers say...

"It was a really nice stay all though food was very basic and expensive for what we got not very nice food at all. All though would stay again very clean"…"

Reviewed on 14 Sep 2020

Holiday Inn Rotherham Sheffield
The Welcome Inn

The Welcome Inn

2.5 out of 5
Wortley Road, Kimberworth, Rotherham, England
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4/5Very Good! (196 reviews)

"A basic double room, clean and functional. The hotel only provides a continental breakfast, although the night I stayed if I wanted breakfast they couldn't guarantee providing one as they didn't have enough supplies."…"

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2020

The Welcome Inn
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Rockingham Arms by Greene King Inns

Rockingham Arms by Greene King Inns

3 out of 5
8 Main Street, Wentworth, Rotherham, England
The price is £35 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
4/5Very Good! (101 reviews)

"Great value for money amazing breakfast"…"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2020

Rockingham Arms by Greene King Inns
Hellaby Hall Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Great for families

Hellaby Hall Hotel, BW Signature Collection

4 out of 5
Old Hellaby Lane, Hellaby, Rotherham, England
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £59 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
4/5Very Good! (299 reviews)
Families like: indoor pool, extra beds/cots, laundry
Nice stay

"Well presented, clean and tidy"…"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2020

Hellaby Hall Hotel, BW Signature Collection
ibis Rotherham East – (M18 / M1)

ibis Rotherham East – (M18 / M1)

2 out of 5
Moorhead Way, Bramley, Rotherham, England
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £29 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
4/5Very Good! (542 reviews)

"The staff very welcoming on arrival booked us in very quickly.Our rooms very clean and warm.The food was excellent value for what we paid .Breakfast lots to choose from.Will stay here again."…"

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2020

ibis Rotherham East – (M18 / M1)
Restover Lodge Hotel
Great for families

Restover Lodge Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Denby Way, Lowton Way, Hellaby Ind. Estate, Rotherham, England
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £55 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
3.9/5Very Good! (114 reviews)
Families like: extra beds/cots, laundry facilities
Thumbs up every time

"This is the fourth time of staying here. The Restover is excellent value for money. Beds have been upgraded, rooms are clean, warm and more than adequate for stopover or a couple of days exploring surroundings. Staff are friendly and helpful, chef in restaurant is excellent. Food is always good, ..."…"

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2020

Restover Lodge Hotel
Carlton Park DJ Hotels & Resorts
Great for families

Carlton Park DJ Hotels & Resorts

3 out of 5
102-104 Moorgate Road, Rotherham, England
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3.9/5Good! (490 reviews)
Families like: indoor pool, laundry
Travellers say...

"We had a lovely stay. The room was very nice and the restaurant food was lovely. The only thing was that the double bed was made up of two single mattresses - which usually isn’t a problem - but they were really uneven which made the bed quite uncomfortable."…"

Reviewed on 6 Sep 2020

Carlton Park DJ Hotels & Resorts
Fitzwilliam Arms Hotel
Great for families

Fitzwilliam Arms Hotel

3 out of 5
1 Taylors Lane, Parkgate, Rotherham, England
The price is £37 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
3.9/5Good! (82 reviews)
Families like: extra beds/cots, laundry facilities
Travellers say...

"Central to my requirements. Good parking area and shops close by were convenient"…"

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2020

Fitzwilliam Arms Hotel
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Where should we stay in Rotherham?

The historic destination of Rotherham is a great choice if you've been thinking about a holiday with the children. The museums, archaeological sites and adventure tours are just a few things that make this an attractive family holiday destination. Fly into Doncaster (DSA-Robin Hood), which is located 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from the city centre. When you're thinking about where you should stay in Rotherham, you might want to consider one of the 12 child-friendly hotels and other types of accommodation here.

Holidaying families have good things to say about these types of accommodation:

Holiday Inn Rotherham Sheffield: Offers an indoor pool, a restaurant and free parking. This hotel is rated 4 stars.

Restover Lodge Hotel – Features a restaurant, free parking and free rollaway beds. The overall comfort and central location make this 2.5-star hotel popular with guests.

Holiday Inn Express Rotherham North – Offers a restaurant, free parking and free breakfast. Guests like the overall comfort and clean rooms at this 3-star hotel.

When should we visit Rotherham?

You're probably hoping for good weather for your family holiday. You can use this information to plan when to grab the children and head to Rotherham.

  • Hottest months: July, August, June and September, with an average temperature of 20°F
  • Coldest months: January, February, March and December, with an average temperature of 2°F
  • Driest months: April, May, June and July, with an average rainfall of 1 inches
  • Rainiest months: December, September, November and January, with an average rainfall of 2 inches

What should we see and do in Rotherham?

While you and your family are staying in Rotherham, you may want to visit some family-friendly attractions such as New York Stadium, Clifton Park Museum and Rotherham Leisure Complex. Make sure that you have plenty of time to take in activities in the area such as Magna Science Adventure Centre, Ponds Forge International Sports Centre and Millennium Gallery.

Rotherham is also known for its:
  • Historical sites
  • Museums
  • Archaeological sites

Getting around Rotherham

If you want to see more of the area, hop aboard a train from Rotherham Central Station, Bolton-upon-Dearne Station or Goldthorpe Station. Rotherham might not have many public transport options to choose from so consider renting a car to explore the city.

Frequently asked questions

What's Rotherham like for family-friendly holidays?
The historic destination of Rotherham is a good choice if you’ve been thinking about a trip with your children. The museums, archaeological sites and adventure tours are just a few things that make this an attractive family holiday destination. Arrange a flight into Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford), which is located 32.8 mi (52.7 km) from the city centre.
What's the best place to stay when travelling with children to Rotherham?
Holiday Inn Express Rotherham North is a top 3-star hotel on Expedia for families, and features a restaurant and free parking. Other choices for your child-friendly holiday include Holiday Inn Rotherham Sheffield and Carlton Park DJ Hotels & Resorts.
How many hotels that welcome families will I find in Rotherham?
Expedia has 11 family-friendly hotels and other accommodation options in Rotherham.
What's the seasonal weather like in Rotherham?
The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 15°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 5°C. Average annual precipitation for Rotherham is 561 inches.
What's there to see and do with your family in Rotherham?
New York Stadium, Clifton Park Museum and Millmoor are interesting attractions that you and your family will enjoy exploring while you are staying in Rotherham. Make sure that you have plenty of time to take in activities in the area such as Chatsworth House, Peak District National Park and Magna Science Adventure Centre.
What's the best way for us to get around Rotherham?
If you’d like to explore more of the area, take a train from Rotherham Central Station, Bolton-upon-Dearne Station or Goldthorpe Station. Rotherham might not have very many public transport options, so consider renting a car to explore more.

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