At The Royal Oak Hotel, you can indulge in a warm atmosphere with a coffee shop/cafe and restaurant. Connect to WiFi, unwind with your favorite book from the library or relax over drinks at the bar.
15 Market Place, Helmsley, York, England, YO62 5BL
What's nearby
Duncombe Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Hemsley Walled Garden - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Rievaulx Abbey - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
Ampleforth Abbey - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo - 25 min drive - 28.3 km
Getting around
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 48 min drive
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 71 min drive
Thirsk Station - 22 min drive
Malton Station - 24 min drive
Northallerton Station - 30 min drive
Restaurants
The Star Inn - 4 min drive
Kirks Coffee House & Kitchen - 10 min drive
Helmsley Brewing Company - 2 min walk
Cafe Williams - 8 min drive
The Fairfax Arms - 8 min drive
About this property
The Royal Oak Hotel
The Royal Oak Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from North York Moors National Park. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.
Languages
English
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
5 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [On-site bar]
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free off-site parking within 33 ft
Street parking available
Other information
Smoke-free property
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Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Picnic area
Library
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
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Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 5 per pet, per stay
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International
Also known as
Royal Oak Hotel Helmsley
The Royal Oak Hotel Inn
Royal Oak Helmsley
The Royal Oak Hotel York
The Royal Oak Hotel Inn York
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Royal Oak Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 5 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Royal Oak Hotel?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Oak Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at The Royal Oak Hotel and nearby?
The Royal Oak Hotel has a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Oak Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Royal Oak Hotel like?
The Royal Oak Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from North York Moors National Park and 6 minutes' walk from Hemsley Walled Garden.
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The Royal Oak Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
8 Jun 2025
A very nice room and friendly staff
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
2 Jul 2025
We had a very friendly welcome and a lovely clean room. The steak and ale pie for dinner, in the restaurant, was excellent.
Nicolette
Nicolette, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
12 Jul 2025
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EDDIE
EDDIE, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
12 Sept 2023
Very nice property in center of town. Walkable to all the attractions. Enjoyed our stay room was very cute and well decorated.
Arthur
Arthur, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
30 Aug 2024
Property was located in the center of Helmsley.
TERRENCE
TERRENCE, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 Jul 2022
Beautifully set-up room with comfortable bed and pillows, and useful other units. Provision of water bottles and good range of teas and coffees was excellent
terence
terence, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
14 Aug 2023
Good overall
Nice sized room. Right in the square. Bathroom a bit manky.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
13 Feb 2023
Very clean but dated premises. The room was specious & bed comfortable. Staff were very friendly & noise from the bar area below not a problem. Breakfast was a little disappointing but good pre-selection the night before. Parking outside was convenient but council run public car park free between 6pm & 9am. All in all a decent stay for the convenience & friendliness.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Aug 2023
Great location and staff member at check in and during the afternoon in the bar was very helpful & knowledgeable.
We found the room and facilities to be excellent, other than the bed which was a little uncomfortable. Disappointed to return at only 1045pm to be told last orders had been called at the bar and we couldn't have a final drink. Other than that would recommend and would stay again.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
11 Sept 2023
Dont advertise free wifi when there isnt any
Spacious room, nice view over market square. Shower room needs refurbishment. Very disappointed that there was no free wifi in the public areas nor in the room.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
24 May 2024
Pretty average
The accommodation was much as expected. The room clean and tidy but the windows were not double glazed and so outside noise easily heard. In the bathroom little things like the toilet roll placed too far back and no plug in the hand basin were minor inconveniences.
Elisabeth
Elisabeth, 3-night trip
2/10 Terrible
8 Aug 2022
Dreadful, Things old and some not working (including some lights and Wi-Fi) but worst of all very loud music from down below till 11pm so couldn’t hear myself think. (All recorded) Awful, worst of places I’ve been and all for £100!!!
alan
alan, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
23 Feb 2025
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
26 Aug 2024
john
john, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
26 Jul 2024
A comfy stay
The room was spacious and comfy. The staff were super friendly and heoful. However wifi did not work at all and beer was poor quality.