Reviews of The Dakota - next to East Midlands Airport
33 Derbyshire Drive, Castle Donington, DE74 2EP, United Kingdom
#6 of 42 hotels in Castle Donington
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 26 hotel reviews
9.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.3
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Comfort
9.5
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
9.1
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Staff
9.8
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Value for money
9.1
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Free WiFi
9.6
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Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Ritchie
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Perfect for what we required”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The soap pump dispensers didn’t work - very very minor point
As described and very clean. Great comms from host
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Deborah
United Kingdom24 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I prefer to be told about security deposits before booking. The communication was a bit too frequent for me.
Great location. Everything needed when away from home.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Jennings
United Kingdom1 review8.0“would definitely recommend, I only needed a bed and a shower and only stayed for 2 nights”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
Beds were too low for me and my colleague, we're 50 and 60 but very comfortable once in them
Nice and quiet, comfortable and very clean
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 25 April 2023
John
United Kingdom5 reviews9.0“Would use this accommodation again.”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Shower over bath in one en suite could be improved for someone over 6ft tall. Hide the wires from TV. I would prefer the TV on a cabinet at lower level. But good choice of viewing.
Spotlessly clean. Extensive booklet of guidance for the accommodation facilities. Very good communication. Quiet location. Safe parking - vehicle is covered by Ring doorbell.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: 24 February 2023
A3e
United Kingdom7 reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Everything, don't have not one thing to say bad. Amazing. Everyone who will stay there will enjoy for sure!
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: 16 June 2022
Nicola
United Kingdom5 reviews8.0“Amazing hone from home”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely setting .was very clean and tidy. The beds where comfy and the welcome basket was a nice surprise x really helpful and clear communications with staff and in the property . Loved it
Stayed in June 2022
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Reviewed: 28 May 2022
Steve
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“Highly recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It was a very clean spacious apartment
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: 19 May 2022
Sean
United Kingdom11 reviews8.0“very homely , lovely stay”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
there were a few items that needed some maintenance/repair like the mirror in bathroom, was worried it would fall.
was nice and close to shops and quiet location, good parking and easy access.
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: 25 April 2022
Susan
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0“Comfort and convenience in one.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
There were quite a few hoops to jump through before the stay, in order to prove our identity...it almost put us off, but glad we persevered.
The hosts were quick to respond when we needed assistance. Nothing was too much trouble. Excellent folder of information, very clearly set out. Nice and quiet but close to everything you need.
Stayed in April 2022
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Reviewed: 26 February 2022
Ian
United Kingdom16 reviews10Exceptional- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
I stop in apartments/houses all over the country for work the dakota is excellent value, facilities and location is superb for work in the area. The host couldn't be more accommodating, I will be stopping again in the future when working in the area
Stayed in February 2022
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Reviewed: 16 February 2022
Denise
United Kingdom50 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Book direct rather than through booking.com”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The shower wasn’t the best but this was reported to the owner and is being rectified. In contrast to the host, who was great, the booking process through booking.com was very poor and I would book direct if I stayed again. Booking.com quoted a different price when I went to pay and did not tell me until I’d put in my card details that there was a cleaning charge. They would not rectify this unless I could show them screenshots of what I’d been quoted. Very poor experience - but that was booking.com’s fault and not the host, who was excellent.
Good check in arrangements, fully equipped property, excellent welcome pack provided by the hosts.
Stayed in February 2022
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Reviewed: 6 February 2022
Charles
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote10“Professional, good location, five minutes from the airport,very clean”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There’s nothing to dislike
run by a very professional female director who is meticulous about everything as you would expect an ex RAF officer to be. good location, very clean, I will be staying there again.
Stayed in February 2022
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Reviewed: 14 December 2021
Keith
United Kingdom54 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Very handy for the East Midlands and a very comfortable stay. Would definitely book again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
The booking process (after Booking.com acceptance) was a bit complicated, especially as we were booking from abroad with intermittent email access. It all worked out in the end though and it taught my 74-year-old brain some new computer tricks!!
Dakota was an excellent choice for us as it was near to all the places we needed to visit in the East Midlands. The beds were exceptionally comfortable and the rest of the house was well equipped and warm during a pretty cold spell. It's not the easiest place to find, but google maps will get you right to the correct street. Overall we rated it an excellent stay.
Stayed in December 2021
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Reviewed: 16 November 2021
Karen
France16 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There wasn't anything we didn't like.
The house was really clean and comfortable. Everything was there that we needed for our stay. Really appreciated the little extras that were left for us ie. Crisps, biscuits, tea, coffee, toilet rolls. Didn't need to rush out and buy anything immediately.
Stayed in November 2021
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Reviewed: 5 November 2021
Luca
Italy4 reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • People with friends
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
House is clean enough but not perfectly. Needs a first aid kit somewhere around the house.
House is cozy, easy private parking, nice area. Staff is exceptionally helpful. Ensuite bathroom for both rooms. Very nice and comfy bed.
Stayed in November 2021
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Reviewed: 11 October 2021
Allan
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It is in a nice and quiet area and 5 mins from Donington park race track
Stayed in October 2021
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Reviewed: 14 September 2021
Paula
United Kingdom2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I really recommend this accommodation. Everything was perfect, and clean. Staff and contact with them are on the highest level
Stayed in September 2021
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Reviewed: 20 August 2021
Robert
United Kingdom56 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 27 nights
Beds were a bit too low.
Location was where we wanted to be.
Stayed in August 2021
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
John
United Kingdom5 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Álvaro
Spain1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 13 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 9 August 2023
Cormac
Ireland5 reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • People with friends
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 24 October 2022
Nigel
United Kingdom11 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 8 May 2022
Aqib
United Kingdom9 reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2022
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Reviewed: 25 April 2022
Nicola
United Kingdom17 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom House
- • Stayed 3 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2022
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