Kettering Hotels: Where to Stay in Northamptonshire

Looking for cheap hotels in Kettering, Northamptonshire? This guide lists the lodging we could verify as open, with addresses, check-in and check-out times and real amenities. We do not quote rates here. Prices change by date, so compare current offers before you book. Four hotels passed our checks: Kettering Park Hotel and Spa, Holiday Inn Express Kettering, Travelodge Kettering and Rushton Hall Hotel and Spa. We dropped one old listing, the Wicksteed Park Conference and Events Centre, because we found no proof of hotel rooms there.

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Hotels in Kettering: What Is Open Now

Kettering Park Hotel and Spa

Address: Kettering Parkway, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 6XT. The local tourism listing gives the phone as 01536 416 666. Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and runs until midnight. Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out cost extra and depend on availability.

Expedia lists an indoor pool with a children’s pool, a full-service spa, a hot tub, a restaurant, a bar and a lobby fireplace. Free in-room Wi-Fi, air conditioning, 24-hour room service, a terrace and a garden also appear in the listing. Electric car charging is on site. The Discover Northamptonshire tourism site says the restaurant holds one AA Rosette and serves afternoon tea.

The hotel sits on the edge of Kettering, close to the countryside. Expedia lists Wicksteed Park as a 6-minute walk away, which suits families. Only service animals are allowed. Some guest reviews mention extra charges for the pool and parking. Neither source confirms this, so ask the hotel before you arrive.

Holiday Inn Express Kettering

Address: Weekley Wood Avenue, Kettering NN14 1UD. One meetings directory lists the phone as 01536 210210. We found this number in only one place, so confirm by phone. Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Both sources agree on these times.

Expedia lists 120 rooms, a free breakfast buffet, a bar, a terrace and free Wi-Fi. Free self-parking is listed too. A Miller and Carter steakhouse operates on site. The same listing says the hotel accepts cats and dogs with limits, so contact the property before you bring a pet. The meetings directory says the building dates from 2009 and was renovated in 2018.

This is a practical choice for road trips, families and business guests who want a simple room and a hot breakfast. Expedia lists Kettering Station as a 12-minute drive. Check train times before you plan an early start.

Travelodge Kettering

Address: A14 Westbound, Kettering, Northants NN14 1RW. The Travelodge site lists the phone as 08719 846081. Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by noon. Reception is staffed around the clock. Early check-in and late check-out cost extra.

Travelodge says the hotel sits at the service station next to Starbucks. Take the A14 to Junction 9, then follow the westbound roundabout exit for about half a mile. Parking is free but limited and first come, first served. Wi-Fi is free for 30 minutes in each 24 hours, and longer access costs extra. Rooms have king-size beds in the doubles, tea and coffee facilities, and hair and body wash. Pet-friendly rooms exist.

The hotel has no lift. Accessible rooms are on the ground floor. A separate coffee shop opens at 6:30am. Travelodge names Wicksteed Park, Boughton House gardens, Santa Pod Raceway, Rockingham Motor Speedway and Silverstone as nearby. Because the site sits beside a busy road, light sleepers may want to ask for a quiet room.

Rushton Hall Hotel and Spa

Address: Desborough Road, Rushton, Kettering NN14 1RR. Rushton is a village outside the town, so this is a countryside stay rather than a town stay. One meetings directory lists the phone as 01536 713001. The directory describes 51 rooms over two floors and lists a brasserie and a Great Hall for dining.

Check-in at Rushton Hall begins at 3:00 PM. Expedia says check-in ends at midnight and after-hours check-in is not offered. Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Expedia lists an indoor pool, a tennis court, a gym, a library, a games room and gardens. The listing also names Tresham, the on-site fine-dining restaurant, as a three-rosette venue. Pets are not allowed.

One guest review on Expedia from August 2026 mentions building works at the spa, with the indoor facilities still open. We could not confirm the spa status with the hotel. Call ahead if the spa is the reason for your trip.

Where to Stay Near Wicksteed Park

Wicksteed Park is the town’s best-known family attraction. The park sits on Barton Road, Kettering NN15 6NJ, and covers 281 acres of parkland, meadows and lakes according to its own site. Rides, a play centre and lakeside paths are the main draws. Parking charges apply at all times. Dogs are welcome on leads but not in children’s play areas.

Gate hours change by season. The park lists 5:30 AM to 8:30 PM from April to September, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM in February, March and October, and 5:30 AM to 4:30 PM from November to January. Ride hours vary, so check the park calendar before you go. You can call the park on 01536 512475.

Two hotels from this guide sit closest. Expedia lists Kettering Park Hotel and Spa as a 6-minute walk from the park. Travelodge names the park as a nearby attraction. The park also offers camping, per its own site. We found no hotel rooms inside the park, which is why we dropped the old Wicksteed Park Conference and Events Centre entry.

Motels and Budget Stays in Kettering

Britain has few true motels. The closest match in Kettering is the roadside style hotel. Travelodge Kettering sits at an A14 service station and offers simple rooms with 24-hour reception. Holiday Inn Express Kettering gives a similar easy-access stay with a free breakfast buffet listed on Expedia.

One travel article lists other places near Wicksteed Park, including Barton Hall Hotel, Hawthorn House Hotel, The Swallows Rest Bed and Breakfast and Pear Tree Farm. We found only one source for these, so we treat them as unconfirmed. Check the opening status and contact details with each property before you plan around them.

If cost matters most, compare the options on the date you plan to travel. Free parking and a free breakfast can matter as much as the room price. Holiday Inn Express and Travelodge both list free parking. Travelodge says spaces are limited, so arrive early on busy nights.

Things to See Near Your Kettering Hotel

The Eleanor Cross at Geddington stands on Bridge Street, Geddington NN14 1AH. English Heritage says entry is free and the cross is open at any reasonable time in daylight. The triangular stone cross is the best preserved of three survivors. Vehicles pass close by and the ground is uneven, so take care.

Boughton House is a large stately home in Geddington at NN14 1BJ. The Northamptonshire Heritage Forum says the house opens at Easter, on the May Bank Holiday and five days a week in August. Groups can visit year-round by appointment. Hours change, so call 01536 515731 or check the house website before you travel.

In the town centre, North Northamptonshire Council runs a site with the Alfred East Gallery, Kettering Library and the Manor House Museum and gardens. The council page says the museum and gallery are temporarily closed during redevelopment. A council news item planned the gallery and library reopening for late October 2026, but gave no exact date. Check the council site for the current status. Gallery entry is described as free.

How to Choose a Hotel in Kettering

Pick Kettering Park Hotel and Spa if you want a spa break, a pool and a restaurant, and you want to be near Wicksteed Park. Pick Rushton Hall Hotel and Spa if you want a country house setting and do not mind driving into town. Pick Holiday Inn Express Kettering for a free breakfast, free parking and a simple modern room.

Pick Travelodge Kettering if you drive the A14 and want a quick stop with 24-hour reception. Families with small children should check bed and cot requests before arrival. Travelodge says cots are available on request. Guests with mobility needs should note the Travelodge has no lift and offers ground-floor accessible rooms.

Travelers with pets have mixed choices. Travelodge lists pet-friendly rooms. Holiday Inn Express accepts cats and dogs with limits, per Expedia. Kettering Park Hotel and Spa allows only service animals, and Rushton Hall does not allow pets. Always confirm pet rules by phone, because policies change.

Getting to Kettering and Getting Around

Travelodge gives these directions by road. Take the M6 at Junction 1 or the M1 at Junction 19, then follow the A14 and leave at Junction 9. Expedia lists Kettering Station as a 12-minute drive from both Kettering Park Hotel and Spa and Holiday Inn Express. Expedia lists Birmingham Airport as about an hour by car from the same hotels.

A car makes the most of a Kettering stay. Boughton House, Geddington and Rushton Hall all lie outside the town centre. Wicksteed Park charges for parking, so budget for this on a day trip. We did not source bus routes or taxi times, so check local transport before you rely on either.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked each hotel against at least two independent sources, including Expedia listings, the Travelodge site, the Discover Northamptonshire tourism site and meetings directories. We checked attractions against Wicksteed Park, English Heritage, North Northamptonshire Council and the Northamptonshire Heritage Forum.

We could not reach the official sites of Kettering Park Hotel and Spa, Holiday Inn Express or Rushton Hall. Phone numbers for Holiday Inn Express and Rushton Hall come from one directory each. We list no room rates, because rates change daily. We did not state any drive time we could not source. Confirm opening status, check-in rules, pool and spa access and pet policies by phone before you pay.

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Conclusion

The best hotels in Kettering today are Kettering Park Hotel and Spa, Holiday Inn Express Kettering, Travelodge Kettering and Rushton Hall Hotel and Spa. Choose by trip type, then call to confirm the details we marked as unconfirmed. Compare current offers on Expedia above, and check the Kettering attractions before you plan your days.

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