Newark-on-Trent Hotels: Where to Stay in Nottinghamshire

Newark-on-Trent is a Nottinghamshire market town on the River Trent, with a ruined castle, a Civil War museum and two railway stations. This guide to hotels in Newark-on-Trent covers every property we could confirm from at least one outside source, and we flag the weaker ones. We also name places many travel sites still list, explain how to choose a base, and show what to see nearby. Rates change daily, so we do not quote any. Call each property before you book.

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Where to Stay in Newark-on-Trent

Hotels in Newark-on-Trent Town Centre

Most visitors want a base close to the castle, the market place and the trains. Three properties fit this plan best. Two are chain hotels with clear contact details. The third is a family-run hotel with an older pub heritage. We list each one below with the facts we could check.

The town has two stations. Newark Northgate sits on the East Coast Main Line. Newark Castle sits on the Nottingham to Lincoln line and stands much closer to the town centre. The two stations are about one mile apart, or roughly a 20-minute walk. Pick your hotel with the right station in mind.

Travelodge Newark-on-Trent

The Travelodge lists its address as Beaumond Cross, Portland Street, Newark, NG24 1XG. The booking line is 08719 846578, and calls carry a per-minute charge plus your phone company access charge.

Check-in starts at 3 pm. Check-out ends at noon. Early check-in and late check-out cost extra. Reception is staffed 24 hours a day.

The hotel lists air conditioning, a coffee shop on the ground floor, and snacks and drinks from reception at any hour. Double rooms have king size beds. Every room has tea and coffee facilities and hair and body wash. Some rooms accept pets. Wi-Fi is free for 30 minutes in each 24 hours, and a longer pass costs extra. Parking is not on site. The hotel points guests to the nearby NCP Newark St Marks Place car park, which takes card payment only and has a maximum height of 1.98 metres.

We found these details on the Travelodge website only. Confirm anything critical, such as pet rules, when you book.

Premier Inn Newark

Premier Inn Newark stands on Lincoln Road, Newark, NG24 2DB. Call 0333 321 1336 to ask questions. The Premier Inn website lists one Newark hotel, and a second travel listing gives the same Lincoln Road address and phone number.

The hotel page lists free Wi-Fi, a breakfast and restaurant service, accessible rooms and paid on-site parking. Rooms have tea and coffee facilities, a king size bed, a shower and a desk. Some traveller reviews say the attached Beefeater restaurant is closing and will become a residents restaurant. Reviewers also say the hotel has no lift and no air conditioning. Those are guest comments, not hotel statements. Ask the hotel about all three before you travel.

We did not find official check-in and check-out times. Ask when you book.

Beaumond Cross Inn

The Campaign for Real Ale lists the Beaumond Cross Inn at 13 London Road, Newark, NG24 1TN, and gives the phone number as 01636 703670. The listing calls the building Grade II listed and family-run, with accommodation, a restaurant and parking. The building has carried other names over the years, including the Mail Coach, the Cross Keys and the Beaumond Cross Hotel.

The listing places the inn close to bus routes and about 650 metres from Newark Castle station. The same listing was last updated in March 2024, so call to confirm the inn still takes overnight guests.

This is a single-source property for us. Treat the details as unconfirmed until the inn answers the phone.

Where to Stay in Newark-on-Trent on the Edge of Town

A second group of hotels sits a short drive from the centre. These suit drivers who want parking, gardens and a quieter night. Public transport is thinner here, so plan a taxi or a car.

Deincourt Hotel

The Deincourt Hotel stands on London Road, Newark, NG24 1TF. Older guides call the property the Best Western Deincourt Hotel. A hotel directory still lists the Best Western name, while a second listing uses the shorter name Deincourt Hotel. We could not confirm whether the Best Western brand still applies, so check the name when you book.

One venue listing says the hotel has 31 refurbished bedrooms and a restaurant. A second listing names the Cartwheels Restaurant, serving modern British food, and says the hotel offers free private parking. The venue listing also notes road access to the A46, A1 and A17 and a nearby train station. Newark Air Museum and Newark Showground lie about three miles away, according to the same listing.

We did not find a phone number or check-in times from a source we trust. Look up the current contact details before you plan a stay.

Kelham House Country Manor Hotel

Kelham House stands on Main Street in Kelham, Newark, NG23 5QP. The village lies a couple of miles from Newark. A local travel guide gives the phone number as 01636 705266.

Two sources agree on the basics. The hotel is independent and family-owned, with 12 en-suite rooms split between the main house and the Coach House. A 2015 Visit Nottinghamshire blog post describes the Kitchen Garden Restaurant at the rear, with glass patio doors and a small bar. The grounds cover about nine acres, with outdoor seating in summer. Kelham Hall stands across the road.

The 2015 post says Newark is about a 10-minute drive away. Treat this as an old estimate. The hotel also hosts weddings and meetings, so ask about events on your dates.

Hotels Near Southwell Minster

Southwell is a short trip from Newark and has its own minster. The town works well for a calm stay.

The Saracens Head Hotel in Southwell

The Saracens Head stands on Market Place, Southwell, NG25 0HE. The phone number is 01636 812701 on both the hotel site and the Southwell town council business page.

The hotel site lists 27 en-suite bedrooms, with a full English breakfast included in the rates. The King Charles Restaurant is a bistro in an oak-panelled room dating to the 17th century. Non-residents can eat there. The hotel also announces a newer restaurant called Oak. Afternoon tea needs 24 hours notice.

The hotel says King Charles I stayed in one of its rooms the night before he surrendered to the Scottish Commissioners during the Civil War. The site offers free cancellation up to 48 hours before arrival on direct bookings. We found no check-in times on the page, so ask when you call.

Places We Could Not Confirm

The earlier version of this guide listed a property called Newark Lodge, described as a guest house in the centre. We found no current listing, address or phone number for Newark Lodge from any source. We dropped the entry. If you know of a guest house by this name, call before you rely on any listing.

The earlier guide also described the Saracens Head as a riverside pub. The official site describes a historic market-town hotel on Market Place, so we removed the riverside claim.

Many booking sites list an assortment of small guest houses and inns. We kept only properties with a verified address and at least one outside source.

What to See Near Your Hotel in Newark-on-Trent

Your hotel choice should follow your plans. The town packs a lot into a small area.

Newark Castle and Gardens

Newark Castle rises above the River Trent. Builders began the castle in the mid-12th century. King John died there in October 1216. The town sided with the Crown in the Civil Wars and withstood three sieges. Cannonball marks still show along the riverside.

The castle is closed for works. Visit Nottinghamshire says the castle reopens in autumn 2026, and until then only part of the gardens and grounds stay open. A travel writer reports the gatehouse project will finish in winter 2026 to 2027. The two dates differ, so check the Newark Castle and Gardens website before you go.

The gatehouse, which Historic England calls the most complete of its type in England, is the main draw. The gardens date to the 1880s and have a bandstand and surfaced paths.

National Civil War Centre and the Town Hall

The National Civil War Centre opened in 2015. Displays cover the build-up to the war, the siege of Newark and the legacy. An augmented reality trail around town lets visitors trigger film clips on a phone or tablet.

Newark Town Hall and Museum, built in 1776, stands on the market square. Inside are the Assembly Rooms, town charters and siege pieces from the 1640s. The Church of St Mary Magdalene, with its tall spire, stands close by.

Newark Air Museum and Queen’s Sconce

Newark Air Museum occupies the former RAF Winthorpe airfield. The collection includes an Avro Vulcan, an Avro Shackleton, an English Electric Lightning and a Hawker Hunter. The museum opened in 1973.

Queen’s Sconce is a set of 17th-century earthworks built by Royalist defenders on the edge of town. One travel guide calls them among the best preserved of their kind in Europe.

Newark Visitor Information Centre

The visitor centre stands at 14 Appleton Gate, Newark, NG24 1JY. The phone number is 01636 655765. The centre is listed as open daily from 10:00 to 16:00 for 2026, but the times are provisional. Staff book the Palace Theatre and the National Civil War Centre, and they run castle tours. The Nineteen20 Cafe is on site.

Getting to Newark-on-Trent and How to Choose

Trains from London King’s Cross to Newark Northgate take about 1 hour 13 minutes. Newcastle upon Tyne is about 1 hour 47 minutes away by train. Edinburgh takes roughly three and a half hours. East Midlands Airport lies roughly 27 miles southwest of the town.

Pick the Travelodge or the Premier Inn if you want a simple base with a known brand. Pick the Beaumond Cross Inn if you want an older building near Newark Castle station, once you confirm the rooms. Pick Kelham House or the Deincourt Hotel if you drive and want grounds and a restaurant on site. Pick the Saracens Head if you want a historic stay in Southwell near the minster.

Families should ask each property about family rooms, cots and extra beds. Guests with limited mobility should ask about lifts and ground-floor rooms. The Premier Inn guest reviews mention no lift, so ask first.

What We Checked and What Remains Unconfirmed

We checked the Travelodge, Premier Inn, Saracens Head and Kelham House against official or tourism pages and at least one second source. We checked the Beaumond Cross Inn and the Deincourt Hotel against directory listings only.

We did not confirm any room rate, any Wi-Fi policy beyond the Travelodge terms, or check-in times for the Premier Inn, the Deincourt Hotel, the Beaumond Cross Inn, Kelham House or the Saracens Head. Hotels change owners, names and policies often. A short phone call before you book costs nothing and avoids surprises.

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

Hotels in Newark-on-Trent range from chain hotels near the centre to country and market-town stays nearby. Pick a base to match your train station or your car, then call to confirm names, parking, check-in times and policies. Visit the castle grounds, the Civil War Centre and the Air Museum, and book early for busy weekends.

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