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The Black Hat

3.5 star property
Inn with a restaurant, near Ilkley Moor

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Bar (on property)
Reception
Exterior
Exterior
Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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King Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Desk chair
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Church Street, Ilkley, England, LS29 9DR

What's nearby

  • The DalesWay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ilkley Playhouse - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ilkley Golf Club - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bolton Priory - 9 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Ilkley Moor - 23 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

  • Ilkley Station - 5 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lister Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Friends of Ham - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar T'at - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Express - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Black Hat

Inn near Ilkley Moor
Located close to Bolton Priory and Bingley St. Ives Golf Club, The Black Hat provides a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Black Hat have amenities such as free WiFi, desk chairs, and espresso makers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English

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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 6 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 6 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 6 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Black Hat Inn
The Black Hat Inn
The Black Hat Ilkley
The Black Hat Inn Ilkley
The Black Hat Ilkley
The Black Hat Inn Ilkley

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Hat pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Black Hat?

As of Apr 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Hat on May 27, 2025 start from $119.68, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Black Hat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Black Hat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Black Hat located?

Situated near the airport, this inn is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Ilkley Moor and within 9 mi (15 km) of Bolton Priory and Yorkshire Dales National Park. Skipton Castle and Lister Park are also within 12 mi (20 km). Ilkley Station is 5 minutes by foot and Ben Rhydding Station is 25 minutes.

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The Black Hat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 167 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff Great room Spot on
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay. Good room and bed, friendly helpful staff and a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub and lovely, clean and comfortable rooms. Definitely worth a stay if you’re in Ilkley..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay and very helpful staff as usual.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely homely stay with warm welcome

Lovely stay - perfect place to explore the local area or hole up during the snow storm & then epic rain!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous stay

Fabulous staff all very helpful and welcoming. Booked it again already!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation in a great town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay!

The room was spotless and tastefully decorated, the bed was super comfy! The food was good and reasonably priced and the breakfast was amazing! All the staff were super friendly, would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night. Lovely room,great host and location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great friendly reception, nice room and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great find! Lovely room, lovely staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing in Yorkshire

Our hosts were friendly and welcoming. The room was very comfortable and spacious. The en suite fully stocked with toiletries and clean towels. Thank you to Jonell for servicing our room, keeping it stocked with beverages and snacks.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed our stay at The Black Hat. Tony was an amazing host and nothing was too much trouble; from his friendly welcome to help with car parking. Ilkley is a lovely quaint town with great shops, restaurants and bars.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, large rooms and friendly staff, breakfast fantastic also
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, lovely friendly staff. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Great stay here! Immaculate rooms. Comfy and and the food is great! Great host from the landlord.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed over night with friends after a wedding. Hotel is in an excellent location with comfy, clean rooms. Breakfast was very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean & tidy. Check in was easy & staff were really hlepful. Ideal location for Ilkley. Breakfast staff were really friendly, smiley & helpful. Yorkshire hospitality at it's best.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only place I stay when I need to be at my head office in Skipton
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and convenient place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, large, comfortable room, excellent food and a very warm welcome!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly welcome. Great Breakfast

Friendly welcome. Great Breakfast. Stayed on a Saturday night, no noise problems! Dogs very, very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in central area, rooms lovely and clean food and drink nice as well
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023