Ibis Wakefield East-Castleford, M62 J31, Wakefield

Amenities

Ibis Wakefield East-Castleford offers on-site parking for £5 per 24 hours and an electric vehicle charging station. The hotel provides 24-hour front desk service and daily housekeeping, with safety features including fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and CCTV in common areas. Accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible rooms, Braille and tactile signs, emergency cords in bathrooms, and grab rails for toilets.

Rooms

Guest rooms contain Hypnos beds, flat-screen TVs with Chromecast capability, and en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers. Family rooms are designed to accommodate adults and children, with extra storage space and blackout curtains. Each room includes bottles of water and toiletries, with a large kettle and tea/coffee supplies replenished upon request.

Location

The hotel sits in a quiet area near junction 32 of the M62, within a 10-minute drive to Wakefield city centre. Xscape Yorkshire for shopping and entertainment is a short drive away, as is Diggerland Yorkshire for family adventure activities. Pontefract Racecourse for events and gatherings is also nearby, with the hotel close to major routes for business travelers.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves freshly made food, including a full English breakfast available for an additional charge. Guests can also order from a bar menu with wines, champagnes, and kids' meals. Special diet menus are available upon request, and the pub next door offers an alternative dining option for evening meals.

Family-Friendly

The hotel provides Standard Family Rooms with space for adults and children, plus a toddler cot available on request. Staff can print discount tickets for Diggerland Yorkshire, and the quiet location ensures peaceful sleep despite nearby motorway access. Breakfast includes hot and cold choices, with gluten-free and lactose-free alternatives confirmed by staff.

Highlights

Parking: On-site parking for £5 per 24 hours with EV charging

Rooms: Hypnos beds, Chromecast TVs, and family configurations

Accessibility: Wheelchair access, Braille signs, and grab rails

Location: Near Diggerland, Xscape Yorkshire, and M62 junction

Dining: On-site restaurant with full English breakfast and kids' meals

Family: Family rooms, toddler cots, and Diggerland discount tickets