Dakota Manchester Airport is just 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from the airport and offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. This luxurious hotel is also within a short drive of Trafford Centre and Old Trafford.
Quarry Bank Mill And Styal Estate Country Park - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
Moss Lane - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
Tatton Park - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
Wythenshawe Hall - 11 min drive - 6.9 km
Getting around
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 2 min drive
Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon) - 44 min drive
Heald Green Station - 4 min drive
Styal Station - 5 min drive
Manchester Airport Station - 11 min walk
Robinswood Road Tram Stop - 18 min walk
Shadowmoss Tram Stop - 21 min walk
Wythenshawe Town Centre Tram Stop - 21 min walk
Free airport shuttle
Restaurants
Pret A Manger - 15 min walk
Amber Alehouse - 15 min walk
JOE & THE JUICE - 15 min walk
Caffè Nero - 11 min walk
Starbucks - 17 min walk
About this property
Dakota Manchester Airport
Dakota Manchester Airport is just 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from the airport and offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. This luxurious hotel is also within a short drive of Trafford Centre and Old Trafford.
At a glance
Hotel size
154 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
Secured on-site valet parking (GBP 30 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Limited valet parking on-site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Transfers
Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
What to do
Discount at nearby fitness centre
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
8 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Accessible shuttle
Accessible airport shuttle
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Phone
Printer
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Th Grill – On-site restaurant. Open daily.
The Bar – On-site cocktail bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 22 for adults and GBP 12 for children
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 50.0 per stay
Parking
Secured valet parking costs GBP 30 per night
Parking height restrictions apply
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Union Pay
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Dakota Manchester Airport?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Dakota Manchester Airport?
Yes. Valet parking costs GBP 30 per night. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Dakota Manchester Airport?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dakota Manchester Airport?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Dakota Manchester Airport?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Th Grill.
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Reviews
Dakota Manchester Airport Reviews
10
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Cleanliness
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Amenities
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10
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The restaurant served excellent food, with great service and a lovely atmosphere. (8 reviews)
The airport shuttle service provided a convenient and excellent experience, with drivers being knowledgeable and friendly. (8 reviews)
Good convenient hotel for the airport. We had a lovely stay 😊
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Sept 2026
Amazing stay just before pur holiday. The staff were very helpful and polite.
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Aug 2026
Amazing hotel, friendly staff, clean rooms, aesthetically pleasing w
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Sept 2026
A wonderful stay at the Dakota, Manchester Airport. Immaculate throughout with really lovely, friendly staff and a very efficient courtesy transfer and valet parking service. We will definitely be booking again next year!
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10/10 Exceptional
30 Aug 2026
Stunning hotel. Start your holiday early and stay here before you fly. The airport shuttle was so useful.
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Aug 2026
Staff went above and beyond to help kick off our honeymoon celebrations!
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Aug 2026
Very good great staff early morning call shuttle to the airport
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Sept 2026
Fabulous room, lovely and quiet. Comfy bed and great bathroom. Bar was gorgeous with great selection of cocktails. Ate at the bar, not cheap, but very very nice. Free shuttle to airport is a welcome extra. Everything was spotless, this is a new hotel, I hope it remains so good.
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Jul 2026
Amazing hotel, everything is brand new, the staff are unbelievable and can’t do enough for you. Can’t wait for our next visit.
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Sept 2026
Staff were very attentive from the moment we arrived until being dropped off by the airport shuttle. More than dropped off to be clear. Luggage loaded and unloaded by a friendly staff member. We will use this as our go to hotel for travel from Manchester.
Service in lounge and at breakfast were spot on with staff eager to meet guests needs.
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8/10 Very good
29 Aug 2026
A beautiful hotel and beautiful room at a very good price. The staff were, without exception, exceptional. My only complaint was the price of the bar food. A simple burger was over £20, chips were an additional £6.50 and if you wanted salt and pepper on them it would set you back another £2!
Overpriced bar food aside, the Dakota will be my preferred location next time I’m at Manchester Airport.
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Jul 2026
Perfect!!! Modern, comfortable,
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10/10 Exceptional
3 Jul 2026
Newly launched hotel near the airport. Everything is brand new and the team is very attentive, supportive, and try their best to serve you well. My stay was impeccable.
The shuttle service was a real VIP treatment!
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Jul 2026
This was by far the best hotel we have stayed in. Not just for the fabulous rooms, beds, decor, but the staff were exceptional. My daughter said she felt like a VIP the whole time. The valet service, receptionist, considerate ( especially Tony) and our server Jonathan were just amazing! I can’t recommend this hotel enough!
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8/10 Very good
12 Aug 2026
Reception staff were great. Room was lovely. Really thoughtful touches such as having the shower controls on the opposite wall so you can get the temperature right without getting scalded or frozen, and having a dim light for poppi g to the loo in the night. Only downside was that breakfast took 40 mins and one reminder before t arrived. They weren’t that busy so it looked like they may have forgotten us. And when it arrived, the toast was burnt at the edges and one of the poached eggs was slightly under cooked (whites were still runny). Overall it was still really good though and we’d stay there again.
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Aug 2026
Cannot rate highly enough.
The hotel was immaculately clean and the quality of the furnishings was exceptional.
We arrived later than intended and had missed our free shuttle, but within literally 5 minutes of calling a very polite & courteous gentleman arrived to collect us.
Check in was a breeze and the reception staff were lovely.
There is a lovely ambiance in this hotel, the lobby is stunning and the Grill area was sumptuous and inviting.
We stayed in a garden room and the attention to detail and little touches were amazing. A slate built into the vanity so you can use hair straighteners without burning the lovely wood and leather desk top, a kettle AND a nespresso machine so you can have a decent coffee when you wake up. Molten Brown toiletries and lovely big, bright white towels to wrap yourself in and slippers so you don’t slip on the bathroom floor.
There was a proper make up mirror on the vanity, a great quality TV that easily allows you to reset it, and quite possibly the comfiest bed I’ve ever slept in other than my own at home, which coupled with the blinds AND heavy blackout curtains resulted in a blissful nights sleep!
Breakfast was delicious and again the staff couldn’t do enough for us without being intrusive.
I usually use the Clayton when flying from Manchester but I on the recommendation of a friend I thought I’d try Dakota… and I’m totally converted! We will most definitely be back!
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Sept 2026
Fantastic hotel ,well worth the money
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10/10 Exceptional
22 Aug 2026
What a superb place, my new favourite in Manchester
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10/10 Exceptional
23 Aug 2026
Great way to start a holiday. Gorgeous hotel and definitely recommend staying there if you are travelling the next day.
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Jul 2026
Lovely hotel, very clean, modern and bed was very comfortable. Definitely would stay again perfect for a nights stay before flying on holiday
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Aug 2026
Just five stars all round a great hotel and fabulous way to start a holiday 🌟
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
Excellent stay pre-holiday. We will definitely stay over again soon …
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Jul 2026
Perfect. I enjoyed my stay.
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Beautiful new hotel. Comfy bed, good curtains etc. Fantastic bathroom and gorgeous amenities. Great stay!