I paid £123 for a night at Legoland Resort Hotel Windsor. The discounted rate is attributed to Legoland being closed. While acknowledging the cost of living crisis, the price remains relatively affordable for me, especially compared to the standard rates when Legoland is open.
All combined, the deal includes a pirate-themed hotel room with goodies, along with access to swimming, the playroom, breakfast, and evening entertainment, making it a comprehensive and appealing package.
I think this is ideal for LEGO enthusiasts who aren’t overly concerned about rides. Additionally, there’s an option to pay extra for the new mini-golf, with more information available here.
Arriving at 11 am, fully aware that check-in wasn’t until 4 pm, we aimed to make the most of our visit. We kicked off our experience in the playroom, a fantastic addition introduced last year. It essentially mirrors a scaled-down version of the Legoland Discovery Centre found in Birmingham and Manchester—something we could use in London too.
The playroom offers ample opportunities for kids to engage in LEGO play and creativity, complete with a Duplo area for the little ones. A small pirate deck café provides snacks like Pringles, muffins, and drinks, while a sensory area caters to kids with additional needs.
Participating in a creative workshop, we had the chance to create our own Legoland ride using coding. I found it to be brilliant, and my daughter gained some valuable skills. These workshops are designed for kids aged 6 and up.
After spending a few hours in the playroom, we felt hungry and headed upstairs to the Skyline Bar for lunch. Despite my low expectations for Legoland’s food, the reality was disappointing—the food was both subpar and overpriced, mirroring the experience at the actual theme park. Although we could have easily driven 10 minutes to the nearest McDonald’s, we chose the hotel for the sake of convenience. Regrettably, the food did meet my expectations.
After briefly exploring the small playgrounds outside the Legoland and Castle Hotels, the cold weather led us to head indoors. Soon after, a text notified us that our pirate-themed room was ready. Downstairs, we used self-service machines to obtain our key cards before settling into our cozy accommodations.
The pirate-themed room featured a delightful kids’ bedroom with a bunk bed, pull-out bed, TV, and Lego for entertainment. The bathroom provided toiletries, towels, and both shower and bath facilities. The adults’ bedroom boasted a double bed, all adorned with pirate-themed decor, including a helm-shaped mirror.
Additional amenities included a hairdryer, mini fridge, tea and coffee facilities, an ironing board, and even a travel cot. The room had everything for a comfortable stay. A charming touch was the included treasure hunt, allowing my daughter to embark on a playful adventure and unlock a safe filled with goodies. See the pictures below for a glimpse of the experience.
After a brief playroom visit, we decided to drive to the nearest Tesco, less than 10 minutes away, for snacks and drinks. Hindsight makes me wish we had chosen to dine out because the food at Bricks Restaurant wasn’t good. Theme park food consistently seems bland; I strongly do not recommend eating here. If you choose to dine there, make an online reservation for breakfast and dinner at the restaurants. For the Skyline Bar, you can simply walk in.
I genuinely recommend driving out to eat. Check your maps for options like McDonald’s, KFC, and Pizza Express; they’re not too far away. After our not-so-good meal, we explored the evening entertainment, right opposite the restaurant. There were character meet-and-greets, storytelling, and funny games. My child, along with all the other children, seemed to enjoy and have fun playing around and making friends. It was lovely.
We spent a few hours there, and then it was time to head back to the room to play with some Lego and watch a bit of TV. They have a channel dedicated to Lego, cool for kids, and then it was time for bed. The next day, we woke up and headed straight for breakfast. Again, we didn’t really like it, but it was definitely better than lunch and dinner. I noticed that you have to order hot food, but cold options like fruits, Weetabix, and cereal, you can get yourself, as breakfast is included in your stay.
We then decided to go swimming, and I thought the swimming pool was great. There is a little pirate splash area and also a pool where you can do some actual swimming. I think any kid would love this, so it’s definitely worth checking out if you’re going to stay at the hotel. You also have to pre-book your session, and this can be done online. When you book a hotel, you’ll get all these details sent to you.
Once we were done swimming, we went back to the room, made sure we packed up everything, and then we checked out at 10 am. We popped all our stuff into the car and then went back to the playroom to play for an hour before heading back to London. I think I’ve pretty much shared everything apart from parking being free.
As mentioned earlier, considering mini golf for future plans is a possibility, but it didn’t feel necessary this time. We truly enjoyed our stay, and staying at the Legoland hotel while the theme park is closed proved to be a cool and affordable experience. We’re inclined to repeat this next year. For discounted Legoland theme park tickets, especially with the Sun super days promotion ending, refer to the details in this blog post.
Would you stay at the Legoland hotel without the actual theme park being open?
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