Places to stay in Whatstandwell, Derbyshire

Whatstandwell (/ˈwɒtstændwɛl/) is a village on the River Derwent in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire. Local restaurants include The Loaf, Restaurant At The Bear Inn & Hotel, Oriental Palace, and Ambergate Fish & Chips.

It is about five miles south of Matlock and about four miles north of Belper. Whatstandwell railway station is on the Derby–Matlock Derwent Valley Line, and the A6 trunk road crosses the River Derwent in the village. Most of the population is included in the civil parish of Crich but the village may be said to extend across the Derwent into the parish of Alderwasley.

The center of Whatstandwell ( which is at is longitude -1°30'9.4942 and latitude 53°5'3.4688 ) is located 3 miles away from Chaddesden, 3 miles away from Wirksworth, 4 miles away from Matlock Bath and 5 miles away from Belper.

Available Whatstandwell lodging

We currently have 7 accommodations in and around Whatstandwell.

Whatstandwell Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Listing updated 2026

Hotels

Premier Inn

Approx 5 miles away in Ripley:

Discover the delights of Derbyshire from the Premier Inn Hotel Ripley. Midway between the Peak District, Derby and Nottingham, you'll find a super spot to take a break, whether you're in the area for work or winding down.

Nottingham Road, Ripley

Ripley, Derbyshire

Hotels

Travelodge

Approx 5 miles away in Alfreton:

Our Alfreton hotel is a short drive from the pubs, restaurants and shops in central Alfreton and a great base for family days out at Crich Tramway Village, home to the National Tramway Museum.

Old Swanwick, Colliery Road

Alfreton, Derbyshire

Guest Houses