Dakota
Manchester Airport:
At Your Service

Dakota Manchester Airport is delighted to be opening it's doors to welcome guests from 1st July 2026.

Bookings are open now; be one of the first to experience Dakota Manchester Airport and reserve your stay.

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You can contact Dakota Manchester Airport by calling us on 0161 241 5262 or emailing reservations@MAN.dakotahotels.co.uk.

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Each of our Dakota Manchester Airport bedrooms offers dedicated luggage storage facilities for guests.

We are also happy to assist with luggage storage requirements before and after your stay with us, simply speak with a member of the team who will be happy to assist you with this. 

Yes, Dakota Manchester Airport are pleased to offer overnight guests a complimentary chauffeur-driven transfer to Terminals 1, 2 and 3, Manchester Airport Train Station and private terminals.

Operating 24 hours a day, this is a pre-booked service, with our Concierge team on hand to assist with luggage and ensure a stress-free departure. 

When booking directly with Dakota, guests are invited to include their flight details and a requested hourly timeslot for drop off during the reservation process.

Transfer services are subject to availability, and during peak periods, time-slot requests are not guaranteed. Please note that your time-slot request will be confirmed by the team upon check-in and cannot be confirmed in advance of arrival.

Once you arrive at Dakota Manchester Airport, our Reception Team will confirm the location for you to meet our driver and the timeslot for your transfer.

Our shuttle service runs 24 hours, subject to availability. Timings vary based on peak and off-peak periods.

Our airport shuttles can host up to 6 guests per transfer, with one item of luggage per guest. Please note that shuttles are not private, and guests may share with others during the journey. If you are travelling with more than one item of luggage per guest, please notify the hotel in advance so we can make any necessary arrangements to accommodate your journey.

Our shuttles can accommodate a folded wheelchair, but for safety reasons passengers must be able to transfer into a fixed vehicle seat. If you have any mobility or accessibility needs, please contact the hotel before arrival so we can discuss your requirements and explore suitable arrangements.

We do not provide child car seats for shuttles, and they are not required for this service. However, if you'd like to bring your own seat along, we'd be more than happy to accommodate this.

Dakota Hotel Manchester Airport is at 7 Enterprise Way, M90 4AD, in the MIX Manchester (Airport City) area, just off Bailey Lane. The location offers easy access for guests via the airport’s approach roads and nearby motorway links. 

Dakota Manchester Airport is accessible from Manchester Airport Terminal 1 via range of transport links:

• Walking: 12 minutes via Enterprise Way
• By Car: A short 6-minute drive via Outwood Lane, taking the Ring Road West toward Enterprise Way
• Public Transport: The number 43, 103 and 248 depart from the Manchester Airport bus station (a short 1-minute walk from Terminal 1) and stop on Hilary Road, just 4-minutes from the Hotel. 

Dakota Manchester Airport is accessible from Manchester Airport Terminal 2 via range of transport links:

• Walking: 18 minutes via Chicago Avenue, connecting to Enterprise Way
• By Car: A short 5-minute drive via Outwood Lane, taking the Ring Road West toward Enterprise Way
• Public Transport: The number 43, 103 and 248 depart from the Manchester Airport bus station (a short 7-minute walk from Terminal 2) and stop on Hilary Road, just 4-minutes from the Hotel. 

Dakota Manchester Airport is accessible from Manchester Airport Terminal 3 via range of transport links:

• Walking: 20 minutes via Outwood Lane, connecting to Enterprise Way
• By Car: A short 6-minute drive via Outwood Lane, taking the Ring Road West toward Enterprise Way
• Public Transport: The number 43, 103 and 248 depart from the Manchester Airport bus station (a short 11-minute walk from Terminal 3) and stop on Hilary Road, just 4 minutes from the Hotel.

Dakota Hotel Manchester Airport is easily accessible from the Manchester Airport train and bus station:

• Walking: 12-minute walk following World Way onto Enterprise Way
• By Car: A short 4-minute drive via Outwood Lane, taking the Ring Road West toward Enterprise Way
• Public Transport: The number 43, 103 and 248 depart from the Manchester Airport bus station (a short 2-minute walk from the Train Station) and stop on Hilary Road, just 4 minutes from the Hotel. 

Our dishes may contain allergens, but we’re committed to meeting dietary requirements where possible. Contact the Hotel directly before your arrival to discuss with our team.

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Dakota Manchester Airport gift vouchers are available to purchase online here. You can view our full gift vouchers T&Cs here.

Select your chosen Classic King Room when booking directly on our website, the second page on the booking process will show the option to select for a wheelchair accessible bedroom, if the room type comes in this form, and if we have availability.

If you are unable to find a suitable room type, please contact us directly by calling 0161 241 5262 and a member of the team would be delighted to assist you.

If you book one of our wheelchair accessible bedrooms, its features include a flashing beacon on the fire alarm sounding, emergency pull cords by your bed and in the bathroom alerting our team in the event of an emergency to assist you, as well as fully accessible wet room including low sinks, shower chair, and rails.

Additionally, vibrating pillows, bed rails, bath handles, and shower chairs can be provided, and at Reception a hearing loop or larger font printed documents can be supplied. Please let us know, ideally prior to arrival so we can be best prepared to meet your needs.

Prior to arrival or on check in, we will complete a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan, also known as a PEEP form, for any guests who may require particular arrangements or assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation. We also have trained team members onsite at all times to operate our fire evacuation chairs.

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Dakota Manchester Airport are please to offer ample parking for our hotel residents and restaurant guests. 

We operate a full valet parking service at the hotel  - simply pull up to the entrance when you arrive and hand your keys to our trusted Concierge Team who will securely park your vehicle for you.

Dakota Manchester Airport offers two secure parking facilities for guests.

Our on-site car park is conveniently located within the hotel grounds, while a second private guest car park is situated just a three-minute walk away, offering additional parking availability while remaining within easy reach of the hotel.

Both facilities are secure, privately operated, and monitored by our Concierge Team, so you can enjoy your stay knowing your vehicle is in safe hands.

Yes, Dakota Manchester Airport are pleased to offer electric vehicle charging facilities for an additional fee. Please contact our team directly to enquire about booking this service.

Blue Badge holders who are staying with us as hotel guests will receive a £5.00 reduction on the cost of valet parking, subject to availability and when pre-booked. To ensure a smooth arrival, we kindly ask that you contact us prior to your visit with your estimated arrival and departure times. 

For full Dakota Manchester Airport parking Terms and Conditions please click here.

Non-resident parking is available to guests attending the Hotel's Bar, Grill and/or Events functions and is subject to availability. The following charges apply to non-resident visitors only and are payable on exit: 

•    Up to 3 hours – £10.00 
•    Up to 6 hours – £15.00 
•    Up to 12 hours – £20.00 
•    Over 12 hours – the standard nightly parking rate applies.

For full Dakota Manchester Parking Terms and Conditions, please click here.

We understand that travel plans can sometimes change. If your return journey is delayed beyond your original booking time, we'll provide a complimentary grace period of up to six hours.

If your vehicle is collected after this grace period, the following additional parking charges will apply:

• Up to 6 hours: £0
• Up to 9 hours: £10
• Up to 12 hours: £15
• Up to 24 hours: £20
• Over 24 hours: from £30 per day
  
  To help us accommodate any changes, please let the hotel know as soon as possible if your return time has changed, and before the six-hour grace period expires.
  
  For full Dakota Manchester Parking Terms and Conditions, please click here.