The Malton is in the town centre and is 4*. The lake hotel is also 4* and has lake views and is more of a country house and it close to the national park . The Castle Ross is a more family hotel and would be better value but it is a lovely hotel also. It would be a little farther out of town but has a lot of family facilities. It depends what you are looking for. I would say more families in the Castleross than the others but all three hotels are good. I hope this helps