Sunley Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1630 reviews)
University of Northampton Waterside Campus, New South Bridge Road , Northampton , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Darts
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Safe parking
Cons:
Hard bed
No breakfast on weekends
Unsecured internet
Noise from corridor light

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
Most reviews noted the hotel was clean, but a couple of mentions of issues with specific aspects noted.
Service
8.75
Friendly staff were highlighted, although there were some mentions of reception not being manned at times.
Location
8.79
The location was mentioned positively in multiple reviews, with quiet surroundings and secure parking.
Room Quality
8.24
Room size was appreciated, but comfort issues with the mattress and some noise/light disturbances were noted.
Amenities
7.77
Some amenities like breakfast options were lacking, especially on weekends.
Value for Money
7.73
Guests felt the prices were high for the quality received, but some had good experiences.
Food and Beverage
7.28
Breakfast options were limited and mentioned as needing improvement.
Overall Experience
8.75
Despite some complaints, guests generally enjoyed their stay and would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 12:00

Property Description

Convenient Location
Sunley Hotel, situated on University of Northampton's Waterside Campus, offers a modern stay with a 24-hour front desk. Within a 10-minute walk to the town centre, our guests enjoy both tranquility and accessibility.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at Sunley Hotel features a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom stocked with complimentary toiletries. After a day of exploring Northampton, guests can unwind in the cozy and well-equipped rooms.

Delicious Breakfast
Start your day right with a delicious continental breakfast served every morning at the property. Whether you prefer a light meal or a hearty feast, our breakfast options cater to every palate.

Book your stay at Sunley Hotel now and experience comfort, convenience, and great hospitality!

Important information:

Please note that parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
Breakfast is available in the Market Restaurant from 08:00 am to 10:00 am during the week.
Grab & Go bags are available only at weekends for an extra charge.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1630 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 8.75
Location: 8.79
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 7.77
Value for Money: 7.73
Food and Beverage: 7.28
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Nikola solo_traveller hr
8
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Terry solo_traveller gb
6
This place is average and the slightly lower cost was reflected in the standard
Pros:

It was a quiet location close to the area of the town I was visiting
Room was a good size

Cons:

The car park is detached from the hotel, and there is no signage to the hotel from the car park.
Bed had a cheap mattress which was a little too soft for me.
There is no aircon and it to considerable force to close the poorly fitted double-glazed window.
The shower head in the bathroom either needs replacing or deep cleaned.

There is no restaurant onsite (breakfast was at the UNI cafe opposite)

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Marcin solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Joe solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Clean spacious accommodation, well maintained, free parking and polite staff. Some signage from the main road would be helpful

Cons:

None

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Harriette couple gb
8
Great stay very clean easy to find hotel rooms where cleans had everything needed was a great stay
Pros:

Very clean, easy to find

Cons:

Like everything there was genuinely nothing not to like.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Olugbenga solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
8
Good accommodation good value for money and excellent breakfast
Pros:

Extremely clean and tidy with generous size room

Cons:

Can be a little noisy at night due to proximity to student accommodation

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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seanclarke solo_traveller gb
9
Superb modern hotel in a lovely and convenient setting.
Pros:

The room was well designed and well presented. Nice to have a chair for the desk as well as a chair and table in the room as well. Bottles of water, tea and coffee. The bed was large and comfortable (not something I can say about all hotel beds) The room was well lit, nice sized TV and served me well for a couple of days. Set in the beautiful campus of Northampton university. Just a few minutes walk from a Morrison's and a nice waterside pub.

Cons:

Only downside, is that as this is in a campus, Friday and Saturday night did get a little loud outside with people coming back to their other rooms (not part of the hotel) Nothing too loud, but might disturb a few people.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
10
No hesitation in recommending. A lovely part of Northampton.
Pros:

Clean good size room

Cons:

All good, however the student environment can be a little noisy

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Earle solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Neil family_with_children gb
8
location very good, safety very poor
Pros:

location was good as it was in town centre and idle for when i was running the Birmingham half marathon for start and finish

Cons:

safety has big issues with the window you could slide behind this and you are 17floors up this is a big accident waiting to happen

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Mike solo_traveller gb
8
Generally a nice clean hotel and fair value for money.
Pros:

Reception people friendly and helpful. Hotel spotlessly clean.

Cons:

Not able to get a reply when phoning the hotel on two or three occasions. At the weekends no cooked breakfast is available.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Elvis solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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LouWw solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Clean. Free parking. Window opens. Comfy bed. Nice service. Morrisons nearby. Stylish enough.

Cons:

Amongst halls of residence, could get noisy?

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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ADD couple gb
10
Smashing little hotel which was great value for money.
Pros:

The hotel was ideally located for us, on the outskirts of town near to the campus waterside bar that also did food, and right next to a parkrun.
The staff were friendly and welcoming, the room was large and comfortable and whilst we didn't have breakfast, it was available and the area was spacious.

Cons:

Maybe the bathroom was a little small but it had everything we needed

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

Couldn’t get in

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Rick solo_traveller gb
3
Too quiet, cold showers, not a good customer experience mid week and if you are arriving after 9pm
Pros:

Carpark, safe area, quiet

Cons:

Reception closed at 9. Booking.com website says 9.30. Meant waiting ages for security.
No services / bar open at all.
Water was cold. Couldn’t shower. Staff in morning just nodded and said yes they have a water issue.
Don’t sell the rooms if you have a hot water issue!!! And at least apologise and offer a refund / discount.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Graham solo_traveller gb
4
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Ahmed couple gb
1
2026-04-15 via Nuitee