Macdonald Compleat Angler

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Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
7.8 (2916 reviews)
Marlow Bridge , Marlow , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Poor amenities
Overpriced for value

Categories

Cleanliness
7.51
Rooms are clean but need modernization; some amenities were missing.
Service
9.48
Staff were very friendly and helpful, providing excellent service.
Location
10
Great location on the Thames; highly rated by multiple reviews.
Room Quality
6.97
Rooms considered shabby in parts; issues with TV and amenities.
Amenities
6.5
Bathroom amenities were poor; needed to request basic supplies.
Value for Money
5.96
Vastly overpriced for the quality; not worth the price paid.
Food and Beverage
7.51
Breakfast was poor; some dishes not meeting expectations for a 4 star.
Overall Experience
8.49
Mixed feelings; great location but significant issues affecting stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 01:41

Property Description

Luxurious Riverside Country House

  • Enjoy a stay at the 4-star Compleat Angler, a 400-year-old country house overlooking Marlow Weir and the River Thames. Indulge in luxurious rooms named after fly fishing lures, equipped with modern amenities.

Award-Winning Dining

  • Delight your taste buds at the hotel's two award-winning restaurants and cocktail bar. The Riverside Restaurant offers a scenic terrace serving British and international cuisine, perfect for enjoying afternoon tea or Sunday lunch.

Recreational Activities

  • Experience a range of activities such as private boat trips, fishing on the Thames, and riverside picnics. Explore the nearby town center, take a boat trip, or visit attractions like Legoland and Ascot Racecourse, all within a short drive.

Ready to experience luxury by the river? Book your stay at Compleat Angler for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

The credit/debit card used to book a pre-paid rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.

Parking is complimentary when you are a guest of the hotel, please register your number plate on the tablet at reception when you arrive.

Please note that the hotel doesn't accept any cash payments.

Guests on an inclusive basis will have a £30 per adult per night allowance towards the A la Carte Menu in our award-winning 3 AA rosette Riverside Restaurant. This offer does not include dinner in Sindhu by Atul Kochhar. We strongly advise booking a table in advance in order to guarantee availability.

When booking 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 2916 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.51
Service: 9.48
Location: 10
Room Quality: 6.97
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 5.96
Food and Beverage: 7.51
Overall Experience: 8.49
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Becca • couple • gb
5
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Rooms are very tired, aircon doesn’t work so it’s very hot and stuffy

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
7
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
10
Couple on a one night stay for Pub in the park
Pros:

Very central for Marlow, and being next to the river Thames was great
This was our second stay

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Manning • solo_traveller • gb
9
Very pleasant and comfortable
Pros:

Position and size and comfort of room

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Moss • couple • gb
7
Sindhu good, hotel was a shadow of its former self! Sad to see..
Pros:

Location good as we went for Sindhu.

Cons:

Breakfast arrived cold and the poached eggs appeared to have been pre-cooked and reheated. Extremely disappointing. Room was tired mould on shower door and hair on taps. No real milk and no mini bar. Needs to be refurbished for the money.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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colin • couple • gb
9
Almost excellent! We had one of their mid range rooms overlooking the garden, river and bridge but the room size was a
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room size was small for the money

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • gb
9
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Gill • couple • gb
8
Perfect riverside location in town centre, spacious comfy rooms, great breakfast and staff
Pros:

Hotel is in a perfect location in Marlow - right on the River Thames overlooking the Weir yet just a stone's throw from Marlow High Street. Our room was a deluxe room in the main building with views of the river. The room was spacious and well appointed with plenty of plug sockets and mirrors, lovely toiletries, a kettle as well as a nespresso machine, bottled water and comfy chairs to sit and admire the view. The staff were all professional and polite yet friendly. There were a few nice touches (tissues, magazines, iron, safe, fridge). There is a well stocked bar and two restaurants on site. We were offered help with our bags. The hotel is well maintained and the gardens were well kept with seating on the riverside. Breakfast was substantial, well presented and tasty. Parking is free for guests.

Cons:

Bar and restaurant prices are on the high side. The menu in the restaurant on a Sunday was very limited with just 4 options (2 of them meat roast dinners). Our room was perfect but note that the main building is a bit of a maze of stairs and corridors and it seems a lot of accommodation is in annexes, some with no views. There is no lift.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • family_with_children • gb
5
Hotel relies totally on its location and staff to justify itself. Disappointing. Won't visit again
Pros:

Excellent location. Reasonably spacious room. The staff very courteous and helpful. Beautifully clean linen.
Breakfast (cooked): excellent. Free parking included.

Cons:

Having visited this hotel (which was true 4**** 40 years ago), we were SO disappointed this time - It needs painting outside, has paint peeling off some side walls. Toilet seat not soft close - a shock when dropped down for first time. Our toilet had residual 'nasties' in it, dirty line at water line. Asked on first day to have it cleaned, asked again second day - finally cleaned, sort of - at least it was not totally offensive. There were chrome strips missing from shower taps. Surprisingly, the OUTSIDE of the shower door encrusted with residues built up over many years - dreadful. Wanted to sit in comfy chairs to watch news - TV not working. Breakfast (buffet): very poor - fruit salad had very limited choice and bowl not replenished (looked like tinned fruit). Croissants stale and tasteless - no pastries for those who like them. Certainly not 4-star breakfast overall.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • gb
7
Ok stay
Pros:

Excellent location, friendly staff.

Cons:

Slightly tired decor, very average breakfast.

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Georgi 27 • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great hotel
Pros:

Great location, beautiful room in a well appointed hotel. All the staff were friendly.

Cons:

More information about the are required from reception staff.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
8
Great location and an iconic hotel
Pros:

Beautiful location.

Cons:

In need of renovation. spaces and rooms look a little tired.

beautiful river views from the hotel own restaurant, but food and presentation pretty average.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
8
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Malcolm • solo_traveller • gb
2
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Comfotable accomodation. Good breakfast

Cons:

Great views

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Madeleine • solo_traveller • gb
10
Delightful riverside views and friendly atmosphere
Pros:

Lovely location right on the themes

Cons:

Labyrinthine bedroom layout

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • gb
8
Two nights in marlow
Pros:

Fantastic location, a short walk across the bridge takes you right into the main street in Marlow, which was great!
We appreciated the hotel being dog friendly and loved the breakfast and the outlook across the weir and river, beautiful.

Cons:

We found the bar expensive, and was surprised to find we were charged a service charge on each transaction, which explained why. But we just used the pubs in the high street instead.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Daryl • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • gb
7
We always enjoy our stay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Barely any hot water

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Penelope • solo_traveller • gb
9
Very pleasant, staff very helpful, extremely polite in all areas
Pros:

Location and very helpful staff

Cons:

Nothing it was lovely

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee