Macdonald Compleat Angler

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Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
7.8 (2726 reviews)
Marlow Bridge , Marlow , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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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 2726 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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Laramie • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Barry • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Liam • couple • gb
8
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Ian • family_with_children • gb
5
Disappointing for 4 stars
Pros:

Location was good for Marlow, overlooking the famous bridge and River Thames. Plenty of parking available at no extra cost

Cons:

For a 4 star hotel our room lacked certain basics, such as remote control for TV and bath mat for shower over bath. Whilst reception sorted these issues when raised, they should have been in the room.
Also they have removed internal phones for "sustainability (?)”, so a guest wishing to contact Reception needs to use a mobile phone to call an external number (Glasgow area code). We tried several times to report the above issues but the phone was not answered. When reported, reception staff seemed unaware of this.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • gb
10
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • gb
8
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • gb
10
Relaxing and comfortable
Pros:

Wonderful view, comfortable bed, lovely breakfast and friendly staff

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Carl • couple • gb
5
Fantastic hotel and location with friendly staff, they need to sort out the ventilation noise.
Pros:

The hotel and location is fantastic. Also a very nice breakfast

Cons:

The ventilation system was very noisy, it seems, as the system is not balanced or needs some sound attenuation. I booked the suite as I wanted to enjoy my stay. However, the ventilation system's noise kept me awake all night.

I also noticed the ventilation was also noisy in the corridor adjacent to the bar.

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Kerry • couple • gb
10
Exceptional in every way
Pros:

I was upgraded to a room with balcony and river view and I was so happy as it was my birthday 😊

Cons:

It was perfect 🤩

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Alan • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

No phone the room to contact reception

Cons:

Looked a bit tired.

2026-02-01 • via Nuitee
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Clive • couple • gb
7
They forgot our coffee order, cold room on arrival, no staff in the bar or reception at 22.15pm so we couldn’t get a dri
Pros:

We are from Marlow so know the location well.

Cons:

Cold room however this was sorted out by the receptionist.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • family_with_children • gb
9
Great location
Pros:

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Cons:

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2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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martin • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

The room stunning

Cons:

The receptionist was really unfriendly when we arrived to leave the car at 11am verging on a little rude. Room service menu also very limited to have a suit with dinning table better choices should be available

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Great location, very comfy bed !!

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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gregory • couple • gb
6
Disappointed due to noise all night
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Our room was very noisy
Constant noise all night from air conditioners on flat roof outside of our room

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
7
nice stay, great staff, lovely food, bit tired
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent, location was lovely.

Cons:

Hotel a bit tired. No spa or swimming facilities

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
10
Pros:

ease of upgrading room, parking. Nice bar area very friendly and helpful staff

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • gb
9
Really lovely place to stay
Pros:

The River view from the restaurant is lovely
We had a room overlooking the way, which was rather spectacular .
Staff were great, professional friendly, and helpful

Cons:

Not a lot really it’s all good.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Barry • couple • gb
8
Great room, location and facilities. Need a little more attention to details
Pros:

The suite we had was lovely overlooking both the river and the bridge, the bathroom was especially good

Cons:

I had ordered in advance champagne for the room at 15.00 so there as we arrived. This was not done I had to go down to reception to chase it up. I received a car park penalty notice some 2 weeks after where there was clearly a notification fault between the hotel and the the parking company

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee