Regency Park Hotel, Health Club & Spa

Hotels
7.6 (2236 reviews)
Bowling Green Rd, Thatcham , Newbury , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Amenities available
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Lift not functioning
Heating problems in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6.24
Some rooms were noted as not clean, but overall, cleanliness improved in certain areas.
Service
8.71
Staff were friendly and helpful, though some service issues were noted.
Location
8.25
Good location near the racecourse; convenient for guests.
Room Quality
7.2
Rooms described as tired but clean; some issues with heating and lifts.
Amenities
7.73
Good amenities such as a swimming pool and spa, but some were not functioning.
Value for Money
7.69
Generally good value; some guests found prices for drinks and food high.
Food and Beverage
6.74
Breakfast was only warm on one occasion; food quality varied.
Overall Experience
8.21
Overall positive experiences cited with some issues; many would consider returning.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:57

Property Description

Luxurious Health Club and Spa Facilities
Indulge in ultimate relaxation at our state-of-the-art health club and spa.

Fine Dining Experience
Savor exquisite culinary delights at our restaurant offering a diverse menu.

Free WiFi and Parking
Enjoy the convenience of complimentary WiFi and parking during your stay.

Book now to experience a perfect blend of relaxation and luxury in the serene Berkshire countryside.

Important information:

Restaurant reservations should be made before arrival, especially during busy times (e.g. Valentine's Day, Christmas, etc).

For bookings of more than 6 rooms on the same date this will be treated as a group booking and our group terms and conditions will apply.

Kids stay free between summer holidays.

Health & Leisure facilities - social distancing restrictions are still in place in our leisure club. All guests must pre book their entry time with reception prior to using the swimming pool and gym

a £50.00 pre-authorisation will be taken at check-in using a valid debit or credit card. This is held as a security deposit to cover any potential damages or incidentals during your stay.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • 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 17 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 2236 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.24
Service: 8.71
Location: 8.25
Room Quality: 7.2
Amenities: 7.73
Value for Money: 7.69
Food and Beverage: 6.74
Overall Experience: 8.21
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Karen solo_traveller gb
7
Good local hotel.
Pros:

Friendly staff. Great dinner. Good location. Breakfast disappointing.

Cons:

Very hot - no air con in the bedrooms and difficult to open french doors. Bath was too high to get into! Decorating needs refreshing.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Hodgkinson solo_traveller gb
6
Poor
Cons:

No air con. Lifts didn’t work. No food for one of the nights. Customer service wasn’t the best.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Christie solo_traveller gb
9
A lovely hotel would use again.
Pros:

Breakfast excellent, staff very friendly in all areas, efficient check-in. Although very hot, I appreciated the fan left in the room which was a nice touch. Decent pool, changing areas, gym and sauna/steam room - just the jacuzzi was out of action, otherwise all fine. Room very big and comfortable bed, seats, tea & coffee making, TV.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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helene couple gb
1
Nothing worked rude staff
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Staff at check in lied said air con in hotel does not work
We thought we had a room with air con but was given extra fan
Asked to be moved to air con room next day we were told it worked but it did not and it was so old it looks like it had never been serviced
Restaurant was shut no explaination
Breakfast was very poor tge plates were empty and they had no more to put out

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
4
No aircon
Pros:

Lots of parking

Cons:

No aircon, decoration was poor, dining room was dirty, coffee awful, breakfast mediocre

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Lake couple gb
8
Decent ...U won't be disappointed
Pros:

Good set up perfect value for money good space not overcrowded...but make sure U get a deluxe room or fan in room as there is no Aircon in standard double rooms

Cons:

Smelly toilets...and no microwave

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Lyam couple gb
5
Comfortable bed for a 1 night stay
Pros:

Location, space in the room, parking and facilities is great

Cons:

Bathroom was dirty found her in the bath on arrival. There was only one towel for two people there was no Aircon, shame during a heatwave however the hotel did provide a fan for the room once I asked if they had one

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Cameron solo_traveller gb
1
Cons:

Most of the hotel was unbearably warm. My room must have been literally 40°c. Had been sunbaked all day before I checked in and no air conditioning. Had the worst night's sleep I've ever had in a hotel.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Shahroze couple gb
4
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Nazsn solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Staff were welcoming spacious rooms and the location of the hotel.

Cons:

The hotel is nice and bit outdated, staff were nice but due to the heat wave the rooms were very hot, they accommodated us with fans but these were desk top fans, in hindsight this really didn't make a difference, if you know the weather is going to be extremely hot then forward planning needs to be considered to meet the standards. The whole experience was ok the rooms are big but the carpet within the room has a bump and this can also be a hazard, as it was lifted. I had initially made an error with my booking but no incentive was offered or a discount. Would I visit this hotel again probably not. Staff are lovely but the overall experience within a hot room was not fit for purpose.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Giovanny solo_traveller gb
3
Unsatisfied
Pros:

Got room swapped.

Cons:

Dirty Toilet, not fresh food, no staff at reception, not working room phone, no air conditioning, long walk from room to main hotel entrance.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Charlotte solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The hotel was perfect for where I needed to be. I requested a bath and the lovely lady on reception gave me a great room with a bath. The room was very hot when I arrived, due to heatwave, but again the lovely lady on reception arranged a fan for my room. Great room. Great stay. I can't comment on breakfast as I didn't have it this time but will next time.

Cons:

The only one downside for me was the window/door.
I had a room on ground level which was great but the only way of getting air was to open the doors. Unfortunately doing this let alot of bugs into room. Also I didn't feel I could of slept with them open. But thanks to my fan it was OK.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Leon solo_traveller gb
1
Underwhelming
Pros:

Local to everything

Cons:

No AC- unbearable conditions in the room, Poor Customer Service, lift not working, jacuzzi out of service

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Ashley couple gb
4
Deflating
Pros:

Location

Cons:

room was well outdated and im pretty sure this hotel is a swingers hotspot

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Kelly solo_traveller gb
4
Misleading and uncomfortable
Pros:

The advance request not to read my room number out loud was accepted and actioned.

Cons:

The hotel was described as having air conditioning, however the rooms do not. When I brought this up I was abruptly told I should have read the fine print properly as it clearly stated that it was the hotel, not the rooms that have it. There was a fan but that just wafted hot air around and didn’t help. The windows were on the safety catch on the first night, so I couldn’t open them fully.
On the second night one window had the safety catch removed so I could open the window more. However below there was guests chatting and partying until the early hours which meant little to no sleep. The lift was broken. I was on the third floor. The sign on the door said that if I needed assistance with luggage or had a disability I could contact reception. In extreme heat, it was unbearable climbing so many stairs. It was only on check out that I was informed that the lift around the corner by the spa was working. No mention of this at check in when I arrived late at night. I was offered assistance with my bags which was a nice gesture. The kitchens were also closed for food other than breakfast throughout my stay. The room was clean, the beds were made and towels replaced. However they left the iron and ironing board out which found unusual. But at least they removed the safety catch from one of the windows so I could get a tiny bit more air into the room.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Pierre d'Es solo_traveller nl
5
Heet
Pros:

Zwembad, gym

Cons:

Erg warm en niet goed onderhouden.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Jean couple lu
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Ian couple gb
4
No Aircon, not very clean, overpriced.
Pros:

Nice location, and plenty of parking. That's about it really

Cons:

There was no air conditioning I would have expected a hotel like this to have aircon, I could not see on the website if it was stated or not. The night porter had no idea what he was doing,he didn't seem to know when check out was or what the breakfast hours were. The decoration was poor. and amateurish, I have it on good authority that decoration was carried out by staff members. The breakfast was ok but limited and the continental breakfast was pitiful. The dining room was dirty and the sorry excuse for coffee was undrinkable.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Kai solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

All of it beautiful place very spacious clean great food helpful and friendly staff pool was lovely with sauna and steam room.
It's my go too hotel when in Newbury through work

Cons:

Checking out

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Sillekens solo_traveller nl
7
2026-07-12 via Nuitee