Bacon Arms, Newbury

Hotels
Marston's Inns
7 (1273 reviews)
10 Oxford Street , Newbury , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Express check-in/check-out
Bar
Darts
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Clean linens
Large rooms
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Unhelpful staff
Outdated decor

Categories

Cleanliness
5.46
Multiple reviews indicated poor cleanliness, including dirty coffee cups and smell of smoke.
Service
6.93
Mixed comments on service with some staff being unhelpful.
Location
8.97
Multiple reviews praised the location as a major positive.
Room Quality
6.42
Reviews noted outdated and poorly maintained rooms.
Amenities
7.45
Limited mentions; standard amenities present but need improvement.
Value for Money
6.41
Some reviews felt the price was high for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
6.96
Food described as typical pub food, lacking variety.
Overall Experience
7.43
Overall experience was mixed, with some positive aspects but significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:53

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a short walk from Newbury Train Station and the town centre, Bacon Arms, Newbury offers comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation with free Wi-Fi access throughout the property.

Cozy Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at this Marstons Inn features an en suite bathroom, flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities, ensuring a relaxing stay for guests.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with a hearty breakfast and later indulge in a variety of dishes at the on-site pub, from succulent steaks to delectable desserts.

Experience the charm of Newbury and book your stay at Bacon Arms today for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Any damage caused will be charged for by the hotel.

If you require check-in outside the standard times, please contact property using the details on your Booking 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.
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 under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 1273 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.46
Service: 6.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 6.42
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 6.41
Food and Beverage: 6.96
Overall Experience: 7.43
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Kathryn Maria couple gb
8
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
K
Kathryn Maria couple gb
8
Great value for money, friendly staff, central location
Pros:

Great central location, friendly and helpful staff team, very good value for money

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Jari solo_traveller fi
7
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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allen extended_group gb
7
It is where we need it to be and provides the services we require with easy access pa
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Fryer couple gb
9
Perfect for a place to stay for shopping and racing
Pros:

Location good right in easy distance to town. Plenty of shops . Friendly staff

Cons:

Needs some updating in rooms .

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
F
Frank solo_traveller de
8
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Ed solo_traveller gb
8
Good
Pros:

No breakfast

Cons:

No breakfast. Cat roaming free and jumping onto my table during my meal

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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liz solo_traveller ie
5
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and helpful, and the food was nice, a previous reviewer mentioned the clear window in bathroom for room 10, we stayed here and i have to say if anyone could see in that window they have more to be worried about than whos in the shower, its practically in the roof with no building overlooking it.

Cons:

It is a listed building so didnt expect high end but everything felt a little grubby, like doors, handles, stair rails and like it could use a deep clean, also the fan in the room had enough dust to make a felt bunny.
We stayed during a heat wave, be warned do not book this hotel in hot weather, we almost cooked on the second floor, spent the night with wet towels over us to stay alive, in hind site if the heat hadnt affected my brain i would have left and found somewhere else.
A pity it would be a very nice place given a good clean and perhaps a better fan system in hot weather, i know there could be no air conditioning given the buildings status but there are good options out there for in room standing.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Andreea extended_group gb
7
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
C
Chris family_with_children gb
8
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
C
craig solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location, Comfort.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
B
Bert solo_traveller de
6
Pros:

Nettes Personal und gute Lage

Cons:

Zimmer stark abgenutzt und unsauber.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
B
Bethan extended_group gb
1
Pros:

Good location for exploring and going out in Newbury Town centre.
Due to the issues we had experienced the manager was kind and gave us a full refund the next day.

Cons:

The room was damp and ceiling had a leak all night.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
4
Great location good parking
Pros:

Location and car park.

Cons:

Though we only paid £70, the smell in the corridors was horrendous, the state of the carpets and decor was to put it kindly poor. And the fact that laundry was left in public spaces was not good.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Anuraj extended_group gb
10
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Marcus solo_traveller gb
6
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
J
John solo_traveller gb
8
Comfortable stay in a big bright room
Pros:

The soap! Unlike many budget hotels this one has really good quality soap that actually does the job.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
1
Dirty
Pros:

Close to amenities

Cons:

Whole place stinks of mould , wall paper hanging of ceilings, bed mites, bath too high , would never stay here again !!!!

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
M
Michael extended_group gb
7
The room was good. They just wasn’t no atmosphere in the pub. It was empty.
Cons:

There was no one in the pub there was no atmosphere

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Andrés couple mx
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee