Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Excellent food
Helpful staff
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Dated decor
Poor sound insulation
Communication issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.86
Generally clean, but specific complaints about room decor and cleanliness were mentioned.
Service
7.83
Staff were generally obliging and responsive, but had a few communication issues during the stay.
Location
8.37
Excellent location noted, with beautiful views in certain rooms.
Room Quality
6.32
Dismal decor in some rooms and discomfort from noise reported.
Amenities
6.85
Basic amenities present, some lacking such as missing toilet roll holder and towel rail.
Value for Money
7.31
Good value overall, but complaints on room pricing relative to quality.
Food and Beverage
8.36
Breakfast and restaurant meals received high praise.
Overall Experience
7.33
Enjoyable stay despite some issues, overall better than expected.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 17:47

Property Description

River Views and Tranquility
Experience the serenity of the River Thames at The Shillingford Bridge Hotel, nestled between Oxford and Henley. Enjoy stunning views of the river from select rooms and unwind in the peaceful surroundings.

Dining with a View
Indulge in delicious meals at the River View Restaurant while taking in panoramic views of the hotel's lush grounds and the Thames. For a more relaxed setting, the River Bar offers light meals and snacks on its outdoor terrace overlooking the river.

Convenient Location
With Wallingford a short drive away and Oxford within easy reach, our hotel provides the perfect base for exploring the charming nearby towns. Don't miss out on nearby attractions like Windsor Castle and Dorchester during your stay.

Book your stay at The Shillingford Bridge Hotel today for a tranquil riverside retreat with excellent dining options and convenient access to nearby attractions.

Important information:

Unfortunately the swimming pool will be closed for refurbishment for the foreseeable future.

Please note that renovations are currently taking place. You may experience minor disturbances.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 15 years old stay for £20 per person per night 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.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 4 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 1699 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.86
Service: 7.83
Location: 8.37
Room Quality: 6.32
Amenities: 6.85
Value for Money: 7.31
Food and Beverage: 8.36
Overall Experience: 7.33
K
kathy solo_traveller gb
10
Great location, helpful staff and a comfortable relaxing stay
Pros:

Great views of the River Thames. Not particularly modern room but very clean, well equipped and comfortable. And the bathroom was very up to date with bath and both overhead and lower shower heads. Excellent breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff. Recommend the lemon and pea risotto for dinner

Cons:

Nothing - except the pothole in the car park…

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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MARIA couple gb
10
Lovely relaxing stay in a beautiful setting. Very friendly and professional staff and excellent food
Pros:

Breakfast and dinner were really good. Excellent food and service

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
C
Claire couple gb
7
Good value and location for a quiet dog friendly night away
Pros:

On the river, large river view room, could bring our dog. Lovely walk along river from hotel. Friendly staff. Bathroom was nice. Bedroom had everything we needed. Pool table was a bonus. Food was good.

Cons:

Not enough staff sometimes. One poor young lady was running around all over the place and appeared the only one supporting diners and covering the bar and clearing away tables. Felt there needed to be more staff at certain times. A dog poo bin in the vicinity would be good. The carpets all over needed a good hoover. Some large bits were still on the carpet on our 3rd day (we stayed two nights) in main parts of the hotel. At breakfast at 8am this morning we were the first ones down and the floors were terribly dirty. It’s a shame as the location and staff were lovely but the hotel needs some a little bit of an extra clean in main areas and the radiator in the bathroom was very dusty..

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
J
Jane couple gb
8
Great location, great staff!
Pros:

Fantastic location, with very friendly and helpful staff

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
K
Kevin solo_traveller fr
8
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
K
Katharine couple gb
8
Pros:

Lovely location and excellent breakfast

Cons:

Bar lady and also waitress had no idea what she was doing. As evidenced by our evening meal bill ended up on someone else's bill. Otherwise staff were good

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
6
Pros:

Location by the Thames and Bridge.
Access to Oxford and surrounding area.

Cons:

Hotel dilapidared and poorlyy presented..
Bar service poor and untidy coffee machine and product sour with undrikable beverage
.Room small and cramped.
Pile of used washing on stairs landing..

2026-03-28 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
7
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
G
Geoffrey George couple ca
9
Pros:

Very good dinner and breakfast. Room very clean and comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful.

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
A
Anthony couple gb
7
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
J
Julian solo_traveller gb
9
Great place goid value
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Noise from other rooms

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
J
James couple gb
8
Very good
Pros:

Nice room, comfortable bed, clean bathroom, lots of hot water.

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
R
Roberts couple gb
7
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
8
Welcoming, great food, comfortable and clean
Pros:

Two exceptional, plentiful and freshly cooked breakfasts and an excellent evening meal. Without exception the staff were welcoming, friendly and really helpful. Clean and comfortable room with plentiful tea, coffee and milk (no need to ask for extra during our two nights stay). Nice walk along the Thames path two minutes away.

Cons:

The parking signs insist on payment (cash or app) on arrival but there's a login in reception that takes your registration to cover your stay. A little confusing if you don't know, but the day's parking that we didn't need to pay for was redeemable against a soft drink. The decor is definitely dated but that didn't detract from our enjoyment.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
S
Sherry couple gb
9
Lovely two night break in a pretty part of Oxfordshire
Pros:

The location was fabulous. Our room had a river view. Well located for looking round the pretty villages of Oxfordshire.
The staff were so helpful and friendly, and the food was delicious! I recommend the chicken supreme, garlic prawns for starter and the duck salad for starter too. All fabulous!
Breakfast was lovely with a good choice.

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Rachel solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Location was great and staff were very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

N/A

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
A
Andrew couple gb
8
A pleasant location for exploring the Chilterns, Thames Valley and Oxford.
Pros:

Spacious hotel in nice location. Substantial breakfast.

Cons:

-

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
D
Daniel solo_traveller gb
8
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
D
DAVID solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

all very good

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
H
Hadyn couple gb
8
Amazing.
Pros:

The bathroom in our room was incredible. The staff were amazing and the way they were with my dog was incredible for his first time away.

Bed was also very comfy.

Cons:

I don’t have an complaints at all but we liked relaxing in the room and in hotels I’ve gone to for work I am able to sign in my apps and watch films where as I couldn’t here but the over all experience was amazing and there was plenty finances to walk even with a river of flown a bit.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee