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

all very good

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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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
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suha • extended_group • gb
4
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Pete • couple • gb
7
Was good and lovely location .
Pros:

The room was large and modern but super hot even with the heating off .

Cons:

The lack of bar staff and one in particular just obviously didn’t want to be there and needs some serious retraining in customer service .

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Will • family_with_children • gb
10
We stayed overnight whilst visiting family. The hotel was perfect and breakfast was good. Staff went out of their way to
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Max • couple • gb
4
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good accommodation for my stay
Pros:

Good value and delicious breakfast included

Cons:

Nothing all good

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Stanley • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good value for stay
Pros:

Spacious and nice outlook

Cons:

Couldn’t get bbc 1 on television as it needed a password and there were no staff available even though it was only 21.30

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
8
Very good
Pros:

Location clean comfortable delicious food prompt service

Cons:

TV reception

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Keith • couple • gb
7
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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charlie • couple • gb
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely location but room was very hot a noisy by the bridge and I’m deaf! Had a lovely time though x fab location

Cons:

Hot and noisy room

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
3
Location wonderful. Breakfasts very good. Actual accommodation very poor and so disappointing
Pros:

Breakfasts were exceptionally good. Food tasty.

Cons:

Two single friends, two rooms, same night, same price. Reserved same time in one booking.

ROOM A: Good standard. River view a bonus
Large, spacious & airy.
4 Poster double bed.
Large bathroom with bath & shower.
Wardrobe.
Fan. Hairdryer etc

ROOM B: very 3rd rate in comparison. Poor standard
Very small- less than half the size of Room A with noise of kitchen extractor fan all day/night.
Basic double bed
No wardrobe but a child's old wooden rail unit which didnt take a lady's dress.
Shower, toilet with overhead towel rails, hand basin + mirror all within a one square meter room. Very unsuitable.
No fan. No hairdryer. No hand soap

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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ALISON • couple • gb
7
Fantastic view, large clean room but hotel in need of some TLC
Pros:

We booked a river view suite and as expected it had an amazing view over the river. The room itself was very large and had a lovely large bathroom. It clean and the bed was very comfortable.
The staff were very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

The outside of the building as you walk up to the reception from the car park is in need of some attention. The paint was peeling of the building, so just made it look a bit run down.
Our room was very large and clean but the furnishings were a very dated. Although the bed linen was clean, the throw over the top was again very dated. It could have looked so much better with some up to date furniture and a more modern throw.
To get to the room, you had to go through quite a few corridors and again they could just to with freshening up with paint and new carpet. Some areas were quite threadbare and stained.
The carpet leading to the breakfast area could do with updating as well.
We would definitely stay again but with some TLC the hotel could look a whole lot better as it is in such a fabulous location.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Vicki • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Character of the building

Cons:

Dated in places

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • gb
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
10
Pleasant and convenient.
Pros:

Well situated, spacious, helpful staff, lovely breakfast

Cons:

Little bit tired and in need of a bit of decoration and tlc but that did not detract from our stay

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Christina • solo_traveller • gb
1
Dirty and disgusting
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Very old! The room my friend stayed in was absolutely disgusting! It was for her 50th birthday and the hotel wouldn’t even help to change her room. It had food up the walls, food on the floor? Curtains hanging off, no lampshade, paint pots and damp outside room. The smell of dirt and damp throughout this hotel is disgusting! What a waste of time and money! Had to wait ages to be served at the bar and there was only 3 of us and the breakfast the next morning was cold! Staff looked dirty and haggered and not professional, watched the waitress pull out tea spoons from her pocket and place with the others. DO NOT STAY HERE

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
6
The place and location was lovely but the room could do with updating and repairing.
Pros:

Overall the food was excellent and the staff were good.

Cons:

The bedside lights in the room were not working.
There was no hot water in the morning.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee