OYO Lonsdale Guest House

Hotels
7.4 (355 reviews)
312 Banbury Road , Oxford , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Prompt service
Cons:
Lack of cleanliness
Poor room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.48
Mixed sentiments; while some mentioned cleanliness, others cited concerns with foul smells and cramped conditions.
Service
7.95
Prompt responses to inquiries, although some guests faced issues with room assignments.
Location
8.99
Great location with convenient access to public transport and local amenities.
Room Quality
6.44
Rooms criticized for size and some amenities; however, some found the basic conditions acceptable.
Amenities
6.47
Basic amenities were found lacking by guests, such as soap and kitchen access.
Value for Money
7.43
Fairly priced but lacked certain comforts expected for the price.
Food and Beverage
7.98
No specific feedback on food, but breakfast was noted positively.
Overall Experience
7.45
A mix of positive and negative experiences with significant issues reported that affected comfort.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 07:52

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a 2-minute walk from high-street shops and restaurants, Lonsdale Guest House offers the perfect blend of convenience and comfort. Explore the vibrant city life just steps away from your doorstep.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy complimentary WiFi, a TV, and tea/coffee making facilities in every room. Stay connected, unwind, and relax in style during your stay at Lonsdale Guest House.

Easy Access to Oxford City Centre
Only an 8-minute bus ride away, Oxford city centre awaits your exploration. Immerse yourself in the historic university college buildings, diverse shopping options, and lively nightlife that the city has to offer.

Book your stay at Lonsdale Guest House now for a memorable and hassle-free experience.

Important information:

Early or late check-in or check-out may be possible if arranged in advance.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 355 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.48
Service: 7.95
Location: 8.99
Room Quality: 6.44
Amenities: 6.47
Value for Money: 7.43
Food and Beverage: 7.98
Overall Experience: 7.45
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Ann couple gb
8
Enjoyable Stay and Accommodation in Summertown, Oxford.
Pros:

Ideal location for visiting Oxford city. Just a short and very frequent bus ride into the centre. Summertown is also a very pleasant area with quite a variety of shops and cafes only a short walk from the GuestHouse.
Accommodation was spotlessly clean, towels changed daily and a very welcoming greeting by the owner.

Cons:

Not Applicable.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Alaric solo_traveller gb
3
It was overpriced for what it was.
Cons:

The bathroom was substandard and not properly equipped; the bedroom was dull; the establishment called itself "Bed and Breakfast" but offered no breakfast.

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Cristina solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

Prossimità al centro
Vista su canali
Pulizia

Cons:

Personale scostante

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Kathleen Jean couple it
8
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Idoia couple es
6
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Florence solo_traveller fr
4
Moyen
Pros:

L’emplacement et le fait que l’etablissement dispose de places de parking.

Cons:

La propreté et le fait que dans l’une de nos chambres le mobilier etait défectueux.
- Sommier cassé : plusieurs lattes étaient manquantes (et nous les avons trouvées sous le lit).
- Douche bouchée
- Lunette des wc cassée

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Olukemi solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

Staff and location

Cons:

It was one of the hottest days in years and no air conditioner but fan.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Eugenie solo_traveller fr
7
Bon emplacement, chambre avec le strict minimum
Pros:

L’emplacement de l’établissement est parfait

Cons:

Le prix est assez excessif par rapport à la chambre. Les murs sont du papiers il faut donc espérer que nos voisins de chambre ne fassent pas trop de bruit ou n’écoute pas la télé trop fort

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Elena couple es
3
No es un hotel
Pros:

La cama era cómoda y el barrio es muy agradable.

Cons:

No es un hotel. No tiene personal, tienes que llamar para que te den el código del cajetín de la llave. Solo tiene 2 plazas de parking y en el barrio no se puede aparcar.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Megan couple gb
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Karen solo_traveller gb
2
Never again
Pros:

The single room was at the top of the house and very hot but at least it had blackout blinds. They had a fan, thank goodness.

Cons:

Check-in process was extremely poor. They’d made no attempt to make the single room look attractive. The shower room was unbelievably small.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Projsova couple cz
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Krisztina couple hu
5
2 éjszakát töltöttünk itt, összességében elfogadható volt.
Pros:

Az elhelyezledese kiváló volt. A személyzet kedves és segítőkész volt.

Cons:

A vízforralóra egy vízkőtelenítés rá férne.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Akash solo_traveller gb
5
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Doru solo_traveller ro
9
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Sandra solo_traveller es
9
Pros:

La ubicación, muy bien conectada con el centro de Oxford o con el Park&Ride con autobuses de línea.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Ewa solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

The location was good.

Cons:

My room was totally different than in the picture, the beds were old and damaged, the toilet seat was in horrible condition. Generally my room looks like it needs more attention to make it more pleasant.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Alice extended_group it
6
A good stay, overshadowed by poor customer service and the breakfast issue.
Pros:

The location is quite good, around a 30-minute walk from the city centre in a pleasant and quiet neighbourhood. The room was acceptable and met our basic expectations.

Cons:

The staff were quite rude and unhelpful. We had specifically booked and prepaid for a rate that included breakfast, but were told on arrival that we were not entitled to it. Despite showing our booking confirmation, we were simply told to contact the property ourselves, which never responded to our calls or messages. We ended up paying for four breakfasts we never received. Booking.com later confirmed that breakfast was included in our reservation and offered a partial refund from their own funds because the property did not resolve the issue. This was a very disappointing experience and showed a complete lack of customer care.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Prudence couple au
6
The guest house is in a convenient location to access the city centre. The room size was good with a large bathroom. Gue
Pros:

Close to Oxford city centre.
Good size room and large bathroom.

Cons:

Decor was tired and could do with a refresh.
There was an awful odour coming the from shower drain.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Gayle couple gb
7
Functional, friendly and great location for getting into city centre
Pros:

I booked this hotel and was then a little nervous reading the reviews. The hotel could definitely do with quite a bit of maintenance work, but it was clean and had what we needed - bed and bathroom. Parking was no problem and once there it is two minutes from the bus stop that takes you quickly and cheaply along the direct road into the city centre. Staff were excellent, arrived quickly when called to say we arrived and resolving issues when we initially were not recognised as having paid for breakfast. A good place to stay if you are visiting Oxford and just want somewhere to stay within a budget.

Cons:

Decor, lots of maintenance work required, for example cracks and damage to the walls, damage to sink.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee