Monkey Island Estate - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Hotels
Small Luxury Hotels of the World
8.7 (933 reviews)
Monkey Island Lane , Bray , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Lovely staff
Beautiful location
Great facilities
Cons:
Small rooms
Overcooked breakfast
Limited menu options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.78
Great location clean and tidy.
Service
9.25
Staff members are all fantastic and friendly.
Location
9.29
Lovely location, particularly beautiful spot on the island.
Room Quality
8.24
Rooms are small and a bit tired.
Amenities
8.77
Beautiful grounds and lovely facilities.
Value for Money
8.73
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.28
Breakfast was overcooked and expensive, limited options.
Overall Experience
9.25
Absolutely gorgeous property with a magical stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 01:02

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation and Exceptional Amenities

Exclusive Services and Facilities
The Monkey Island Estate offers a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden, and a shared lounge. Guests can enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, concierge service, and complimentary property-wide WiFi.

Elegant Rooms with Stunning Views
The hotel's 5-star accommodation features air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and coffee machines. Some rooms boast terraces and river views, providing a truly picturesque stay. Each room is elegantly appointed with modern amenities and cozy furnishings.

Gourmet Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at the on-site restaurant serving delectable British cuisine. Catering to various dietary preferences, the hotel offers vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan options for a bespoke dining experience.

Experience luxury and comfort at Monkey Island Estate - Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Book your stay now!

Important information:

Kindly note that our Barn Rooms are located off the main island and are located adjacent to our private residences.

Kindly note that for guests who have booked a rate excluding breakfast, we will review your request subject to availability, the price for breakfast is £40.00 per person for our Full English Breakfast and £25 per person for Continental Breakfast.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.

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

Property Policies

  • 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.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Free private 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 933 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.78
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 7.28
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Katharine couple nl
8
Convenient location for nearby Michelin restaurants and lovely setting
Pros:

Nice rooms, comfortable bed, unlimited sparkling water, nice estate to walk around. staff arranged a taxi for us to go to nearby restaurant, which was convenient and helpful. Gym was a nice addition

Cons:

Cooked and continental breakfast was 40£ pp which is a bit steep, would prefer to go à la carte and just pay for an eggs royale etc but don’t think that was an option looking at the menu. We didn’t go for this reason. Not all staff were aware property had a (albeit small) gym which was a bit strange as we had to ask several people to then get the key for it. Rooms felt a bit overpriced, ours was quite small but lovely view and decoration made up for it. At checkout, a discretionary charge was added to our bill, which was a bit strange and no explanation.

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Jason solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Sally Ann couple gb
5
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Kaspar couple gb
8
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Charlotte couple gb
10
2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Maria Teresa couple ph
7
Lovely staff, teeny tiny rooms, lovely grounds, maybe better for summer and not a winter break
Pros:

Alex at front desk was lovely! But rooms are very snug. Only if you bring overnight bag. It is not walking distance to anything that is commercial, must drive or uber

Cons:

Its a bit too remote. Perfect for people who want seclusion, but not for tourists. Not for children as there is not much to do for kids.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Patrick solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Niamh couple gb
10
Fabulous
Pros:

Very unique and beautiful setting

Cons:

Rooms a bit small

2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Nicholas couple gb
10
Excellent stay & brilliant location
Pros:

Everything & everyone

Cons:

Nothing, it was delightful

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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nicki couple gb
10
The staff here are fabulous!
Pros:

Lots of quirky character

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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John extended_group gb
10
Stunning interior .Beautiful house .
Pros:

Beautifully furnished property.
Immaculately clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Sean couple ie
9
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Mikael extended_group gb
8
Great hotel with room for improvement
Pros:

Beautiful hotel and great location. The food and service during breakfast was excellent - Attention to detail and very friendly staff. I would definitely be back.

Cons:

I only had one issue with the stay and it bothered me that it wasn't addressed, even though we enquired multiple times. When we arrived we asked if it was possible for a late check out. We were told by the guy in reception that he would ask house-keeping. By evening we haven't heard anything, so we asked again, and got the same reply. Only 40 minutes before checkout on the last day (after asking a 3rd time), were we told that we could stay one hour more. For a 5-star hotel, this was quite disappointing.

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
9
Great!
Pros:

The room, grounds, staff. Everything!

Cons:

The sink didn't drain well

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Donna couple gb
7
Underwhelming
Pros:

The setting and grounds are beautiful. The room was clean and comfortable with superb views. The bar is lovely and the staff in the bar was great.

Cons:

You are paying for the setting. There is nothing else for your money. The staff checkingvme in messed up my check in. They got my name wrong, I am female and he was checking me in on a booking made by a man and was insistent I needed to pay, despite me showing him the payment made to the hotel on my statement. He clearly didn't hear me , but never thought to clarify my name, when I asked him to check the details (as there was something clearly not right), he implied it was my fault as I hadn't noticed thar the form he'd given me was not my name. The writing was so tiny I couldn't read a word of it, fo it could have said anything. It wasn't the best first impressions I'd ever had. Other than the bar staff, we never saw another member of staff all weekend. It felt more like an air b and b than a luxury hotel experience.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Mara couple es
9
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Lea couple at
9
2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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Dean couple gb
9
Pros:

Have stayed here before and again didn't disappoint.
Free upgrade which was a lovely surprise.
Free drinks in the room which was a nice touch. Warm, big shower and dark.

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Jon couple gb
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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jude solo_traveller gb
5
Beautiful location but hotel felt outdated
Pros:

Beautiful spot on the river. Nice Elemis products and good shower. Comfy bed - but look out for the sharp corners! Pleasant breakfast.

Cons:

Seemed quite old fashioned and not in a charming way. Rooms were very cramped and too hot to sleep in comfortably. Very limited menu in the bistro with poor veggie choices. Single check-in/out desk slow.

2026-01-18 via Nuitee