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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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
J
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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Mara couple es
9
2026-02-09 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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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
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Benjamin solo_traveller au
10
2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
5
Mixed. Good food and wine in beautiful surroundings but defective plumbing in bedroom not good although duty staff did e
Pros:

Beautiful grounds and buildings in idyllic location. Friendly and efficient staff.

Cons:

Small bedrooms in The Barn accommodation and no mirror except above basin in shower room. Small wardrobe. No dressing table. No wall or door hooks to hang coats, bathrobes etc. Suitable for one person but not couples especially for more than one night. No room for cases but they offer to store them separately.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Vanessa couple au
9
loved it. Will be hopefully staying again on day.
Pros:

Great location. Staff were happy and friendly and very attentive. Best service we have had for a long time.

2026-01-12 via Nuitee
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Penny couple gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful surroundings, classic decor and comfortable facilities

Cons:

I liked everything, I would have liked room service options

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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Hannah couple gb
9
Very nice but not somewhere that I would return to.
Pros:

It was beautiful, well appointed, flexible, under once in a lifetime experience.

Cons:

Breakfast only until 10 a.m., and the cheese was poor for the continental, as were the pastries and absence of charcuterie aside from a cheap salami.

2026-01-10 via Nuitee
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Ravinder couple gb
9
Beautiful grounds, rooms, facilities and restaurant
Pros:

Extremely kind to accommodate late check-out. Lovely grounds, facilities. Mattress was a little soft but all else excellent.

Cons:

Express check-out would have been nice to have.

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple au
10
Outstanding small hotel on the River Thames. Can’t wait to return!
Pros:

Great stay outside of London, not far from Heathrow yet quiet. Small hotel in beautiful location.

2026-01-05 via Nuitee
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graham couple gb
8
Pretty good
Pros:

All ok

Cons:

Continental breakfast

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
S
Sarah couple gb
10
Hotel lovely , we enjoyed our stay
Pros:

Lovely location

Cons:

Not a lot of choice on the menu

2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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Dongha solo_traveller gb
10
2025-12-29 via Nuitee
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Hannah extended_group au
10
Attended a wedding close by, this location and grounds are stunning. Staff were all amazing. We all loved it. Breakfa
Pros:

Everything!

Cons:

Can’t think of anything!

2025-12-25 via Nuitee
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Ruth couple gb
9
2025-12-20 via Nuitee