Native Bankside

Hotels
8.9 (1821 reviews)
1-2 Bear Gardens , London , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Spacious and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Early check-out notice
Dirty dishes
High pricing

Categories

Cleanliness
8.33
Some reviews mention a cleaner knocking early and dirty dishes.
Service
9.5
Positive mentions about friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.34
Great location mentioned in multiple reviews, close to attractions.
Room Quality
8.79
Overall positive mentions about spacious and comfortable rooms.
Amenities
8.82
Rooms well-equipped but some issues like no room safe.
Value for Money
8.28
Mentioned as expensive by some reviews but still comfortable.
Food and Beverage
8.83
Proximity to Borough Market noted for dining options.
Overall Experience
9.3
Many positive experiences noted with great retreats.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 16:35

Property Description

Luxurious Apartments with Modern Amenities

Prime Location in the Heart of London

Convenient Facilities for a Comfortable Stay

Experience the ultimate blend of luxury and convenience at Native Bankside. Our apartments feature top-notch amenities including air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary WiFi. Situated near iconic landmarks like Borough Market and London Bridge, and just a stone's throw away from Sky Garden and Tower of London, our prime location offers the best of London at your doorstep. Additionally, our fitness centre ensures you stay active during your stay. Don't miss out on this perfect accommodation choice in the vibrant city of London.

Important information:

Payment for non refundable reservations needs to be processed via an online payment link. Guests will receive an email direct from Native labeled 'It's time to pay' within minutes of making the reservation. Within this email will be an option to open a secure payment page which is to be used to process payment for the reservation.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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • 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.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 1821 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.33
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 8.79
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 8.28
Food and Beverage: 8.83
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Lisa couple ca
10
Fantastic apartment with hotel amenities steps from the Thames and many London sites!
Pros:

Excellent location.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Amy couple gb
9
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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nasreen solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Great location - 1min qalk from southwark bridge
Helpfull staff

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Graham couple au
7
The location is perfect and I would stay there again for that reason
Pros:

Location is perfect.

Cons:

There was only one comfy chair for two people and a large low round table taking up space. One power circuit blew and there was no one able to fix it which meant the jug had to be moved to another point on the floor

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple gb
8
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Liz extended_group gb
9
Brilliant accommodation, great location
Pros:

Great one bed apartment, comfortable and clean. Stayed with my husband and adult son. Brilliant location. Quiet at night even though minutes from a lot of bars and restaurants. Well equipped kitchen and bathrooms.

Cons:

I didn’t like the bombardment of emails about IDchecks which apparently I didn’t need to do as I’m a UK citizen.

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Abigail solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Abigail solo_traveller gb
8
Great value, all mod cons, brilliant location.
Pros:

Very cosy bed. Brilliant little kitchen, had all the utensils and things you could ever need, good job, washing machine and even a tiny dishwasher. It was lovely to have the separate rooms to spread out in.

Having TVs in both rooms was a treat.

The shower was lovely. The shampoos and creams supplied were also lovely. Tea coffee and fresh milk in the fridge also wonderful.

We were working at Tate Modern and it's just a brilliant location for that. a little tucked away side street with no through traffic. it was very quiet. felt very safe.

Cons:

I am being really picky here but these things were annoying ...

The bins under the sink were a total faff to use. You have to pull the drawer out every time, the recycling bins were not marked which was for which. it would just be better to have a bin in the kitchen rather than under the sink if you have to put it out and lift the lid off. it got very annoying.

the room is a double but there is only a single armchair in the lounge area. not ideal if there are two of you staying. but the furniture was all great quality and looked very nice.

The TVs weren't connected to WiFi so we couldn't watch netflix, or cast to the screens. They did have HDMI cable, but we have the right adaptors for our computers.

The lights... the bathroom light is automatic and you can't turn it off manually. It stays on for ages especially if you keep the bathroom door open when you're not in there. the light switches and the rest of the apartment were just a bit confusing and unnecessary. far too many buttons for them.

it would be great to have the toilet roll holder within arms reach of the toilet. you had to get up and walk across the bathroom to get it, which is not ideal. we ended up removing the toilet roll from the holder entirely for the duration of our stay.

the air conditioning was good but we couldn't heat the room. only cool it.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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NIAMH couple ie
8
Nice apartment , walkable distance to a few London attractions
Pros:

Well equipped 1 bedroom apartment in a great location for the Tate Modern, the Globe Theatre and Borough Market. Just across the River from St Paul’s Cathedral. Also close to the Bankside Uber Boat stop for trips on the Thames. They provided printed instructions for all the appliances which was very handy. Selection of teas, fresh milk and coffee bags available. Clean towels provided daily. Helpful and friendly reception staff.

Cons:

The apartment had a hob. I didn’t cook but I don’t recall seeing any cooking utensils. In our apartment the living area had a skylight but no window - it was quite dark so after 3 days I was beginning to feel claustrophobic. Would have liked a smart TV so we could access our Netflix accounts etc - just had all the UK channels.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Hermann solo_traveller ch
9
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Shabaaz couple gb
10
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Alistair solo_traveller gb
9
Location London likely
Pros:

Right on the waterfront

Cons:

No online key for uk residents

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Kaylene couple au
9
Great London stay
Pros:

Loved this property especially with washing machine, cook top, microwave and dishwasher in the room. Really close to Tate Modern but about 15mins to London Bridge or 20 to Waterloo. Easy to leave bags when we arrive before check in and staff always very friendly and helpful.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Marone couple gb
1
Dog owners – be aware of how this property handles pets.
Cons:

During our stay, three members of staff entered our apartment while we were out, despite a “Pets inside” sign being clearly displayed on the door. Our dog was alone at the time and is nervous and reactive. The staff opened the door, saw that she was inside, and proceeded regardless.

This created a completely avoidable safety risk. Any reasonable guest would assume that a sign indicating a pet is inside means the room should not be entered. We were later told this sign is only informational and does not prevent staff from entering, which is not made clear anywhere and is highly misleading.

We raised this immediately, but it was not taken seriously at reception. The issue has still not been properly resolved following a formal complaint.

If you are travelling with a dog, you should be aware that staff may still enter your room even when a pet is inside. Based on our experience, I would not feel comfortable leaving a dog unattended here.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline extended_group gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Loved set up, bathrooms and kitchen facilities were super. Great location

Cons:

How to work lights and open blinds a bit confusing

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple gb
7
Very good, would come again
Pros:

Location and lady on reception was great. Nice touch with the milk!

Cons:

Pillows weren’t great. These could be refresh or cleaned more. Carpet in room could do with more regular dry cleaning

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Kevin William solo_traveller us
9
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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camilla family_with_children it
9
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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david solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Love the room, staff, location

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Karl couple gb
10
2026-04-24 via Nuitee