Macdonald Compleat Angler

Hotels
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
7.8 (3161 reviews)
Marlow Bridge , Marlow , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Poor amenities
Overpriced for value

Categories

Cleanliness
7.51
Rooms are clean but need modernization; some amenities were missing.
Service
9.48
Staff were very friendly and helpful, providing excellent service.
Location
10
Great location on the Thames; highly rated by multiple reviews.
Room Quality
6.97
Rooms considered shabby in parts; issues with TV and amenities.
Amenities
6.5
Bathroom amenities were poor; needed to request basic supplies.
Value for Money
5.96
Vastly overpriced for the quality; not worth the price paid.
Food and Beverage
7.51
Breakfast was poor; some dishes not meeting expectations for a 4 star.
Overall Experience
8.49
Mixed feelings; great location but significant issues affecting stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 01:41

Property Description

Luxurious Riverside Country House

  • Enjoy a stay at the 4-star Compleat Angler, a 400-year-old country house overlooking Marlow Weir and the River Thames. Indulge in luxurious rooms named after fly fishing lures, equipped with modern amenities.

Award-Winning Dining

  • Delight your taste buds at the hotel's two award-winning restaurants and cocktail bar. The Riverside Restaurant offers a scenic terrace serving British and international cuisine, perfect for enjoying afternoon tea or Sunday lunch.

Recreational Activities

  • Experience a range of activities such as private boat trips, fishing on the Thames, and riverside picnics. Explore the nearby town center, take a boat trip, or visit attractions like Legoland and Ascot Racecourse, all within a short drive.

Ready to experience luxury by the river? Book your stay at Compleat Angler for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

The credit/debit card used to book a pre-paid rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.

Parking is complimentary when you are a guest of the hotel, please register your number plate on the tablet at reception when you arrive.

Please note that the hotel doesn't accept any cash payments.

Guests on an inclusive basis will have a £30 per adult per night allowance towards the A la Carte Menu in our award-winning 3 AA rosette Riverside Restaurant. This offer does not include dinner in Sindhu by Atul Kochhar. We strongly advise booking a table in advance in order to guarantee availability.

When booking 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 3161 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.51
Service: 9.48
Location: 10
Room Quality: 6.97
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 5.96
Food and Beverage: 7.51
Overall Experience: 8.49
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Dr Layla family_with_children bh
3
Disappointing
Pros:

It has waterfall looking dining area but not very clean and organized

Cons:

Disappointed , very tiny rooms , we clearly mentioned my mom is totally disabled & on wheel chair , they did not inform us there is no elevator we ended up paying without using the room . They charged us even though it was their mistake as we clearly mentioned in booking the room is for totally disabled person . The waterfall looking afternoon tea area that we came for was not clean or organized .

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Elaine couple gb
10
We had a lovely stay for two days, room was comfortable but to get to the room it was up steps, down steps along a corri
Pros:

Lovely setting and very relaxing atmosphere

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
2
stayed years ago and lost its charm and character along with service can’t believe they have 4 stars
Pros:

Room overlooked river asked for double got a twin, location ideal, breakfast food great service aweful

Cons:

lack of staff, service and filthy toilets

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
J
Jason solo_traveller gb
9
Fantastic hotel in a beautiful location. Recommended.
Pros:

Fantastic location, a traditional hotel which was very well maintained. Our room was superb, immaculately clean with beautiful river views. The staff were friendly & accommodating. Food was excellent. Complimentary parking included in our stay. All in all a great stay and will definitely return.

Cons:

Difficult to find a negative to be fair.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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amal extended_group sa
7
تُكرر
Pros:

النظافة، الموقع والإطلالة.
كان هناك اكثر من موظف وموظفة ودودون وطيبون ولكن لم احفظ اسماءهم
في العموم المكان رائع ويستحق الزيارة

Cons:

موظف حمل الحقائب لم يتعامل بشكل جيد. وكنا ننتظر حقائبنا وتأخروا جدا وحين سألنا غضب وكرر عبارات استياء موجهة لموظف الريسبشن لنا (he can wait) مع اننا نحتاج الخروج لوجود رحلة طيران. وقد بلغناهم قبل ذلك.
رقم الاستقبال لا يتم الرد عليه في أكثر من مرة أتصل أكثر من 7 مرات عن طريق الرقم المرفق في الباركود ولا أتلقى ردًا.! وليس مرة واحدة.

لا يوجد وضوح في كون الطعام حلال او لا ولا ان كان يستخدم لحم الخنزير او الخمر، حين اردنا الطلب احتجنا الاتصال اكثر من 5 مرات وحين ردت موظفة الاستقبال ذكرت انها لا تعلم ويجب سؤال المطعم.! وحين طلبت التواصل معهم قالت لي يجب عليك النزول وسؤالهم
وحين توجهنا للمطعم لم نجد اجابة واضحة واحد الموظفين شبه طردنا (لا اعلم لا اعلم)
وفي النهاية اخيرا رد علينا احد الموظفين ولسنا متأكدين من كلامه، يجب ايضاح سياسة المكان ان كان الطعام ليس حلالا فالافضل ان يكون واضحا وان كان يستخدم لحم الخنزير والخمر في الوجبات يجب ان يكون واضحا، وليس (لا ادري).
فندق كبير وفيه اكثر من مطعم يجدر بالموظفين ان يعلموا سياسات الاماكن المحيطة بهم.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
M
Margaret couple gb
5
Great position beautiful location the condition of the hotel was poor
Pros:

Position

Cons:

It was tired carpet and curtains in the bedroom was stained and disgusting it needed a complete refurb

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
4
400janicet Couples Swindon, Wiltshire, England
4
Standards have plummeted!
Pros:

Stayed here twice before with no issues. Sadly this time, everything was wrong. The level of staffing and the cleanliness were poor. There were multiple issues in the room with fan/kettle/towel rail not working and shower bracket and safe broken.
The cleanliness of the Lawn area was appalling and the glasses in the bar were filthy.
Given this, it was overpriced in all areas. We were going to eat in the hotel one night, but changed our mind as we were not convinced that had not also gone downhill.
Sophie on reception was great and very helpful and apologetic but she was let down by the rest of the team

2026-08-06 via Tripadvisor
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O1857ILvanessaw Family
10
Best Hotel I have stayed ever
Pros:

Athira and Sophie went above and beyond the extra mile. Nothing was too much for them and with a ready smile.We will be definitely returning next time soon!

2026-08-06 via Tripadvisor
O
OmarA5816 Friends getaway
10
Marlow
Pros:

The good location and great services, the staff are friendly especially Asrar.

2026-08-06 via Tripadvisor
M
moira extended_group gb
9
Fabulous comfortable stay
Pros:

Location and ambience loved the saxophone player and outdoor drinks area

Cons:

Needs a little tlc in corridors upstairs

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
R
Richard couple gb
6
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
B
bruce couple gb
7
Very nice and we will return again
Pros:

Service, cleanliness and location

Cons:

Maybe a bit tired in places but offset against all the good points.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
I
iancM8842LU Couples
4
Overall very disappointing
Pros:

The location and the view over the river were lovely BUT....the afternoon tea was extremely disappointing. The "dainty" sandwiches were far from it, and were dry at the ends. The scones were good but the jam and cream were insufficient and lacking in quality. Worst were the cakes - a square of tray bake chocolate cake, a stodgy triangle of brownie, a tiny lemon meringue and a choux ball - very bland and lacking imagination. To cap it all when I asked for a refill on my tea I was told they had run out.
For the record I paid in full including the 12.5% service charge (as the waiting staff were good) but the experience left us feeling distinctly ripped off. Poor value for money is being kind!
Another diner was heard to say it was pleasant enough but definitely not special.

2026-08-05 via Tripadvisor
C
Chris solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The menu was a bit limited

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
K
kevin couple ie
7
Both beautiful and confused
Pros:

Fantastic location, and very comfortable rooms

Cons:

With temperature in the 30c + the aircon kept tripping off, which meant a sleepless night. There is a fan in the cupboard with no plug to allow the relief. 2 accessible plugs in the room which allowed to charge the phone, but that had its challenges as the plugs kept falling out of the socket.
First morning breakfast service was very poor. The staff seemed disinterested. So much so I nearly walked out. Very slow service.
Bar never had bar staff in it, this makes it feel like you don’t want it! Leaving it generally empty throughout the stay.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Adrian solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

Location was amazing. The food in the Indian Restaurant was really good.

Cons:

Breakfast was a shambles. 40 minutes for a coffee, an hour for food. Some guests just left, others complained but to no avail. No clear roles and no leadership. Faulty Towers!

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Adam couple gb
8
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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fowler09 solo_traveller gb
8
Beautiful location but lacking in other areas.
Pros:

Location
Breakfast
Terrace furniture

Cons:

There were no towels in our room!

Dog friendly room but no sign of welcome treats or a dog bowl etc.

Exterior of sash windows in our room in a terrible state of repair (old, cracked paint etc).

Plastic guttering around hotel was very dirty (a days work with a soapy rag would have bought back a sparkle?)

The terrace was packed with residents on a lovely evening but the 2 for 1 cocktails ended at 6 pm and resulted in people either walking away or staying in their seats......A bit of thought from the management or staff would have been to get someone out to wipe down the tables, plonk a bowl of crisps or peanuts and anounce another hour of the cocktail deal....there was a lack of initiative or drive!!

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
3
Overall a poor experience in the hotel surrounding area and river views were beautiful
Pros:

The proximity to town and the views of the river

Cons:

First night pillows were very hard did get them changed the next day.
Breakfast was a shambles first morning took 30 minutes to get a cup of tea and the next day even longer had to ask after 40 minutes of waiting for a cup of tea and had to go and find someone to order breakfast, 2 couples walked out because they could not wait any longer.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Voyager40668301921 Family
10
Perfect
Pros:

Everything was somth , it’s pretty good place

2026-08-04 via Tripadvisor