Regency Park Hotel, Health Club & Spa

Hotels
7.6 (2295 reviews)
Bowling Green Rd, Thatcham , Newbury , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Amenities available
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Lift not functioning
Heating problems in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6.24
Some rooms were noted as not clean, but overall, cleanliness improved in certain areas.
Service
8.71
Staff were friendly and helpful, though some service issues were noted.
Location
8.25
Good location near the racecourse; convenient for guests.
Room Quality
7.2
Rooms described as tired but clean; some issues with heating and lifts.
Amenities
7.73
Good amenities such as a swimming pool and spa, but some were not functioning.
Value for Money
7.69
Generally good value; some guests found prices for drinks and food high.
Food and Beverage
6.74
Breakfast was only warm on one occasion; food quality varied.
Overall Experience
8.21
Overall positive experiences cited with some issues; many would consider returning.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:57

Property Description

Luxurious Health Club and Spa Facilities
Indulge in ultimate relaxation at our state-of-the-art health club and spa.

Fine Dining Experience
Savor exquisite culinary delights at our restaurant offering a diverse menu.

Free WiFi and Parking
Enjoy the convenience of complimentary WiFi and parking during your stay.

Book now to experience a perfect blend of relaxation and luxury in the serene Berkshire countryside.

Important information:

Restaurant reservations should be made before arrival, especially during busy times (e.g. Valentine's Day, Christmas, etc).

For bookings of more than 6 rooms on the same date this will be treated as a group booking and our group terms and conditions will apply.

Kids stay free between summer holidays.

Health & Leisure facilities - social distancing restrictions are still in place in our leisure club. All guests must pre book their entry time with reception prior to using the swimming pool and gym

a £50.00 pre-authorisation will be taken at check-in using a valid debit or credit card. This is held as a security deposit to cover any potential damages or incidentals during your stay.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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 2295 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.24
Service: 8.71
Location: 8.25
Room Quality: 7.2
Amenities: 7.73
Value for Money: 7.69
Food and Beverage: 6.74
Overall Experience: 8.21
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Alice couple us
7
Better front desk help would have v
Pros:

Great breakfast and the view of the tiny dear at the back fountain was wonderful.

Cons:

When we were told there was NO air conditioning, it shook have been mentioned that there was a fan in a closet other than the clothes closet. We had to leave our door to the roof open all night to get a small breeze in the room. I was concerned of a possible prowler getting in so I got little sleep.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Rickman couple gb
1
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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john solo_traveller gb
9
Great Stay
Pros:

Staff and location and breakfast

Cons:

Overall albeit comphy the rooms needed an upgrate

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple gb
5
I was overall disappointed by the hotel
Pros:

There was good parking accommodation and the room was large. Staff were friendly.

Cons:

Property is tired looking, needs sprucing up, feels more like 3* than 4*.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Peter family_with_children gb
1
Dreadful place...should be avoided at all cost
Pros:

On arrival at the hotel we were informed that the kitchen was closed due to H&S reasons so not able to get any food in the hotel. The lift was broken, the Leisure Club had a Jacuzzi and Sauna but both were out of order, the bedrooms were boiling hot and a window that would only open 1".
We decided not to stay due to the above and requested a full refund. The hotel Receptionist advised us that we would need to contact Booking.com to get the refund. We also spoke to the Operations Manager who apologised but said we'd need to contact Booking.com but he'd approve the refund.
Nearly 2 weeks later im still chasing having made numerous phonecalls, sent emails and spoken with the Operations Manager but still no response.
This hotel's Customer Service is appalling.

Cons:

Everything

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Tom couple gb
3
Uncomfortable stay due to heat and fan was not working
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Room was incredibly hot, and my fan didn’t work, they also didn’t get me one when I asked, I had to ask again after getting in, however the phones in the room don’t work failing to reception. So I had to walk down at 12 , and I was confronted by a man telling me what do you want me to do!

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Campbell couple gb
6
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
6
Could be better
Pros:

Gym was good and the hotel quite clean

Cons:

Staff were a bit disorganised - i was pursued by the desk clerk quite aggressively for the bill payment on more than one occasion the morning after. I felt this was inappropriate, I felt very uncomfortable by this, and whether some customers have historically not paid their bills should not become my problem. I will be unlikely to come again.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
3
Bad
Pros:

N A

Cons:

NA

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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hannah solo_traveller gb
5
Basic stay
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Run down and in need of modernisation but a basic stay. Looks more impressive from the outside than the room we stayed in but fine for two nights.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Phil extended_group gb
1
Avoid like the plague
Pros:

nothing

Cons:

I paid for a deluxe room with AC and was given an executive room with no AC. Staff refused to do anything about it. To make it worse, my room was above the kitchens, so crazy hot in this heatwave we're having!! Breakfast was also a joke, as we queued up to be let in, we were told we hadn't paid for breakfast and were dealt with by a very rude member of staff. He became more obnoxious as he went along the line, and it appeared that no one in the hotel had paid for breakfast. Until someone pointed out he had the wrong date on his sheet of paper!! Wish we had turned around at this point as the coffee machine was broken, the filter coffee resembled dishwater, and the apple juice had been watered down. You honestly couldn't write it!! The breakfast itself was mediocre at best.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Deborah couple gb
8
Pleasant and convenient for our visit to Highclere Castle
Pros:

Spacious, clean and friendly.

Cons:

Needs a refresh. We felt our room was for a person with disabilities.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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George couple gb
8
Really nice place
Pros:

The area is beautiful. We had a deer come up to drink from the fountain whilst we were eating dinner.
The upgraded room was massive and clean. A really good base for going to Highclere Castle, The Bombay Sapphire distillery and Stonehenge if you have the time. Plenty of parking space too.
The spa was great. I had a really good massage.

Cons:

I upgraded to a superior room because it had aircon. I still needed a fan to cool the room down. One of the lifts was out of action for the 3 days we stayed

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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julie extended_group gb
7
A pleasant hotel that is in need of more staff and better maintenance
Pros:

excellent staff. Whilst they were having to work very hard due to staff shortages, they did so with kindness and professionalism. For example the bar was opened early so people could have a drink before going to the races.

Cons:

I had to remove the fridge from the cupboard to plug in the kettle and the top of the fridge was very dusty. The safe in my room did not work. I had to pay to upgrade to a room with a balcony to get cool air into the room as without that the rooms were to hot.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Simona couple gb
9
We really liked it.
Pros:

Breakfast was simple but everything was enough. Good strong coffee was missing. Location is charming. Very quiet and peaceful. Would definitely return if I were going that way.

Cons:

If you were staying longer, you would need air conditioning, but there was none.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple gb
9
Happy customers
Pros:

Size , location , the bedroom was large and the bed was super comfy , friendly staff

Cons:

No hot water one day but think it was due to lots of people staying - didn’t bother us on the last day which that happened because we were going home .

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Cheryl solo_traveller gb
4
Unkept
Pros:

Friendly Staff
Great Breakfast
Comfy Pillows
A pool big enough to swim lengths in.

Cons:

Mouldy, damp smelling bathroom.
Hotel in disarray, unkept in and out.
No complimentary water in room (despite hot weather), moisturiser or biscuits.
Jacuzzi not working.
Overall needs money spending on it, which is surprising because its certainly not cheap to stay here.
I was bounced out of bed everytime my partner moved.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Meg couple gb
5
Ok
Pros:

Comfortable bed, clean, lovely pool,

Cons:

Only one set of towels for 2 guests, balcony was old and worn, jacuzzi wasn’t working and hasn’t been since Feb, i booked here for this so was disappointed. Cleaners took my Pizza from my room and i wasnt done with it

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Rowney solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

We arrived at your hotel. The bathroom toilet was stained filthy. Stains on carpets..
The fan didn't work (it did get changed).
The bedside light bulb was broken.
But the worst thing was no hot water for our 3 day stay.
We did obviously complain but it never got resolved.
So we had to go to other empty rooms to shower in along the corridor which is a disgrace!
We did complain 3 times regarding this issue.
And it never got dealt with.
Will never be visiting you again and want a full refund for our 2 night stay.
Glenda Rowney and Sue hefford

Cons:

Toilet filthy. Stained foor carpets. Broken fan Broken bedside lamb. And no hot water

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Karen solo_traveller gb
7
Good local hotel.
Pros:

Friendly staff. Great dinner. Good location. Breakfast disappointing.

Cons:

Very hot - no air con in the bedrooms and difficult to open french doors. Bath was too high to get into! Decorating needs refreshing.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee