Bacon Arms, Newbury

Hotels
Marston's Inns
7 (1266 reviews)
10 Oxford Street , Newbury , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Express check-in/check-out
Bar
Darts
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Clean linens
Large rooms
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Unhelpful staff
Outdated decor

Categories

Cleanliness
5.46
Multiple reviews indicated poor cleanliness, including dirty coffee cups and smell of smoke.
Service
6.93
Mixed comments on service with some staff being unhelpful.
Location
8.97
Multiple reviews praised the location as a major positive.
Room Quality
6.42
Reviews noted outdated and poorly maintained rooms.
Amenities
7.45
Limited mentions; standard amenities present but need improvement.
Value for Money
6.41
Some reviews felt the price was high for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
6.96
Food described as typical pub food, lacking variety.
Overall Experience
7.43
Overall experience was mixed, with some positive aspects but significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:53

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a short walk from Newbury Train Station and the town centre, Bacon Arms, Newbury offers comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation with free Wi-Fi access throughout the property.

Cozy Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at this Marstons Inn features an en suite bathroom, flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities, ensuring a relaxing stay for guests.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day with a hearty breakfast and later indulge in a variety of dishes at the on-site pub, from succulent steaks to delectable desserts.

Experience the charm of Newbury and book your stay at Bacon Arms today for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Any damage caused will be charged for by the hotel.

If you require check-in outside the standard times, please contact property using the details on your Booking 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.
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 under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 1266 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.46
Service: 6.93
Location: 8.97
Room Quality: 6.42
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 6.41
Food and Beverage: 6.96
Overall Experience: 7.43
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Simon couple gb
4
Great location good parking
Pros:

Location and car park.

Cons:

Though we only paid £70, the smell in the corridors was horrendous, the state of the carpets and decor was to put it kindly poor. And the fact that laundry was left in public spaces was not good.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Anuraj extended_group gb
10
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Marcus solo_traveller gb
6
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
8
Comfortable stay in a big bright room
Pros:

The soap! Unlike many budget hotels this one has really good quality soap that actually does the job.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
1
Dirty
Pros:

Close to amenities

Cons:

Whole place stinks of mould , wall paper hanging of ceilings, bed mites, bath too high , would never stay here again !!!!

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Michael extended_group gb
7
The room was good. They just wasn’t no atmosphere in the pub. It was empty.
Cons:

There was no one in the pub there was no atmosphere

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Andrés couple mx
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Whitfield solo_traveller gb
7
a convenient one night stay within my budget that met my requirements and close walk to coffee shop
Pros:

A convenient one night stay within my budget that met my requirements and close walk to coffee shops

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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David extended_group gb
9
Hot hot hot
Pros:

Plenty of parking, great location.

Cons:

It was ridiculously hot, no fault of the venue for the weather, but more aircon could have been provided.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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ben solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Janet couple gb
8
Was adequate for our one night stay.
Pros:

Didn’t do breakfast. Location was good. Free car park but have to remember to put the car registration at reception.

Cons:

Not finding the car park until we were told how to get there by the receptionist at the next hotel.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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tim solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Darren solo_traveller gb
6
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Gareth solo_traveller gb
8
Would come again.
Pros:

The simplicity of the room. Well furnished for my needs and my Hearing Dog for the Deaf, Honey. The staff gave me the heads up about their resident cats which was good. We only met one cautiously curious one. A white one called Nibbles.

Cons:

I did give feedback that the hot water tap washer need replacing, and the shower head need descaling (not surprising in a hard water area, but these are extremely minor points.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
8
Very handy for where I was and covered my needs, an interesting old building too. Thank you
Pros:

Had no breakfasr, not clear from online information whether it was an.option, but ate elsewhere

Cons:

Was going round in circles with emails, an email asking for my email address! Didn't navigate well online, may have been at my end

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Mike solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Really friendly and helpful staff. Great music and location. Huge free car park for patrons. Great value for money. Excellent location.

Cons:

Couldn't get the shower to stay at constant temperature but it didn't really bother me.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Adam extended_group gb
3
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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ben solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Scott couple gb
6
Not the cleanest of places but full of charm
Pros:

Bed comfortable and linen clean… really like the quirkiness of the place with a being such an old building

Cons:

The bathroom for room 10 looks out over the car park with the shower directly in front of a clear window with no blind… felt like a flasher at points! There was rubbish in the bin from the previous occupant and on dropping my charger I bent down to pick it up and noticed a thick layer of dust on the skirting board next to the bed!

2026-06-10 via Nuitee