Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre

Hotels
8.6 (2680 reviews)
Bisham, Off Marlow Road , Marlow , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent breakfast
Friendly staff
Cons:
Breakfast items not always hot
Minor room issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.56
Clean, warm and comfortable room with excellent cleanliness cited in multiple reviews.
Service
8.73
Staff were very friendly and helpful; service generally noted as very standard.
Location
8.87
Location was perfect for visiting family, with easy access and convenience highlighted.
Room Quality
8.52
Rooms were clean and comfy, though some minor issues were mentioned.
Amenities
8.65
Great facilities available, including gym access; notable amenities positively received.
Value for Money
8.61
Very good value for money consistently highlighted across reviews.
Food and Beverage
8.26
Breakfast received mixed reviews, with both excellent and poor experiences mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.63
Generally a very pleasant experience expressed in overall positive terms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 13:42

Property Description

Picturesque Location on the Banks of the River Thames

Luxurious En-suite Rooms and Historic Setting

State-of-the-Art Gym and Wellness Facilities

Experience the charm of Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, nestled on the banks of the River Thames. With luxurious en-suite rooms, including disabled access options, and a historic Grade-I listed building next door, your stay promises both comfort and elegance. Unwind at the on-site gym with a 90-station fitness suite, steam, and sauna rooms. Indulge in a buffet-style breakfast at the Engine Room, and grab a snack at the cozy café. Conveniently located near Marlow, Henley, and Windsor, with LEGOLAND® Windsor just a short drive away, make your reservation today for a memorable stay.

Important information:

Check-in is at the sports center reception.

The Café is open between 08:30 and 22:00 Monday to Friday and 08:30 and 14:00 Weekends and Bank Holidays.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 09:30 AM
Airport code: LHR

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2680 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.56
Service: 8.73
Location: 8.87
Room Quality: 8.52
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 8.26
Overall Experience: 8.63
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Rebecca couple gb
9
Great find. Value for money. Good location
Pros:

Great location in peaceful surroundings.
Lovely little cafe on site.
Breakfast and use of gym, sauna and steam room included included in the price

Cons:

Only issues (and it’s a small one!) Was the bed base was very worn and ripped. Not a great first impression when you enter the room

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Petra family_with_children de
10
Perfektes Sport-Hotel
Pros:

Außergewöhnlich gute Sportmöglichkeiten am und im Hotel, sehr gutes Frühstück, ruhige, saubere Zimmer, sehr freundliches Personal.

Cons:

Gerne hätten wir etwas später gefrühstückt.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Clive couple gb
8
Great location - lovely staff but got dealt a “poor hand” with room 32 !
Pros:

Great location and very peaceful ! Breakfast was superb on Saturday & Sunday ! Staff friendly.

Cons:

Room 32 wasn’t the best tbh - Dust on top shelves so clothes were dusty when put on ! Shower was dreadful - water squirted all over the place and pressure was poor so didn’t get a good shower at all ! Toilet had to be flushed twice every time ! Water in basin wasn’t very fast at all due to water pressure ! Breakfast was superb first 2 days but lukewarm on Monday & ran out of hash browns & sausages at 8.00 🤷‍♂️

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Imtiaz couple gb
3
Great venue, awful hotel
Pros:

The sports facilities

Cons:

The accommodation is awful. It’s not a hotel and in all honesty it feels like the accommodation is a hassle for the venue. Changed rooms as door wouldn’t lock and toilet was broken. New room sink was blocked. “Fixed” and then it started to leak over the bathroom floor.
Rude hotel staff (not the sporting venue staff, they were excellent). No continental breakfast all week. When asked if there was going to be got told “there’s a reason but I won’t explain why”… only to later overhear one of the chefs complaining that the other chef didn’t bother to order it so why should he?!
This review is purely based on the accommodation and not the sorting venue. That was superb and the experience was amazing.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Rob solo_traveller gb
6
Convenient and good value .
Pros:

Convenient location

Cons:

I didn't find some of the reception staff coming across as not very accommodating. Lack of a welcoming greeting .

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Darren solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location, parking and value for money

Cons:

Broken toilet handle, power cut in the morning.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple gb
8
All in all we enjoyed our stay at Bisham and would happily choose it again
Pros:

Breakfast was good, however there didn't seem to be the full choice for residents who were later at the sitting.

Cons:

The shower was tricky to operate.
The pressure of the water was far too powerful and could be a liability especially for older people to operate.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Danmc977 solo_traveller nz
10
Incredible venue
Pros:

Incredible venue located steps away from the abbey and the Thames. Room was clean and huge. Included breakfast was buffet style, with plenty of options to choose from. All the staff were so friendly and helpful. I didn't have enough time to use the facilities on offer, however, the sporting complex looked new and well looked after. Small cafe located in the venue for drinks and food / snacks.

Cons:

I was hopeful for an early check in due to a nearby wedding to attend, unfortunately the room wasn't available until 3pm - not a big deal, no other complaints.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Angela solo_traveller gb
9
A very comfortable and convenient place to stay when visiting south Buckinghamshire.
Pros:

Comfortable rooms, a lively energetic atmosphere and set in the beautiful surroundings next to the river.

Cons:

Breakfast items can run out if you go within half an hour of the canteen closing.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Luc solo_traveller fr
10
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Carole solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect!
Pros:

Location, lovely spacious rooms, helpful staff

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
10
Superb find
Pros:

Friendly staff, really really comfortable bed and great breakfast. Bonus use of gym and sauna

Cons:

More options that vending machine for evening food.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Louise extended_group gb
10
Functional and clean. Exactly what was required. The car parking is good and breakfast excellen
Pros:

The room was very clean and good size. Breakfast was very good. Carparking very easy .

Cons:

Nothing negative

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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PAUL couple gb
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Colin solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Comfortable accommodation.

Cons:

Power cut at breakfast time on one day meant no water and no light in the bathroom. Monday morning breakfast was inadequate. Many items unavailable

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Joanna solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Excellent location. Very clean

Cons:

Booked a twin room but got two singles put together which I thought would be ok but it wasn't. Emergency light was very bright. Breakfast was mediocre

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Muhammad A Sohail couple sa
8
Fantastic Buffet Breakfast, 24x7 Support, Great location, Free Parking, Good Internet
Pros:

Fantastic location. Superb buffet breakfast. You can enjoy sports facilities during your stay. Good Internet.
Ample free parking. Quite and well-facilitated rooms. Reception available 24x7.
One of the best places to stay in Marlow - Great value of money.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Convenient location, comfortable bed.

Cons:

In the morning there was hardly any water coming out of bathroom taps and no electricity. So no shower, washing or brushing teeth possible. It appears from previous reviews that this situation is not a one off.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
9
Quality at an affordable price
Pros:

Good location and big rooms

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Jane solo_traveller gb
8
HQ for annual Rewind Festival
Pros:

Rooms very spacious and clean. Bed was massive! Breakfast was delicious with lots of choices. Reception staff were very friendly

Cons:

We came back on Saturday night (late) after being out all day to find our room door was open. It had been left on the latch, obviously the cleaner had started to clean our room and needed to leave the room so left the door on the latch but didn't take it off the latch once they had finished the clean. Luckily nothing was missing but it could have been worse. Reported it to reception on Sunday morning and they said they would look into it. Never heard anything back though.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee