Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Excellent food
Helpful staff
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Dated decor
Poor sound insulation
Communication issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.86
Generally clean, but specific complaints about room decor and cleanliness were mentioned.
Service
7.83
Staff were generally obliging and responsive, but had a few communication issues during the stay.
Location
8.37
Excellent location noted, with beautiful views in certain rooms.
Room Quality
6.32
Dismal decor in some rooms and discomfort from noise reported.
Amenities
6.85
Basic amenities present, some lacking such as missing toilet roll holder and towel rail.
Value for Money
7.31
Good value overall, but complaints on room pricing relative to quality.
Food and Beverage
8.36
Breakfast and restaurant meals received high praise.
Overall Experience
7.33
Enjoyable stay despite some issues, overall better than expected.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 17:47

Property Description

River Views and Tranquility
Experience the serenity of the River Thames at The Shillingford Bridge Hotel, nestled between Oxford and Henley. Enjoy stunning views of the river from select rooms and unwind in the peaceful surroundings.

Dining with a View
Indulge in delicious meals at the River View Restaurant while taking in panoramic views of the hotel's lush grounds and the Thames. For a more relaxed setting, the River Bar offers light meals and snacks on its outdoor terrace overlooking the river.

Convenient Location
With Wallingford a short drive away and Oxford within easy reach, our hotel provides the perfect base for exploring the charming nearby towns. Don't miss out on nearby attractions like Windsor Castle and Dorchester during your stay.

Book your stay at The Shillingford Bridge Hotel today for a tranquil riverside retreat with excellent dining options and convenient access to nearby attractions.

Important information:

Unfortunately the swimming pool will be closed for refurbishment for the foreseeable future.

Please note that renovations are currently taking place. You may experience minor disturbances.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 1830 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.86
Service: 7.83
Location: 8.37
Room Quality: 6.32
Amenities: 6.85
Value for Money: 7.31
Food and Beverage: 8.36
Overall Experience: 7.33
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James • couple • gb
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Gloria Cristina • couple • gb
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Leonard • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Staff were helpful and friendly, the food was very good.
I would stay there again. The location is amazing.

Cons:

Property could do with a little updating, but overall was clean and acceptable

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Jon • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Shaun • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Ideal location , good view of the river from our room , hot shower and lovely breakfast

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Strickland • couple • gb
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Carol • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful setting, easy access to Oxford. Staff were so friendly. Truly dog friendly.

Cons:

There wasn't anything to dislike! The building is obviously undergoing refurbishment but this did not affect our stay or enjoyment.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • gb
8
A friendly hotel in a good riverside location. Seen better days, but OK.
Pros:

The single room I'd booked turned out to be a spacious double, which was great! With a bath - even better when on a cricket tour! There's a (not very maintained) nice stretch of lawn by the river with one rickety table which was nevertheless nice to sit at. The staff were warm and friendly. It would be a convenient and friendly spot to stay when walking the Thames river path.

Cons:

My room was on the ground floor with a door in a picture window looking out onto the car park. So no river view for me, just a lot of car bumpers. I know cars rule the roost these days and a hotel needs a car park, so there's probably no alternative - but a shame to sacrifice a lovely view for a sea of tarmac and metal. One car actually parked right across my door for one day (not in a car parking space) which was rather thoughtless. Otherwise, the location is lovely, by the elegant old bridge, though sadly it's a busy road and cars rather roar over the bridge! Decor a bit tired, but it's all clean and works well enough. Breakfast OK, not great - just about serviceable.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Breakfast and location

Cons:

Size and layout also cleanliness of bathroom
Awful bedroom lighting.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Kaylor • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely setting by the river.
Lovely staff.
Good breakfast

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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ANMcM • solo_traveller • us
8
A river view and comfortable eating and drinking areas make this a good stop on the way to anywhere
Pros:

The location is good, next to the river and within easy reach of local destinations. Bar and dining areas offer evening relaxation - noteworthy considering there's nothing else within easy walking distance in that respect. Good footpaths though, and mooring for boats.

Cons:

My room, at the back of the property, suffered a little from the vibration of kitchen cooling apparatus.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Christina • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely hotel, location and staff
Pros:

It was quaint, with lovely view.. breakfast good.

Cons:

The shower was very very powerful.. screen needs to be longer to prevent getting floor wet

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • solo_traveller • gb
7
Lovely location, in need of modernisation.
Pros:

Lovely location on the river Thames.
Close to Wallingford, where we were visiting for 3 days, for the bunkfest event. Breakfast was excellent. Staff all very friendly anx helpful. The room had iron, hair dryer ironing board, tv.

Cons:

The hotel is going through modernisation and property repairs.
Some areas of the room we had were good, the bathroom looked recently updated, the actual door to the bathroom was still in the pre painting stage and looked very grubby. The mattress was old and you could feel the springs under the fabric, it was definitely needing replacement. We had 2 wall lights, both different shades, 1 didn't have a bulb.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • gb
6
Tired worn out Hotel in a beautiful location .
Pros:

Beautiful location this could be an amazing hotel but the new owners have really let it slip and will not spend money on the place , it needs full modernisation our room was big and spacious but had a weird lingering smell and just looked haggard. There is a really nice outdoor Swimming Pool here but the owners won’t invest to bring it back to life . The food and breakfast in the restaurant was lovely and the young waitress was lovely as was the receptionist we had who was very helpful too . It’s really sad when owners only think about profit if you invested in this hotel it could be absolutely stunning .

Cons:

As I said it needs fully modernising and updating it was also averagely clean could be alot better .

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • gb
8
The day was very pleasant
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and accommodating
And the room was clean

Cons:

I feel like the hotel is looking very tired and dated and could do with a facelift

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
8
Pros:

The room was lovely with a great view of the river. Wonderful shower!
Dinner was great, really good food and the staff were very friendly.

Cons:

After such a good dinner, the breakfast was a little disappointing with a limited selection. Though this may have been because they were renovating their dining room and meals were being served in the bar.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Christina • couple • gb
5
Lovely location by the river but hotel is a bit jaded.
Pros:

Breakfast good and restaurant staff pleasant and helpful.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Christine • extended_group • gb
6
It was fair in total, room and breakfast were adequate and service fair
Pros:

Position

Cons:

In need of refurbishment looking very tired

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Annabelle💖 • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

This Hotel was great, the room was very comfortable 👌

Cons:

The only slightly negative comment would be about the bathroom, it could benefit from a fan.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Great breakfast, comfortable room and good shower with lovely view of river Thames from room and at breakfast

Cons:

Very run down and in need of a lot of TLC

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee