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 1817 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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Wim solo_traveller nl
7
Praktisch maar beetje versleten
Pros:

Locatie erg mooi

Cons:

Het beste is er wel een beetje vanaf

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
9
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Bettina solo_traveller at
9
Pros:

Die Lage an der Themse und die Freundlichkeit der Mitarbeiter (vor allem beim Frühstück und von den Zimmermädchen).
Das Frühstück und den Kindern hat der Toaster gefallen :)
Das das Badezimmer eine Badewanne und Dusche hatte.

Cons:

Schade dass der Pool nicht mehr geöffnet hat.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Rachel solo_traveller gb
5
Lovely hotel with huge potential, needs some TLC!
Pros:

Beautiful setting on the river with outside space to sit and relax.

Cons:

It’s very dated, everywhere is in need of a good revamp. Real shame that the outdoor pool is now closed.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Nick solo_traveller fr
7
Good food and great staff
Pros:

Riverside location, wide choice of good food, excellent, friendly and helpful staff.

Cons:

The building is a little tired and showing it's age.
Black painted walls on the corridor to my room was a little weird.
My room (#7), was overlooked by cars waiting at the traffic light outside.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Tudor couple gb
9
We had a lovely stay at this beautifully located hotel.
Pros:

Beautiful location on the riverside, friendly staff, nice room.

Cons:

It was a very hot day and being such an old building there’s obviously no aircon. Not much you can do about the weather though!

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Sally couple gb
9
Always a pleasure to stay here
Pros:

Very pleasant stay as usual. Lovely location and friendly, helpful staff. Good breakfast.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
8
Pros:

Great location right next to the river
Stayed with our dog who was even given a sausage at breakfast from a staff member. Food excellent for the money we payed I can not complain

Cons:

The hotel needs some decorating in places and generally tidying up

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
6
Not bad location very good won’t be back
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Breakfast terrible under cooked and cold

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Sue solo_traveller gb
9
Good location for hospital appointment in the morning in Wallingford
Pros:

Room was good. Large bed, view of the Thames.
Bteakfast was comprehensive.

Cons:

Long wait for evening meal menu to arriive. Restaurant was not busy but reception was very busy. Staff cant cover both areas at once

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
8
Fantastic location with good breakfast
Pros:

Great location with the lawn running down to the river. Good non-greasy english breakfast. Room and ensuite in very good condition.

Cons:

Corridor areas starting to look tired. Some road noise.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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trinamary solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The river & boats in front although we didn't have that view from the bedroom.
Friendly staff, very helpful.
Lovely breakfast and evening meal, you can't fault the choice.
A good stopping off point for onward travel to the south coast.

Cons:

Bedrooms could do with a refresh, looking a bit tired.
The view from the bedroom window looking out on to a flat roof was a bit disappointing.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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killick solo_traveller gb
7
Not what I expected
Pros:

Location and staff beyond excellent! So warm and friendly and a beautiful location. Bar area was clean and tidy.

Cons:

Our room was clean but furnishings had worn out and room was in urgent need of overhaul. No coffee in room although about 100 tea bags and an equal amount of milk sachets?
Some parts of the hotel are in need of urgent investment.
Breakfast was served cold, not what I expected from a cooked full english. Lack of attention to detail, like no sauces etc on tables meant you had to go looking.
The staff were all lovely but really overworked and struggled to keep up.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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RedBuddha132 solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
8
Very convenient and satisfactory - would stay again - good value.
Pros:

Convenient mooring for small boat. Good breakfast.

Cons:

Failed bulb in bedroom. No hooks in bathroom and light position so reflection in mirror is in shadow.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Margaret solo_traveller gb
10
Well fed and very comfortable
Pros:

Staff were friendly cheerful and very helpful...ast my request they changed the designated room because it was not suitable for dogs but still managed to give me a room over looking the river. Thank you very much

Cons:

|Nothing

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Guide510507 Couples
10
Afternoon Tea
Pros:

Well, first off the receptionist was lovely and helpful, along with the other staff.
Joan was lovely, 100% to her, she made us feel welcomed. We were there for afternoon tea. Which was absolutely amazing, thank you 😊. She showed us to our table, and brought out the tea to us as we were a little early.
The location is beautiful, right next to the river Thames. Watching boats sail by on the water.
All in all, a lovely experience and thank you all for everything 🙏

2026-07-16 via Tripadvisor
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LDSDA Family Bristol, England
10
Beautiful location, friendly staff
Pros:

Attended a wedding and stayed in the hotel. Exceptional food at the wedding, beautiful venue, fun atmosphere right on the bank of the Thames. Staff were excellent, very friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble, especially Bettina (wedding organiser, not sure if spelt correctly). She worked a very long shift and even when half the guests wanted the football on, staff obliged. The wedding couldn’t have gone better and the stay was very comfortable.
No air con in the rooms but fans were provided, rooms are clean and nicely decorated and the breakfast is good.

2026-07-13 via Tripadvisor
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Norman couple gb
9
Went with friends for a long weekend to visit Wallingford and Oxford. All of us thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly r
Pros:

Location was beautiful, a truly amazing position with wonderful views. Rooms very clean, a little dated in design but everything was in excellent condition. Great to have a good restaurant with a good choice of meals. Staff very friendly.

Cons:

As you would expect, not all rooms are front, river facing, would have been good to wake up to a river view, but it was good to have breakfast overlooking this spectacular scenery.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Neil solo_traveller gb
4
Poor
Pros:

Great location and good food

Cons:

Hotel was tired. Room was in poor state decoration way. In the hotel windows had rotten window frames and was dirty in places. 2 days before our stay we received an email to say on the Saturday night no food would be available because they had a wedding booking. We decided to go home instead!

2026-07-12 via Nuitee