Monkey Island Estate - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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Small Luxury Hotels of the World
8.7 (989 reviews)
Monkey Island Lane , Bray , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Lovely staff
Beautiful location
Great facilities
Cons:
Small rooms
Overcooked breakfast
Limited menu options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.78
Great location clean and tidy.
Service
9.25
Staff members are all fantastic and friendly.
Location
9.29
Lovely location, particularly beautiful spot on the island.
Room Quality
8.24
Rooms are small and a bit tired.
Amenities
8.77
Beautiful grounds and lovely facilities.
Value for Money
8.73
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
7.28
Breakfast was overcooked and expensive, limited options.
Overall Experience
9.25
Absolutely gorgeous property with a magical stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 01:02

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation and Exceptional Amenities

Exclusive Services and Facilities
The Monkey Island Estate offers a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden, and a shared lounge. Guests can enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, concierge service, and complimentary property-wide WiFi.

Elegant Rooms with Stunning Views
The hotel's 5-star accommodation features air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and coffee machines. Some rooms boast terraces and river views, providing a truly picturesque stay. Each room is elegantly appointed with modern amenities and cozy furnishings.

Gourmet Dining Experience
Indulge in a culinary journey at the on-site restaurant serving delectable British cuisine. Catering to various dietary preferences, the hotel offers vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan options for a bespoke dining experience.

Experience luxury and comfort at Monkey Island Estate - Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Book your stay now!

Important information:

Kindly note that our Barn Rooms are located off the main island and are located adjacent to our private residences.

Kindly note that for guests who have booked a rate excluding breakfast, we will review your request subject to availability, the price for breakfast is £40.00 per person for our Full English Breakfast and £25 per person for Continental Breakfast.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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 989 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.78
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 7.28
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Dr Shaun Bruwer solo_traveller za
10
Excellent
Pros:

More beautiful than I imagined. Professional, friendly staff. Gorgeous room with one of the most comfortable beds I've ever slept in. Simply super.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Cliff couple us
8
Rent the boat!
Pros:

Rent the boat and get on the Thames! That experience was a highlight, as was the Floating Spa. We also took advantage of nearby walks and footpaths just to see more of the area on foot.

Cons:

The room we were assigned in The Temple building smelled musty / damp / mildewy. We spent the first night there but requested -- and were given -- a different room in The Barn (which seemed to be newer and cleaner, even if our room was smaller).

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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sarosh couple ae
9
Lovely stay. Staff were very friendly and the gardens were delightful.
Pros:

Lovely grounds.

Cons:

Very small room.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Adrian couple gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Fabulous location and gardens

Cons:

Didn't;t stay long enough

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Nikolaos couple gb
10
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Sam couple gb
8
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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SOL couple il
7
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Anita couple gb
9
A wonderfully beautiful short get away close to London
Pros:

Beautiful location, small but comfortable room. We are returning visitors and it was wonderful to see the property at the height of summer and see how the landscape had evolved. Hydrangea heaven! We wished we could have stayed another night!

Cons:

The breakfast wait staff need a little more training

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Colin solo_traveller gb
5
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Amanda family_with_children gb
1
Never book it!
Pros:

Poor customer service and disgusting the way we were treated on my special birthday!

Cons:

Everything! They lie about the pool too. Don’t book this hotel.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Michael couple de
10
Fabulous place with great staff and breakfast on the river terrace
Pros:

Fabulous place, gardens, terrace, by the river ... super attentive and friendly staff ... lovely rooms, aircon ... great breakfast

Cons:

Lunch/dinner better in Bray ... swimming pool would be nice

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Moustapha couple fr
10
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Lisa-Jane solo_traveller fr
8
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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BARBARA couple gb
10
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Paul couple bh
10
Amazing place. Highly recommended
Pros:

Location and quality

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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tim couple gb
10
Perfect riverside break
Pros:

Beautiful tranquil place
Fantastic staff

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Richard couple us
10
It is a beautiful Hotel ain a wonderful location with great staff.
Pros:

I was impressed with the location — beautiful, quiet, and serene, providing a wonderful place to relax and unplug. The customer service was excellent too; the staff went out of their way to make my stay comfortable and pleasant.

Cons:

I only had one negative. There was a sconce light hanging on the wall just inside of the door. Every time I opened the door and stepped back for the swing of the door, I hit my head on that light. That light needs to be smaller so it doesn't hang into the walking space due to the low ceiling, or needs to be further into the room.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Les solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
10
We had a simply wonderful stay and will be returning, but will book the larger room.
Pros:

Setting is superb. Hotel is beautiful. Food and rink lovely.

Cons:

The room was a little small, but this was clear on the booking as to its size.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Frank couple ie
9
2026-06-20 via Nuitee