Monkey Island Estate - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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Small Luxury Hotels of the World
8.7 (984 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 984 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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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
F
Frank couple ie
9
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Ronda couple ca
9
Lovely stay, enjoyed walking to the village. We ate at two different Michelin rated restaurants!
Pros:

The location was beautiful on the Thames river. Lot's of space to walk, enjoyed the family of geese wandering the property.

Cons:

Our room was lovely but very small. The air conditioning was not functioning so our room was very hot (23.5 degrees).

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
C
Chris solo_traveller gb
7
Nice but poor VFM
Pros:

Beautiful grounds

Cons:

Service charge just to stay. Ridiculous

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
P
Philip family_with_children ch
9
Memorable stay
Pros:

Beautiful gardens, peaceful, charming. Good breakfast.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Leon Cottell couple gb
9
A beautiful little oasis
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
F
Faye couple gb
10
The staff turned this from great to exceptional
Pros:

The staff are so incredibly kind- we were here for our wedding night and everyone was just the friendliest, warmest and most professional I’ve encountered in some time.

Cons:

The only downsides were a lack of bath (which I understand completely) and the hardness of the bed. Luckily my husband loved how hard it was, and slept soundly but I struggled to sleep!

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
B
Bernard couple gb
10
Pros:

Great atmosphere very relaxed

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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temur solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
H
Hannah couple gb
10
Fantastic. We’ll be back
Pros:

Exceptional location. Beautiful clean rooms. Staff coukdn’t have been more friendly and helpful. A short walk from Bray village. Highly recommend the boat trip which was wonderful

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
H
Haydn couple gb
9
Lovely place and great service.
Pros:

Unique location on the river.

Cons:

Room was a little small

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
A
Anna couple ch
10
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
A
Aneysha couple gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

It was exceptional all round. Flawless service, super delicious food, fabulous estate. What a wonderful, hidden gem!

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple gb
9
an island of tranquility in the Thames
Pros:

LOVED the location, sooo peaceful and tranquil (although you could hear the M4 drone away, which is not surprising given its proximity).
Brasserie food was excellent/ The breakfast volume was HUGE, and fresh produce. Likewise the dinner was really tasty and fresh.
Bed and pillows were extremely comfy, which is a plus as I am a really fussy sleeper.
Staff all round were excellent.

Cons:

We were given a complimentary upgrade but the room was still small for 2 people. Goodness knows what the original one would have been like.
Dinner menu choice was limited, but then I guess 4 seasonal meals is better than 20 freezer ones, so....
We couldn't open the windows in our room and were told they didn't open so we were left with trying to operate the AC......

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Barry couple il
9
Second time there. Would go again !
Pros:

The grounds and buildings are fantastic.

Cons:

We had a very tight and small spiral staircase which was difficult to get through with large heavy suitcases

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Peter extended_group gb
8
Good
Pros:

Location grounds

Cons:

Limited menu only tapas on the Sunday using a weekday menu

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
C
Carl extended_group gb
10
The Most Equisite Experience
Pros:

Luke was superb in the bar - best staff member ever!! The hotel sold us a river package witht champagne which made the weekend ! Such a tranquil setting and great place to go to

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-20 via Nuitee