Monkey Island Estate - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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Small Luxury Hotels of the World
8.7 (975 reviews)
Monkey Island Lane , Bray , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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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.

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 975 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
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
L
Leon Cottell couple gb
9
A beautiful little oasis
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
P
Philip family_with_children ch
9
Memorable stay
Pros:

Beautiful gardens, peaceful, charming. Good breakfast.

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
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
T
temur solo_traveller gb
10
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
E
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
B
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
P
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
A
Anita couple gb
9
Beautiful, serene lux get away close to Windsor and the quintessentially English Bray village
Pros:

Beautiful, absolutely stunning setting, we were lucky to have blue skies and warm weather so seeing the property at it’s best. Well appointed, beautifully decorated rooms and communal spaces. Great breakfast most of the staff were friendly and helpful. Stay for dinner or Sunday lunch, you won’t regret it!

Cons:

Not really a not like but would have preferred. Dimmer switches on lights especially bathroom. Very bright for a quick trip to the loo in the middle of the night! A couple of staff weren’t very good at all, however the other staff more than made up for those slip ups.

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
A
af99cf1e5f7d71b857ae8c03288faa16 solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location and the staff. The entire staff are outstanding. Particularly in the bar and restaurant.

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
7
74527a98cb087349c7cf2a306ce325c8 couple gb
10
2026-04-15 via Nuitee
9
94956d97e6bc72920f8a0101aaa466cd couple gb
3
Pros:

The location is good and the staff were very helpful

Cons:

I booked the Barn room which I didn’t realise wasn’t on the actual island rather in the corner of the car park with views into someone’s back garden. I felt as though the advertising for this wasn’t clear enough, as if I had known this was the case I wouldn’t have booked it.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
1
14701d7fd55c73ae71ea04fdb9b1075f couple gb
10
Magical Island with a calming atmosphere and great staff
Pros:

The Island is fantastic! It is so beautiful. We loved the bridge over to the hotel and restaurant. The staff were very friendly and attentive and the breakfast had a great choice. We had an evening meal there and some drinks as well. Love the Monkey Room!

Cons:

The room had everything you need in it but the beds are small. Being of average height and weight we struggled with the bed. We also felt if one of us got out of the bed as it caused the other to bounce around the bed. This caused interrupted sleep. Recommendation would be to look into the beds for the future.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
P
peter solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

Great location for Bray and the food culture in the area.

Cons:

Poor service.
Old and tired room furniture, fixtures and fittings.
Not very clean.
Small rooms even though we booked the deluxe terrace option.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee