Old Oxford Rd, Donnington, Newbury, RG14 3AG, United Kingdom
#11 of 15 hotels in Newbury
Guests' ChoiceBased on 539 hotel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Location
8.5
Facilities
8.1
Staff
8.4
Value for money
7.1
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 August 2025
Derrick
United KingdomNothing comes to mind except the lift worried me a bit due to the noisy workings.
Really appreciated very efficient and friendly reception desk staff.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Adam
United KingdomThe mini fridge contained milk that was two days past its expiry date, though this was quickly replaced with an apology. The pool was quite cold, the hot tub button for bubbles was broken and the temperature was only lukewarm. The signal on the TV dropped out frequently, which was frustrating.
Check-in was smooth and easy, staff were welcoming, and the room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable with a huge bed. The spa area was tidy with an excellent sauna and steam room, and the pool itself is a good size. The restaurant looked inviting, with plenty of options for different dietary needs. There was also plenty of parking available, and the TV in the room had Sky Sports.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Sharp
United KingdomGreat breakfast, friendly staff and large executive twin room with large bathroom
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Helen
United KingdomNothin!
The room was big and bed very comfortable. We had drinks vouchers as we were a group celebrating our 60th birthdays! There were improvements underway so the reception was located in the spa so very busy. The spa facilities were good. Bar food and restaurant very good. The only criticism was that we were not able to leave our cases (we turned up early to go to the races) but that was due to no space available but probably due to the current works.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 14 July 2025
Jason
United Kingdombit annoyed that we had to pay extra for the use of the pool because we didn't book the hotel direct. We were not aware of this and we have never experienced additional charges for the use of a hotel pool.
The room and overall hotel was nice... staff were all very welcoming.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Jordan
United KingdomDon’t book through booking.com, you have to pay extras for breakfast and the pool which everyone else had included.
Nice rooms, comfy and good breakfast
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Graham
United KingdomA charge is automatically applied to the bill for use of the pool and spa, and as we didn't use these facilities, we had to request that this was removed.
Room spacious, with air con which was very important during a heatwave. Staff very friendly and helpful. Excellent breakfast with plenty of choice. Evening meal in the restaurant was also very good. As the hotel was being refurbished, we were given vouchers for free drinks which we thought was a nice touch.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 26 May 2025
Jane
United KingdomThought it was a bit overpriced and didn't include breakfast.
Enjoyed our stay. Friendly staff, lovely room and good facilities.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 19 May 2025
Martyn
United KingdomMugs and cups to small.
Everything excellent. Food and staff superb.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 7 May 2025
Raybould
United KingdomCertain parts of this hotel is very dark and it’s a shame as it could be a great hotel. I found a couple of staff not friendly or helpful it found some of the staff amazing.
Breakfast was fine. Most of the staff were very good. My granddaughter wanted an ice lolly and one of the staff , got one for her, which was great.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 29 April 2025
Jack
United KingdomLovely spa, beautiful rooms and the restaurant had some amazing dishes
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 23 April 2025
David
United Kingdom218 couldn't open window so no fresh air Shampoo etc too high and in the wrong place as is the hot & cold taps should be lower and reachable from sitting in bath.
Clean and tidy, pleasant staff
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 17 April 2025
Mark
United KingdomEvery thing was too expensive
All lovely but already expensive and then we paid for breakfast and extra to use the pool. We ate in the bar the food and drink was very good but again too expensive. I know you get what you pay for but what we got should have been a lot cheaper.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 16 April 2025
Michael
United KingdomExpensive food
Very good room
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 15 April 2025
Stephen
United KingdomSpa costs extra money if you are a booking.com customer
Bar and breakfast very good service
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 27 March 2025
James
IrelandWe had booked two rooms both with double beds but had only two single beds in the room which were slightly uncomfortable.
Food was above expectation, staff was very friendly. The spa was excellent and not too crowded. Good location not too far from Newbury town centre.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 22 March 2025
Pirie
United KingdomNothing
Location excellent, welcoming and friendly
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 9 March 2025
Les
United KingdomSlightly restricted menu with NO CUSTARD.
Friendly service with plenty of seating. Birthday presentations for each table well supported by staff and guests.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 23 February 2025
Louise
United KingdomNot 100% fully accessible - quite a variation in levels between areas, in corridors and reception. Not always with handrails. Slope between reception and restaurant steep. Lift to bar not working. Disabled toilet available and clean. Would have preferred mugs rather than cup and saucer. Don’t like self service breakfast particularly for basic tea/coffee and toast. Very expensive morning coffee.
Plenty of friendly and attentive staff Very good rooms - spacious, well equipped Love the Temple Spa products Disabled parking right outside reception
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 4 January 2025
Peter
United Kingdomgood
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2025
Amanda
United KingdomNothing
Great
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 9 December 2024
Ludovic
United KingdomThe rate which doesn’t include breakfast
The room and cleanliness. Staff are welcoming.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 1 December 2024
Janis
United KingdomToilet flush system in all rooms was very difficult to use . Disabled lift was unreliable. The person with us got stuck in it !!!! Short sentence to stand up your stay pleasantPlea pleasant
Good food , friendly staff, good location for the wedding we was attending.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 1 December 2024
Stephen
United KingdomWe were happy with hotel
Breakfast good, location great.
Stayed in November 2024
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