Name: The Chequers Hotel
Address: Oxford Street, Newbury, England, United Kingdom, Newbury, Berkshire, GB
Price range: $62–$169 per night
Rating: 7.9

What guests think

Reviews of The Chequers Hotel describe a centrally located, good-value stay with friendly staff, but an older property where rooms and facilities show their age, and some guests experienced noise, patchy hot water, and occasional service issues.

Rooms range from spacious and comfortable to dated and overly warm, with some guests noting small or too-soft beds and limited power sockets. Facilities are basic, with on-site parking that is often ample but was reported as not guaranteed due to shared use, and there is no lift. Cleanliness feedback is mixed, from exceptionally clean rooms to reports of mould, dust and maintenance niggles, while breakfast and meals vary from excellent to underwhelming or slow to be replenished. Overall, expect a convenient, good-value base with character and occasional quirks.

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Facilities

On-site bar and Secret Garden plus on-site parking often described as ample; one review noted parking isn’t guaranteed due to shared use. There is no lift and no air conditioning, and multiple guests reported hot water or shower pressure problems.

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chris

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The doors all creaked and slammed from 6am. There was no hot water so I didnt even have a shower in the morning. Not good enough!

8

Sailesh

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Generally a good hotel except that it was a hot day and there was no air conditioning. Staff were friendly and helpful, room and bathroom were clean. Parking bays could be wider. Bed was comfortable.

8

Carole

Mar 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Return visit. Friendly reception, lovely large room, excellent breakfast, easy parking with ev charger, good value.

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MALCOLM

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Water could have been warmer in the shower

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Phill

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very poor indeed. Was checked in and told 'oh by the way we have no hot water'. Was given the option to book at another hotel but without an immediate refund it wasn't possible. Lots of apologies but to be honest was a poor response. No offer of compensation. Not even a free drink! Even with hot water I would never stay again, Customer service was lacking somewhat. Even when I did check in and put my registration number in their tablet I was told I put the wrong number in! Like I don't know my own reg!! Stayed for 2 nights and hot water was never fixed even though the radiators were crazy hot. I'm in the trades so a wash was much needed after a day's work. Sponge bath and boiling the kettle is not good enough Will never stay again that's for sure

8

Peter

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient, a bit tired but clean, no lift and room was on 2nd floor so stairs not ideal, but overall happy

10

Richard

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked the Chequers as a mid way journey point before moving to France. Hotel was easy to find and park car in large rear car park. Receptionist was enchanting and helpful. Bar staff were very good, friendly and helpful. Rooms clean and tidy. Whole venue oozes with character. All staff were exceptional. Thanks for a lovely stay 😊

6

Gary

Dec 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nobody on reception when I arrived - eventually found the receptionist in the bar. Parking availability isn’t guaranteed as a hotel guest because the car park has very limited spaces, shared with bar/restaurant patrons (and Xmas party attendees). Money has been spent on modernising the ground floor but that’s where any investment seems to have stopped. You go up the stairs to the first floor and even the carpet changes from contemporary to 90s parents living room. Wasn’t asked how my stay was on departure, otherwise I would have told them the water in the shower went icy cold twice that morning when I was trying to use it. Generally offers less than the refurbished Travelodge rooms, or newer built Travelodge and Premier Inns in the town centre.

10

Stephen

Mar 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The secret garden & friendly staff

8

Karen

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location only 5 mins from the racecourse, good breakfast, good value , free car parking , fluffy towels , comfy bed , probably needs a refurb in places ( windows ) traffic noise woke us up quite early but not an issue! Quick check in & out all in all a good stay .

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Cleanliness

Feedback varies: many found rooms clean or exceptionally clean, while others reported mould, dust, stained furnishings, and missed spots. Overall cleanliness feels inconsistent across rooms.

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Kevin

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was tawdry, the room, especially the en suite, was dirty, dusty and I had to unblock the toilet after use. The extract system had failed before we got there. I didn’t report any of this as I was there to go to a funeral. The fire alarm seemed to have mind of its own, going off spuriously for no apparent reason! Cooked breakfast was barely warm and I was kept waiting for toast. The morning alarm was from a refrigerated food delivery van, beautifully positioned outside our accommodation.

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Cheryl

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for the price. Exceptionally clean.Large spacious room, very comfotable bed. I requested a ground floor room; I was told it would open onto the car park which is in a secure off-street courtyard, but that was actually very convenient for me. Good breakfast. Centrally located in Newbury.

10

Phillip

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Checked in online so it was all very easy when i arrived. Nice clean hotel,friendly staff,comfy room and a good breakfast.

8

lesley

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel has free parking and is conveniently located in the centre of Newbury. Nice sized rooms with full bath. Clean with comfy bed.

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Stephen

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Sadly this property is overdue an upgrade, however dated is one thing, dirty is another.

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Richard

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked the Chequers as a mid way journey point before moving to France. Hotel was easy to find and park car in large rear car park. Receptionist was enchanting and helpful. Bar staff were very good, friendly and helpful. Rooms clean and tidy. Whole venue oozes with character. All staff were exceptional. Thanks for a lovely stay 😊

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Phil

Dec 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The staff and check in were great. Room standard is fine but cleanliness not up to scratch. It was obvious after spending a little time in the room no furniture had been moved during the clean (hair scrunchies under one chair, litter under another). Also the kettle was full of loose limescale. The biggest issue is the room location - room 306 faces the car park meaning cars, guests and the general public (who use the car park as a shortcut) passing close to your window noisily and frequently through the night. Very poor sleep.

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Danielle

Mar 10, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Curtains was mouldy The lamps were stained The stair banister wobbly The carpets was dirty Tv was small and bad service Radiators couldn’t turn off Bathroom was dirty with mould on the ceilings and walls

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Rob

Jan 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Although building and ambience a little dated the staff are friendly and everywhere is clean.

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Hayley

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was excellent, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Great walking distance to all shops and restaurants (Bills was excellent!). Easy parking with a big lot. Spacious, clean rooms. Only issue was the electrical couldn’t support our adapters.

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Rooms

Room quality is mixed: some are spacious and comfortable, but many feel dated, with very warm temperatures and limited sockets; bed comfort ranges from great to too soft or small. Noise can affect front- or car-park-facing rooms, and single glazing is mentioned.

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Sally

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay . Nice room and pleasant staff. But can be a little load at night if your doom is facing the garden bar . But would stay there again 🤗

8

David

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Old but comfortable hotel. The bed way way too soft but I had a good nights sleep.

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Graham

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was ok very warm no air conditioning, stayed for 4 days room was not cleaned until we asked for it. Due to the temperature 32c all weekend the towels and sheets should have been changed daily

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James

Mar 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room decor and furniture dated.

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Kai

Nov 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was allocated room 101, which opened to the 1st floor lobby where the stairs and 2 corridors converged. This together with the fact that the room window face out to the main road AND wasn’t double glazed, meant the room was noise from people going up and down the stairs and from traffic and pedestrians outside.

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julian

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Been a regular guest over the last 4 years due to work. Great location, friendly staff but the condition of the rooms has only got worse. With some money spent on it could be excellent.

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Ann

Apr 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room is nice and not too small but i was at the front and traffic was bad woke at 4 , and 5 onwards with the traffic if i came again i wud insist on a room out the back

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Andrew

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room ok,shower pressure was weak. breakfast was cold but reasonable price

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Simon

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Its ok. Tired in part. Rooms overlooking carpark super noisy.

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Keith

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very small bed for a double room

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful and accommodating, including early check-ins. However, there are recurring reports of slow or absent reception, uneven warmth, and limited compensation when issues like no hot water occurred.

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Steven

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic and very friendly professional service Especially to Izzy on reception Thank you

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Janice

Dec 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Depends on who is staffing reception as to the level of warmth and friendliness in interactions. Had an executive room first night and standard double the second. Much preferred the standard double 💁‍♀️ good find of a hotel for ease of access to shops and restaurants and overall good value for money. The hotel is clean, comfortable, with quality bedding and towelling etc. and comfortable beds. Has quaint elements to the hotel and could imagine it being a high end boutique hotel but as stands, it sits within its niche and we wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. Just would be nice if some of the team members smile just a little 😏

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MALCOLM

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Hotel had a new check in computerized system that was far from efficient Th color lady on reception struggled with this and a very slow check in prevailed. She has been at the Chequers for some while and is alwayshappy and most efficent

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Ian

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I have stayed in The Chequers several times while visiting family. This time for 6 days.The staff are great. They have always accommodated an early check in which is highly appreciated. The room is serviced daily. The location in Newbury town is excellent for local restaurants etc. Adequate car parking.

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Alan

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location, staff very knowledgeable and helpful, will use the hotel again

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Phill

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very poor indeed. Was checked in and told 'oh by the way we have no hot water'. Was given the option to book at another hotel but without an immediate refund it wasn't possible. Lots of apologies but to be honest was a poor response. No offer of compensation. Not even a free drink! Even with hot water I would never stay again, Customer service was lacking somewhat. Even when I did check in and put my registration number in their tablet I was told I put the wrong number in! Like I don't know my own reg!! Stayed for 2 nights and hot water was never fixed even though the radiators were crazy hot. I'm in the trades so a wash was much needed after a day's work. Sponge bath and boiling the kettle is not good enough Will never stay again that's for sure

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Gary

Dec 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nobody on reception when I arrived - eventually found the receptionist in the bar. Parking availability isn’t guaranteed as a hotel guest because the car park has very limited spaces, shared with bar/restaurant patrons (and Xmas party attendees). Money has been spent on modernising the ground floor but that’s where any investment seems to have stopped. You go up the stairs to the first floor and even the carpet changes from contemporary to 90s parents living room. Wasn’t asked how my stay was on departure, otherwise I would have told them the water in the shower went icy cold twice that morning when I was trying to use it. Generally offers less than the refurbished Travelodge rooms, or newer built Travelodge and Premier Inns in the town centre.

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Michael

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A superb receptionist on arrival but breakfast was a nightmare!!

10

john

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent friendly staff

10

Liam

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful hotel with amazing attentive staff.

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Location

Central in Newbury with easy access to shops, restaurants and the racecourse, and convenient for major roads. Some traffic or car-park noise can be heard depending on room position.

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KEVIN

Dec 3, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy to get to ,close to the high street, not far from the racecourse. excellent.

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Ian

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good choice for central Newbury and attending the horse racing. Plenty of parking, walkable to the course and local restaurants, comfortable rooms and decent breakfast with friendly and helpful staff.

8

anne

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ideal location close to town , short walk from station.£8.50 for breakfast

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Terry

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good central hotel with lots of space inside. The buffet breakfast was good and well worth the money.

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lesley

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel has free parking and is conveniently located in the centre of Newbury. Nice sized rooms with full bath. Clean with comfy bed.

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Craig

Apr 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient to access main trunk road through Newbury and very close to the town centre. Large carpark behind the hotel. Room was spacious and comfortable, breakfast was great. Excellent value for money.

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Tim

Sep 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, and value for money

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Craig

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location as it is at the top of the main shopping street. Staff were friendly, breakfast was great, plenty of free parking on site and easy to get to and from the main A34 dual carriageway. Tea and coffee facilities in the room are great, a small thing but it made a big difference.

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Karen

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location only 5 mins from the racecourse, good breakfast, good value , free car parking , fluffy towels , comfy bed , probably needs a refurb in places ( windows ) traffic noise woke us up quite early but not an issue! Quick check in & out all in all a good stay .

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Hayley

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was excellent, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Great walking distance to all shops and restaurants (Bills was excellent!). Easy parking with a big lot. Spacious, clean rooms. Only issue was the electrical couldn’t support our adapters.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently described as good or good value, but several guests experienced cold items, slow replenishment, or items running out. Restaurant and bar meals receive mixed feedback, from fantastic to basic or pricey for the quality.

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Mechelle

Nov 23, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We love this hotel, have stayed here x4. We had a ground floor room which was spacious & clean, very comfortable bed with lovely bedding. The bathroom and shower had all you needed and the apartment was well equipped. Fantastic breakfast and fantastic food with happy friendly staff. We visit family in the area and will choose this hotel each time we come. Super location! Super vacation! Super happy! Highly recommend. Thankyou!

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Jean A

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good sized room with comfy bed and large bathroom and quiet. Initial impression of the room was good, but did then notice that it could do with an update. Bottles of water in the room was a nice touch. Negatives were the step up into the bathroom and not having privacy glass in our bathroom, although there was in our daughters room, there was a blind to pull down. But when you can see into the properties across the road from the toilet you feel the need to keep the blind down all the time. Had dinner in the restaurant which felt expensive, along with the cost of drinks, for the quality. Buffet breakfast with an acceptable selection for cooked options but no pastries on offer which would have been nice. Great to have free parking.

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Andrea

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was delicious and yes, it provided a good breakfast to set us up for the day.

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Terry

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good central hotel with lots of space inside. The buffet breakfast was good and well worth the money.

6

Clint

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic food not great but expensive for what it was. Room was very tired.

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Rebecca

Feb 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely rooms spacious, like that they have good size baths and shower option. we’ve stayed before. This time only disappointment was the breakfast the quality of the food was great but the kitchen didn’t seem to be able to cope with the demand needed for that morning as many items at the same time were not available and many people were stood around waiting quite a while.

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Eric

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff were nice, breakfast each morning was self-service, which is great, but more of; once it's gone, it's gone, very slow to replenish the items... The garden needs to be tidied as it's overgrown.

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Anthony

Mar 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A ver nice hotel, great for our day at races. 25 min walk from track or a £10 by taxi. Hotel was comfortable nice room and good shower. The only slight mention breakfast was a bit slow as they ran out of food but in all fairness we were near the end of the service and they did sort it out.

8

Pauline

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice overnight stay. Comfortable accommodation. Friendly helpful staff. Lovely evening meal

8

Hayley

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was excellent, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Great walking distance to all shops and restaurants (Bills was excellent!). Easy parking with a big lot. Spacious, clean rooms. Only issue was the electrical couldn’t support our adapters.

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Month	Average price
January	$70
February	$80
March	$76
April	$86
May	$85
June	$83
July	$91
August	$85
September	$88
October	$79
November	$78
December	$81

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6 $65	7 $87	8 $131	9 $92	10 $74	11 $77	12 $141
13 $62	14 $76	15 $92	16 $93	17 $77	18 $108	19
20 $62	21 $74	22 $77	23 $75	24 $74	25 $73	26 $73
27 $66	28 $74	29 $75	30 $75

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $74	2 $75	3 $87
4 $66	5 $90	6 $107	7 $100	8 $81	9 $87	10 $93
11 $76	12 $87	13 $96	14 $103	15 $88	16 $83	17 $97
18 $76	19 $90	20 $136	21 $147	22 $83	23 $94	24 $169
25 $70	26 $89	27 $102	28 $107	29 $86	30 $81	31 $92

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