Head of the River

About this inn

Nestled in Oxford, this charming inn for $234 per night is a great option for your next vacation. Just a few minutes’ walk from Oxford city centre, the Head of the River is situated on the banks of the scenic River Thames. This traditional inn features a riverside terrace and a stylish restaurant.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Oxford

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

0.82 miles

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

17.10 miles

National Trust - Ashridge Estate

28.63 miles

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

31.25 miles

Head of the River

4.1

Excellent(2,017 Reviews)

Inn in Oxford

Reasons to book

Great for pets

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About this inn

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Oxford

Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

0.82 miles

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

17.10 miles

National Trust - Ashridge Estate

28.63 miles

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo

31.25 miles

Reviews

4.1/5.0

Excellent(2,017 Reviews)

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9.0

Feb 2024

We went to Oxford for a short break to celebrate our anniversary.

The Head of the River is situated a 10 minute walk out of the city centre which is idea for sightseeing and eating and drinking. The room was well appointed and the full English breakfast was excellent.

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10.0

Feb 2024

Simply lovely.

Staff are very friendly and welcoming. The room was beautiful and spacious (comfort room). Beautiful pub/restaurant and great location. Bed was very comfortable too.

Full English wasn't great. American steaky bacon doesn't belong on an English breakfast & poached eggs were over done. But can't fault the hotel itself.

10.0

Oct 2023

Excellent staff and great place to stay!!

Great location and staff! Excellent food

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9.0

Oct 2023

Super leuke plek aan de rivier en dichtbij het centrum

Leuke locatie aan de rivier, fijne ruime kamer met airco en een super goed ontbijt. Er hangt een hele fijne sfeer. Binnen enkele minuten loop je naar het centrum.

Het enige wat wij niet zo goed begrepen is dat we perse moesten betalen voordat we op de kamer mochten. Ik had nl. de kaart bij en was nog aan het winkelen terwijl mijn man en mijn zoon in gingen checken. Zij mochten pas de kamer op toen ik was teruggekomen uit de stad om de betaling te voldoen.

7.0

Sep 2023

Noisy room and too warm to sleep.

Breakfast was really good and beautiful view by the river. The bathroom was spacious and nice.

Room very noisy! I could hear the loud music until late night. Also, air conditioning was not good enough to keep room fresh, I was melting during the night. Bed was not comfortable.

1.0

Aug 2023

Bad

Terrible customer service, rude and untrained staff Dirty room Overpriced. Dust everywhere They insulted me for arriving 10 minutes earlier than check in time. Absolutely rude reception staff .. Since there is a big pub downstairs, ir is noisy in the rooms. There is no isolation in windows.

10.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

Amazing little hotel, location perfect next to river and only a 3 minute walk into the centre. Food amazing and staff go over and beyond. It was our anniversary while we were there and made it extra special. Lovely place.

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8.0

Aug 2023

Very good

Great place to walk into Oxford. Close to the park an d ride and great location for dinner or beers by the river.

The room was ok just a bit worn out.

8.0

May 2023

Cozy yet a little cramped accommodation

Central location (then again central Oxford isn't that big), nice restaurant, cozy and clean room, friendly staff. Overall we enjoyed our stay.

Although the room made a comfortable and cozy impression, owing to the small room size, the bed wasn't very big (1.40m wide). If you travel alone, this should not be a problem. Although we generally had a pleasant stay and have no complaints, accommodation in Oxford generally seems to be expensive, so don't expect too much value for what you pay.

9.0

May 2023

Superb

exceptionally good service and attentive staff

the facility is quite old and there was not enough ventilation in my room so that by the morning it got quite stuffy inside

8.0

May 2023

very comfortable and pleasant stay would stay again

location beer garden views of the river breakfast was good though they kept running out of things

not much space for clothes didn’t have a wardrobe in my room

7.0

Apr 2023

Lovey room, great breakfast, beautiful setting

Very good breakfast Room was very clean, lovely bathroom and shower Plenty of tea and coffee Great location easy walking to Oxford

Disappointed as very little choice left on the menu despite booking a table No car parking which only realised after booking

9.0

Apr 2023

fabulous stay , highly recommend & would definately stay again

fantastic location overlooking the river. Very friendly ,good atmosphere , comfortable rooms ,lovely outdoor drinking & nice breakfast

more choice of evening meal

10.0

Mar 2023

Excellent accommodation / location. Fantastic staff and amazing food!

Fantastic accommodation and location over looking the river. The staff were super friendly and very helpful. The room itself had gorgeous decor, fantastic amenities including a super comfy bed. The room was very cozy, intimate, warm and soundproof! The food was amazing and the bar area was awesome. Definitely worth the price and would highly recommend! Thank you for a wonderful stay.

There is nothing to fault. Could not improve it - fantastic place!

9.0

Feb 2023

good choice for a city break

fantastic location by the river, only 10 minutes from the centre. Great room, brilliant pub downstairs with excellent food and beer. Friendly and helpful staff.

nothing

8.0

Feb 2023

great weekend away

location

the outside marquee

6.0

Feb 2023

We would be back to eat

excellent location. staff were lovely and food was excellent.

The room wasn’t as described. very small we were updated from small double to a double. I can’t imagine how small the small double was, my husband had to come out of the bathroom to dry his self. House keeping was VERY POOR ! No beds made and nothing done at all on second day , as we were told we had left the do not disturb sign out from 10 am to 5 pm strange ! as they actually showed us a photo of it on the door. why would you do that. ???? springs felt on mattress deffo needs replacing. very disappointed as it was a special occasion

6.0

Feb 2023

Room too small ,

Location good for town centre

Room ridiculously small, even as a so called comfort room this was not an acceptable sized room for a couple to comfortably sleep in, also it was far too hot and could not open the window, a floor fan was provided but again it was located at the top end of one side of the bed as would be a tripping hazard anywhere else so could not use it… only one bedside table as floor fan on other side of bed… not ok. Went down for breakfast at 9am, ordered English breakfast but food was dry and seemed like it had been standing too long before being served. Coffee pots not filled up so help yourself a tad pointless, seemed staff not interested in breakfast goers at this time even though there was another hour left for breakfast service. This was our fourth stay here , loved it before, not sure what has happened now but probably wouldn’t return in a hurry.

7.0

Feb 2023

Good

good location, close to anywhere, but not a quiet place as it is too close the main street and the river. Beside, there is a bar and restaurant beside the hotel. The breakfast is good with multi-options, the staff is super nice.

it is too close to the main street, busy road, quite a lot noise from the come and forth cars.

9.0

Jan 2023

Friendly pub with a good selection of food within walking distance of top Oxford attractions.

Great little pub on the edge of Oxford city centre. With a solid breakfast, a cute pub with a fire and within walking distance of the Park N Ride bus stop it made everything easy and comfortable.

With such a large bathroom it's a shame there was no bath.

7.0

Sep 2022

Good

Breakfast fine.Location great for touring by car

9.0

Sep 2022

Lovely stay

Confusion with the booking addressed straight away - very reasonable Friendly staff Great location Great breakfast Clean and comfortable room

9.0

Aug 2022

Fantastic hotel in great location

Location was excellent for walking Breakfast - there was a great choice Asked for something off the menu and there was no problem Checking in prior to stay was fantastic as arrived late

No parking so finding west gate parking tricky

10.0

Aug 2022

Amazing location with fantastic service and accommodation

Amazing venue staff so friendly and welcoming Hotel room was stunning with an incredible view Would highly recommend and definitely stay again

10.0

Jun 2022

very pleasant

brilliant staff, great venue

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9.0

Apr 2022

Great B and B

Great location on the river, great food, good beer, friendly staff. Excellent for walking the Thames Path. We really enjoyed our short break.

Streaky bacon at breakfast, otherwise a great breakfast.

9.0

Apr 2022

Superb

The staff were extremely pleasant and accommodating. The room was immaculate. Food was delicious and beautifully presented Overall a really great stay.

Nothing

9.0

Apr 2022

A wonderful place to stay

Gorgeous decor in the room, lovely attention to detail- very clean and comfortable bed.

8.0

Apr 2022

enjoyed it and love Oxford but the traffic and geese noise were a bit of a pain

location and staff & breakfast !

noisy

7.0

Apr 2022

Good but price too high

Location is v good. Breakfast was good. Other meals ok. Staff were nice.

Room was poor for the price.

8.0

Apr 2022

Good value for a night away

Good Location and a nice cooked breakfast made to order included.

Room was quite small and let outside noise in

10.0

Mar 2022

Wonderful pub/Inn in Oxford

Comfortable room, delicious breakfasts, helpful staff, great location by the river and conveniently located for the city.

7.0

Feb 2022

Pleasant stay in a convenient location in Oxford

Good location, pleasantly decorated room, nice shower, free toiletries, good breakfast.

our room was very small and cluttered, blinds didn’t keep out the light, bed was small and the mattress was lumpy so we didn’t sleep very well. Seemed a lot of money for what we received compared to other hotels we have stayed in for a similar price.

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in Oxford?

The average price for a rental in Oxford is $239 per night. This rental is $5 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this inn?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Head of the River. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Head of the River pet friendly?

Yes! This inn is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Head of the River?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, balcony / patio, and tv.

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3.8

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Head of the River

About this inn

Amenities

Map of Oxford

Nearby attractions

Head of the River

Inn in Oxford

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of Oxford

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in Oxford?

Is parking included with this inn?

Is there a pool at this inn?

Is Head of the River pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Head of the River?

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