Birch Selsdon

3-star hotel in Selsdon and Ballards

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Dates

August 2025

September 2025

Room (Sofa) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Bar
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi

Explore the area

126 Addington Road, South Croydon, England, CR2 8YA

Selhurst Park Stadium
‪12 min drive‬
Crystal Palace Park
‪16 min drive‬
Tower Bridge
‪36 min drive‬
London (LHR-Heathrow)
‪57 min drive‬

Room options

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (Snug Meadow)

118 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Room (Snug Court)

129 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Room (Large)

161 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room (Tribe)

538 sq ft
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed

Suite (Meadow Suite)

581 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Room

280 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Room (Medium Meadow)

183 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room (Sofa)

280 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room (Medium Court)

172 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Twin Room

161 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

South Croydon

Selsdon and Ballards stay.A stay at this Selsdon and Ballards hotel places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Surrey Hills and 9 miles (15 km) of Crystal Palace Park. Epsom Downs Racecourse and Clapham Common are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

Selhurst Park Stadium - 12 min drive - 5.1 miles
Crystal Palace Park - 16 min drive - 6.7 miles
O2 Arena - 32 min drive - 15.2 miles
Big Ben - 35 min drive - 13.6 miles
Tower Bridge - 36 min drive - 13.5 miles

Getting around

Croydon Sanderstead Station - 5 min drive
Gravel Hill Station - 5 min drive
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪Ozzi's Big Breakfast - ‬5 min drive
‪Blossom House - ‬5 min drive
‪Selsdon Cafe & Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
‪The Sir Julian Huxley - ‬8 min walk
‪Marmaris Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Birch Selsdon

3-star hotel in Selsdon and Ballards

There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star South Croydon hotel.

181 guestrooms or units

2 dining venues

2 bars or lounges

Kid's club (surcharge)

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Front desk (24 hours)

Smoking in designated areas

Birch Selsdon offers 181 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This South Croydon hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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Relax in a spacious lounge area with panoramic city views, featuring modern seating and a striking art piece.

Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

$257 nightly

Aug 18 - Aug 19

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

Family friendly

Children's books
Children's club (surcharge)
Children's games
Pool gate

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants
Private picnics

Things to do

Children's club
Ecotours
Hiking/biking trails

Accessibility

No elevator
Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Connecting rooms available
Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 49 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available
Certain rooms only
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Birch Selsdon Hotel

Birch Selsdon South Croydon

Birch Selsdon Hotel South Croydon

Frequently asked questions

How close is Birch Selsdon to the airport?

Birch Selsdon is 20 mi (66-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Birch Selsdon have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Birch Selsdon.

Does Birch Selsdon offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Birch Selsdon, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Birch Selsdon?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Birch Selsdon?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Birch Selsdon?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Birch Selsdon have a pool?

Birch Selsdon does not have a pool.

Does Birch Selsdon have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Birch Selsdon have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Birch Selsdon to downtown South Croydon?

Birch Selsdon is 2.1 mi away from South Croydon.

Birch Selsdon Reviews

6.8

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Katie

Nov 26, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Hannah

Nov 24, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I loved the old style of the property. The rooms were no fuss but still comfy. My room was a bit chilly and i couldnt turn the heating on but they are original single glazed windows in a victorian building so whay did i expect! Concrete floors (even with carpet you can tell) i would bring slippers if youre staying longer than a night! The water pressure was low so the shower wasnt fabulous because the room was so cold it made me feel colder. I would stay again, it was really good value!

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Dean

Nov 2, 2023

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Abigail

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family

Oct 22, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

What is this place? What is it trying to be and who does it want to attract?! The biggest thumbs up was for the warmth and friendliness of the staff what they lacked in service expertise or indeed any kind of knowledge about the hotel they made up for in personality. We were exiled to the ‘family wing’ as the parents of two under 3’s. Don’t let the grand title fool you, this ‘wing’ was a creepy patched on 70’s (?) extension, across a run down car park and the back of the hotel into a labrynth of clinical feeling corridors up 2 flights of stairs (that was fun with all the detritus of small children and a pushchair… ) to a decent sized but painfully dingey room where the term ‘no frills’ comes to mind. The rooms felt half decorated - minimal storage, flimsy towels, no rugs or art. It was absolutely freezing and of course the radiators didn’t work. The bed was huge though and the bunk bed was one of the highlights of the trip for our 3 year old. The bathroom was cold and basic and the shower was a joke- a cheap chrome head that sprayed a fine, tepid mist over you and took forever to rinse under. So off the the restaurant we went where service was chaotic and the food was over priced and mediocre. Overall I felt like I was at a YMCA hostel and by the end of the trip I was exhausted and desperate to leave to get back to some basic comfort. I don’t think I would return.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Phil

Oct 21, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

2 night mini break.

From the outside the building is amazing. The entrance and first few areas are good but the rooms massively let down this hotel. We had to ask to be moved to another room as after the first night of zero sleep due to what sounded like a cruise ship plant room running all night long we couldnt take anymore. The staff were great and very helpful and happily moved us. The 2nd room was much better. None of the rooms have t.v.'s. They are very small and 2 star style. For the price charged I would have expected better. Shower in forst room went hot cold hot cold but had good pressure (basement level room). 2nd room temperature stayed constant but pressure was not good. Very limited space for hanging or unpacking. Much less than a metre of floor space around the bed.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveler

Oct 17, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

.

Nice peaceful stay

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Katherine

Traveled with partner

Oct 14, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I was nervous having read some bad reviews but we had a great time. The property grounds are amazing and the walk with the groundsman was really interesting. The room was nice, fairly simple but with a big bed. The food at Elodie was fantastic and I would definitely recomend trying some of the coktails in there. Good option if you want to have a short break near greenery and wildlife.

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Oct 9, 2023

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

The person checking us in gave incorrect directions to our room. The building is very old with long hallways, winding stairs and there was no one available to help with luggage. At weekends the dining rooms are busy and noisy. Many young children, loud music, dogs. Sunday night and Monday morning were much more peaceful. Beautiful grounds.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Oct 8, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Traveled with family

Sep 25, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a good experience. Two rooms had no water and so the guests had to relocate and then when I woke up the following morning there was no water in my room either. I had to go to one of the other rooms to take a shower.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Rowan

Sep 16, 2023

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Ray

Traveled with family

Sep 10, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Faulty Towers, poorly trained staff, shabby hotel

Faulty Towers, avoid at all costs, we checked out 2 hours after checking in despite paying over £250. - Staff are so poorly trained (asked one staff member where the toilets are, they didn’t know; was told I could order food from restaurant to bring to the Lido, walked to the restaurant to be told it’s not possible); - Lido is so busy, you may find yourself queuing for 30 mins + to get in and at least 20 mins to order a drink from the kiosk (only serving wine/beer/soft drink, so no reason the staff could move through patrons quicker. The toilets and changing cubicles were filthy. - Despite being a warm day (32degrees) the bathroom radiator was on full blast and could not be turned off or down - we tried to call reception 3 times to ask about it, no one was answering. When I physically walked out to reception there were several guests all expressing their frustrations regarding various problems they had encountered. When I finally spoke to the austere young woman behind the desk she told me nothing could be done at this stage to turn it off. - newly refurbished rooms are already falling apart - our handheld shower was broken, spraying water everywhere and whilst we were in the room the shampoo dispenser fell the off the wall - windows only open about 5cm, without air conditioning and with the bathroom radiator running on high our room was 34.5d. I was travelling alone with twin 4yo & decided at this point we would all get more sleep at home, so we left.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with partner

Sep 4, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A Oasis gem in the middle of suburbia. This hotel has a cool edgy vibe about it from the staff to the clientele and the surroundings. The food is amazing and the activities are quite niche also. Definitely eco- friendly but in a really sustainable way. If you’re looking for a wellness hotel for couples or the whole family - look no further. The staff are exceptional and have great customer service skills as nothing is too much trouble with the sole aim of satisfying the customer - and they are so polite & helpful. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

James

Sep 3, 2023

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Aug 30, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Neil

Aug 29, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not sure what to say about this really - we had stayed in the other Birch previously, so knew the emphasis was making the public spaces special and the bedrooms just had a "light touch" makeover. So, that was fine and we were not surprised when we got here. First impressions were good and on our first evening we had a lovely meal at Elodie (make sure to book well in advance!) and service was great. Friendly and professional. It went a bit downhill on the Sunday when we had dinner at the main restaurant, Vervain. The staff who served us at breakfast were the same staff at dinner and they were also there the next day, so I have no doubt they were worn out, but Vervain was pretty chaotic. The supervisor/maitre'd was wandering around tossing water bottles like Tom Cruise in Cocktail and sitting at people's tables having conversations while the waiting staff were wandering around with huge trays of food, doing a complete circuit of the floor because they did not know where the food was supposed to be delivered, and walking back to the kitchen before a waitress ran after them. This happened at least 6 times. We were told the kitchen was busy, co could we wait 5-10 mins to place an order. It was 30mins before our order was taken yet the people who came in after us ordered and had their food before our order was taken. At breakfast the following morning, our food was finished before the coffee arrived. First world problems I know, but for £230 per night......

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Business traveler

Aug 17, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel. Partially opened after Devere closure Friendly staff and great customer service On site gym and out door swimming pool

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Aug 14, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our first visit to Selsdon Birch was pleasantly relaxing even during a busy time The team are amazing and great to speak with. The landscape and surroundings great for nature walking/exploring… and walking of the lovely sticky toffee pudding, we even saw a deer. Great looking pool, will return to try. The night bar vibes (music, ambience) good cocktails set a lovely night tone. Lots of spaces to have a good escape.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Ali

Jul 15, 2023

Didnt get to stay in the main buikdijg but the surrounding area was beautiful

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Stuart

Jun 18, 2023

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Pretty poor

The outside of the hotel (carpark side) is an accident waiting to happen with all the holes everywhere, it’s been left to go to ruin, reminds me of the film, ‘I am a legend’, the rooms are dated and unmaintained, no tv in room, tea coffe and water hiding in the bottom of the cupboard, heating constantly on. lobby and the restaurant/bar area was ok and scenery was lovely outside.. I remember this hotel being exeptiomal years ago,looks like lots of money needs to be spent….

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jackie

Jun 5, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Wendy

May 15, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

Where to start? We knew it was a soft opening but this hotel is really not ready to receive guests. First impressions in car park were not good. Loose and missing paving stones, half cut grass. It's supposed to be eco friendly but just looks untidy. Reception was good but walk from reception to first floor was definitely not. Unfinished floors, uncarpeted stairs. Room was minimalist to say the least! Bathroom was the smallest we have ever seen. View from our bedroom was a flat roof covered in weeds and rubbish. Bed was comfortable though. At breakfast we were given a reduced menu (we had paid an extra £17.00 per person for this). Full English breakfast is charged at £21.00 plus extra for tea/coffee which you might expect in a London hotel but not in Selsdon! Having paid over £200 for our stay, we have to say this was incredibly bad value for money. We would never book this hotel again and would not be able to recommend to friends.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

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Check-in

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Birch Selsdon Reviews

Reviews

7.6/10

7.6/10

8.6/10

6.4/10

8.0/10

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Katie

Katie

8/10 Good

Hannah

Hannah

6/10 Okay