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The Elephant at the Market

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Newbury hotel

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Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Double Room | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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8 Market Place, Newbury, England, RG14 5BD
  • Place, West Berkshire Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Newbury Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Newbury Racecourse
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Farnborough (FAB)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Newbury

In Newbury .With a stay at this Newbury hotel, you'll be steps from Newbury Town Hall and West Berkshire Museum. Also, Kennet & Avon Canal is within half a mile (1 km) and Newbury Racecourse is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • West Berkshire Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Newbury Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Newbury Racecourse - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Donnington Grove Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Donnington Castle - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Newbury Station - 6 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hatchet Inn (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Globe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boswells - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Elephant at the Market

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Newbury hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Newbury hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Elephant at the Market offers 14 accommodations with hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Newbury hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 continental breakfast: approximately GBP 9.25 per person

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
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. 

Property is also known as

The Elephant at the Market Hotel
The Elephant at the Market Newbury
The Elephant at the Market Hotel Newbury

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Elephant at the Market to the airport?

The Elephant at the Market is 34.9 mi (57-min drive) away from the Farnborough (FAB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Elephant at the Market?

As of Jan 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Elephant at the Market on Jan 16, 2026 start from $53.9, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Elephant at the Market have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Elephant at the Market.

Does The Elephant at the Market offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Elephant at the Market, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 9.25 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Elephant at the Market?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Elephant at the Market?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Elephant at the Market?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Elephant at the Market have a pool?

The Elephant at the Market does not have a pool.

Does The Elephant at the Market have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Elephant at the Market have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Elephant at the Market to downtown Newbury?

The Elephant at the Market is 0.1 mi away from Newbury.

The Elephant at the Market Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 186 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

C

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

Small but perfectly formed

I had a nice small room in the hotel, lots of shops in Newbury and lots of places to eat and drink, and a nice stroll to the racecourse.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gianfranco

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was great and would stay again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stefan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean room, good location in centre of town, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice rooms, clean,free car parking which is good for a city centre location. Perfect for newbury races.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check-in, cheerful staff, interesting town. Convenient location for for The Corn Exchange.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maddison

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gamal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay, room was beautiful, food was very tasty and the staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Blinds in room were unserviceable. unable to open, wouldnot have been missed by staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is convient for walking to many shops. The WFi sign in app is not user friendly. Hint, to specify the year of your birth you touch the present year (2025) and only then will other earlier years appear for selection.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

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

Excellent value

Perfect location right in middle of town centre with private parking and free
Room i stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

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

Great find near racecourse

Just stayed one night ideal for Newbury races 15 minute walk great bar area and outside drinking area is situated right in the town centre with free car parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Vicky

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

Great stay

Good place to stay with parking. Comfy big bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Not what I expected!

The place was okay, but not what I expected. We booked a deluxe double and it was hardly that! The decoration to the walls haven’t seen a lick of paint in many years and one of the walls had more cracks in it like a dried up reservoir! We booked a full English breakfast for our duration which was very nice. But I have never had to pay for my beverages as an extra as these wasn’t included in the price. Two hot drinks and two orange juice was £13.90 per day. This was more than the breakfast. To be honest this did but a dampener on our stay as I never saw it in the small print, that’s if it’s actually is. I would give the Elephant at the Market 3 out of 10 as the food was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence, Selsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I’ve stayed before and it’s usually good. This time there were a couple of things wrong - a blind that was broken and the shower was tepid. I mentioned it to the manager who said she’d get it fixed and will offer me a discount on my next stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry Hale

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
In general, ok, but the room is small and our window shade broke trying to close it and there was no one around to fix it, even at around 8:00pm. The location is very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Waited 40 minutes before being checked in. I was in troubadour room. The mirror was dumped on the floor not even on the wall, bathroom sink had hair in it. Not ideal when you want to bush your teeth. Was sat having a tea and notice mould and very old spilt liquid. Very uncomfortable bed, itchy and hard. Shame as was recommended to me but from the moment I walked it it was awful. Better off on the park bench
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

Comfortable and quiet, great food!

I'd booked in error date wise and despite having to change literally on the day i was supposed to be checking in, i still got a very nice room comfirmed very quickly, 2 nights of quiet comfort in the out building rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Iain

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

Good location in Newbury.

In an excellent location on the Market Place in Newbury. Ideally placed for visiting the canal and the town centre. The room was in a converted block at the back of the hotel and was comfortable and spacious. Breakfast was cooked to order and very good. Staff were friendly and helpful. There is secure parking at the back of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025