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voco Oxford Thames by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near Thames River

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Exterior
Serves lunch and dinner
Indoor wedding
Exterior
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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Henley Road, Sandford-on-thames, Oxford, England, OX4 4GX
  • University of Oxford
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Christ Church College
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Oxford Castle
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Bath Shower Combination)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Bath Shower Combination)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Bath Shower Combination)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Oxford

Sandford-on-Thames stay.With a stay at this Sandford-on-Thames hotel, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Thames River and 6 miles (10 km) of University of Oxford. Oxford Castle and Christ Church College are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Christ Church College - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Oxford Castle - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Bodleian Library - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • New Theatre Oxford - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Abingdon Culham Station - 10 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Isis Farmhouse
  • ‪The Blackbird - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The William Morris - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cagneys - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪George Inn - ‬16 min walk

About this property

voco Oxford Thames by IHG

4-star eco-certified hotel near Thames River
Voco Oxford Thames by IHG offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and an indoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 10 meeting rooms available. A health club, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the eco-certified voco Oxford Thames by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Oxford hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 104 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Voco Oxford Thames by IHG offers 104 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Oxford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Riverside Leisure Club and Spa has 3 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Polish, Romanian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 21.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 21.95 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, Barclaycard, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Thames Four Pillars Hotel
Vere Thames Hotel
Oxford Thames 4 Pillars
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Frequently asked questions

How close is voco Oxford Thames by IHG to the airport?

Voco Oxford Thames by IHG is 11.8 mi (24-min drive) away from the Oxford (OXF) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at voco Oxford Thames by IHG?

As of Aug 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at voco Oxford Thames by IHG on Aug 31, 2025 start from $125.12, 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 voco Oxford Thames by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at voco Oxford Thames by IHG.

Does voco Oxford Thames by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at voco Oxford Thames by IHG, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 21.95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at voco Oxford Thames by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at voco Oxford Thames by IHG?

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

Is there free parking at voco Oxford Thames by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 10 per day.

Does voco Oxford Thames by IHG have a pool?

Voco Oxford Thames by IHG features an indoor pool.

Does voco Oxford Thames by IHG have a restaurant?

Voco Oxford Thames by IHG is home to Napier's, which features French cuisine, garden views, and al fresco dining.

Does voco Oxford Thames by IHG have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Riverside Leisure Club and Spa, where you can enjoy hot stone massages, facials, and aromatherapy.

How close is voco Oxford Thames by IHG to downtown Oxford?

Voco Oxford Thames by IHG is 3.2 mi away from Oxford.

voco Oxford Thames by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 579 out of 951 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 951 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 951 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 951 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 951 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, staff were pretty amazing,my only negative would be with Expedia / hotels.com , booked and paid for breakfast and parking, apparently the parking didn’t show up thru my booking, not a major problem ( £7.50 ) just a slight cliche , aside from that amazing, thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

Well, I NEVER give 5 stars, usually

First impressions: the drive and facia of the hotel is beautiful Check in: flawless. My prior online chat was evident and already in play. Reception: Liza is remarkable. She never seems to go home! She remembered my room number 5 days after check in! Breakfast:Maître D Akeesha (apologies for the spelling) has a great team. They keep a relatively tight ship. Maid service: impeccable. The entire place, buildings and grounds are spotless and beautiful. Pool is warm, not too big, but welcoming. (For those who like to find fault - there is one tile missing on the poolside ;) No job is too big, or demanding, for everyone in this place. I rarely give 5 stars. Then again, I rarely am THIS impressed! Little Note, for hospitality management / staff … when spraying the cleaner onto a vacant table, in the restaurant, guard the spray splatter with your cloth (nobody likes to sit eating, whilst being sprayed with some level of detergent from the next table) Keep up the good work, everyone!
Brook 20. Room with a terrace and garden view
Brook House rooms. 20 is bottom right
Bug hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had a lot of property to walk around and nice areas to sit outside.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel was amazing the only thing that let it down was the food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

xiaoyi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great river location on outskirts of the city
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

AMAZING STAFF

We had an event here and the staff were fantastic .Got to mention Scott as nothing was too much trouble on the set up and also Natalie who was also fantastic. I would highly recommend this hotel either for work or pleasure .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

osvaldo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

iain

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness

Pay to park not acceptable

It's OK but could be better having to pay to park is not acceptable for guests!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcoming staff, with honeycomb from their own bees. Lovely building, quiet and relaxing. Nice spa with treatments. Good buffet breakfast with lots of options overlooking the thames. An hours walk along the thames into oxford. Or a short bus ride from right outside the hotel. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Nice room, and good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The cleanliness and food the room and staff were excellent definitely would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

Love this place!!

Front desk was amazing and friendly. The room is very nice and super comfortable and the food at the restaurant was A M A Z I N G!!! We actually decided to extend our stay and stay here for a second night before going back to Heathrow instead going back to London for our last night. It’s just beautiful here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

barrie, Crawley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a true gem of a hotel and we felt that it was perfectly located for our needs. It is a lovely hour long riverside stroll into Oxford Our only complaint would be that you have to pay for parking on site. If parking must be made we would prefer to have the charge added to the bill rather than appear as an extra charge Every staff member was incredible and could not do enough to make our stay more pleasurable. Bonus points for having a sauna and steamroom We will be visiting again Thank you to all at the team at Voco Oxford Thames for making our stay a genuinely enjoyable one
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erkan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

Voco Oxford Thames, First Class

We stayed for a mini break, just two nights. Really fortunate to have a ground floor room. The room was great, really spacious, kingsize bed and really well furnished and decorated. The bathroom was excellent with a great shower. We had dinner the first night, very enjoyable and reasonably priced. Breakfast was outstanding, lots of choice and excellant produce. The setting by the side of the Thames was good, we enjoyed walking along the towpath. All in all a great stay and highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Disliked: Amenities
Nearly died in a car crash - no refund despite prior warning and verifiable proof we were on the way.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

PENG

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nubla

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

Highly recommend

My partner and I had a lovely time in this hotel. Heet from reception was especially helpful. Breakfast was delicious and the service throughout the facilities were great. Thank you for a wonderful time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Fantastic hotel

The staff were super friendly and helpful. Amazing property, clean and everything you could want. Will recommend to friends. Room more than I could have expected.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025