Charming Oxford hotel on the River Thames

voco Oxford Thames, Oxfordshire, UK

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Property details

Excellent Overall Ranking

Top 7% in city

Excellent Business Hotel

Top 1% in city

Excellent Wellness Hotel

Top 1% in city

Excellent Beds

Top 2% in city

Most Comfortable

Top 3% in city

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Relax on the outskirts of historic Oxford at a smart country stay with health and leisure facilities and a riverfront position - includes breakfast, dinner, pool and gym access and more
  • Peaceful retreat: Steps from the river and a short hop from city centre, voco Oxford Thames blends Oxford charm and countryside calm with ease. Set amidst 30 acres of grounds, the hotel invites you to relax - with a drink in the rustic bar, a stroll along the riverside or a restorative night in your understated, cosy guest room.

  • Regional delights: Get your day off to a great start with a tempting breakfast spread in the river-view restaurant, and return later on for a menu of modern dishes, all crafted in-house with the best of local ingredients. For light bites, all-day favourites and evening cocktails, the lounge bar is the place to go - set in the hotel’s historic original building for ultimate ambience.

  • Time at leisure: Worn yourself out discovering the City of Dreaming Spires or hiking the Oxfordshire countryside? The hotel has spa and leisure facilities to restore and pamper you; how about a few leisurely laps in the indoor pool? There’s also a sauna and steam room to indulge with, as well as a gym and tennis courts for guests who like to stay active (fees may apply).

How to get there

The hotel is located just outside Oxford, roughly a 20-minute drive or 40-minute bus ride from Oxford train station. From Heathrow Airport it’s an hour’s drive to the hotel.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • Peaceful retreat: Steps from the river and a short hop from city centre, voco Oxford Thames blends Oxford charm and countryside calm with ease. Set amidst 30 acres of grounds, the hotel invites you to relax - with a drink in the rustic bar, a stroll along the riverside or a restorative night in your understated, cosy guest room.

  • Regional delights: Get your day off to a great start with a tempting breakfast spread in the river-view restaurant, and return later on for a menu of modern dishes, all crafted in-house with the best of local ingredients. For light bites, all-day favourites and evening cocktails, the lounge bar is the place to go - set in the hotel’s historic original building for ultimate ambience.

  • Time at leisure: Worn yourself out discovering the City of Dreaming Spires or hiking the Oxfordshire countryside? The hotel has spa and leisure facilities to restore and pamper you; how about a few leisurely laps in the indoor pool? There’s also a sauna and steam room to indulge with, as well as a gym and tennis courts for guests who like to stay active (fees may apply).

How to get there

The hotel is located just outside Oxford, roughly a 20-minute drive or 40-minute bus ride from Oxford train station. From Heathrow Airport it’s an hour’s drive to the hotel.

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Facilities

  • Parking

  • Wi-Fi

  • Swimming pool

  • Bar

  • Restaurant

  • Reception

  • Fitness centre

  • Terrace

  • Room service

  • Housekeeping

  • Electric vehicle charging

  • Air conditioning

Some facilities may require reservations and are subject to availability. Additional charges may apply.

This property is generally suitable for those with reduced mobility. Please enquire through our contact us page if you have any questions on the accessibility of this property for persons with reduced mobility.

Location and what's nearby

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voco Oxford Thames by IHG, Henley Rd, Sandford-on-Thames, Oxford OX4 4GX

This close to the majestic sights of Oxford, it would be remiss not to make at least one day trip into the city’s historic heart. Follow the river - known as the ‘Isis’ when it flows through this storied city - on bicycle or on foot along the pretty Thames Path and into the city; there you can explore centuries-old university buildings and famous sights like the Bodleian Library and the Radcliffe Camera, visit the many museums, shop along the boutique-lined High Street and pick up souvenirs in the traditional Covered Market. If you fancy a longer walk, Port Meadow is a popular destination for locals; of course, you also have the Chilterns National Landscape and the Cotswolds easily accessible from your hotel if you’re up for exploring further afield.