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voco Oxford Thames by IHG

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with spa, near Thames River

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Exterior
Exterior
Lobby
Indoor wedding
Serves lunch and dinner
By the serene Thames River, voco Oxford Thames offers a tranquil retreat with an arcade/game room and French cuisine at Napier's restaurant. Enjoy al fresco dining, relax by the fireplace in the lobby or rejuvenate with a hot stone massage at Riverside Leisure Club and Spa. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff and immaculate property condition.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Massage/treatment rooms

For families (6)

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is AU$253
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Room options

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
  • 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)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Bath Shower Combination)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

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Henley Road, Sandford-on-thames, Oxford, England, OX4 4GX

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Christ Church College - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Oxford Castle - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Bodleian Library - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • New Theatre Oxford - 9 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Oxford (OXF) - 24 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 67 min drive
  • Abingdon Culham Station - 10 min drive
  • Islip Station - 16 min drive
  • Abingdon Radley Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Polish Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Blackbird - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sadler Building - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Tandem - ‬4 min drive

About this property

voco Oxford Thames by IHG

Voco Oxford Thames by IHG puts you within a 10-minute drive of Thames River and University of Oxford. You can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials or aromatherapy, and French cuisine is served at Napier's, which is open for breakfast and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge and a health club are other highlights at this eco-friendly hotel. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

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

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 104 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured uncovered on-site self-parking (GBP 10 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Tennis

Working away

  • 10 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Health club
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Water dispenser
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 8 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Hand-held shower heads
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Height-adjustable showerheads
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Napier's – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in French cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Crusaders Bar & Lounge – This bar specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 21.95 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs GBP 10 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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.

Also known as

Four Pillars Hotel Oxford Thames
Four Pillars Thames Hotel
Oxford Four Pillars Thames
Oxford Thames
Oxford Thames Four Pillars
Vere Oxford Thames Hotel
Oxford Thames Hotel Four Pillars
Thames Four Pillars
Thames Four Pillars Hotel
Vere Thames Hotel
Oxford Thames 4 Pillars
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel Sandford-On-Thames
Vere Oxford Thames
Vere Thames

Frequently asked questions

Does voco Oxford Thames by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, voco Oxford Thames by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at voco Oxford Thames by IHG?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at voco Oxford Thames by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at voco Oxford Thames by IHG?

Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 10 per day. Electric car charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at voco Oxford Thames by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at voco Oxford Thames by IHG and nearby?

Practise your swing on the tennis courts. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Voco Oxford Thames by IHG also has a sauna, a steam room and an arcade, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near voco Oxford Thames by IHG?

Yes, Napier's offers al fresco dining, French cuisine and garden views.

What's the area around voco Oxford Thames by IHG like?

Voco Oxford Thames by IHG is located by the river in Sandford-on-Thames, a short 14-minute walk from Thames River and 14 minutes' walk from Thames Path.

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voco Oxford Thames by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious with a huge choice of hot and cold food, and dietary requirements were catered to wonderfully. (25 reviews)
  • The pool was clean, well-maintained, and a lovely facility. (9 reviews)
  • The spa facilities were fantastic, with excellent treatments and friendly staff. (11 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

We had a great time at Voco, it's a lovely hotel with great staff. Beautiful pool and grounds, great breakfast. I was a little worried about the location but it was very easy to get the bus to and from central Oxford and the perfect escape from the crowds
1-night trip

10/10

Beautiful hotel, very clean and well kept. The staff are so lovely and friendly, nothing was too much of a bother for them. Breakfast was very good!
1-night trip

10/10

Amazing hotel and just what we were looking for! We were celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary and wanted a peaceful retreat and we got just that! The service was perfect, we had dinner at Napiers, breakfast, utilised the bar area, swimming pool, room service amongst speaking with reception and all friendly and attentive. The grounds are simply stunning also. We had a room with a balcony and i can definitely recommend one of these. Cant wait to come back again!
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View from our balcony
2-night trip

6/10

The cost of the room was £300 and therefore the standard of the Hotel can only be described as disappointing. The hotel was tired. The breakfast was tired and ordinary. The bar food was at best average.
1-night trip

8/10

The hotel was amazing the only thing that let it down was the food
1-night trip

10/10

The cleanliness and food the room and staff were excellent definitely would stay there again
1-night trip

8/10

We booked a Premium River View King Room. The room did not have any river views. The only way to “view” the river was to walk to the end of the hotel gardens.
1-night trip

10/10

Nice room, and good facilities
1-night trip

10/10

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 .
2-night trip

8/10

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
1-night trip

10/10

Outstanding location
2-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
3-night trip

10/10

Great hotel stay, comfortable, welcoming staff, great food. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
1-night trip

10/10

Great place to stay.
1-night trip

8/10

Lovely hotel. Friendly staff and good food. Just be mindful that you have to pay for parking even if you have booked to stay at the hotel.
2-night trip

6/10

It's OK but could be better having to pay to park is not acceptable for guests!
2-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Fantastic location in an amazing suite of buildings. Friendly and helpful staff, spacious comfortable and warm rooms. Lovely breakfast and bar. The whole ambience was just relaxing. Bus stop right outside hotel for a cheap 25 min journey to Oxford centre.
2-night trip

10/10

Great property and staff
2-night trip

10/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

Friendly reception staff, beautiful beamed room (king premium) in the old part of the hotel. The staff in the restaurant, both for breakfast and especially evening dinner were so welcoming and couldn't do enough for you. The pool, sauna and steam room were great
1-night trip

10/10

Amazing beautiful place and will be back
1-night trip

10/10

Great hotel with a really good restaurant, a nice spa and very good service
1-night trip