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voco Oxford Thames by IHG

4.0 star property
Eco-certified Oxford hotel in Sandford-on-Thames with a full-service spa

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
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Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Room options

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Bath Shower Combination)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Spring-water bath
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Bath Shower Combination)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Bath Shower Combination)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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The price is AU$212
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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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
  • Oxford Castle - 9 min drive
  • New Theatre Oxford - 9 min drive
  • Christ Church College - 10 min drive
  • Bodleian Library - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Abingdon Culham Station - 10 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 66 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

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Thames River
Located close to Oxford Brookes University and Christ Church College, voco Oxford Thames by IHG provides a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a manicure/pedicure or aromatherapy at Riverside Leisure Club and Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site French cuisine restaurant, Napier's, offers breakfast, dinner and al fresco dining. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and self-parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, laundry services and meeting rooms
  • Wedding services, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 104 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (GBP 7.50 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 20.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Crusaders Bar & Lounge
  • Napier's

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

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 lift
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 20.95 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 7.50 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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-authorise 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

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

As of 21 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at voco Oxford Thames by IHG on 2 Mar 2025 start from AU$184.03, including 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.

Is voco Oxford Thames by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at voco Oxford Thames by IHG?

Self-parking is available for GBP 7.50 per day.

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

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

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

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is voco Oxford Thames by IHG located?

Located in Sandford-on-Thames, this spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Thames River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of University of Oxford and Oxford Castle. Christ Church College and New Theatre Oxford are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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voco Oxford Thames by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 545 out of 901 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 901 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 901 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 901 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 901 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

Kismathe

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Great hotel stay, comfortable, welcoming staff, great food. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Excellent hotel with period characteristics and good relaxing grounds. Near park and ride but frequent bus service to Oxford outside drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

We loved our stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Great property and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

hanan

Na
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Think it is a bit rich to charge hotel guests for parking, it should be part of the fee. Also, the room was advertised as providing breakfast for two, but it was in fact only for one
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Amazing beautiful place and will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandran

The ambience and warmth of the hotel was amazing. Would definitely recommend and return if in the area. Gym and spa facilities were also great. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Great hotel with a really good restaurant, a nice spa and very good service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Decent
Quick stay - reasonably good accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Barry

More a retreat than a hotel with quiet surroundings and beautiful gardens. Vey comfortable room. Bar staff had no knowledge of the very limited wine selection they had available
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muhannad

The best thing about this place is the staff.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

We just stayed for just the one night, but that was enough to make a great impression. The lovely welcome by your very bubbly receptionist, the comfort of the bedroom and the super breakfast all contributed to a memorable stopover. We hope to visit again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Nice hotel, good facilities. Will go back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Lovely, but far from a walkable town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Excellent hotel, well situated, friendly staff, good food
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Fantastic
We went away for a long weekend break. We had a fantastic time! The hotel is absolutely lovely. Great location within walking distance of the centre Oxford along the river. The rooms are beautiful and spotlessly clean. We ate in the restaurant one Friday evening and the food was great and beautifully presented. The staff at this hotel are absolutely amazing and that made our stay extra special. In particular, the head waiter/manager in the restaurant went out of his way to help. Highly recommend this hotel and we will defintely be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Enjoyed a great 3 night stay. Every member of staff we encountered was friendly, polite and helpful. Lovely big comfortable room, huge choice at breakfast. Perfect (quiet) location. A short drive to the park and ride for Oxford city centre and a few minutes walk to the river - we walked along the Thames path into the city centre one day. On Saturday there was a wedding taking place but the hotel is so large and sprawling we were not disturbed by it at all. Would thoroughly recommend this place to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Just perfect!
Such a gorgeous hotel and the staff were super-friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

alan

Good hotel with good location
Really nice hotel with good location for Oxford. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Beautiful place room and breakfast good would come again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Very good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024