8/10 Good
Sandra
15 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sandra
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Ferryboat Inn
3.0 star property
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Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a playground at Ferryboat Inn. The on-site restaurant, Grill and Pub classics, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Pet friendly
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Breakfast available
- Business services
The current price is AED 470
AED 470
AED 564 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Room options
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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom
Highlights
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Local meal delivery service
In-room safe
- 18 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
About the neighborhood
Located in Whitchurch-on-Thames, Ferryboat Inn is in a rural area. Reading Museum and Town Hall and Hexagon are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Beale Park and South Street Arts Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Predator Assault, Laser Combat and The Living Rainforest. Visit our Reading travel guide
High St, Whitchurch-on-Thames, England, RG8 7DB
What's nearby
Chiltern Hills1 min walk - 0.0 km
Thames Path1 min walk - 0.2 km
Madejski Stadium13 min drive - 15.4 km- Whitchurch Maze12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Beale Park6 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
- Reading Pangbourne Station9 min walk
- Farnborough (FAB)65 min drive
Restaurants
- Costa Coffee7 min walk
- Herbies Pizza8 min drive
- The George Hotel7 min walk
- Blip8 min drive
- Basingstoke Conservative Club8 min drive
About this property
Ferryboat Inn
Family-friendly hotel near Thames River
A coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Ferryboat Inn. The on-site restaurant, Grill and Pub classics, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Other perks at this hotel include:
- Free self parking and valet parking
- Full breakfast (surcharge), pet-sitting services, and ATM/banking services
- A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and an off-leash area
Room features
All guestrooms at Ferryboat Inn include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
- Changing tables, baby monitors, and highchairs
- Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
- Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves
All inclusive details
All-inclusive room rates at Ferryboat Inn are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
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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 offsite parking
- Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
- Free secured, uncovered valet parking on site
- Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
- Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to noon for a fee: GBP 7.50 per person
- A bar/lounge
- A coffee shop/cafe
- A restaurant
- Coffee and tea in common areas
- Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
- Grill and Pub classics
Things to do
- Playground
Family friendly
- Art supplies
- Baby bath
- Baby monitor
- Baby toys
- Changing table
- Children's books
- Children's games
- Children's toys
- High chair
- In-room microwave
- Laundry facilities
- Mini-fridge
- Musical instrument
- Playground
- Snack bar/deli
- Trampoline
Conveniences
- ATM
- Guidebooks
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
Guest services
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Turndown service
Business services
- Computer station
- Meeting rooms
Outdoors
- Garden
Accessibility
- No elevator
More
- Communal living room
- Designated smoking areas
- Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Meal delivery service
- Microwave
- Mini-fridge
- Restaurant dining guides
More
- Electrical adapters
- Heating
- Iron/ironing board on request
- Mobile key entry
- Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), lockbox
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, and pet-sitting services are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children aged 10 and younger eat free breakfast
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 7.50 per person
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Frequently asked questions
Is Ferryboat Inn pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Ferryboat Inn?
As of 7 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ferryboat Inn on 4 April 2026 start from AED 470, 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.
How much is parking?
Self parking and valet parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Ferryboat Inn?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Ferryboat Inn?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Ferryboat Inn?
Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.
Where is Ferryboat Inn located?
This family-friendly Reading hotel is located in a rural location, just steps from Thames Path and Thames River. Beale Park and Basildon Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Reading Pangbourne Station is 9 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
Ferryboat Inn Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
10
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
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