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voco Oxford Thames by IHG

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with a full-service spa and a health club

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Exterior
Indoor wedding
Lobby
Serves lunch and dinner
Exterior
Located along the peaceful Thames River, voco Oxford Thames offers a quiet getaway with an arcade/game room and French dining at Napier's. Enjoy outdoor meals, cozy moments by the lobby fireplace, or hot stone massages at Riverside Leisure Club and Spa.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 395
AED 473 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Bath Shower Combination)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Bath Shower Combination)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxford Workshop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cagneys - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Polish Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The George - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬10 min walk

About this property

voco Oxford Thames by IHG

Upscale 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/game room. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a facial, or a manicure/pedicure at Riverside Leisure Club and Spa, the onsite 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 the lobby, 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, a banquet hall, and bicycle parking
  • A water dispenser, a front-desk safe, and a vegetable garden
  • Guest reviews speak highly of 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 like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

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
  • Couples/private dining

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
  • Crib (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)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • 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 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (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 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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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-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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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.

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 10 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?

Check-out 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. 595 out of 973 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 973 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 973 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 973 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 973 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all around. C
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Scharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

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

A haven by the river

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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erkan

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel stay, comfortable, welcoming staff, great food. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely garden location on Thames fairly close to Oxford. Excellent beds and bedding but towels and robes could use an upgrade. Delicious a la carte breakfast.and lots of common areas and gardens. The sister property nearer to Oxford would have been a better choice for us as we would have liked to have been closer to Oxford
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kismathe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with a really good restaurant, a nice spa and very good service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay, staff were super friendly, beds were comfy, food was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place to stay

Lovely hotel in great position near the river. Friendly staff, good food, comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Wonderful stay

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, great food and a relaxing stay.I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chandran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Nuno

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

Great Hotel

This is a great hotel, we have stayed more than once and we love it. From the comfort and cleanness of the room to the staff's politeness. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

barrie

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

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room large. Breakfast tasty. Staff very friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, small room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very calm and peaceful. The staff were extremely helpful at all times.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in stunning grounds. Good transport links to Oxford.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

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

Perfect

Stayed for 1 night. First time we had been to Oxford. We got a taxi into the city but a bus is easy enough too. The hotel was charming and staff friendly. The pool and spa were very nice. Our room was very big and had a patio overlooking the green. Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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