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The Head of the River

Folly Bridge(St. Aldates)See map

€ 166.04per night

This is the cheapest price in 30 days, based on the rates on 2 Nov

Top reasons for booking
With a stay at The Head of the River, you'll be centrally located in Oxford, steps from Thames River and 3 minutes by foot from University of Oxford. This inn is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from New Theatre Oxford and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Blenheim Palace.
Popular facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Free WiFi
4.4/5Great 746 reviews
Exploring the area
Oxford Station, 1.2km, About 20 mins from hotel by foot
Oxford International Airport, 11.0km, About 13 mins from hotel by car
Bate Collection of Musical Instruments, 300m, About 4 mins from hotel by foot
15
Comfy Room
1 double bed or bigger

14.0 m²

12
Indulgence Room
1 double bed or bigger

16.0 m²

29
Cosy Room
1 double bed or bigger

12.0 m²

30
Family Room
2 beds

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Reviews

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4.4/5.0

Great

746 reviews
Location
4.4
Services offered
4.5
Cleanliness
4.2
Atmosphere & facilities
4.3
All
4.5+
3.0+
Antony
Reviewed: 1 Jul 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with partner

Wonderful place and lovely location but our bed was under the window blind so didn't block out the early morning sunlight and the blind was already not fully working. Noise was an issue with early deliveries to the pub. The food was great and friendly staff.
Tamsin
Reviewed: 29 Jun 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner

Excellent stay at Head of the River. Lovely rooms and lovely staff, who made us feel very welcome. We were lucky to have had gorgeous weather which allowed us to enjoy drinks by river together with a delicious lunch as well as an equally delicious Sunday roast. The breakfast is generous and we were spoilt for choice. We would recommend without hesitation and look forward to returning soon.
Ruth
Reviewed: 12 Jun 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner

We had a great time Hotel was excellent in every way room perfect & spotless, Staff were all friendly & extremely helpful, we celebrated our 56th wedding anniversary.
jackie.e.webster
Reviewed: 9 Jun 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
Beautiful spot overlooking the River. Very close to all amenities. Would highly recommend.
Jacques
Reviewed: 4 Jun 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner

La localisation en bordure de la Tamise est géniale
Donald
Reviewed: 31 May 2026

3.0/5.0

Good

Stayed with family

Great location, just outside the main high street and close to beautiful walking paths along the river. Also, surprisingly quiet. The only downside was the quality and price of the food. However, great place for a drink on the patio and lots of food options available within walking distance. Felt a bit sorry for the staff, they seemed overwhelmed and as a result, not very happy. Overall, would return if visiting Oxford again.
Daniel
Reviewed: 28 May 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with family

A fun, traditional, well-located hotel with a hopping bar and restaurant located right on the river (Thames or Isis, call it what you will) about 6-8 minutes by foot south of city center. Breakfast is included with the price of the room, and it's quite good. Not a fancy hotel by any means, this one does have a lot of charm.
Bradley
Reviewed: 13 May 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with friends

Coffee maker wasn’t working, staff said they would fix it but didn’t
Steve
Reviewed: 12 May 2026

4.0/5.0

Great
All good
Edward
Reviewed: 11 May 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Stayed with partner

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Overview

The Head of the River

Rooms:19
Floors:3
Star rating:

With a stay at The Head of the River, you'll be centrally located in Oxford, steps from Thames River and 3 minutes by foot from University of Oxford. This inn is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from New Theatre Oxford and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Blenheim Palace.

Description

With a stay at The Head of the River, you'll be centrally located in Oxford, steps from Thames River and 3 minutes by foot from University of Oxford. This inn is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from New Theatre Oxford and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Blenheim Palace.

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Exploring the area

Transport

Oxford Station

Train stations
1.2km

Oxford International Airport

Airports
11.0km

Attractions

Bate Collection of Musical Instruments

300m

Christ Church Cathedral

400m

Christ Church Picture Gallery

500m

Christ Church Picture Gallery

500m

Modern Art Oxford

600m

Westgate Oxford

600m

Museum of Oxford

600m

University Church of St Mary the Virgin

800m
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Facilities & services

Popular facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Free WiFi
General
Non-smoking throughout
No elevator
Accessibility
Housekeeping
Garden
Reception services
Front desk (limited service hours)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
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Property policies

Check-in/out Time

Earliest check-in time:After 15:00 - Before 22:00

Latest check-out time:Before 11:00

Check-in policy

The guest responsible for check-in must be aged 18 or above

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:30 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Check-in descriptions

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Note: Check-in policies vary by property. Please check carefully before booking

Other fees

Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay

Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Food & drinks

At The Head of the River, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

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