With a stay at voco Oxford Thames, an IHG Hotel in Oxford (Sandford-on-Thames), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Thames River and 7 minutes from Christ Church College. .This eco-certified hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from University of Oxford and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Oxford Castle.
What's nearby
Christ Church College - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
University of Oxford - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
Oxford Castle - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
New Theatre Oxford - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
Bodleian Library - 12 min drive - 8.4 km
Getting around
Appleford Station - 14 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 60 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, an IHG Hotel
Eco-certified Oxford hotel in Sandford-on-Thames with a full-service spa
Voco Oxford Thames, an IHG Hotel offers 104 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
This Oxford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor tennis court and a health club are featured at the hotel. In addition to an indoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 104 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an indoor pool, and an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.
Enjoy French cuisine at Napier's, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 10 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Napier's - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Crusaders Bar & Lounge - This bar specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
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.
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 public transport
Secured uncovered self parking on site (GBP 7.50 per day)
Electric car charging station on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: GBP 18.95 per person
1 restaurant
1 bar
24-hour room service
Restaurants on site
Napier's
Crusaders Bar & Lounge
Things to do
Arcade/games room
Bike parking
Fitness centre
Full-service spa
Indoor pool
Outdoor tennis court
Sauna
Steam room
Tennis
Family friendly
Arcade/games room
Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Indoor pool
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Front-desk safe
Water dispenser
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Business services
Meeting rooms - 10
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Vegetable garden
Spa
3 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - hot stone
Massage - Swedish
Massage/treatment rooms
Sauna
Spa open daily
Steam room
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Assistive listening devices available
Hand-held shower head
Height-adjustable showerhead
Lever door handles
Step-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
8 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchairs available on site
More
100% renewable energy
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Biodegradable coffee stirrers
Biodegradable drinking straws
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Fireplace in reception
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drinks bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Entertainment
TV channels
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
More
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Iron/ironing board
LED light bulbs
Phone
Safe
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
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
For more details, 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 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 18.95 per person
Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 7.50 per day
Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 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)
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voco Oxford Thames, an IHG Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Enjoyed our most recent visit to Voco Oxford Thames. Looked after by all team members we engaged with throughout trust day. Our room was comfortable and well appointed. We enjoyed our time in the lounge and bar areas. Breakfast runs smoothly and we sat down before 9 am so the restaurant was relatively quiet. We use the 3A bus service to get in and out of the city, which worked very well for us. Thank you for looking after us during our time at the Voco Oxford Thames.
Bit far out of Oxford with limited and expensive taxis available. Spa area and pool very tired and in need of refurbishment. Room was lovely and comfortable bed. Breakfast was delicious.
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
The hotel was fantastic, the room clean with a very comfortable bed, all facilities in bedroom hair dryer, tea making and toiletries, all the staff very friendly and polite especially Kayley at check in and out and a special shout out to Nat who was friendly, informative and nothing was to much bother
Only slight downside had a bar meal on the Friday night starters came out at different times mine was eaten before my wife’s came out and the pizza was burnt on the bottom
Fab location close to Oxford, but feel like your in the countryside. Very close to Thames River. Lovely hotel, makes you feel very relaxed and nice walk to local pub on the river with nice walks along the Thames. Very peaceful.