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Macdonald Compleat Angler

4.0 star property
4-star hotel perfect for exploring Marlow

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
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Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Marlow Bridge, Marlow, England, SL7 1RG
  • Place, Thames River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Thames Path
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Higginson Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Marlow

City center stay.With a stay at this Marlow hotel, you'll be steps from All Saints Church and a 5-minute walk from Thames River. Thames Path and Higginson Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Thames River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Thames Path - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Higginson Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • All Saints Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bisham Abbey - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Marlow Station - 11 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Satollo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Côte - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Chequers Marlow - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Compleat Angler

4-star hotel perfect for exploring Marlow
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Macdonald Compleat Angler. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Marlow hotel is smoke free.

  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1640
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Macdonald Compleat Angler offers 64 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 26 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Fishing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 26.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Macdonald Compleat Angler
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Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel Marlow
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Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel
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Macdonald Compleat Angler Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 771 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 771 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 771 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 771 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 771 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Lookout Mtn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and proximity to Marlow.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've enjoyed the Compleat Angler for many years way back into the 90s, however recently, I suppose like most things, disappointment sets in. My one night recently with an old school friend exposed how things have changed: families allowing their young children to ride light-up scooters on the marble floors of the lobby, next to the bar area just ruined what this hotel used to represent: old British class on the river, sophisticated elegance, sorry probably won't be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curt

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

Great place!

Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location on the river Thames. The property is in need of modernisation. Staff are friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RONAN

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very nice, especially the cleaning staff, very helpful and the rooms are immaculately clean, great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, lovely atmosphere in the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our fourth time staying at this hotel and it is always a wonderful experience. Though the hotel room this past visit was not as large as our previous rooms, it offered views of the Thames River, which is lovely. The only reason I gave only 4 stars this time around, was that our bathroom was small and didnt look clean, in need of updating. But we have not experienced this in the past, so hopefully we will upgrade our room on our next stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Susannah

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Compleat Angler is not loved by its owners, customers who remember the days when this was THE hotel to stay in in the area will be saddened and disappointed with what has happened to this once prestigious hotel. Externally the location is perfect, tucked away at the end of Marlow bridge looking out on the church and Thames, a pretty garden area is inviting however often not available to hotel guests because of private “functions”. The older rooms and corridors are shabby, dirty and poorly presented far beyond the desperate need of refurbishment noted by reviewers in 2023. The “superior” rooms in the newer “block” are corporate and lack any character and are themselves due a bit of an update! Luckily we did have a lovely view of the river but would have been devastated if we had been allocated any of the many rooms with views of the car park! Do not pay extra for breakfast, the offer is poor and quality far below what you might expect of a four star establishment. It is a very quick walk across the bridge to any number of cafes and eateries offering far better quality and value for money. This is the ONLY hotel that I have ever stayed at charging supplements for decent coffee and some breakfast items. Concerns reported to management were acknowledged as completely accurate but “we are working on things” and “it’s a corporate decision” 1. Do not go any way to providing a solution and 2. Do not warrant the room rates being charges. This hotel is complete shambles.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashlie

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
£50 a round for 2 drinks in hotel bar. Suite was old, musty and dark. Service nowhere near as good as you’d expect for the price point. Incredibly disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location on the river, with lovely beer garden. Really nice staff throughout. A really relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeremy

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

Needs some improvement.

Unfortunately we were disappointed with the hotel. It has a fantastic location with wonderful views but feels rundown and in need of some renovation. Before you even enter the hotel you realise things are not quite right as there's a letter missing from the sign and the associated wall is filthy. When we got to our room we found that the edges of the curtains were so frayed that bits fell off as you close them. The battery cover for the safe was missing, the cover for the temperature control for the shower was missing and the extractor fan was disgusting. The AC wasn't great, there's a continuous running noise from behind the toilet and the mattress sloped in to the centre. If you are having breakfast be aware that 50% of the hotel dishes have a £6 supplement and if you want a latte or cappuccino then that's going to be another £4 supplement. If you are going to the bar then expect to wait and don't be surprised when a medium glass of rose is more than £17. Has so much potential but need attention.
Welcome to the hotel
Frayed curtains
Battery cover missing
Cover missing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Martyn, Philadelphia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

fiona

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views over the Thames River. Excellent fo access to Marlow Town. Large car park. Service in bar and on the lawn was terrible and room not reagy on time. We were allocated a room with twin beds even when had reserved a double.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location but the hotel needs updating. Bathroom wasn’t clean and was shabby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tired and in need of of Some Loving

What should be an outstanding hotel in a fabulous location, is a tired, rundown, very mediocre, overpriced place to avoid. The Room (56) felt dirty and in dire need of a make over. We kept our shoes on as the carpet looked like it was ready to get up and walk off. The bar was tired and the menu came tatty and stained. The breakfast was typical fair, but all was left sitting out exposed to everything, without any care or thought for hygiene or protection. The staff were pleasant, but I don't think it unreasonable to require those serving to at shower or at least use deodorant, the smell of BO was over parring and not conjusive to a good dining experience. I am sorry to be so mean, but this hotel needs a make over, at least in Room 56 and the communal spaces. It is not worth £450 per night hey are charging
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Harry

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel great position on the river.Hotel needs total refurb. Breakfast ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025