The Black Boy

3.5 star property
3.5-star guest house near University of Oxford

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Lounge
Double Room, Ensuite
Bar (on property)
Double Room, Ensuite | Bathroom
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
91 Old High Street, Headington, Oxford, England, OX3 9HT
  • Popular LocationJohn Radcliffe Hospital10 min walk
  • Popular LocationOxford Brookes University18 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Oxford9 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)55 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Oxford

In Oxford .Within a 10-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Headington Shark and Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford. Also, John Radcliffe Hospital is within half a mile (1 km) and University of Oxford is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford - 9 min walk
  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 10 min walk
  • Oxford Brookes University - 18 min walk
  • Churchill Hospital - 4 min drive
  • University of Oxford - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Islip Station - 13 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 17 min walk
  • Starbucks - 7 min walk
  • White Horse - 14 min walk
  • The Masons Arms - 18 min walk
  • M&S Café - 10 min walk

About this property

The Black Boy

3.5-star guest house near University of Oxford
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

The Black Boy also features a garden, express check-in, and express check-out. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Oxford guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Black Boy offers 4 accommodations. Satellite television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

Property is also known as

Black Boy Pub Hotel Oxford
Black Boy Pub Hotel
Black Boy Pub Oxford
The Black Boy Oxford
The Black Boy Pub Hotel
The Black Boy Guesthouse
The Black Boy Guesthouse Oxford

The Black Boy Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

douglas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place away from the main chains
Walked in and great friendly staff , lovely room , great food in restaurant can’t fault the place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were so kind to us opening breakfast early so we could get to LHR at a time they also helped us determine. The room was great, I would recommend this to anyone. Oxford is a bit of a mess right now with all the road work so staying on the outskirts was a benefit.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Great hotel
Food was exceptionally good and staff were so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has character. Staff excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peyman, Louisville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bed & breakfast that far exceeded our expectations. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short Break
Thoroughly enjoyable stay. No issues. Comfortable room great food and drink
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly host; made the whole stay so pleasurable and relaxing! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As our son lives nearby my wife and i have stayed before and also been in regularly for drinks and found every experience a good one. Staff are aways so polite and helpful. Rooms are excellent and breakfast also excellent. My wife very impressed with the vegetarian breakfast as few places get this right. We have already booked to stsy again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Marissa, San Antonio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, especially Sarah. Breakfast and dinner were excellent. Parking is available but arrive early-limited. Smallish room but was fine for one night. Public transportation to Oxford nearby.