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Ferryboat Inn

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Thames River

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Mini-fridge, microwave, highchair
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Room amenity

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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High St, Whitchurch-on-Thames, England, RG8 7DB
  • Place, Chiltern Hills
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Thames Path
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Beale Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Reading

In Reading .Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Thames River and Thames Path. Beale Park and Basildon Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Chiltern Hills - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Thames Path - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Whitchurch Maze - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Beale Park - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Madejski Stadium - 13 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Reading Pangbourne Station - 9 min walk
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Herbies Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The George Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Blip - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Basingstoke Conservative Club - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Ferryboat Inn

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Thames River
Some rates at Ferryboat Inn are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The family-friendly Ferryboat Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Reading hotel.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Ferryboat Inn offers 9 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby bath
  • Baby monitor
  • Baby toys
  • Changing table
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Musical instrument
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Trampoline

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered valet parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to noon for a fee: GBP 7.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, and pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 7.50 per person

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Ferryboat Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025