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The Mooringpost

4.0 star property
Riverwalk inn with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Luxury Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Modern European cuisine, garden views
Food and drink
The Mooringpost sits riverside offering a peaceful escape with its coffee shop and garden. Guests can enjoy al fresco meals at The Lock Keepers bistro, sample light fare at the bar, and stay connected with WiFi in their rooms.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (Garden Room)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Over, Just off A40, Gloucester, England, GL2 8DB

What's nearby

  • Gloucester Docks - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Gloucester Cathedral - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Gloucester Quays - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Kingsholm Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • University of Gloucestershire, Oxstalls Campus - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Gloucester Station - 3 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dr Foster - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Pelican Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Drunken Duck - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Greek on the Docks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Mooringpost

Upscale inn near Gloucester Docks
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at The Mooringpost. The on-site Modern European cuisine bistro, The Lock Keepers, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • Smoke-free premises, wedding services, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and designer toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 9 to 20 for adults and GBP 10 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Lock Keepers

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2002
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 9 to 20 for adults, and GBP 10 to 20 for children
  • A pet fee will be charged
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Wharf House Inn Gloucester
Wharf House Inn
Wharf House Gloucester
Wharf House
The Wharf House Inn
The Wharf House Gloucester
The Wharf House Inn Gloucester
The Wharf House
The Mooringpost Inn
The Mooringpost Gloucester
The Mooringpost Inn Gloucester

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mooringpost pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. A fee applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Mooringpost?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mooringpost?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Mooringpost?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Mooringpost located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this inn is within 2 mi (3 km) of Gloucester Folk Museum, St Oswald's Priory, and Gloucester Cathedral. Gloucester Docks and Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

The Mooringpost Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 191 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful location just outside the busy city of Gloucester which gave us lots of restaurant options and a base to explore the Cotswolds
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully set near the river and canal. 40 minutes walk to the Gloucester quays through some lovely riverside countryside. Room spacious and spotless. Staff friendly, courteous and helpful. Meals were excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick visit but there was a nice atmosphere , lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Welcoming Dog Friendly Stay

We had a lovely stay with our Sproodle. Danielle and the team were very welcoming. The room was very clean and a good size with Kingsize bed, 2 seater sofa, desk and wardrobe. The En-suite also had a bath with power shower. The on-site restaurant the lock keepers was fantastic, great food and service. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Tom

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant and staff, fantastic- room big let down. Tiny, cold with no functional heating, felt very cold aesthetically as well in comparison to the restaurant which was great, with great food and customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place. nice food.very friendly staff. Have booked a second visit to go again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness
On the plus side it was a last minute booking because another hotel let us down. Room was pleasant if small and bed comfortable. Less good was the staff in the pub who didn’t really feel the rooms were their problem. We should have had an email to explain access, key-safe, password and check-in/checkout but didn’t. Website says breakfast available but actually it isn’t on Sunday.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed it being pet friendly and had an excellent meal at the lockeepers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was all good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice room and food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful place.. entrance, parking, inside and outside amazing.. room was beautiful and very well presented. Will be booking again next year for our stay Thank you. What a great job you’re doing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Interesting location by canal and forest with pleasant walk and dining area. Food is a little expensive, but very high quality. Room was OK/good with a few things that could use a refresh. Having no reception area was a little odd. TV was small and jetted tub didn't work. Comfortable and quiet. Country setting but close to main access roads. Motorway is a few miles away in busy traffic.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Will deffo revisit if I’m back in this area!

Beautiful hotel in a gorgeous setting. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Rain shower was great and would go as hot as I like it. Wifi is excellent too :-) Comfy bed and pillows. It’s just a pity I was only there for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laura

Awful

An awful experience we didn’t receive an email apparently sent to say it is self check in on a Monday evening. Arrived and it was all in darkness, called the contact number numerous times but it just went to an answerphone. Hotels.com also tried to contact them. Finally messaged us later in the evening but we had already had to find somewhere else. They did say that they would be in contact regarding a resolution but yet to hear!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Chantelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Accommodation needs Attention

The condition of the accommodation is disappointing as the carpet is incredibly dirty could do with replacing for darker colour, our window was broken as was the tap and the iron. No central heating in room so a fan provided but you can’t keep this on at night so was quite cold. Bathroom very poor layout not enough space to get ready privately so only go with partner or close friend. Extractor not working. The location and surroundings nice and restaurant nice and breakfast really good but takes a very long time to come up to 45mins and it was only us. We spent a lot here over the weekend asked for a refund just on poor accommodation but was declined.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Not the best experience

To be described as luxury and to be charged over £100 for a the night was poor. There was no one to meet and greet, no reception etc. Not an issue in its own right but there wasn't enough toilet roll for the stay! No plug in the basin or the bath. The room was cold and despite turning the thermostat up it made no difference. Food facilities were closed. I don't complain but this was overpriced for the experience. The towels were also very small! Tap handle was missing as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Paul

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

Tired and Dirty

Public areas grubby, underwhelming reception at check in. Car park not lit and in dark wooded area (no tarmac). Public area carpets filthy, room carpets much the same and room cleaned to minimal standard, door very insecure, window latch falling off, sink tap handle missing, shower cold. Walls paper thin and a lot of banging drum and bass from another room (not hotels fault just a complete moron).Terrible pillows. Restaurant expensive and average, staff didn't really want to be there. Could be a lovely place if some time and money was put into it
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Location Lovely room. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quirky, quiet place to stay between the river and the canal. Lovely, comfy room and quiet. The restaurant is open Weds onwards. There is a Toby Carvery a few minutes down the road but not dog friendly. Gloucester centre about 10 mins drive away. Good stop on the way to Wales.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Russell

Nice area alongside canal for dog walks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Rooms and restaurant were ideal for our overnight stop and proved to be in lovely condition in a pleasant location beside the river and canal basin.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little out of the way along a canal with good walking tracks. Excellent staff and dining room. Room very comfortable with dual aspect windows so good flow through breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Leider nicht so toll wie angepriesen

Wir buchten dieses Hotel extra wegen der angepriesenen Ladestation für Elektroauto und einem Restaurant im Hotel. Vor Ort waren beide Ladestationen allerdings defekt. Uns war es nicht möglich unser Auto zu laden. Vor Ort war niemand und es war auch nirgends etwas angeschrieben. Zum Glück kam ein freundlicher Gast, der vorrangig das gleiche Problem hatte und instruierte uns. Man erhielt ein Mail mit dem Zugangscode. Es war kein Wlan verfügbar und nicht alle Reisenden haben Daten im Ausland. Hotel.com schickte mir keine Pushmeldung. Wir hatten ein Doppelbett, welches unbequem war und die Kissen klumpig. Es hatte genügend Kaffe, Tee, sogar mit Kapselkaffee, das war super. Die Dusche funktionierte sehr schlecht, da der Temperaturregler defekt war. Die ganze Unterkunft hatte schon bessere Tage... Das versprochene Restaurant war geschlossen. Wir erfuhren dies erst vor Ort. Der nette Gast, der uns beim Einstieg half, riet uns in die Carvery zu gehen, was wir dann auch taten. Das Haus selber war sehr schön in netter Umgebung. Da wir diese Unterkunft extra wegen der Ladestation und dem Restaurant gebucht hatten, fällt unser Urteil schlecht aus. Wann das Restaurant geöffnet/geschlossen hat, muss beim Buchen besser ersichtlich sein und ich erwarte von Hotel.com eine Pushmeldung, wenn man mit Code einchecken muss.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

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

Overnight stop

The stay at The Mooring House was very comfortable. I hadnt realised they didnt do breakfast but that wasnt a problem for us. The check in was simple and tho we arrived very early they put our bag in our room and sent us a text once it was ready.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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