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The Black Boy

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, near University of Oxford

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite
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Double Room, Ensuite

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Memory foam bed
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bathroom

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Memory foam bed
Heating
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
91 Old High Street, Headington, Oxford, England, OX3 9HT

What's nearby

  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Oxford Brookes University - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Churchill Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • University of Oxford - 9 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Islip Station - 13 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪White Horse - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Heavenly Desserts Oxford - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Bonjour - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪M&S Café - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Black Boy

Guesthouse near University of Oxford
Free breakfast, a garden, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Black Boy. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Wedding services, a computer station, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Boy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Black Boy?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Black Boy?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Black Boy?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Black Boy located?

Located in Headington, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Headington Shark and John Radcliffe Hospital. University of Oxford is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

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The Black Boy Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 123 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Excellent stay, lovely food and friendly service. It’s great base to get into Oxford.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Nice place in Oxford with good breakfast and Parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Lovely place to stay very clean room as well presented had all the immunities the place itself is very nice staff very friendly and the breakfast was excellent. Couldn’t fault it in any way
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

A very relaxing stay, staff very friendly with excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

Lovely staff, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

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

10/10

Lovely food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10

Wonderful facility with delightful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

A bed & breakfast that far exceeded our expectations. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was wonderful and artfully presented (both breakfast and dinner in the dining room). We thought our accommodations were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

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

Clean modern room . excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Nicely renovated pub with comfortable room. Had even fresh flowers in the room which was a nice touch. Staff friendly and helpful and food was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Lovely pub stay. The room was very comfortable, forecourt parking, public transport short walk away. Breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

Loved it !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

A lovely place to stay in Oxford. Easy to get into town, and a nice neighbourhood around the pub (pictured, and easy walking distance to the famous shark house!). Good food and numerous choices. Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

What a great find. We were going back & forth to JR from Reading but decided to stay over as it saves time and The Black Boy was excellent- staff so helpful and friendly, food was amazing and our room lovely - we will be going back.
Best lemon posset ever!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Thoroughly enjoyable stay. No issues. Comfortable room great food and drink
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Really great place to stop overnight. Lovely restaurant with delicious range of food on the menu. Greeted by friendly staff who were helpful. Lovely breakfast in the morning. Rooms were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Super friendly host; made the whole stay so pleasurable and relaxing! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Has character. Staff excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Brilliant, great location, easy to get to, really homely and friendly. Will stay again, discovered late on a park around the corner and the house with a shark in the roof, 200 yards away. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10

We stayed here for one night and had a really lovely stay. Everyone was super friendly and helpful, the room was lovely and had everything we needed; really comfy bed, tv, bottled water, kettle, plenty of tea-bags, coffee machine and hairdryer. Breakfast was delicious and we had a great meal in the pub in the evening. Would love to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10

Amazing service, very happy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10

We stayed at The Black Boy, Headington, hidden away on the outskirts of Oxford and a cheap taxi ride into town. From the moment we arrived the manager and her staff were so welcoming and really helpful. Atmosphere was great, room comfy and breakfast lovely. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023