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voco Oxford Thames by IHG

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and a health club

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Exterior
Serves lunch and dinner
Lobby
Exterior
Indoor wedding
Located along the peaceful Thames River, voco Oxford Thames offers a quiet getaway with an arcade/game room and French dining at Napier's. Enjoy outdoor meals, cozy moments by the lobby fireplace, or hot stone massages at Riverside Leisure Club and Spa.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym

Room options

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Bath Shower Combination)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Spring water bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Bath Shower Combination)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Bath Shower Combination)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Sandford-on-Thames, a neighborhood in Oxford, voco Oxford Thames by IHG is in the suburbs and on the riverwalk. Oxford Castle and Bodleian Library are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Bicester Village. Thames River and University of Oxford are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Henley Road, Sandford-on-thames, Oxford, England, OX4 4GX

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Christ Church College - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Oxford Castle - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Bodleian Library - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • New Theatre Oxford - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Abingdon Culham Station - 10 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Isis Farmhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The William Morris - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cagneys - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oxford Factory - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Jolly Postboys - ‬5 min drive

About this property

voco Oxford Thames by IHG

Upscale eco-certified hotel near Thames River
Located close to Oxford Brookes University and Christ Church College, voco Oxford Thames by IHG provides a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a hot stone massage, or a facial at Riverside Leisure Club and Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site French cuisine restaurant, Napier's, offers breakfast, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and self parking (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, wedding services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, 10 meeting rooms, and a vegetable garden
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 104 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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
  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 21.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Crusaders Bar & Lounge
  • Napier's

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 21.95 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway 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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Four Pillars Hotel Oxford Thames
Four Pillars Thames Hotel
Oxford Four Pillars Thames
Oxford Thames
Oxford Thames Four Pillars
Vere Oxford Thames Hotel
Oxford Thames Hotel Four Pillars
Thames Four Pillars
Thames Four Pillars Hotel
Vere Thames Hotel
Oxford Thames 4 Pillars
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel Sandford-On-Thames
Vere Oxford Thames
Vere Thames

Frequently asked questions

Does voco Oxford Thames by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is voco Oxford Thames by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at voco Oxford Thames by IHG?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per day.

What time is check-in at voco Oxford Thames by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at voco Oxford Thames by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is voco Oxford Thames by IHG located?

Located in Sandford-on-Thames, this spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Thames River and within 6 mi (10 km) of University of Oxford and Oxford Castle. Christ Church College and New Theatre Oxford are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

voco Oxford Thames by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 956 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 956 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 956 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 956 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 956 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Very nice hotel. Close to Park and Ride.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with lovely grounds . The pool area was quite small but adequate as not overly busy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well designed hotel with comfortable feel & dining.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scharon

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

8/10 Good

Lettie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, very nice room overlooking the gardens and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with fantastic facilities including pool and spa. Very attentive staff for assisted with gluten-free options. overall very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clyde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful set next to the river. It is pricey but most hotels in that are.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, very clean and well kept. The staff are so lovely and friendly, nothing was too much of a bother for them. Breakfast was very good!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had a lot of property to walk around and nice areas to sit outside.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The cleanliness and food the room and staff were excellent definitely would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great river location on outskirts of the city
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

AMAZING STAFF

We had an event here and the staff were fantastic .Got to mention Scott as nothing was too much trouble on the set up and also Natalie who was also fantastic. I would highly recommend this hotel either for work or pleasure .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel was amazing the only thing that let it down was the food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Amenities
Nice room, and good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely garden location on Thames fairly close to Oxford. Excellent beds and bedding but towels and robes could use an upgrade. Delicious a la carte breakfast.and lots of common areas and gardens. The sister property nearer to Oxford would have been a better choice for us as we would have liked to have been closer to Oxford
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, staff were pretty amazing,my only negative would be with Expedia / hotels.com , booked and paid for breakfast and parking, apparently the parking didn’t show up thru my booking, not a major problem ( £7.50 ) just a slight cliche , aside from that amazing, thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel stay, comfortable, welcoming staff, great food. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

Love this place!!

Front desk was amazing and friendly. The room is very nice and super comfortable and the food at the restaurant was A M A Z I N G!!! We actually decided to extend our stay and stay here for a second night before going back to Heathrow instead going back to London for our last night. It’s just beautiful here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

iain

Liked: Cleanliness

Pay to park not acceptable

It's OK but could be better having to pay to park is not acceptable for guests!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erkan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Decent

Quick stay - reasonably good accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcoming staff, with honeycomb from their own bees. Lovely building, quiet and relaxing. Nice spa with treatments. Good buffet breakfast with lots of options overlooking the thames. An hours walk along the thames into oxford. Or a short bus ride from right outside the hotel. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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