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Ferryboat Inn

3.0 star property

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Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a playground at Ferryboat Inn. The on-site restaurant, Grill and Pub classics, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Whitchurch-on-Thames, Ferryboat Inn is in a rural area. Reading Museum and Town Hall and Hexagon are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Beale Park and South Street Arts Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Predator Assault, Laser Combat and The Living Rainforest. Visit our Reading travel guide
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High St, Whitchurch-on-Thames, England, RG8 7DB

What's nearby

  • Set in the Chilterns, the monument has great views of surrounding areas.
    Chiltern Hills
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Thames Path
    Thames Path
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The home of the Royals! URZ!
    Madejski Stadium
    13 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Whitchurch Maze
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Beale Park
    6 min drive - 1.5 miles

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 hotel near Thames River
A coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Ferryboat Inn. The on-site restaurant, Grill and Pub classics, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), pet-sitting services, and ATM/banking services
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and an off-leash area
Room features
All guestrooms at Ferryboat Inn include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Changing tables, baby monitors, and highchairs
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Ferryboat Inn are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Grill and Pub classics

Things to do

  • Playground

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

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls, an off-leash area, and pet-sitting services are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 10 and younger eat free breakfast

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 7.50 per person

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Ferryboat Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Ferryboat Inn?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Ferryboat Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Ferryboat Inn?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Ferryboat Inn located?

This family-friendly Reading hotel is located in a rural location, just steps from Thames Path and Thames River. Beale Park and Basildon Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Reading Pangbourne Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Ferryboat Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sandra

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