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The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns

3.0 star property
Guests can relax with a drink at the bar or venture out to explore nearby attractions, knowing that attentive staff members are always available to assist

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The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns offers a picturesque setting with a warm welcome. Enjoy a garden, restaurant, free WiFi, and a well-stocked bar. Guests love the peaceful surroundings and helpful staff who make everyone feel at home.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Room service

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Reading is home to The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Thames River and Chiltern Hills, while Mill at Sonning and Museum of English Rural Life are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Henley Cricket Club or Madejski Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Reading travel guide
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Old Bath Road, Charvil, Sonning, Reading, England, RG10 9RJ

What's nearby

  • Thames Path
    Thames Path
    7 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • LEGOLAND® Windsor
    LEGOLAND® Windsor
    33 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Windsor Castle
    Windsor Castle
    38 min drive - 24.1 miles
  • Mill at Sonning
    11 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Nirvana Spa
    17 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Reading Twyford Station
    3 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Golden Cross
    3 min drive
  • Cozze
    4 min drive
  • Jalpari of Woodley
    5 min drive
  • Duke of Wellington
    2 min drive
  • Red Rose Indian
    4 min drive

About this property

The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns

Inn near Thames River
You can look forward to a garden, a bar, and a restaurant at The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and tour/ticket assistance
  • ATM/banking services, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, 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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 9 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 9.00 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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns?

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

What time is check-out at The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns located?

Situated in Reading, this inn is within 3 mi (5 km) of Mill at Sonning, Thames River, and Dinton Pastures Country Park. Thames Path and Stanlake Park Wine Estate are also within 3 mi (5 km). Reading Twyford Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 368 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 368 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 368 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 368 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 368 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price, great location for my need. Room was nice and clean and had everything you could need. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Uko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great reception, polite staff, spacious and clean room and great restaurant menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Everything was good 👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean, comfortable bed, a bit basic but has everything needed for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a great size. Double bed sofa and a large desk. Bathroom was a bit tired with no soap at the hand basin
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Accommodation in good condition. Staff polite. Food in the resturant was poor (mains were luke warm and warm deserts were scolding).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay, friendly helpful staff and good food reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room in a good location for visiting family. Lovely helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed, spacious room with a comfortable couch that could be converted to a double bed. I didn"t need it but ideal for someone with a child. The best place zi stayed in a excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

keith

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

clean and comfy

clean comfy room breakfast was no too good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good staff and food room was lovely staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very handy for The Mill at Sonning. Very nice hotel, friendly staff and large, clean comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here quite a few times. Food great, staff friendly and efficient, rooms clean. Will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Good value

Excellent value and friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A one night business stay. Perfectly adequate and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were accommodating. I wasnt going to be able to hav breakfast so it was arranged for me to pick up a breakfast box. It was great having the pub next door. The 850 bus goes from outside into Henley-on-Thames regularly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like staying here as it's near my daughter. Staff friendly and really helpful ( especially if you misplace your keys, oops!) ). Dining facilities really good and the foods great also. Will definitely be staying again and would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A great place for a night or two. Very convenient and realistic price. Breakfast great and a bargain price!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Pearse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic twin room. Good bed, Did the job. Shower only OK.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The wee waif is a comfortable convenient hotel, its decor is looking tired but perfectly acceptable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Lucille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a one night stay after a wedding do. Staff pleasant but thin on the ground. Beds comfy and room was spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good size nice clean room. Staff were attentive. Food was excellent value for money. Would definitely book again if need a hotel in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fulfilled its purpose for 1 night for me. Staff friendly and helpful, room good size and clean. Pity no air con ( i stsyed during the v hot weather). A garage overlooking with bright lights on all night ut seemed. Goid value. Would stay again if in the area and needed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MISS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A nice place with comfortable beds. The decor was a little dated and there were a few marks on the walls but it was very clean. Staff were friendly. The room was very spacious and was great value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

R

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

Great!

Great hotel. Clean and comfortable. Pub and Restaurant attached. Good food and drink. Hotel and Pub good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023