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The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns

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A building with a sign reading "WEE WAIF" and another sign for "Hotel Reception." - The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns (Reading)
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A garden, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Room service

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A neatly made bed with white linens in a room with purple walls.

Double Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, white bedding, a dark headboard, and wall-mounted lamps.

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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A neatly made bed with white linens and a headboard with a light switch.

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 River Thames 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

  • The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and the River Thames in London.
    Thames Path
    7 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • A riverside walkway with a bridge, cafes, and a modern building with a glass facade.
    Oracle
    15 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • A football stadium with blue seats and a large advertisement for MADELEJKI.
    Madejski Stadium
    20 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Mill at Sonning
    11 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • University of Reading
    14 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Coffee #1
    4 min drive
  • Bosco Lounge
    4 min drive
  • The Golden Cross
    3 min drive
  • Kowloon Cafe 九龍冰室
    3 min drive
  • Pizza Hut
    5 min drive

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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 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

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, River Thames, 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

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 403 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 403 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 403 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 403 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 403 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful, we checked in late as we were out at a function and was able to get hot food before 9pm
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good location to explore the area. Bus stop on doorstep for Reading, Henley on Thames. Breakfast good and reasonably priced as were main meals. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent and rooms spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasant stay. Friendly staff and a nice bar and garden
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and attentive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good price and food was good, very short staffed behind the bar so a considerable wait to place orders
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Microwave in the room and maybe a small fridge. Other than that very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good stay. Clean and tidy. Nice breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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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6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Venue was a little tatty. Redecoration in certain areas would be a good start. On a positive having Ev chargepoints was very helpful as we had a long journey ahead the next day. Staff were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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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10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Everything was good 👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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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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

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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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
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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

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

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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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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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
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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