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voco Oxford Thames by IHG

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

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Indoor wedding
Serves lunch and dinner
Lobby
Exterior
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

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is €112
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/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
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Bath Shower Combination)

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Bath Shower Combination)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
Henley Road, Sandford-on-thames, Oxford, England, OX4 4GX

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Christ Church College - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Oxford Castle - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Bodleian Library - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • New Theatre Oxford - 9 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oxford Workshop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cagneys - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Polish Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The George - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬10 min walk

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/games room. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a facial or a manicure/pedicure at Riverside Leisure Club and Spa, the on-site 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 reception, 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, a banquet hall and bike parking
  • A water dispenser, a front desk safe and a vegetable garden
  • Guest reviews say great things about 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 such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • 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 programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, uncovered 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
  • Couples/private dining

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
  • Cot (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)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • 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 lift
  • 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 bathroom
  • 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 organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

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Thames Four Pillars
Thames Four Pillars Hotel
Vere Thames Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does voco Oxford Thames by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at voco Oxford Thames by IHG?

As of 15 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at voco Oxford Thames by IHG on 9 Nov 2025 start from €112.49, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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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