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The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns

3.0 star property
Inn with free parking, near Thames River

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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

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is €62
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
Old Bath Road, Charvil, Sonning, Reading, England, RG10 9RJ

What's nearby

  • Thames Path - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Mill at Sonning - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • University of Reading - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Oracle - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Madejski Stadium - 13 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Reading Twyford Station - 3 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Golden Cross - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wee Waif - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Coozy Nook - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪French Horn Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coppa Club, Sonning - ‬2 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 luggage storage
  • ATM/banking services, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers 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 transport

  • 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

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

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

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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from 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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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

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 does it cost to stay at The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns?

As of 7 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns on 21 Dec 2025 start from €61.81, 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.

How much is parking at The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns?

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

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

Situated in Reading, this inn is within 3 miles (5 km) of Mill at Sonning, Dinton Pastures Country Park and Stanlake Park Wine Estate. Thames River and Thames Path are also within 3 miles (5 km). Reading Twyford Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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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

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 350 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maddie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely down to earth room in great little pub.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location to stay for Rewind Festival with reasonable prices. Hotel decor is tired and in need of updating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

8/10 Good

Dr. Mrs. Charles

Bed was excellent, as was the coffee. We ate at friends so did not taste the restaurant. People were truly lovely.On hot nights room 19 was quite hot
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good overnight stay close to a family event
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little dated, but perfectly good hotel and bar
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very tired, poor decoration, wall covering missing , dents in walls, scruffy furniture, dreadful shower, however it was clean and an ok bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Arrived early as we were going to a festival, went into the pub/ restaurant first for a breakfast. Waffles & berries was not great, fruit were definitely frozen & looked like mush on presentation, my cornflake chicken burger was luck warm as was my daughter full breakfast. The room were recast early
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Happy day stay

Our stay was very good for the short period we were there we would book this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

8/10 Good

Phill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay within easy reach of city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Staff & service
Dining area tired and in need of decorating
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

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

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