Reviews of The Oxfordshire Golf & Spa Hotel 4 stars
Rycote Lane, Thame, OX9 2PU, United Kingdom
#6 of 11 hotels in Thame
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1563 hotel reviews
7.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.4
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Comfort
8.4
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Location
8.6
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Facilities
8.0
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Staff
8.4
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Value for money
7.8
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Free WiFi
7.7
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Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Peter
United Kingdom9 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Michael
United Kingdom17 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Location scenery was amazing
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Suzanne
United Kingdom4 reviews9.0“Perfect”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The only downside and this was no fault of the hotel is that there were some very noisy children. It sounded like they were running up and down the corridors or just very noisy in there room
The room was lovely and the bed was comfortable. Facilities were really nice and the staff were friendly. Breakfast was really enjoyable too
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Jessica
United Kingdom2 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“We had an amazing time that we will not forget!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The decor of the Sakura resturant
The views across the golf course are amazing, the staff are so polite and understanding. Breakfast was lovely, spa was so relaxing!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Nick
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Reception staff were excellent
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Joseph
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Relaxing time away”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The small selection on the menu for food
Nice facilities friendly staff comfy bed nice decor and quilts etc
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Roy
United Kingdom21 reviews9.0“A nice stay in a beautiful location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
No water in the bedroom
meals were Excellent
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Michael
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0“Good stay and breakfast with large clean and tidy room.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Place is a little tired. But good value for money and amazing views
Great location and very helpful staff. Very good breakfast and pleasant and helpful restaurant staff: Fantastic option if you play golf.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Kirsti
United Kingdom21 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Quiet location, good price, and breakfast was tasty. Just a shame all rooms in the hotel were cold.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The weekend we stayed must have been one of the coldest days in April for many years. The whole hotel was very cold. The lobby was freezing, the corridors and bedroom were cold. The heating in the room did not always come on and cold air kept blowing into the room, could not turn it off, Didn't want to disturb my friend who was sleeping so did not call reception so slept in our clothes, It was so cold that we wore our coats going to breakfast. It is a shame that establishments now turn off the heating as it's such a nice welcome to feel the warmth when entering a hotel reception.
We only needed a place to stay for one night and stayed here due to its location and cost. The breakfast was good, small portions but good quality. Tea/coffee would be better if they were in a teapot/coffee pot than from a machine. Checking in staff made us feel welcome. Rooms good size but surprised how many scratches and dents were on the furniture.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Kloe
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was clean and comfortable and the pool is wonderful
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Mary-ann
Canada4 reviews9.0“Beautiful site, spectacular views.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The fellow guests were very foul mouthed and loud. It was clearly a “boys club destination” and they were incredibly rude.
The property was beautiful
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Bayomi
United Kingdom5 reviews9.0“Nice and good for the money”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The environment
On booking.com
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Marshall
United Kingdom86 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Excellent location for Oxford, and for one night. Dont fancy too many more.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A bit too big
Good beds & shower & size of room
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Rachel
United Kingdom11 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was s bit smelly when we arrived but freshened up after leaving balcony door open
Lovely setting
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Graeme
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
People in next door bedroom left their tv on all night which kept my wife awake virtually the whole of the second night's stay. She should have rung down to reception as it was happening, but didn't, so I was only able to report it to reception in the morning of our departure. They apologised but that was that.
Nice big room, bed and bathroom. Spa also good. Enjoyable breakfast and evening meal in restaurant overlooking the golf course.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Lorraine
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“Very Pleasant and the staff were friendly”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I requested GF and they didn't cater for me
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Liz
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bar menu a little expensive.
Beautiful location and the spa is lovely.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Chris
United Kingdom5 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Good value for money but doubt we’d come back”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Grumpy staff at one of the bars, flat lemonade, overpriced bar food, dated decor in corridors. Children are only allowed in the pool until 10am, seems unfair as adults are hogging the pool at the same time but they have all day to use the facilities
Lovely room, friendly receptionist, good sized pool, quiet location
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Kurtis
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0“Lovely location for a cheap night away.”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Is a bit out the way but worth it for the price. there was a problem with the card machine but they went out of their way to resolve it. Dinner portions were small. The place is massive so is a bit of a maze.
Room was spacious and a lovely view. Breakfast was lovely. Dinner was small portions but tasted great. Was excellent to be able to use the spa and pool. Staff were all very friendly. Great value for money.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Robert
United Kingdom14 reviews8.0“Good staff and facilities, hotel a little dated.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Hotel was a bit of a maze and seemed a bit dated and lacking colour, art and atmosphere.
Friendly staff, good price and jacuzzi/pool were nice.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Jemma
United Kingdom4 reviews9.0“Private getaway”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Feels very private. Rooms are very comfortable and the spa is a nice add on.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Amy
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0“Lovely. Jacuzzi was brilliant. Best sleep I’ve had in years.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Suite
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Needs maintenance work, the balcony had some many uneven slabs such a risk, also bathroom could do with a lock for my personal opinion. Had an opened biscuit packet with the tea tray.
Fabulous linen! Great duvet. Suite was lovely. Spacious. Plenty of hanging space. The reception staff were very helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Yvonne
United Kingdom1 review9.0“A great place for a Birthday treat”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The rain! The football results ;-) Under 16s couldn't use the pool after 10am in the morning
Delicious cooked breakfasts: Full English and scrambled eggs with smoked salmon. Friendly, helpful staff. Spa -grade toiletries in the rooms
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Claire
United Kingdom3 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Executive Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very limited beds or seats round the pool and it was so busy we couldn't use it or had to sit on the floor. Room was lovely but balcony was a waste as overlooked flat roof and car park.
Size of the bed. Quality of food in the restaurant
Stayed in March 2024
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