The Head of the River

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The Head of the River Inn in Oxford
The Head of the River Inn in Oxford
The Head of the River Inn in Oxford
The Head of the River Inn in Oxford
The Head of the River Inn in Oxford
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8.8Excellent
(748 Ratings)
"Excellent stay at Head of the River. Lovely rooms and lovely staff, who made us feel very welcome. We were lucky to have had gorgeous weather which allowed us to enjoy drinks by river together with ..."
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8.8 / 10
Excellent(748 Ratings)

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About this inn

This smoke-free inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden. WiFi in public areas is free.
Housekeeping is available on request.
The Head of the River offers 19 accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.


Amenities

Non-smoking

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Ratings and reviews

8.8 / 10
Excellent(748 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Excellent stay at Head of the River. Lovely rooms and lovely staff, who made us feel very welcome. We were lucky to have had gorgeous weather which allowed us to enjoy drinks by river together with a delicious lunch as well as an equally delicious Sunday roast. The breakfast is generous and we were spoilt for choice. We would recommend without hesitation and look forward to returning soon.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Beautiful spot overlooking the River. Very close to all amenities. Would highly recommend.
8 / 10Excellent·May 2026
A fun, traditional, well-located hotel with a hopping bar and restaurant located right on the river (Thames or Isis, call it what you will) about 6-8 minutes by foot south of city center. Breakfast is included with the price of the room, and it's quite good. Not a fancy hotel by any means, this one does have a lot of charm.
5 / 10·Oct 2026
Great location just outside the centre of Oxford. Friendly helpful staff. Room clean and comfortable. Great hot breakfast with fast service. Highly recommend and would stay again.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this inn?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Head of the River. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Head of the River pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at The Head of the River?

We found 1 amenities for this rental. This includes , and non-smoking.


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