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Elephant Hotel

3.0 star property
Countryside serenity awaits at this nature-surrounded retreat where guests can shop and dine without leaving the property or simply relax in green surroundings.

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The Elephant Hotel offers a family-friendly escape in peaceful rural settings. Visitors can browse the on-site shops, enjoy a coffee at the café, connect with WiFi from their rooms, or take a refreshing walk through the garden grounds.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Chic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Chic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 75 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Chic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Reading, Elephant Hotel is in a rural area and near a train station. Hexagon and Reading Museum and Town Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Basildon Park and St. Giles-in-Reading Church. Traveling with kids? Consider Beale Park, or check out an event or a game at Madejski Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Reading travel guide
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Church Road, Pangbourne, Reading, England, RG8 7AR

What's nearby

  • North Wessex Downs
    North Wessex Downs
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Thames Path
    Thames Path
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Beale Park
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Whitchurch Maze
    6 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • University of Reading
    22 min drive - 15.2 miles

Getting around

  • Reading Pangbourne Station
    5 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee
    2 min walk
  • Herbies Pizza
    7 min drive
  • The George Hotel
    2 min walk
  • The Water Tower
    7 min drive
  • Blip
    7 min drive

About this property

Elephant Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Thames River
At Elephant Hotel, you can look forward to a terrace, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Elephant Hotel include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hair dryers and toilet paper
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 66 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Elephant Hotel Reading
Elephant Reading
Elephant Hotel Hotel
Elephant Hotel Reading
Elephant Hotel Hotel Reading

Frequently asked questions

Is Elephant Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Elephant Hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 66 lbs per pet. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Elephant Hotel?

As of May 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elephant Hotel on May 21, 2026 start from $122, 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elephant Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Elephant Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Elephant Hotel located?

This family-friendly Reading hotel is located in a rural location, within a 5-minute walk of Thames Path and Thames River. Beale Park and North Wessex Downs are also within 3 mi (5 km). Reading Pangbourne Station is only a 5-minute walk.

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

Elephant Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 142 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice, clean room with complementary toiletries and a nice selection of teas/coffees.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mr Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a very pleasant place to stay with excellent parking facilities and polite and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was lovely, staff were very helpful and the room was good as well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed one night but had a comfortable room, good food in the bar, and staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bar , Dinner and room all v good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and comfy bed , nice people, good food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quirky, nice and spacious. good restaurant and hotel right in the middle of Pangbourne.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were lucky to have a garden room and it was a bonus to have our own space outside. Very welcoming receptionist when we arrived and when we checked out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely but quirky place. One of those hotels that you love the quirkiness and the staff make it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean, though there were stains on the carpet. Breakfast was substantial and arrived promptly. Dinner was good, as long as you like steak.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay here often. Very well located for trains to Oxford & London. Great for M4.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

The hotel is lovely the majority of the staff were more than helpful and very accomodating... one member called the day after my stay and sounded on the phone a little like she didnt want to be there but all others were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good Location, but overall not good value.

Expensive for what it is. The room was tired, and other than the location had little else going for it. I eaten at restaurant in past, and that was great but hotel experience was let down.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the hotel, clean but small room. Steak dinner was not cheap but really tasty, definitely recommend the steak. Staff were friendly and helpful. Only disappointment was that the bar closed at 10:30, despite me and my 2 colleagues being in the bar and hotel residents. That was the only thing that let it down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for money

The reception staff were very welcoming and helpful. Excellent location, although the carpark is very small and was fully occupied by the time I arrived. Customers using the hotel restaurant. Public parking is nearby at £1 a night. The room was very clean and well presented, however some of the furniture is rather tired looking. There's a good choice of quality tea, coffee biscuits and bottled water in the room. I'm very happy with my stay. Sadly I had to leave early and missed the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Boiling hot room with no aircon and just a really noisy fan. Suggest they invest in good pedestal fans with a quiet night setting. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Room comfort

Good for a couple of days

Parking was an issue. Location noisy as right on a busy junction. Restaurant was good with the meat being cooked in the room which was nice. Breakfast okay but limited cold selection limited
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Poor sleep, nice building

Stayed overnight for work. Good: very nice and efficient girl for check in; comfortable bed; very good shower; nice tea/coffee/shampoo etc; large TV; room decorated nicely; good price; good breakfast service Poor: Cold room at night and morning; loud intermittent plumbing noises all night affected sleep; road noise; small carpark
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mr Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden Gem. Came across this hotel by chance. Will definitely be back if need to stay nr Oxford/Reading area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay. Great hotel for the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay and very quirky.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
It’s a very old hotel and therefore small rooms and no elevator - ours was quite a distance from the reception. We were underwhelmed with the staff and there was no notice there or in the room with the WiFi code. The bar smelled of smoke so we didn’t go in. It was convenient to Reading and near the river, so it worked for us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love the rooms here, car park is small but paying car park right next door which is free from 5pm till 8
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024