The Head of the River is located in Oxford City Centre, a neighborhood in Oxford, and is near a train station and on the waterfront. Oxford Castle and Blenheim Palace are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thames River. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Oxford Ice Rink or Iffley Road Track.
Upscale eco-certified inn located in Oxford City Centre
Close to Oxford Castle and University of Oxford, The Head of the River provides a terrace, a garden, and a bar. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Head of the River, offers lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property
Guest reviews give good marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at The Head of the River include amenities, such as free WiFi, espresso makers and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
Free infant beds, electric kettles and heating
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 10 to 15 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
The Head of the River
Family friendly
Free cot
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping on request
Outdoors
Garden
On a river
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 10.00–15.00 per person
Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Head River
Head River Inn
Head River Inn Oxford
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Head Of The River Hotel Oxford
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Frequently asked questions
How much is parking at The Head of the River?
This property doesn't offer parking.
The Head of the River Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Clean, cosy, welcoming and full of charm. The staff were friendly and helpful. My room had beautiful views of the river and meadow. I’d come back to Oxford just to stay here again.
We stayed at the Head of the River with our kids for a few days recently when visiting schools in the Oxford area. We really liked it. The rooms are lovely and have everything you need, the kids loved the free breakfast which was really delicious. We ended up eating most of our meals there and thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Great location and scenery however very loud hotel and can hear others in their rooms easily. The room was not serviced for a while left in morning, back in afternoon and no toilet tissue or phone to ring downstairs. Not the typical hotel experience.
Stayed there for several nights. The room was very comfortable and clean. I especially liked the breakfast and very friendly staff. Plus, the location is great for seeing Oxford.