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Reviews of Donnington Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa 4 stars

Old Oxford Rd, Donnington, Newbury, RG14 3AG, United Kingdom

#11 of 15 hotels in Newbury

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 958 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    7.0
    Mostly good as expected from previous stays but a great shame about the housekeeping
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Housekeeping let this stay down. The bed was made and the towels changed but the bath had not been cleaned and coffee cups and glasses were left unwashed. The replacement towel they left was badly frayed along one edg

    The room and spa were good and I enjoyed the food. The staff were excellent and seemed both enthusiastic and well motivated

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    Good but need for improvement
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spa needs an update and the ambience needs to be changed No draught beer also extortionate prices

    Size of the room and the fact you can get fresh air

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not being able to pay the outstanding bill at check-out rather than having to pay for dinner separately. Before dinner we put out a clean the room sign but it was still there on our return, no one having attended to the room.

    We were well looked after and enjoyed the informal atmosphere. There was a good choice at breakfast and the porridge was excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    7.0
    Wedding guest accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Customer service poor, weeks of conversation for early check in!

    Size of room, wedding guest accommodation, breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the steam room was out of use and has been for the 2nd time we have stayed.

    Nice calm atmosphere

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice for a night away, but a bit pricey
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No plug sockets or usbs by beds for charging devices, pool was very busy - no free loungers.

    Nice location close to Newbury. Rooms were comfortable though a bit dated. Staff were very nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    8.0
    OK
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast

    Dinner

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great- Everything was lovely about the hotel the only down fall was on the first night I could hear everything from the adjoining rooms. The guests in those rooms were so loud one was having a conversation at 5:30am and I could hear everything. The banging around their room I couldn’t understand because looking at my room I couldn’t understand how they could be that loud. The plus side was I mentioned it in passing when ordering lunch and the lady I spoke with went to the guest support person and she came to speak to us to apologise. Even though I know it wasn’t the hotel’s fault I appreciated that they cared. The second night was fab as the noisy guests left and the spa is fantastic!!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Really surprised... Excellent location for business with space to have meetings :allowed earlier check in, room excellent, great value for money, breakfast and dinner really good, spa and gym looked brilliant but too busy to use...

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    8.0
    Nice Hotel with friendly staff. Would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Hotel was a little bit dated. Cleanliness wasn't the best. There was a foot print on my pillow and some areas need a good dusting, not just in our room but downstairs toilets. Limited vegan options in the restaurant so went elsewhere to eat. Rooms a bit expensive

    Swimming pool and spa areas were lovely. Good effort was made to provide vegan food for us at the event that we attended even though they forgot non dairy milk for tea and coffee. Appreciated the food though.. The room was comfortable with air conditioning

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    not a lot of grounds for walking around

    pool spa and bar

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    8.0
    Worth a stay for the spa alone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The cocktails were not a great success, but when we complained the bar staff handled the complaint very well.

    The spa in this hotel is one of the nicest, most spacious and comfortable I have experienced. It's the reason we keep going back. The food is OK, but perhaps not the fine dining that it aspires to. Breakfast was pretty good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    8.0
    Lovely night away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Don’t have any issues to be honest

    Room was nice and spacious, bed was huge and very comfortable! Nice shower too had a big shower head which I like and pressure was good. Had a few drinks in the bar too which had a nice chilled vibe

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    7.0
    Thanks
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small stuff

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    9.0
    Lovely spa stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Family time hours for the pool on a weekend?

    Beautiful hotel with a very comfortable room, delicious breakfast spread and great facilities!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 December 2023

    8.0
    Would go again but forewarned about some of the aspects as mentioned above, and be more prepared.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    That by booking through 'Booking.com' we couldn't put meals and drinks on the tab and pay at check-out. Should have been told this at the outset. Frustrating to have to carry payment methods around. Meals, snacks and drinks I felt to be overpriced. The small dining room was in need of maintenance - curtains/blinds not closing, stains on ceiling tiles, corners of wall paper turning up but the staff made every effort to make the room feel Christmassy. Despite all the best efforts from the staff, definitely got the feeling that because of the big event in the main dining room, we were not as important or valued.

    Rooms were clean and comfy. Facilities were excellent. Spa area was excellent, clean and fresh. Staff very informative and attentive, sometimes too attentive! Didn't eat in the evening in the main restaurant as there was a big function so relegated to small dining room. Beautiful flowers and Christmas decorations. Breakfast was self service, all freshly prepared, nothing outstanding

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    7.0
    Fantastic facilities... except for the internet.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the internet connection and provided WIFI there was beyond bad. I was there for work which made it very difficult as I could not get a decent enough connection to work in my room and the internet at the bar still wasn't great. Soft drinks were also very expensive.

    Fantastic spa facilities and restaurant / bar area. Room was large and clean and very comfy.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2023

    8.0
    Great Facilities, Comfy Stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    WIFI Poor In Room Staff at reception and Bar commented that because I had booked through booking.com that I couldn't credit anything to my room which would have allowed for me to pay on check out and made things easier. Not sure why booking through a third party should affect anything?!

    Spa and Gym Facilities

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    8.0
    Very enjoyable if short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Lovely hotel, in nice surroundings and really nice staff that were very welcoming on arrival. Room was nice and breakfast was excellent.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    9.0
    VERY GOOD
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    NOT ENOUGH PARKING SPACES FOR DISABLED GUESTS

    ROOM FOR DISABLED GUEST WAS EXCELLENT. BREAKFAST WAS GREAT NEED MORE PARKING SPACES FOR DISABLED GUESTS

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    7.0
    Excellent wedding venue but rooms need a refurbish, especially bathrooms.
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wedding barn Breakfast

    We were here to attend a family wedding and had travelled from the North East of England. The wedding held in the new barn was excellent in every aspect. Staff on duty there were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Wedding went without a hitch. However, we were very disappointed with our room in tge hotel. The bathroom was very tired. Panels falling off and plaster was dropping off the wall. Overall tge room cleanliness was not up to our standard.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    7.0
    Overall good. Hotel needs updating.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit tired. Bit dark in terms of furnishings in bar etc.

    Nice place. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    7.0
    Generally good. Couple of niggles.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one towel and one dressing gown, hair dryer didn’t work and we were twice told we were in the wrong room !

    Excellent breakfast and enjoyed the spa facilities

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room proximity to the spa and leisure lounge. I love the pool there and the proximity to Newbury Room was very comfortable

    Stayed in September 2023

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