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Reviews of The Sportsview Guest House

106-110 Abingdon Road, Oxford, OX1 4PX, United Kingdom

#36 of 71 B&Bs and Inns in Oxford

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Review score

Based on 865 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    Good ,clean basic accommodation with efficient and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows were hard. No cooked breakfast on offer

    Easy walking distance into city centre. Breakfast was basic but plentiful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Ideal for a short visit to Oxford.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room for 3
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Then location was walkable from the city centre with my 5 and 7 year old. The staff were very friendly and the room was exceptionally clean. It was extremely quiet and we all had a very good night's sleep.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good

    Very good bathroom facilities, room was clean and comfortable. On foot to the High street is about 20 minutes. Parking is available for free.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need to be aware of the steep steps up to the property from the pavement. I wouldn’t even have thought of it had I not injured my knee, but that finished it off!

    Unfortunately I had injured my knee, so I was kindly offered an upgrade so I could have a room on the ground floor.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    7.0
    Basic but great location, and very friendly and helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds were not very comfortable. Facilities adequate but basic. A few other little touches would have improved the stay.

    Very friendly, helpful and kind staff member who welcomed us, and was very helpful, and allowed us to check in early and leave our bags after check out. Great location 15mins walk from centre and local shop, and on main route for buses

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

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

    Very pleasant hotel with helpful staff. The location is good - just a 15 - 20 minute walk to the centre and parking is easy if you arrive early. The room was comfortable without being lavish.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    I had a great time and Alan was warm and helpful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that they no longer serve the traditional English breakfast

    I was expecting a hot English breakfast like the 1st time I stayed there. Still the Continental breakfast was manageable

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

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

    All good

    Comfortable and clean with good access to Oxford centre. Room had everything expected

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    9.0
    Good price, clean room, responsive staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No issue with sports view but 3rd party listing made it sound like parking was automatic. Spots for free were limited but we were able to use free parking all 3 days and if we needed there is public parking literally next door

    Room was very clean and everything good. Staff very responsive. Had a situation after returning home where we could not find a document we needed. I emailed them twice the day after I stay and response to both less then an hour. We did find it but I appreciated the quick response time. Overall would stay here again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    7.0
    The room was warm and comfortable and very clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room for 4
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was very small and basic.

    We chose not to have breakfast. The location was perfect for our purpose.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    9.0
    I have stayed here before and definitely would again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very spacious room, clean and comfortable. Staff were exceptionally welcoming and helpful. Property is only a 15 min walk from the centre of town so great value for the location.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    8.0
    A reliable guest house which lives up to its adverts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The building is old so a lift cannot be installed. It is not suitable for people with mobility issues. Even a ground floor room has to be accessed by a flight of outside stone steps from the pavement to the entrance door.

    The room was very clean and had all the basic things such as a working TV and refreshments tray. It was checked every day. The guest house is close to town, near a bus stop and a small grocery store.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    8.0
    Great price and location compared to the silly money wanted by the main hotels.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Hosts were very good at amending our booking at short notice. Unfortunately one of my friends were unable to travel at short notice for personal reasons and they helped us out when they weren't contractually obliged to.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    9.0
    A good find for a short break, only ten minutes walk from the centre
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room for 3
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was clean, well laid out with space for everything. The shower was fantastic, really powerful. Everything in the room was exactly as you would expect and there was a good choice of lighting. They provided three mugs for three people and lots of tea and coffee, no portion control, which was good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    8.0
    Friendly hosts and convenient location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Convenient for town. Parking available. Reasonable space in room.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant, and incredibly convenient.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing explicitly. Limited interaction with the staff but that was nice as with our own key, it felt more like a private flat than a 'hotel'. (This is more of a compliment than a criticism).

    Incredible location, just a short stroll into the centre. Easy enough to check in, with clear communication to the owner prior arrival. The room while small achieved all our needs for the duration (weekend). We would happily recommend this place to anyone considering it.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    7.0
    A well placed guesthouse in an ancient university city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A policy led organisation: lists of what to do and went to do it.

    Well placed - an easy walk into town, the water meadows and colleges. Car parking from 4pm - noon behind property. Warm and clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Breakfast poor value for money

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    9.0
    Lovely Christmas Market Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy people in next room but this wasn’t fault of guest house

    We had a good sized, recently refurbished room with modern bathroom. Excellent location on straight road into town. Coffee pod machine and fridge in room. There was a power cut and we were offered a refund of half the daily rate without asking.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    8.0
    Good budget hotel, would recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was clean and had all that you could need. Beds not super luxurious but we weren't expecting that to be the case. They were totally adequate and no complaints at all, slept well. Loved that you could open the windows as this is not always the case for hotels but such an important thing to be able to do. The bathroom was sparkling clean as was towels and beds. Wardrobe had lots of space and hangers. Lots of tea and coffee supplied. And only a 12/13 minute walk into town. AND parking which is excellent. Thank you for a good stay!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    7.0
    Very short stay, but enjoyable. A much longer stay, particularly in summer might be less enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The property is on the main road, with continuous traffic, which could be heard the whole time. Although the noise was not so intrusive that it made TV watching unenjoyable, or stopped us from sleeping after a couple glasses of wine. As it was winter we kept the windows closed all the time. I asked about rooms at the back, but was told they were fully booked.

    location, 10 mins walk to the center. The room was clean and shower was ok. Parking is available if you arrive in good time.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    8.0
    A warm, comfortable and convenient place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The radiator in my room at the top of the house did not appear to work but the rest of the building was warm and the heat rose to my room. It would however have been good to feel the direct heat of the radiator.

    The guest house is in a good location, about 15 minutes walk from the city centre on a frequent bus route. It is quiet, well insulated from traffic noise. The rooms are comfortable and welcoming. They are as shown on the website.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 December 2023

    7.0
    I guess it’s value for money and it’s clean and great beds and linen so overall we rested well.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room for 4
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s no hot water in hand basin. The building looks run down and there was some renovations going on and it was rather dusty.

    Beds and linen and pillows are all very good and comfortable. The room is clean and shower works well. Kettle and coffee are provided and the layout of beds is good. The room was warm even though it was winter and we didn’t turn on the heating and we all slept well.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful inn; warm and welcoming hosts; conveniently located an easy walk from the center of Oxford
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room for 4
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We only selected "room" and so opted out of the "breakfast" (though it looked amazing!) The room was ready, comfortable, and discreetly maintained throughout our stay.

    Stayed in November 2023

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