The Retreat, Elcot Park
4 stars
8.6
Very good
(392)
4 stars
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The Retreat, Elcot Park

4 stars
Elcot, Newbury, RG20 8NJ
8.6
Very good
392 reviews
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Overview

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Hotel in Newbury with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and an indoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an outdooExpedia Group
Hotel in Newbury with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and an indoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. The Retreat, Elcot Park offers 55 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.Expedia Group
Rating
8.6
Very good
Based on 392 verified guest reviews

Available rates

Fri 3/28
Sat 3/29

The neighborhood

Elcot, Newbury, RG20 8NJ

What's nearby

  • Elcot2 min walk

Reviews

8.6
Very good
392 verified ratings
Wonderful
244
Very good
76
Good
28
Okay
16
Fair
11
Mediocre
10
Poor
7

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests highlighted the beautiful location and excellent dining experiences at the property, enjoying the well-maintained facilities and charming atmosphere. However, there were several concerns regarding the service, with guests mentioning disinterested staff and slow attentiveness, along with cleanliness issues in certain areas.
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6.0
Okay
Loretta, Mar 2025
Pros (+) Dinner in brasserie restaurant was superb All staff in hotel and restaurant very friendly and efficient
Cons (-) Radiator in our room was noisy all the time Shower pressure was intermittent Spa facilities were lacking. No inside pool and hydro pool was dirty View from room balcony was over the car park
2.0
Poor
Laura, Mar 2025
Pros (+) Great food in the restaurant.
Cons (-) Incredibly poor service for a property which is competing with the likes of the Pig and charging similar prices. We waited for table service in the lounge for 20 minutes before dinner. We eventually went up to the bar ourselves and were met with a very rude response and treated as if we were in the way. Our table for dinner wasn’t ready at the booked time despite the restaurant being half empty, w...
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9.0
Wonderful
Perozzi, Mar 2025
Pros (+) Stunning grounds and interior. Rooms were beautiful and comfortable. Highlights were the outdoor heated infinity pool and the Japanese restaurant.
Cons (-) Only negatives were that the woman checking us in wasn’t very welcoming, felt as if we were inconveniencing here. And the indoor spa area was loud and crowded.
7.0
Good
Giulia, Mar 2025
Pros (+) The property is located in a nice green area, it has good restaurants on site. It’s good that it has a SPA and an outdoor heated pool. The staff is really friendly and dogs are welcome!
Cons (-) General state of the room, and facilities were disappointing. The paint in our bedroom was chipped, there was dust on the bedside tables. In the toilet there was limescale paint on the shower head. It was not possible to control the room temperature. Sadly, we were in one of the room close to the trash bins and some generator as there was always a background noise. The steam room in the SPA was ou...
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10
Wonderful
Isabella, Mar 2025
Pros (+) Beautiful property and rooms, perfect location, food was excellent (both restaurants and the breakfast), plenty to do for a couple of days with the spa and walks around the surrounding countryside. The staff were all great and attentive.
Cons (-) Quite a lot of the staff seemed to be brand new which led to a bit of confusion in the restaurant, but didn’t negatively impact our experience at all.
8.0
Very good
Charles, Feb 2025
Pros (+) Reception staff not particularly welcoming or friendly, bar and restauarant staff (Tommy) wonderful. The room was lovely and very clean, but the hot tub in Spa was not very clean! Food was ok but our two rib eyed steaks were chewy - you need to get a better butcher - and in Wiltshire this should not be hard! Overall a lovely stay, this is one of our favourite places to escape!
9.0
Wonderful
Charlie, Feb 2025
Pros (+) Loved the facilities and the grounds of the hotel
Cons (-) The member of staff who checked us in was a little flustered and seems stressed out which wasn’t the best when being greeted after a very long drive
8.0
Very good
Cintia, Feb 2025
Pros (+) Facilities great
Cons (-) Understand glass restrictions around drinks in the spa and pool area but not allowing the wine bought during room service to be served in the pool area was quite dogmatic.
10
Wonderful
Richard, Jan 2025
Pros (+) Felt very homely and cosy, great atmosphere.
Cons (-) Gym could do with a bigger weights area.
7.0
Good
Vanessa, Jan 2025
Pros (+) The service at reception and in the restaurant was very good.
Cons (-) Unfortunately with room being car-park side of hotel, was woken this time by very noisy bin lorry and emptying of bins between at 6-6.30am.

Amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking

Things to keep in mind

Check-in: From 4:00 pm
Check-out: Prior to 11:00 am
Cancellation/prepayment
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