8/10 Good
Sandra
Travelled with family
15 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sandra
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Ferryboat Inn
3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free valet parking and coffee shop/cafe
Photo gallery for Ferryboat Inn
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Bar
- All-inclusive
- Pet-friendly
- Breakfast available
- Laundry
- Housekeeping
The current price is AU$156
AU$156
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Explore the area
High St, Whitchurch-on-Thames, England, RG8 7DB
- Chiltern HillsPlace, Chiltern Hills1 min walk
- Thames PathPlace, Thames Path1 min walk
- Beale ParkPlace, Beale Park6 min drive
- London (LHR-Heathrow)Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)45 min drive
Room options
Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom
Highlights
Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Microwave
Local meal delivery service
Mobile key entry
In-room safe
Wardrobe
- 18 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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About the area
Reading
A family-friendly stay in Reading awaits you at Ferryboat Inn. Within steps you'll find Thames River and Thames Path. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free valet parking and a bar/lounge. .The steakhouse, Grill and Pub classics, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and noon. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls, an off-lead area and pet-sitting services. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .With a stay at this 3-property class Reading hotel, you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Basildon Park and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Mapledurham Country Park.
What's nearby
- Chiltern Hills - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Thames Path - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Beale Park - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
- Oracle - 15 min drive - 10.8 km
- University of Reading - 17 min drive - 21.0 km
Getting around
- Reading Pangbourne Station - 9 min walk
- Farnborough (FAB) - 65 min drive
Restaurants
- Costa Coffee - 7 min walk
- Herbies Pizza - 8 min drive
- The George Hotel - 7 min walk
- Basingstoke Conservative Club - 8 min drive
- Masala 22 - 8 min drive
About this property
Ferryboat Inn
Family-friendly hotel with free valet parking and coffee shop/cafe
Some rates at Ferryboat Inn are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The family-friendly Ferryboat Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free self parking and valet parking are available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Reading hotel.
- 9 guestrooms or units
- Conference rooms
- Deli
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee in lobby
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Storage area for luggage
- Front desk safe
- Tour and ticket information
- Computer for guest use
- Fireplace in lobby
- ATM
- Smoking in designated areas
- Bar or lounge
- Dining venue
Ferryboat Inn offers 9 accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free offsite parking within 20 metres
- Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
- Free secured, uncovered valet parking on site
- Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
- Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to noon for a fee: GBP 7.50 per person
- A bar/lounge
- A coffee shop/cafe
- A restaurant
- Coffee and tea in common areas
- Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
- Grill and Pub classics
Things to do
- Playground
Family friendly
- Art supplies
- Baby bath
- Baby monitor
- Baby toys
- Changing table
- Children's books
- Children's games
- Children's toys
- High chair
- In-room microwave
- Laundry facilities
- Mini-fridge
- Musical instrument
- Playground
- Snack bar/deli
- Trampoline
Conveniences
- ATM
- Guidebooks
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
Guest services
- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Turndown service
Business services
- Computer station
- Meeting rooms
Accessibility
- No lift
More
- Communal living room
- Designated smoking areas
- Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Meal delivery service
- Microwave
- Mini-fridge
- Restaurant dining guides
More
- Electrical adapters
- Heating
- Iron/ironing board on request
- Mobile key entry
- Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 16
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), lockbox
Pets
- Pets are welcome and stay free
- Food and water bowls, an off-lead area and pet-sitting services are available
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 7.50 per person
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
Frequently asked questions
Is parking available at Ferryboat Inn?
Yep, Ferryboat Inn has a free self car park and free valet parking.
How much does it cost to stay at Ferryboat Inn?
As of 15 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ferryboat Inn on 7 Jan 2026 start from AU$156.34, 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.
Is Ferryboat Inn family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and a playground, as well as changing tables and baby monitors in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Ferryboat Inn is a hit with families.
Does Ferryboat Inn serve breakfast?
You bet, full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to noon.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ferryboat Inn?
No, Ferryboat Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Ferryboat Inn?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
What time are check-in & check-out at Ferryboat Inn?
Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Ferryboat Inn?
Furry friends are welcome at Ferryboat Inn, with dog exercise areas, pet-sitting services and food and water bowls on offer.
Ferryboat Inn Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities