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The Great Western Hotel

3.5 star property

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A brick building with large windows and a patio area with outdoor seating.
A hotel room with a large bed, a television, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a wooden toilet.
A neatly made bed with white towels, a teal blanket, and a framed sign of The Great Western Hotel.
A bar area with various liquor bottles and glasses.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$248
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug

Explore the area

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Station Approach, Taunton, England, TA1 1QW
  • Place, County Cricket Ground
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, West Sedgemoor Nature Reserve
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, AJ'z Activity Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard( Accessible Room ) Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A neatly made bed with white towels, a teal blanket, and a framed sign of The Great Western Hotel.

Standard( Accessible Room ) Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A bed with multiple pillows, a wooden headboard, and floral wallpaper.

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Taunton

At The Great Western Hotel you'll be within a 10-minute walk of County Cricket Ground and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from West Sedgemoor Nature Reserve. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Taunton hotel include The Cygnet Health Care Stadium and Wellsprings Leisure Centre.

What's nearby

  • County Cricket Ground - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • West Sedgemoor Nature Reserve - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • AJ'z Activity Centre - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Exmoor National Park - 22 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Cheddar Gorge - 60 min drive - 58.5 km

Getting around

  • Taunton Station - 4 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Istanbul Grill & Kebab House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tumeric Kitchen @ 65 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tap One - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hub Box - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Great Western Hotel

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 538 square feet (50 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly The Great Western Hotel also features a picnic area, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Taunton hotel is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 538 sq ft of conference space
  • 50 sq. m of conference space
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Great Western Hotel offers 15 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Purplespoon Cafe

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 538 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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.
    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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Great Western Hotel?

The Great Western Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Great Western Hotel?

As of 6 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Western Hotel on 9 Aug 2026 start from AU$248, 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 parking available at The Great Western Hotel?

Yep, The Great Western Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does The Great Western Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, travelers are hooked on the free English breakfast here! Served daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Great Western Hotel?

No, The Great Western Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Great Western Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Great Western Hotel?

Furry friends are welcome at The Great Western Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Great Western Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 371 out of 576 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 576 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 576 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 576 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 576 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, helpful team, fab breakfast and very comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and good to be supporting a charity, loved the historical nature of the property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. Staff so friendly and loved the way the building has been kept sympathetic to its past. Coffee shop is great, as is the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff nice room and lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

elgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice stay. Perfect breakfast. Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and very convenient for station and Taunton town centre
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff clean room good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s opposite the recently renovated Train Station.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location Good parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated building next to station and a short walk to Town Centre. Large quiet room comfortably furnished. Staff very alert and helpful. No lift so stairs could be a problem for some.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful and accommodating staff as we had our wedding up the road and many of our guests stayed here too, would recommend and stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel. We didn't know what to expect and upon arrival, were delighted by the decor, cleanliness, and the professionalism of the manager who greeted us. Check-in was quick and easy. The room was spacious and comfortable, with all of the basic amenities that we would expect. Breakfast was next level. A full English breakfast, including a full gluten-free and veggie option with doorstop toast. We will definitely return to this hotel in the future, and can't recommend it enough if you are looking for a clean, easy, nicely decorated, quiet, close-to-town location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super hotel, helpful staff great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Across from the train station, walkable to the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was my third or fourth stay here. Always very helpful and friendly staff, always great service, breakfast is decent, rooms are comfortable, and it doesn't cost the earth.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Moumita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and very friendly staff. Breakfast options were great, fresh made and served breakfast.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was my fifth Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, very comfortable stay. Would definitely recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Amenities
A very pleasant stay, staff are very friendly, fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, great location, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean, staff were friendly and welcoming. Onsite parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I only booked here as they had great breakfast reviews, shortly afterwards they emailed to say their kitchen was closed due to an ongoing refurb..... Not a bad hotel other than a bit of noise from the train station opposite.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are lovely. Nice little hotel in Taunton within easy walking distance. Breakfast was tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025