With a stay at voco Oxford Thames by IHG in Oxford (Sandford-on-Thames), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Thames River and 8 minutes from University of Oxford. .This spa hotel is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Oxford Castle and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Christ Church College.
What's nearby
Thames Path - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Kassam Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
University of Oxford - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
Christ Church College - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
Oxford Castle - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
Getting around
Abingdon Culham Station - 10 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
Oxford Workshop - 5 min drive
Polish Kitchen - 3 min drive
Frankie & Benny's - 19 min walk
The Blackbird - 5 min drive
Cagneys - 6 min drive
About this property
voco Oxford Thames by IHG
Riverwalk hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
Voco Oxford Thames by IHG offers 104 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
This Oxford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor tennis court and a health club are featured at the hotel. In addition to an indoor pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Riverside Leisure Club and Spa has 3 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.
The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Make yourself at home in one of the 104 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an indoor pool, and an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and wedding services.
Enjoy French cuisine at Napier's, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 10 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Napier's - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Crusaders Bar & Lounge - This bar specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Secured, uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
Limited onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 21.95 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Restaurants on site
Crusaders Bar & Lounge
Napier's
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
Health club
Indoor pool
Outdoor tennis court
Sauna
Steam room
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Crib (surcharge)
Indoor pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Wedding services
Business services
10 meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
On a river
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Vegetable garden
Full-service spa
3 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Manicures/pedicures
Sauna
Spa open daily
Steam room
Swedish massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
8 accessible parking spaces
Assistive listening devices
Hand-held showerhead
Height-adjustable showerhead
Lever door handles
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchairs on site
More
1 building
100% renewable energy
3 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Fireplace in lobby
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoking not allowed
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Crib (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
More
Air conditioning
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Iron/ironing board
LED lighting
Phone
Safe
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 21.95 per person
Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10 per day
Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Four Pillars Hotel Oxford Thames
Four Pillars Thames Hotel
Oxford Four Pillars Thames
Oxford Thames
Oxford Thames Four Pillars
Vere Oxford Thames Hotel
Oxford Thames Hotel Four Pillars
Thames Four Pillars
Thames Four Pillars Hotel
Vere Thames Hotel
Oxford Thames 4 Pillars
Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel Sandford-On-Thames
Vere Oxford Thames
Vere Thames
voco Oxford Thames by IHG Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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We used the pool and sauna/steam room several times over our stay. The area was reasonably clean but there are a few missing tiles and the changing rooms would also have benefited from deep cleaning on a more regular basis. The steam room was poor with no hose to clean down and inadequate steam. The sauna however was good though a little on the small side.
This hotel was absolutely fantastic, as soon as we arrived the lady on reception was friendly and helpful. We were there for our 25th wedding anniversary and little things they done really made it special, some chocolates for us, a few glass of prosecco with dinner and 'Happy Anniversary' on our dessert plate. Food was amazing and all the staff are so friendly. My only negative was that you have to pay for parking, which if we were close to the town centre yes, but there is nothing around. But this did not ruin our stay
Beautiful property with fantastic facilities including pool and spa. Very attentive staff for assisted with gluten-free options. overall very friendly and helpful.
Well designed hotel with comfortable feel & dining.
Joseph
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Vivien
Jul 5, 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Disappointing
The cost of the room was £300 and therefore the standard of the Hotel can only be described as disappointing.
The hotel was tired.
The breakfast was tired and ordinary.
The bar food was at best average.
Amazing hotel and just what we were looking for! We were celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary and wanted a peaceful retreat and we got just that! The service was perfect, we had dinner at Napiers, breakfast, utilised the bar area, swimming pool, room service amongst speaking with reception and all friendly and attentive. The grounds are simply stunning also. We had a room with a balcony and i can definitely recommend one of these. Cant wait to come back again!