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Reviews of Monkey Island Estate - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

5 out of 5
Monkey Island Estate - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Monkey Island Lane, Maidenhead, England

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 121 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 121 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bart

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, posh. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Fabulous stay
Superb overnight stay. We were upgraded from the barns to the main island. First room had a very squeaky bed so we were moved without question. Room was small but beautifully appointed. Comfortable bed with luxurious bedding. Delicious mini buns welcoming us in the room. Well stocked complimentary fridge. Grounds are spectacular even in winter - lots of seating areas which must be wonderful in summer. Hope to return!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Jose Morales on 3 Feb 2024
Dear Judith,Thank you for your wonderful review.We will be looking forward to your next visit at Monkey Island Estate.Warmest regards,Monkey Island Team

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An unforgettable experience of staying in such a heritage building on a small island over River Thames!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Monkey Island Team on 29 Jan 2024
Dear Peter,Thank you for your wonderful review.We will be looking forward to your next visit at Monkey Island Estate.Warmest regards,Monkey Island Team

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was amazing, the property was great and clean, the room was comfortable with complimentary drinks that were much appreciated after a long travel day and the parking was so convenient. I have to say the restaurant was very pricy for what you get- and at that price I personally think you shouldn’t have to pay for bread and a bottle of water- but that’s just my two-cents. Otherwise, awesome stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Monkey Island Team on 17 Jan 2024
Dear Justine,Thank you for your wonderful review. We will be looking forward to your next visit at Monkey Island Estate. Warmest regards, Monkey Island Team

10/10 Excellent

Tina, Portsmouth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely unique property on an island surrounded by the Thames River. Stunning setting as you enter across a bridge, then faced with beautiful white buildings, canal boat spa, greenery with squirrels and ducks everywhere. Very peaceful. Breakfast was outstanding, great taste, hot, and plenty of it. Lots of choices too. Attentive staff! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Monkey Island Team on 29 Jan 2024
Dear Tina,Thank you for your wonderful review.We will be looking forward to your next visit at Monkey Island Estate.Warmest regards,Monkey Island Team

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Staff & service
Lovely environment and walking distance to the waterside inn
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Monkey Island Team on 17 Jan 2024
Dear Annie, Thank you for your review and your nice words.We are looking forward to welcoming you again in Monkey Island Estate. Warmest regards, Monkey Island Team

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Monkey Island Team on 3 Feb 2024
Dear Ann,Thank you for your wonderful review.We will be looking forward to your next visit at Monkey Island Estate.Warmest regards,Monkey Island Team

10/10 Excellent

C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and property, the bar is very cosy and pleasant and the rooms are as well. The room was 21.5 degrees when I arrived and the bathroom had heated flooring. Bit too warm for me but good for most people I assume. Some of the doors could have done with a new handle.or hinge, but it's a minor gripe in an otherwise excellent hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We celebrated a 60th Birthday with a Lady's weekend in the Sundial Cottage - we were able to spend the whole weekend together without having to separate until we were ready to retire - we all had our own rooms ensuite. The common areas were comfortable and the private garden was lovely. The massages were wonderful. I look forward to returning. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Anything but a country estate experience or luxury
It felt like we were mis-sold a tiny and overpriced room in the converted barn, thinking we were getting a country estate experience in the common areas. There is just one small and stuffy lounge in the main building, and the lady sitting outside it was grumpy and surprised we even asked about common areas. Such a massive disappointment. Also, the rubbish bin had not been emptied after the previous guests, including a dirty cotton stick on the carpet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MISS JANET ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff as always are amazing. Location beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Jose Morales on 26 Dec 2023
Dear Miss Janet,,Thank you for staying with us and for giving us your review.I am thrilled and will share it with our team.I look forward to welcoming you back to Monkey Island Estate.Kind RegardsMonkey Island Team.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Jose Morales on 25 Dec 2023
Dear Matthew, Thank you for your review and your nice words. We are looking forward to welcoming you again in Monkey Island Estate. Warmest regards, Monkey Island Team

10/10 Excellent

MISS JANET ANN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location. Super Staff. Great welcome. Gorgeous rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Jose Morales on 22 Nov 2023
Dear Miss Janet,,Thank you for staying with us and for giving us your review.I am thrilled and will share it with our team.I look forward to welcoming you back to Monkey Island Estate.Kind RegardsMonkey Island Team.

10/10 Excellent

Bhavika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful hidden gem! So glad we booked this for an impromptu weekend away. It’s tucked away in Bray village so it’s very quaint. Beds really comfortable. We also received a complimentary upgrade on the day which was a sweet surprise. Rooms were on the smaller side but honestly not even an issue if it’s just for a night or two. Staff very friendly. Grounds were so peaceful to explore. Wonderful in the sunny weather!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Amenities
lovely quiet spot
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Yogesh

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful
Lovely Hotel and we would happily go back, points to keep in mind : 1- No EV charging available, which in this day and age is a bit of a no-no. 2- Rooms are on the small side, admittedly you will only be sleeping there, but still ! 3- Terrace rooms with river view, you hardly get to see the river because of overgrown bushes. 4- The Lounge with complimentary water, Tea & Coffee is a welcome surprise. 5- Did see a few cobwebs, on the bridge and also on some of the lamps etc. I am sure this can be kept clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will stay again
Good stay, a good room, great staff, food was good too. It is a stunning location and a super building. Will stay again. I rented an electric car and it would have been great to have a charging point at the hotel, but maybe in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Henry, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting - room was rather small and no room service facilities otherwise I would have given 5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
PERFECT
Fantastic hotel amazing setting great food and service highly recommend it and very convenient for LHR PERFECT END FOR OUR FLIGHT BACK HOME
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Jose Morales on 22 Nov 2023
Dear Diana,Thank you for your wonderful review.We will be looking forward to your next visit at Monkey Island Estate.Warmest regards,Monkey Island Team

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff have been incredible and supportive as they helped me arrange the most magical proposal. Without their help, my plans and day would not have been the same!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Ocean City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Julian

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and convenient for some of the best restaurants in the country
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Portia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent environment and hardware. Great food. The only drawback is the size of room too small

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel - rooms fairly compact
Response from Jose Morales on 22 Nov 2023
Dear Paul,Thank you for your review and your nice words. We are looking forward to welcoming you again in Monkey Island Estate. Warmest regards, Monkey Island Team

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jyothi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great boutique hotel for a weekend getaway
Amazing boutique hotel in great condition & really good service at the restaurant (brasserie) and at the spa. Rooms are on the smaller side but it’s got everything & it’s cozy! Location is great, it’s a short 5 minute drive to the Bray village which has 3 different Michelin star restaurants. Service of the front desk staff could be better. Highly recommend for a couples get-away!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the room and grounds to the staff and the restaurant-everything was amazing! 10/10 in every way!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
£700 for a two night stay, I expected more. The room was tiny with a very neglected terrace. It should’ve been amazing unfortunately it was just OK, I wouldn’t go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

DW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely oasis of calm and tranquility.
A lovely oasis of calm and tranquility.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Matthew on 22 Jul 2022
Thank you Rachel for your kind review. We look forward to your next stay. Warm regards, Matthew