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Macdonald Compleat Angler

4.0 star property
Riverside hotel with 2 restaurants and 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Lake
Aerial view
Front of property – evening/night
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Explore the area

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Marlow Bridge, Marlow, England, SL7 1RG
  • Place, Thames River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Thames Path
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Higginson Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Marlow

Macdonald Compleat Angler puts you in the heart of Marlow, within steps of Thames River and Thames Path. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and plasma TVs. .The fine-dining restaurant, The Riverside Restaurant, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Walton Bar & Lounge is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with light fare. Meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include 2 restaurants and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Marlow hotel include Windsor Castle and LEGOLAND® Windsor.

What's nearby

  • Thames River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Thames Path - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Higginson Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • All Saints Church - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bisham Abbey - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Marlow Station - 11 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Grand Assembly (Wetherspoon) - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Côte Marlow - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Satollo - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Macdonald Compleat Angler

Riverside hotel with 2 restaurants and 24-hour front desk
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Macdonald Compleat Angler. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Marlow hotel is smoke free.

  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1640
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Macdonald Compleat Angler offers 64 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 26 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Sindhu by Atul Kochhar
  • The Riverside Restaurant
  • The Walton Bar & Lounge

Things to do

  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1640
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

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 26.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Macdonald Compleat Angler
Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel
Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel Marlow
Macdonald Compleat Angler Marlow
Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel
Macdonald Compleat Angler Marlow
Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel Marlow

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Macdonald Compleat Angler?

Macdonald Compleat Angler offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Macdonald Compleat Angler?

As of 23 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macdonald Compleat Angler on 30 Nov 2025 start from NZ$259.78, 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 Macdonald Compleat Angler?

Yep, Macdonald Compleat Angler has a free self car park.

Does Macdonald Compleat Angler serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Macdonald Compleat Angler?

No, Macdonald Compleat Angler does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Macdonald Compleat Angler?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Macdonald Compleat Angler?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Macdonald Compleat Angler?

Furry friends are welcome at Macdonald Compleat Angler, with food and water bowls on offer.

Macdonald Compleat Angler Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 768 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 229 out of 768 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 768 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 768 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 768 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very nice, especially the cleaning staff, very helpful and the rooms are immaculately clean, great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, lovely atmosphere in the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our fourth time staying at this hotel and it is always a wonderful experience. Though the hotel room this past visit was not as large as our previous rooms, it offered views of the Thames River, which is lovely. The only reason I gave only 4 stars this time around, was that our bathroom was small and didnt look clean, in need of updating. But we have not experienced this in the past, so hopefully we will upgrade our room on our next stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Susannah

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Compleat Angler is not loved by its owners, customers who remember the days when this was THE hotel to stay in in the area will be saddened and disappointed with what has happened to this once prestigious hotel. Externally the location is perfect, tucked away at the end of Marlow bridge looking out on the church and Thames, a pretty garden area is inviting however often not available to hotel guests because of private “functions”. The older rooms and corridors are shabby, dirty and poorly presented far beyond the desperate need of refurbishment noted by reviewers in 2023. The “superior” rooms in the newer “block” are corporate and lack any character and are themselves due a bit of an update! Luckily we did have a lovely view of the river but would have been devastated if we had been allocated any of the many rooms with views of the car park! Do not pay extra for breakfast, the offer is poor and quality far below what you might expect of a four star establishment. It is a very quick walk across the bridge to any number of cafes and eateries offering far better quality and value for money. This is the ONLY hotel that I have ever stayed at charging supplements for decent coffee and some breakfast items. Concerns reported to management were acknowledged as completely accurate but “we are working on things” and “it’s a corporate decision” 1. Do not go any way to providing a solution and 2. Do not warrant the room rates being charges. This hotel is complete shambles.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashlie

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
£50 a round for 2 drinks in hotel bar. Suite was old, musty and dark. Service nowhere near as good as you’d expect for the price point. Incredibly disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location on the river, with lovely beer garden. Really nice staff throughout. A really relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeremy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs some improvement.

Unfortunately we were disappointed with the hotel. It has a fantastic location with wonderful views but feels rundown and in need of some renovation. Before you even enter the hotel you realise things are not quite right as there's a letter missing from the sign and the associated wall is filthy. When we got to our room we found that the edges of the curtains were so frayed that bits fell off as you close them. The battery cover for the safe was missing, the cover for the temperature control for the shower was missing and the extractor fan was disgusting. The AC wasn't great, there's a continuous running noise from behind the toilet and the mattress sloped in to the centre. If you are having breakfast be aware that 50% of the hotel dishes have a £6 supplement and if you want a latte or cappuccino then that's going to be another £4 supplement. If you are going to the bar then expect to wait and don't be surprised when a medium glass of rose is more than £17. Has so much potential but need attention.
Welcome to the hotel
Frayed curtains
Battery cover missing
Cover missing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Martyn, Philadelphia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

fiona

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views over the Thames River. Excellent fo access to Marlow Town. Large car park. Service in bar and on the lawn was terrible and room not reagy on time. We were allocated a room with twin beds even when had reserved a double.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location but the hotel needs updating. Bathroom wasn’t clean and was shabby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tired and in need of of Some Loving

What should be an outstanding hotel in a fabulous location, is a tired, rundown, very mediocre, overpriced place to avoid. The Room (56) felt dirty and in dire need of a make over. We kept our shoes on as the carpet looked like it was ready to get up and walk off. The bar was tired and the menu came tatty and stained. The breakfast was typical fair, but all was left sitting out exposed to everything, without any care or thought for hygiene or protection. The staff were pleasant, but I don't think it unreasonable to require those serving to at shower or at least use deodorant, the smell of BO was over parring and not conjusive to a good dining experience. I am sorry to be so mean, but this hotel needs a make over, at least in Room 56 and the communal spaces. It is not worth £450 per night hey are charging
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Harry

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel great position on the river.Hotel needs total refurb. Breakfast ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was excellent and lovely views from the garden.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location excellent. Property is looking tired and in need of an uplift. Comfy bed. Service slow but staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Overpriced - not offering good value

We stayed in 2021 to celebrate Covid Delayed birthday. We even extended our stay then Unfortunately the Hotel has gone downhill by our recent visit June 2026 A cheek to charge extra for alternative breakfast when paying £250 per night. Service not great at breakfast Soundproofing poor. Bins being emptied at 1am! Long queues at outdoor bar
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience was disappointing with the place now lacking any of the English charm that it once had. Everything is overpriced for the lack lustre amenities. The staff are efficient but emotionless and when we asked the room servicer for more black tea for the room we were told she didn’t have any left in her loose plastic bag of long life milk and other teas and made no attempt to find any elsewhere. The balcony had half dead pot plants on it and needed a jolly good sweep and de-cobwebbing. What a sad loss it is to see it like this with that stunning location and long charming history. For £350 per night I expect better. They took excess money out of my account without explanation and wouldn’t address the issue at the time and promised to email when they they had sorted it…still waiting a week later and and approx A$800 still out of pocket. We have really experienced the frustration of returning to somewhere with wonderful memories only to be bitterly disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazed at how dated and poor quality at this hotel. Genuinely shocked - this needs a total refurb and new staff ….but mainly the fabric, especially the rooms, is frankly shocking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025