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Elephant Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Front of property
Indoor wedding
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Chic Double Room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$213
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

Explore the area

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Church Road, Pangbourne, Reading, England, RG8 7AR
  • Place, Basildon Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mapledurham House and Watermill
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Soundproofed rooms
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Chic Double Room

Chic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Patio
Soundproofed rooms
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Premium bedding
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Twin Room

Classic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Soundproofed rooms
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Chic Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Soundproofed rooms
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Classic Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Soundproofed rooms
Heating
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Crib/infant bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Reading

A family-friendly stay in Reading awaits you at Elephant Hotel. Within a short 5-minute stroll, you'll find Thames River and Thames Path. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy access to horse riding/hire and a playground. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .In proximity to this 3-property class Reading hotel you'll find Nirvana Spa.

What's nearby

  • Basildon Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Madejski Stadium - 12 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Mapledurham House and Watermill - 14 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Oracle - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • University of Reading - 16 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Reading Pangbourne Station - 5 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Herbies Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The George Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Basingstoke Conservative Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Garden - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Elephant Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Elephant Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Reading hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Elephant Hotel offers 22 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. This Reading hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Playground
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 66 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching 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 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 20.0 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 17.50 for adults and from GBP 10.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 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
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
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 and Mastercard. 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.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Elephant Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Elephant Hotel?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elephant Hotel on 13 Nov 2025 start from NZ$213.02, 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 Elephant Hotel?

Yep, Elephant Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

What makes Elephant Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Elephant Hotel.

Is Elephant Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare, a playground and a deli, it's no surprise that Elephant Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Elephant Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is offered on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Elephant Hotel?

No, Elephant Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Elephant Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Elephant Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Elephant Hotel?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Elephant Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 30 kg per pet.