Donnington Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa
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Fast facts
Check in from | 15:00 |
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Check out by | 11:00 |
Breakfast | Breakfast available. |
Pets | Pets allowed with extra charge. |
Children | Children are welcome at this hotel. |
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Donnington Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa
Overlooking a scenic golf course, Donnington Valley Hotel features a luxury health club and spa along with an award-winning restaurant. Its stylish rooms are set in lovely countryside, but only 2 miles from Newbury’s center.
Ratings and reviews
Traveler reviews
Comment: Mar 7, 2025
Lovely hotel close to A34 and M4
The check in was friendly and quick. We had a nice room on the ground floor which was bright and spacious. The food in the restaurant was delicious and breakfast was buffet service with good choices.
We had a spa treatment which was amazing and there's a good size swimming pool.
This is a place that we could return to often.
If you stay for a couple of nights it's just 35 minutes down the M4 to the Swindon Outlet Mall and closer to the hotel in the village of Burghclere is the delightful Sandham Memorial Chapel.
Hotel response
Comment: March 8
Thank you for your great review with 5* for your stay with us.
It is always lovely to see returning guests each time they stay and we very much appreciate the time taken to write about their experience.
We look forward to welcoming you back again!
Kind Regards
Tracey
Comment: Mar 8, 2025
Overall okay but black mould in bathroom
Comment: Mar 5, 2025
Disappointing spa break for 50th birthday celebration
On arrival just after 2pm it was bad luck on our part but 3/4 couples booking in at the same time were shown straight to their rooms but we had to wait for our executive room (after chasing did mange to get in just before our 3pm treatments). This is a minor niggle but annoying when you are eventually told the room was actually ready, but hadn’t been updated on the system!
In the spa treatment area we had to wait sometime for someone to check us in as the desk was unmanned when we arrived. However they were very relaxing treatments once we went through.
The pool area was really disappointing - seemed to be over capacity with no loungers available. We did manage to grab a seat at a table but saw multiple couples leave when they couldn’t find anywhere to sit. The steam room smelt very stale (not sure cleaning or aromatherapy needed, but it was unpleasant), couldn’t comment on the sauna as it wasn’t up to temperature 20mins after spa opening when I tried it. It was a very noisy area around the pool and not relaxing at all. Ordering refreshments to be brought to poolside ran smoothly however.
Friendly and efficient staff in the bar area, this was a relaxing space to grab a pre dinner drink.
Dinner in the wine press was a major disappointment. We got off to good start with welcoming waiters but things deteriorated. Starters were
acceptable, but the main course of risotto was inedible and we both were unable to eat it it - If stock was used it had little flavour and the dish was bland and didn’t taste seasoned at all. Sadly the restaurant manager instead of resolving issues aggravated the situation. We came away hungry and upset.
Our executive bedroom was clean and tidy and the bed very comfortable. Breakfast was as you’d expect for Buffet.
Our issues (primarily with the restaurant experience) were fed back to management at the time and on departure and it was stated customer feedback would be reviewed. However that doesn’t make up for it ruining a special weekend.
I would say this venue is ok for business, but would not stay for leisure again. I only booked here over the Vineyard as though its spa facilities were better. Wish I hadn’t now!!
Comment: Mar 4, 2025
A Great Weekend Away
Check in was swift and everything explained to us about breakfast, restaurant, spa and bar.
The food at dinner was very good, lots of house and reasonably priced.
The weather was lovely and sunny but there was nowhere to sit out and enjoy a beer, park was tiny and in shade, only area,was,the side patio, but there were no chairs, appreciate it as March but should have anticipated this. Had we had the same room as before then the patio was in the sun.
The only reason for 4 Stars was the room, previously we had a superior room with patio, but this time opted for standard room. We had room 224 and noticed the following.
Room door squeaked a as did bathroom door handle
Fridge was missing a leg so rocked, during the night when it kept maintaining temperature it rattled.
Spotlight over shower not working and held up with gaffer tape.
Lots of ripped wallpaper by both because tables.
We reported these to reception n checkout to pass to maintenance.
Hotel response
Comment: March 5
Thank you for your review of your great weekend away .
We are sorry that your room experience was not to our usual 4* standard and can let you know that all of our standard Classic rooms are on a rolling refresh programme.
I do hope we can welcome you back again!
Kind regards
Comment: Feb 27, 2025
On a Travelzoo voucher, but treated like royalty !
Hotel response
Comment: February 28
Thank you for your review and 5* star rating for your recent stay at Donnington.
We will pass your lovely comments on to the team and especially Jacqui.
We look forward to welcoming you back again
Kind Regards
Excellent location
Old Oxford Rd, Donnington, Newbury, RG14 3AG, United Kingdom|2.64 km from Newbury
Check in and check out
Check in from:
15:00
Check out before:
11:00
Good to know
Children are welcome at this hotel.
2 years old and under
Children can use extra beds for free.
From 3 to 12 years old
Children can use extra beds for free.
Pets allowed with extra charge.
Breakfast available.
Breakfast menu
Buffet.
Breakfast options
Continental breakfast, English breakfast, Gluten Free breakfast, Halal breakfast, Kosher breakfast, Vegan breakfast, Vegetarian breakfast.
Breakfast price
AED 77 (≈GBP 16.0)/person
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result. Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas. Please note that due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), the spa is operating at a extremely reduced capacity, therefore guests are required to book a swimming time prior to arrival, subject to availability.
