The Pelican Inn

Property class: 3

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Photo gallery for The Pelican Inn

A bed with a floral pillow, a bottle of champagne, and a small plant on a bedside table.
A building with a sign for 'The Pelican Food Drink Rooms.'
A cozy dining area with brick walls, wooden furniture, and hanging plants.
A bar with a row of beer taps, including brands like Amstel and Pava.
A serene outdoor setting with a pond, lush greenery, and a small structure with a sign.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Bath Road, Marlborough, England, SN8 3JY
  • Place, North Wessex Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kennet & Avon Canal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Avebury Stone Circle
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Marlborough

Located within a leisurely stroll of Kennet & Avon Canal, The Pelican Inn is within a few miles (5 km) of Herongate Club. This 8-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free self parking.

What's nearby

  • North Wessex Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kennet & Avon Canal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Avebury Stone Circle - 29 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Highclere Castle - 35 min drive - 24.6 miles
  • Stonehenge - 56 min drive - 33.7 miles

Getting around

  • Hungerford Station - 4 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪The Plume - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mr. FRY'S - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Pelican Inn

Guests of The Pelican Inn have access to free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking if you drive. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide luggage storage.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 10.0 per accommodation, per day
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.0 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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/debit cards
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit/debit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Pelican Inn Marlborough
Pelican Marlborough
The Pelican Inn Inn
The Pelican Inn Marlborough
The Pelican Inn Inn Marlborough

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around The Pelican Inn?

This hotel is located in Marlborough, close to North Wessex Downs, Combe Gibbet, and Herongate Club. You'll also find Hungerford Leisure Centre and Crofton Beam Engines within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pelican Inn?

As of Oct 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pelican Inn on Nov 1, 2026 start from $90, 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 on site at The Pelican Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Pelican Inn have a casino on the premises?

No, The Pelican Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Pelican Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Pelican Inn?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant and a bar/lounge plus some guestrooms include free WiFi.

Are there hot tubs at The Pelican Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Pelican Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Pelican Inn serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Pelican Inn allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Pelican Inn for a fee of GBP 10.0 per accommodation, per day.

Are there connecting rooms at The Pelican Inn?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Pelican Inn?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Pelican Inn.

The Pelican Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 127 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location with parking. I would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We come to the Pelican often for the great atmosphere and food, but have not stayed before. The staff are simply the friendliest and most helpful of any where. Our room was spacious and
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rhea was a very helpful staff member. Great stay. Excellent locally sourced food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at The Pelican and it was a short walk to Canal after dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

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

Nice hotel

Good location to site, nice clean room, just the job
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a twin room in the height of summer, the windows could not open beyond an inch or so, there was no fan and the room was hotter than a sauna. Unbearable. The staff were lovely but totally unsupported being left in charge late with no guidance. We felt very sorry for them. Simon was excellent and made our stay really good. The garden and food was lovely. Breakfast consisted on a plate with stale bread roll and box of cereal no bowl or milk. Left outside the bedroom door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was really good evening with extremely polite staff and the food wow was so so yummy 😋 Will definitely stay again xxxxxx
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place, staff very friendly, if a little under staffed, could do with additional staff in my opinion, but the staff I encountered remained positive and very helpful. atmosphere is good, the food was good, all in all I had a pleasant stay. If leaving before the main pub entrance is open, the route out to the car park could do that lighting, it’s very dark exiting via that route.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We just stopped here for the night and got a pleasant surprise. Wonderful friendly staff, a good meal in the large gardens, a comfortable room. There was a bit of traffic noise so not ideal for a quiet getaway, but it was perfect for our needs as a stopping place to break up a long journey.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom was decorated beautifully. Bed very comfy. Lovely bathroom - bit cool. Hot water for shower. Had dinner and lunch there which was delicious
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ideal location from travel.

Ideal location for travel, and food/service in the pub/restaurant was fantastic. But the windows didn't open in a very warm room, and they were not daily changed or cleaned! Rooms have been updated, but the shower and carpet are not great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
We needed a room at short notice. It was warm and comfortable. Didn't eat as they weren't doing breakfast. Had a drink at 9.30 in bar - just in time as was closing down. Odd to be locked in the hotel section and shown where the fire escape was.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Pelican was a lovely place to stay on our trip; the surrounding lawns, garden, pond and brook were lovely to sit by on a warm day, and the dinner we had was really excellent. Our room was nice and had plenty of room, but was very, very warm (it faced the afternoon sun), and there is no A/C. The weather was unusually warm for England during our stay… We purchased electric fans to help with the heat and left them there for the Inn - we hope they will be made available to future guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
at booking the hotels .com site stated breakfast included but on arrival were told no breakfast as they did not do breakfasts, whilst very disappointing our stay was very good, food firstclass and management and staff exellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bed. Well decorated bedroom. Bathroom good - a little chilly. Hot shower over bath. Could do with a grab rail on wall over bath to hold on to as you get in and out of the bath
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast no longer available here. Expedia needs to update their details.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely country pub. Good food. Friendly staff. Rooms clean and adequate. Comfy bed and hot shower. The floorboards seemed very uneven with two noticeable depressions. There were no staff available on checkout to report this to.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here a few times on this occasion it was only after I checked in I was told there is no hot water during my stay, not ideal when you have just finished work
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff made up for a disappointing cold room with broken toilet on arrival by finding another room. Some options were not available on the menu but we had an enjoyable evening and would love to come back in the summer to enjoy the outdoor space.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was disappointed as when I made the booking it says breakfast included, once I confirmed the booking it said room only, the property still says breakfast available but this is not an option and misleading, I have complained to Expedia, but this has not changed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Not great for the cost of it

The lady on reception was lovely, no towels in the room, and when i tried tp the get one the hotel was empty, no breakfast which i was told by hotels.com there was one, it should have been £40 max not £104
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not do breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, good variety of drinks in the pub, lovely beer garden for a nightcap. Room was great but clearly part way through a renovation. The room was obviously recently decorated but the bathroom was much older, although all clean and working. Didn’t stay for breakfast as we had to be away before 9am. Free parking on site about 10m from the stairs to the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were no breakfast facilities even though website said breakfast available. Room was cold as radiator was not working. Requested another room which was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A bit of a bizarre set up. The main access is via the pub unless it’s between the hours of 2100 and 1200 in which case you have to use the fire exit. Check out process doesn’t exist. Breakfast isn’t an option, despite being listed as. The road is pretty noisy. But the beds are very comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024