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The Elephant at the Market

3.5 star property
Hotel in Newbury with a restaurant and a bar

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Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Exterior
Hair dryer, towels
Dining

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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8 Market Place, Newbury, England, RG14 5BD
  • Place, West Berkshire Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Newbury Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Newbury Racecourse
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Farnborough (FAB)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Newbury

The Elephant at the Market places you next to Newbury Town Hall and West Berkshire Museum. This 14-room, 3.5-star hotel has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • West Berkshire Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Newbury Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Newbury Racecourse - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Shaw House - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Donnington Castle - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Newbury Station - 6 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hatchet Inn (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boswells - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Globe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Lock Stock & Barrel, Newbury - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Elephant at the Market

Hotel in Newbury with a restaurant and a bar
Guests of The Elephant at the Market have access to free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking if you drive. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Other amenities include electric kettles, hair dryers, and desks.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 9.25 per person

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 cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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 cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

The Elephant at the Market Hotel
The Elephant at the Market Newbury
The Elephant at the Market Hotel Newbury

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Elephant at the Market?

The Elephant at the Market offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to The Elephant at the Market?

This hotel is located in Newbury, just steps from Newbury Town Hall and West Berkshire Museum, and within a short walk of Kennet & Avon Canal. You'll also find Newbury Racecourse and Donnington Castle within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Elephant at the Market?

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

Does The Elephant at the Market include a casino at the property?

No, The Elephant at the Market doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Elephant at the Market?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Elephant at the Market a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a bar and a restaurant.

Does The Elephant at the Market have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Elephant at the Market feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Elephant at the Market serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Elephant at the Market allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Elephant at the Market.

Are there connecting rooms at The Elephant at the Market?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Elephant at the Market?

The closest major airport to The Elephant at the Market is Farnborough (FAB), which is about 25.4 mi away. Another top airport is Oxford (OXF), which is around 29.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Elephant at the Market?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Elephant at the Market.

The Elephant at the Market Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 190 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are always courteous. The room was clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great position in town centre
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

robin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel with a great pub. Great service. Newbury is wonderful. Walking distance to everything. We wil definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarmila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We checked in late, and the staff were super friendly and helpful! The food was absolutely delicious, especially the dinners. The pub has such a cozy atmosphere, and the chef and waitress were amazing. Big thanks to the manager too for keeping a table for us without a booking — really appreciated! Overall, a lovely place with great service. We’re so glad we chose to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet room above the pub. Friendly staff. Close to the railway station.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not drink / parking excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service
Rude staff, noisy rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

C

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

Small but perfectly formed

I had a nice small room in the hotel, lots of shops in Newbury and lots of places to eat and drink, and a nice stroll to the racecourse.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gianfranco

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was great and would stay again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stefan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean room, good location in centre of town, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice rooms, clean,free car parking which is good for a city centre location. Perfect for newbury races.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check-in, cheerful staff, interesting town. Convenient location for for The Corn Exchange.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maddison

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gamal

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay, room was beautiful, food was very tasty and the staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

6/10 Okay

Keith

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Blinds in room were unserviceable. unable to open, wouldnot have been missed by staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is convient for walking to many shops. The WFi sign in app is not user friendly. Hint, to specify the year of your birth you touch the present year (2025) and only then will other earlier years appear for selection.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

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

Excellent value

Perfect location right in middle of town centre with private parking and free
Room i stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025