Adams Guest House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, near University of Oxford

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Restaurant
Basic Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Staircase
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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302 BANBURY ROAD, Oxford, England, OX2 7ED
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Oxford Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Christ Church College
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Single Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Triple Room, Multiple Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Oxford

Located in North Oxford, Adams Guest House is within a mile (2 km) of sights such as University of Oxford and J.R.R. Tolkien's Grave. This 8-room, 3.5-star guesthouse welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • University of Oxford - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bodleian Library - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Oxford Castle - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • New Theatre Oxford - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Christ Church College - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Oxford Parkway Station - 4 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dancing Dragon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪St. Clares dining hall - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brew - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Spice Lounge - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Adams Guest House

Guesthouse with free breakfast, near University of Oxford
At Adams Guest House, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and laundry facilities. Free parking is included with your stay. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers and desks are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
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, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 11:30 AM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in is easy with express services. 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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The guesthouse 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.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Adams Guest House?

Adams Guest House offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Adams Guest House?

As of Oct 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Adams Guest House on Oct 12, 2025 start from $111.05, excluding 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.

What's there to see within easy reach of Adams Guest House?

This guesthouse is situated in North Oxford, close to Blenheim Palace, Oxford University Museum of Natural History, and Ashmolean Museum. You'll also find Thames River and Thames Path within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Adams Guest House?

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

Does Adams Guest House have a casino?

No, Adams Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Adams Guest House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What do couples enjoy most about Adams Guest House?

Amenities at this guesthouse that appeal to couples include a restaurant and free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Adams Guest House?

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

Does Adams Guest House feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Adams Guest House serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Adams Guest House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Adams Guest House.

Does Adams Guest House have connecting rooms?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Adams Guest House?

The closest major airport to Adams Guest House is Oxford (OXF), which is 5.3 mi away (9 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Adams Guest House?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Adams Guest House.

Reviews

Adams Guest House Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 219 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 219 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 219 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Budget accommodation; friendly staff team

This is a budget offering, so that has to be borne in mind. I had the single room which is up in the roof space. It was very hot (weather 32+ degrees), and they'd provided a small electric fan. However, the built-in blind in the velux is broken, so pinged up and sunlight poured in! Overall, it was fine for a stopover. I felt safe here. The parking spaces were taken, so they kindly offered me a parking permit. Easy win would be to fix the peg in shower room that requires a screw. It was clean and comfortable. I didn't stop for brekkie, so can't comment on that. It's run by a friendly, communicative staff team. I'd stay again as I know exactly what I'm getting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patrice Pierre Henri, Singapore

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Convenient transport to and from property, with some dining options nearby. The property is quite old though and could use a touch up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Duygu

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was pretty small and dusty. The shower drain wasn’t working. There was a window in the ceiling through which a lot of noise and cold air would come through. There was no elevator. The host was responsive when I contacted him about my late arrival though.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

scott

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elsabe Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Adam’s guest house

The stay was okay. There is parking available and it is on the bus route. The room was clean but the rug is a tripping hazard and a crack on the wardrobe which was covered with masking tape. Not a good look.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

ricardo

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sreyoshi

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is good but the bathrooms are quite small. Breakfast options a bare minimum.Over all an ok stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly welcome and the 2 single beds comfortable. Our2 bikes were securely stored in the garage. The only problem was no power to charge the electric bike.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shakir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mattias

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Nice breakfast. Very nice filter coffee. Another thing. There is an English standard, and there is a Nordic standard. I've rated this according to what I take to be an English standard. Using a Nordic standard, the ratings for cleanliness and property conditions would definitely be lower. 2 stars at most, I am sorry to say.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yusra

Traveled with family
Good visit 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Yusuke

Liked: Staff & service
Value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Very basic, however with a smile ☺️

Although Amanda was very welcoming the guest house was very basic, which is okay as it was a budget stay, however we booked for two nights and once we had checked in and stayed one night we were asked if we could move to another room for the second night because they had received a late booking. We understand things happen however we are pensioners with two large bags who are traveling around the UK as tourists. We were put in the attic room and carried our bags up three flights of stairs. The second night we were moved to the lowest level and had to repack our bags and carry them down the stairs again We would have liked to stayed in the first room however she asked us to move and felt a little uncomfortable to say no, however probably should have. The breakfast is very basic and with the TV news channel on throughout in the breakfast room, the ambiance was not relaxing and the news was to loud. Unfortunately not a good experience and although Amanda tries very hard to run a good guest house I would like to see her focus on the simple things that make the difference and a good feel factor
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A practical option for travellers with a bus stop 30 seconds from the front door into central Oxford. Very friendly hosts who were always willing to help - for instance, offering us parking vouchers for next-door Lonsdale Road where I parked for two days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Veronica

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient, good value and near to shops, restaurants and transport - and surprisingly quiet for a main road. However there were no staff on site except for breakfast, the room was very cramped (it was sold to us as a double but was in fact a triple), the shower was almost impossible to get hot, there was no tea in the tea-making facilities, and the breakfast table having a knife and fork led us to expect a cooked breakfast which was not available. The door, windows and banisters all needed painting and were currently in a very dingy looking dark brown, though they had made a good effort to decorate for Christmas. We would not go there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

clare

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A good base in Oxford

We stayed for one night. It was a great base for going to see a show in Oxford. It was a 35 minutes walk, or you could bus from very close to the property. There were a couple of pubs, and local shops including M and S food. We luckily had use of the parking space outside and the owners asked us straight away if we needed parking. Although the decor was a bit dated, the room was clean and warm. The bed was comfortable, en-suite was ok. Tea and coffee was supplied in the room. Breakfast was good, mainly continental, cereal toast we were also offed a fried egg and there was plenty of tea and coffee, a good range of jam and marmalade. This was really good value for a B and B in Oxford. We would use it again if we needed somewhere to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

ALISON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Fab location - can get bus straight into town outside the guest house! Staff are really friendly and parking onsite was a bonus!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Lovely lady, very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Incorrect details on hotels.com

The information provided on the hotels website was not what we were informed when we arrived. Breakfast finished half an hour earlier, and check-out was also 30 mins earlier than stated. There was no shared kitchen as indicated in the pictures, and we didn't see a laundry (though we did not ask). The information states that there is a restaurant - this is not the case. It is straight up a B&B and does not pretend to be more.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice family room and good value with breakfast. Some information in listing is inaccurate as check out is 10am not 10.30 and breakfast ended at 9am not 9.30am as advertised for weekends so we weren't able to have any cooked breakfast as we missed it sadly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Chi Yuen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The B&B is old and dirty, but it is convenient for transport and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Don

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

Good value, nice place to stay

Being on the 3rd floor wasn't fun, but the owners went out of their way to help us with our luggage, they even helped us all the way down the street where we had to park. Nice place for the price, we'd certainly stay again and recommend it to our friends
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024