Westgate Hotel

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Twin Room with Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Double Room with Ensuite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1 Botley Road, Oxford, England, OX2 0AA
  • Place, Said Business School
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Oxford
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church College
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room with Shared Bathroom - Annexe

  • 156 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double Room with Shared Bathroom - Annexe

  • 110 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom - Annexe

  • 119 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room with Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 90 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room with Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 110 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room with Ensuite - Annexe

  • 80 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Single Room with Shared Bathroom - Annexe

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 80 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room with Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Single Room with Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 80 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Oxford

Located in Oxford City Centre, Westgate Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Said Business School and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like University of Oxford. This 20-room guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Said Business School - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Oxford - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oxford Castle - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ashmolean Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Christ Church College - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Oxford Station - 4 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Four Candles (Wetherspoon) - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jericho Coffee Traders At The Castle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oxford Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Lighthouse - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Westgate Hotel

Guests staying at Westgate Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a picnic area. If you drive, take advantage of free offsite parking. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. This smoke-free guesthouse also has a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs with digital channels. Electric kettles, hair dryers, and desks are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 12.50 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from July 21 2025 to October 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
During renovations, the guesthouse will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 12.50 per night

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free nearby parking, along with offsite parking (reservations required).

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. 
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Nearby construction work may cause some noise disturbance.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Westgate Hotel Oxford
Westgate Hotel Oxford
Westgate Hotel Guesthouse
Westgate Hotel Guesthouse Oxford

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Westgate Hotel?

Westgate Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Westgate Hotel?

This guesthouse is situated in Oxford City Centre, just steps from Thames River and Thames Path, and within a short walk of Oxford Castle. You'll also find New Theatre Oxford and Ashmolean Museum less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Westgate Hotel?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for GBP 12.50 per night. You'll find a max of 1 space per unit.

Does Westgate Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Westgate Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Westgate Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Westgate Hotel?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, free breakfast, and a terrace at this guesthouse.

Are there hot tubs at Westgate Hotel?

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

Does Westgate Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Westgate Hotel offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Westgate Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Westgate Hotel.

Does Westgate Hotel have connecting rooms?

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

Where is the closest airport to Westgate Hotel?

The closest major airport to Westgate Hotel is Oxford (OXF), which is 7.9 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Westgate Hotel?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Westgate Hotel.

Westgate Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 393 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 393 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 393 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 393 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 393 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You should not stay here while the Botley road work is going on. The room vibrated and it was impossible to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff, clean rooms, great atmosphere and location to central Oxford.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Booking in is not the time to find out that the breakfast you paid for is only cereal and fruit - anything else is additional. Then find out that the room is overlooking a building site with 24 hour working. First night ok as constant rain, but second night spent awake listening to diggers reversing. Tiny room, hot with no way to ventilate. I could go on. Will be complaining
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great couple of nights here. The location is perfect for the train station and getting into Oxford for looking around and shopping. But the highlight is the staff, who are friendly and extremely helpful. Thanks for making a great stay even better!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location however an older property with very steep and narrow stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina Abey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really want to thank the staff of Westgate hotel for being so kind and hospitable, especially Steve.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Staff & service
Small room with tiny tv. Very basic but fine for couple nights. Excellent location right by station and city centre - very nice staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ross

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
£130 for a tip of a room 4m x 4m. This is a 1980s £15 per night Blackpool B&B at best. Barely space to walk around the bed, There are roadworks outside the hotel (Months ongoing) so a diesel generator ran all night outside the bedroom window - but the owner did give us earplugs when we checked in,and a 6ft x 3ft piece of insulation was resting against the stained net curtains. Carpets stained and threadbare, "Buffet breakfast" was cereal and toast. I stay in hotels 2/3 nights every week for work and for £100-£130 you can get you nice hotels with a pool and a brakfast not in a packet. This is an absolute sh1theap you should avoid like the plague. Whoever gave this place 10/10 outstanding reviews (or anything above 2/10) are obviously blood relatives of the owners or the owners.....................
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner said he tried to tell us about the construction by the railroad and asked that guests get the information before they arrive. He was wonderful and our stay was too but it would have helped to know how to get there. We were very confused.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Ideally positioned for my stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Steve was extremely helpful and personable. We felt welcomed and safe at Westgate. Breakfast was very good! A great place to stay close to the train station and York centre. A great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

ANGELIKA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We were in the annex which was a little rough. Breakfast was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene Zyril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very accommodating staff. The room is homely!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth, Tualatin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Free breakfast was adequate for a few days but got too routine for our 5 day stay. Water pressure for our 3rd floor room was unacceptable as well as water temperature. Shampoo disappeared every other day. All of the staff were exceedingly nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Friendly hotel

Easy check in, friendly owners. Ideally placed close, to train station and walking into Oxford. Bedroom compact but had everything we needed hairdryer on request. It was very clean and the bed was comfy. Continental breakfast and option to upgrade to cooked breakfast. Work going on outside but did not hamper our stay. Would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Canhua

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's very close to the rail station. the staff is very nice and friendly, and my son like the cookie they provided Room is clean One downside is that the bathroom is a little tight
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff we’re very polite and helpful the hotel was good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fae

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They were surrounded by road construction but we were very impressed on how the staff tried to make up for the inconvenience by their excellent service.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025