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The Saracens Head Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Swindon with a restaurant and a bar

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Double Room, Ensuite
Bathroom
Garden

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Market Place, Swindon, England, SN6 7AG
  • Wyvern Theatre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Swindon Designer Outlet
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Lydiard Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

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

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Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps up to 3)

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps up to 3)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Private Bathroom (room)

Single Room, Private Bathroom (room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Swindon

The Saracens Head Hotel places you within a short walk of Pentylands Country Park and within a mile (2 km) of Wrag Barn Golf & Country Club. This 12-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Wyvern Theatre - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Museum of the Great Western Railway - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Swindon and Cricklade Railway - 13 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Lydiard Park - 16 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Swindon (XWS-Swindon Train Station) - 20 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kingsdown Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Highworth Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Rose & Crown - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Heart in Hand - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Saracens Head Hotel

Hotel in Swindon with a restaurant and a bar
At The Saracens Head Hotel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court, and express check-in. There's free parking if you drive. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and a banquet hall.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Babysitting

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

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

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 12:00 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
Checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended 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 cash.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Saracens Head Hotel?

The Saracens Head Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near The Saracens Head Hotel?

This hotel is located in Swindon within a short 14-minute walk of Pentylands Country Park. You'll also find Thames Path and Stanton Country Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Saracens Head Hotel?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Saracens Head Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Saracens Head Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Saracens Head Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Saracens Head Hotel?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and an outdoor tennis court at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at The Saracens Head Hotel?

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

Does The Saracens Head Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Saracens Head Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Saracens Head Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Saracens Head Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at The Saracens Head Hotel?

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

How far is the airport from The Saracens Head Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Saracens Head Hotel is Oxford (OXF), which is about 22 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Saracens Head Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Saracens Head Hotel.

The Saracens Head Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 261 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quite outdated, bed was very uncomfortable. Staff lovely though!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
OK, the venue is not going to be The Savoy. It is basic an ideally placed to get around the town, which I found very pleasent. Parking is good and no problem. However, parts of the room we stayed in were less than adequate. Draws missing and broken, and then put at the back of the room. The condtion of the furniture was of very poor condition. But, what annoyed and frustrated me the most was there was no remote for the TV. When leaving we asked one of the cleaners where it was, as we may have not found it. NO, they told me it was stolen, but not replaced. Its a shame, as the shower room was very clean. The beds were OK, and the sheets were very clean. Would I stay there again? Yes I would, as the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Traveled with partner
It’s a love place in England.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raji

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

Excellent

excellent hospitality and very freindly staff. Great location for a quick stopover
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Simon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Seedy (but clean) - lacking basics Peeling paint Sink plug doesn’t work No bedside lamp
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

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

Stay away

We are both pensioners and were put on the top floor with no offer of help with our bags up steep stairs the room was a disgrace it was small like a cupboard the draws were all broken with one just threw behind the tv the bathroom was like a broom cupboard no coat where to hang towel also no coat hangers to hang our clothes.We asked to be moved to another room which they obliged however it was no better it was bigger but our clothes got covered in dust due to lack of cleaning and had to wedge the windows open with a bit of wood to keep them open There is no breakfast no conversation with owner never asked are we enjoying our stay or information about local attractions just did not engage with us dont know how it can be classed as a hotel Basil Fawlty comes to mind.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room had 2 mugs, both of which were dirty with a strange yellow crusting along the lip and needed a clean. Curtains could do with being blackout, let loads of streetlight in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellis

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Debbie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In need of major decoration and renovation and a good clean up
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Lorraine

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Just give it a wide berth!

The mould on the shower ceiling aggravated my asthma and gave me a chest infection. I had to leave this place mid stay due to the health problems it was causing me. Awful bed, not clean, they wouldn’t provide any kind of refund via Hotels.com. I will be reporting this place with the pictures I took to the authorities after the festive period.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tired and shabby but cheap.

Little more than a doss house to be honest. Dirty, smelly rooms with mouldy en-suites. I cut my stay short after developing a chest infection from their mould infested shower ceiling in room 11. They won’t be interested in this review so it’s probably not worth it in the end. But if it stops one person wasting their money in this place, it’ll be worth the effort. The cleaners seemed nice, but not able to deal the frankly Sisyphean task of maintaining these rooms. The sinks are caked in scale, the toilets are in inaccessible positions for the most part for anyone taller than 5 foot and the rest of the room is just so dirty and shabby that’s it seems pointless to even mention it (see pictures instead). The mattresses are without a trace of hyperbole the worst I've ever attempted to lay upon (as I can’t actually say sleep on as there was precious little of that happening). I had to cut my stay short in the end after contracting a chest infection from the active black mould patch on the ceiling of the shower in room 11. Still, it’s cheap. So if you’re prepared to take your very life and sanity in your hands to save a buck (like I thought I was prepared to do) give it a go.
Black mould ceiling of shower in room 11
Chipped and dirty side table
Terribly managed planning in en suites.
Back of the door
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location, which is close to other bars, Indian and Fish and chip shop.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amro

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Better than expected given low cost. Would come back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sean A

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

Good value

All fine for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice stay

On business
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Dave

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for working away thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel/bar the room was clean and very spacious and the bathroom was very nice. Staff where extremely friendly and helpful and the bar was a nice environment with food and drink not to expensive, would definitely recommend and will be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024