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Reviews of Hollybush Guest House

530 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 8EG, United Kingdom

#73 of 89 B&Bs and Inns in Oxford

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 336 hotel reviews

6.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.5

  • Comfort

    6.7

  • Location

    7.5

  • Facilities

    6.4

  • Staff

    6.8

  • Value for money

    6.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 1 January 2025

    5.0
    Great value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Strong weed smell. Other guests were drunk and loud.

    The room contained a kitchenette. Great location with a direct bus every 5min to the center.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Someone else in the building was arrested overnight.

    Room was reasonably clean. Lots of parking.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2024

    7.0
    Good for price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom facilities

    Free parking which was excellent,very basic room but bed warm and comfortable, washing facilties basic but water hot, would stay again

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2024

    5.0
    Will probably be quite good when repairs finished
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was fifficult to find as all the properties along the road are of similar style and the sign is impossible to read in the dark. The reception person said the hotel was under maintenence, a strong smell of new paint which would have been a problem for some people, the room had no heat and the bath area was clearly still being renovated and redecorated

    I was able to book at last minute and no problem car parking, bed was comfortable and they provided a microwave, plates and cutlery

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Free parking out front and close bus stop.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2024

    5.0
    Helpful, polite but unhygienic and dirty in the bathroom.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had to clean the toilet and shower before I could use it.

    The member of staff was helpful and polite.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    5.0
    It was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room was randomly rammed with stuff. The bathroom wasn’t very clean

    Easy to get in using key safe. Was cheap. It was no frills accommodation

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    5.0
    Will not be staying here again!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The door in my room did not lock from the inside. I had messaged the owner many times, and left 2 voice mails, but no-one called or responded to my concern. I had to secure the door with a chair in the end, as I'm a lone female, so I was very scarred. Also I thought I had a cooker in my room from the pictures, but just a microwave, and fridge - very disappointed as I brought food from home that needed to be cooked, so this went in the bin - what a waste!

    Car park and location was in busy area.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2024

    5.0
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    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner's response to negative feedback is shocking! Clearly not professional enough to accept criticism. "Room with a view" yeah, a view of a graveyard! The outside of the guest house put me off, looks a bit run down. The bed was really creaky and we only had one pillow each. The road was quite busy outside which meant it was hard to sleep. There was a "reception" under the stairs with no one there, just a pair of dirty sliders. A face to face "welcome" would have been the least you could do? Don't worry we won't be back no need to ban us like you have others!!

    The room itself was better than expected after reading reviews. Had an en suite and kitchen area which was useful. The stay itself was okay but we decided to stay elsewhere the 2nd night. We left our room spotless as it was when we arrived.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were no staff present. It was quite basic but functional

    Location for both Blenheim Palace and Oxford city centre

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was insanely loud from upstairs until pass midnight. People kept talking above us non stop very loudly

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    5.0
    One night was passable , I would not have wanted to stay longer!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    A stale smell throughout the building and in my room suggested that the cleanliness was not very good. Overall the place showed that the owners did not put much effort in looking after it. No staff around during my stay - entry was by a key to be collected from a box outside so I cannot comment on the staff or owners. Very basic guest house.

    Provision of a microwave and fridge was useful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    6.0
    The room was good, but the shared bathroom and toilet need refurbishment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shared facilities need updating.

    N/A

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    7.0
    Ideal area for us and good for what you pay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Decor and fittings maybe need a bit of attention

    Like the fact you have a fridge and microwave so set up for takeaway. Very close to family.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The heating was not on and it was extremely cold in the room. Also, the toilet seat was detached and the shower was stuck on maximum heat

    Bed was comfortable, facilities provided were good for the price

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    7.0
    very practical & affordable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    So I did see a lot of comments about cleanliness, I can see why (evidently not vacuumed after every visit) but the bed, and toiletries were very clean and that's what I care about.

    Room suited my needs very well, check in was easy and so was check out which was especially important because I had to leave early. Staff were very lovely and helpful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    6.0
    Quite okay, if not for the parking issue
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    They wanted to charge me for parking in the premises. Had to go and park somewhere else

    The staff was a very pleasant guy - he went to extra lengths to make us comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    6.0
    Good location but not value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen was too small to cook anything. There was no place to sit and work. The room was quite old and it could be felt in the condition. The heating was not enough to keep the room warm despite a cold weather.

    The place was well located right opposite a bus stop with good connections to Central Oxford

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was cold and couldn't make room warmer. I prefer to meet a person face to face rather than just communicate via text when I come to a new place.

    The room was clean enough and the bed was comfortable. The communication was clear and efficient.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    7.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Met my requirements

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was too much furniture in the room, making it difficult to open multiple suitcases at once.

    OK stay for a couple for a few nights.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    6.0
    Single traveler
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No staff on premises, it appeared that there was only 1 bathroom and toilet shared by everyone. Despite saying there is free wifi there is no details so none available. It says rooms sound proofed but they are not. The house could do with a refresh to match the rooms. The house is on a main road which light sleepers should be aware of

    The single room was clean and comfortable, there was a kitchenette including a fridge freezer and microwave, tea and coffee and a TV. The single bed was comfortable and bedding and towels clean. The door was lockable with the key which was very reassuring as a single traveler in a full house.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    6.0
    Ok for a night stay. Manageable
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Flooring was old and was coming out in certain places stuck with tape. But very run down property. No interaction with the host. Location was a bit out of the way

    Very large 2 bedroom apartment. Kitchen was under equipped but functional. . However the beds were comfortable and the apartment was really big and more than met our expectations.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2023

    7.0
    Good for a short stay in Oxford.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms smelly and tiny (3 bed room no space for clothes, 2 bed room had a closet) longer stay could have been complicated

    Two rooms on same floor, one led to a spacious garden which could use a little more love, each room with bathroom, old but well cleaned, parking available in front of guest house, friendly staff, rooms equipped with water boiler, fridge and necessities to make tea and coffee.

    Stayed in August 2023

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