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The Black Boy

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

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Lounge
Food and drink
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite
Lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$308
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar

Explore the area

Map
91 Old High Street, Headington, Oxford, England, OX3 9HT
  • John Radcliffe Hospital
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Oxford Brookes University
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • University of Oxford
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
Memory foam bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Heating
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Fan
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Bathroom

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Heating
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Fan
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Oxford

At The Black Boy you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Headington Shark and Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford. Highlights at this guest house include free breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden and a computer station. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Headington guest house include John Radcliffe Hospital and University of Oxford.
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What's nearby

  • Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • John Radcliffe Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Oxford Brookes University - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Churchill Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • University of Oxford - 9 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Islip Station - 13 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪White Horse - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Heavenly Desserts Oxford - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Bonjour - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪M&S Café - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Black Boy

Guesthouse with free breakfast, near University of Oxford
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Oxford guest house is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Black Boy offers 4 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Black Boy Pub Hotel Oxford
Black Boy Pub Hotel
Black Boy Pub Oxford
The Black Boy Oxford
The Black Boy Pub Hotel
The Black Boy Guesthouse
The Black Boy Guesthouse Oxford

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Black Boy?

Yep, The Black Boy has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at The Black Boy?

As of 26 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Boy on 27 Mar 2025 start from AU$308.04, including 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Black Boy?

No, The Black Boy does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Black Boy?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Black Boy?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Black Boy?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Black Boy Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 120 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Barry

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Angela

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean modern room . excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was wonderful and artfully presented (both breakfast and dinner in the dining room). We thought our accommodations were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

WAI MAN

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful facility with delightful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oxford overnight
Nicely renovated pub with comfortable room. Had even fresh flowers in the room which was a nice touch. Staff friendly and helpful and food was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Travelled with partner
Nice place deep in Oxford neighbourhood. Not much around to walk to. Food was good and parking easy. Recommend if you have business in neighborhood. 1 to 1.4 hrs to LHR
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fresh, individually cooked breakfast
I do not check rooms like they do on Four in A Bed! Room fine, though an easy chair in there would make it more comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy location for John Radcliffe Hospital. Very friendly and hospitable hosts. Let me work in the bar whilst I was waiting for my partner to have his procedure. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely pub inn stay
The Black Boy was a lovely stay in an original pub. The staff were lovely, as well as helpful, the pub was a short walk from shops and cafes. And the staff graciously called us a taxi into Oxford. We stayed here for a wedding in Oxford and it was the perfect stay. The room was very clean, well stocked with tea and coffee, and the local soaps were nice in the clean and modern bathroom. Breakfast in the morning was great, too, with a proper full English breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

douglas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place away from the main chains
Walked in and great friendly staff , lovely room , great food in restaurant can’t fault the place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were so kind to us opening breakfast early so we could get to LHR at a time they also helped us determine. The room was great, I would recommend this to anyone. Oxford is a bit of a mess right now with all the road work so staying on the outskirts was a benefit.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023