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The Saracens Head Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Swindon with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Garden
Single Room, Ensuite | Bathroom
Double Room, Ensuite
Exterior
Garden

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Explore the area

Map
Market Place, Swindon, England, SN6 7AG
  • Stanton Country Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Wyvern Theatre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Swindon Designer Outlet
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps up to 3)

Suite, Ensuite (Sleeps up to 3)

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Single Room, Private Bathroom (room)

Single Room, Private Bathroom (room)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Swindon

At The Saracens Head Hotel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Pentylands Country Park and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Wrag Barn Golf & Country Club. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and express check-in. Added amenities include an outdoor tennis court, express check-out and babysitting services. There's also the convenience of free extended parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Swindon hotel include Cotswold Wildlife Park and Thames River.

What's nearby

  • Stanton Country Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Wyvern Theatre - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Museum of the Great Western Railway - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Lydiard Park - 16 min drive - 17.3 km

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 restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Saracens Head Hotel also features a terrace, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available.

This Swindon hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Saracens Head Hotel offers 12 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

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

  • 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 and cash
This property is professionally cleaned
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. The property is professionally cleaned.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Saracens Head Hotel?

The Saracens Head Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Saracens Head Hotel?

As of 31 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Saracens Head Hotel on 1 Apr 2025 start from AU$122.27, 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 parking available at The Saracens Head Hotel?

Yep, The Saracens Head Hotel has a free self car park and free extended parking.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Saracens Head Hotel?

No, The Saracens Head Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Saracens Head Hotel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Saracens Head Hotel?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Saracens Head Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Saracens Head Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 238 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 238 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 238 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 238 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 238 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Business traveller
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 traveller
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 traveller
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 traveller
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 traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice stay
On business
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

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

6/10 Okay

Dave

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

6/10 Okay

Ian

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It is a lovely inn with two bars, the choice of food on the menu is very good, it was served piping hot, and good portions. The hotel is in need of an upgrade the mattress was soft and saggy. The room faced onto the high St and was subject to traffic noise, one of the pull down blinds was broken and did not pull up. But for the price paid it was ok
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

B

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Nice little place. Nothing fancy at all but the staff were very friendly and the beer was nice. Room was super basic, but was also super cheap so to be expected. Bed was comfortable enough. Would stay again if it I was on my own.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff and good value for a two night stay and a ideal location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, good sized room with a view of the square. Small but adequate toilet. Really good food and drink.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Clive

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A bit tired
Clean but very tired condition but not bad for price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Colin George

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I am an Highworthian, I love the town and love to make visits to see relatives and old friends, and this was the purpose of my recent visit and my reason for booking a weekend at the Saracens Head. I will break my review into two. Firstly, the pub; friendly, enjoyable food, great ale, well appointed with the bars, restaurant, TV / smokers area and gardens, large car park area, as a modern-day pub I would rate it with 4 stars. Secondly as a hotel; we were shown into room 8, a twin room, although I was pretty convinced that I had booked a double, but put that down to me. The bed was comfortable and the bedding nice and crisp and clean, great so far. The furniture in the room consisted of two, 4 drawer cabinets, one with 1 drawer missing, 1 broken, and another with a pull handle missing, the cabinet had been painted but now showed batches of bare wood. The top of the cabinet housed the tea making facility; two random mugs, one spoon and all ingredients stuffed into one bowel. The second cabinet appeared ok, this one housed the TV; but no controller, so. no TV. There was no provision for clothes hanging. There was a single bedside cabinet but no bedside lighting One painted wall was covered in marks and the brown carpet looked quite dirty. Following my complaining I was told that the manager would come in and see me by 5.30, well, he did come in but never came to talk to me, I was passed a message informing me that ‘tomorrow I will move to another room and that I would be reimbur
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

mark t

Liked: Staff & service
Overall pretty good but it's out of date and needs to be updated and the mold needs to be cleaned out of the bathrooms they also need to leave a toilet brush for customers
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing!!!! It has so much personality, great staff, a wonderful pub to go to where one can enjoy a great dinner, other great places to go to within walking distance. And it's right next to a bus stop so it is possible to go further off and just come back in the evening. This was such a fantastic experience, and I can't wait to go back to Highworth and The Saracen's Head Hotel!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

George

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated,paintwork scratched,dirty bin and bathroom uncomfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with group
Lovely hotel very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Iqbal

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, character property with comfortable bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024