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The Black Boy

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

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Lounge
Bar (on property)
Food and drink
Room
Lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is S$258
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

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Room

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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Room

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

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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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Malmaison Oxford

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 1,004 reviews
The price is S$239
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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About the area

Map
91 Old High Street, Headington, Oxford, England, OX3 9HT

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

Guest house near University of Oxford
Free breakfast, a garden and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Black Boy. Be sure to enjoy children's meals at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A computer station, smoke-free property and wedding services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

Languages

English

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
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 The Black Boy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 11 Mar,2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Boy on 12 Mar,2025 start from S$257.57, 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.

How much is parking at The Black Boy?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Black Boy?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Black Boy?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Black Boy located?

Located in Headington, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Headington Shark and John Radcliffe Hospital. University of Oxford and Thames River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The Black Boy Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 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

Andrew

A very relaxing stay, staff very friendly with excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Lovely food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Lovely staff, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Great hotel
Food was exceptionally good and staff were so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Wonderful facility with delightful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peyman

A bed & breakfast that far exceeded our expectations. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

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

Sandra

Clean modern room . excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

douglas

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

Gerard

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

10/10 Excellent

Antoni

Loved it !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Lovely pub stay. The room was very comfortable, forecourt parking, public transport short walk away. Breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Lovely place to stay in Oxford
A lovely place to stay in Oxford. Easy to get into town, and a nice neighbourhood around the pub (pictured, and easy walking distance to the famous shark house!). Good food and numerous choices. Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Excellent place to stay
What a great find. We were going back & forth to JR from Reading but decided to stay over as it saves time and The Black Boy was excellent- staff so helpful and friendly, food was amazing and our room lovely - we will be going back.
Best lemon posset ever!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Short Break
Thoroughly enjoyable stay. No issues. Comfortable room great food and drink
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Super friendly host; made the whole stay so pleasurable and relaxing! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANNA

Really great place to stop overnight. Lovely restaurant with delicious range of food on the menu. Greeted by friendly staff who were helpful. Lovely breakfast in the morning. Rooms were lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Has character. Staff excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Joe

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

anthony

Oxford short stay great find
Brilliant, great location, easy to get to, really homely and friendly. Will stay again, discovered late on a park around the corner and the house with a shark in the roof, 200 yards away. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cara

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

Lee

Lovely stay
We stayed here for one night and had a really lovely stay. Everyone was super friendly and helpful, the room was lovely and had everything we needed; really comfy bed, tv, bottled water, kettle, plenty of tea-bags, coffee machine and hairdryer. Breakfast was delicious and we had a great meal in the pub in the evening. Would love to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

georgia

Amazing service, very happy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

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

John

Hidden Gem
We stayed at The Black Boy, Headington, hidden away on the outskirts of Oxford and a cheap taxi ride into town. From the moment we arrived the manager and her staff were so welcoming and really helpful. Atmosphere was great, room comfy and breakfast lovely. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023