Monkey Island Estate - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Monkey Island Estate is worth booking for a quiet 5-star break on the Thames with a spa, if you have a car or plan to stay put. Skip it if your priority is sightseeing in Windsor town or if you need generous room space.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits, and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick for the Windsor area. It suits couples on a slow weekend, spa visitors and anyone who wants gardens and water around them rather than streets.
It is a poor fit for a castle-focused trip on foot, and for travellers with a lot of luggage, given comments about cramped rooms.
Location and getting around
The address is Monkey Island Lane. Guests describe a peaceful island setting on the Thames with beautiful gardens and easy access to Bray. The location score is 9.4.
Distances are long. Maidenhead is about 3.4 km away, around 43 minutes on foot. St George's Chapel is about 5.8 km, roughly 73 minutes, and Windsor Castle about 6 km, roughly 75 minutes. All are straight-line estimates and all are far, so you will need a car, taxi or public transport. Free parking is listed, which helps.
What guests say
The score is 8.8 out of 10 from 669 reviews, joint second of the 8 eligible hotels in the sample. That is a smaller review base than our other Windsor picks.
Guests praise the setting and the staff. They describe a friendly, helpful team with a warm welcome and attentive service.
Room size is the clear complaint. Some guests found rooms cramped, with limited floor space for luggage and moving around the bed. At this price, that is worth weighing.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
The reference price was €367.20 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. The sample median was €200.86, so this is well above it. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Listed facilities include a gym, a spa, a restaurant, free parking, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace. Breakfast options are continental, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free; inclusion in your rate is not confirmed.
The Christopher Hotel, Eton, our Best Value pick, was €162.03 with a slightly higher score of 8.9 and a short walk to the castle. Delta Hotels by Marriott Heathrow Windsor, our Budget pick, was €115.64 with a score of 8.1. You pay over twice the Best Value price here for the setting, the spa and 5-star status, not for proximity.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible hotels for Windsor. Our Luxury slot prioritises officially rated five-star hotels, and Monkey Island Estate is one, with a score of 8.8.
Its strong facility list and calm riverside setting make it the clear choice for a high-end stay, as long as you accept the distance from town.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Given the complaints about space, read the room dimensions on the booking page and consider a larger category.
Check spa access, opening times and any fees, restaurant hours, and whether breakfast is included. Plan your transport to Windsor Castle in advance.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Monkey Island Estate from Windsor Castle?
About 6 km, roughly 75 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so plan on a car, taxi or public transport.
Does Monkey Island Estate have a spa?
Yes, a spa is listed among the facilities. Check access rules, opening times and any fees for your dates.
Is parking free at Monkey Island Estate?
Free parking is listed by the property. Confirm it when you book.
Are the rooms at Monkey Island Estate small?
Some guests describe rooms as cramped, with limited space for luggage and moving around the bed. Check room sizes before choosing a category.