Monkey Island Estate - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World - Bray
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5-star historic hotel on a private island in the River Thames near Windsor
Rooms & Suites
Monkey Island Estate offers a variety of room types, including Temple rooms with river views, Barn rooms, and self-contained cottages such as Sundial Cottage and the four-bedroom Long White Cloud house. Each room is individually designed with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with Elemis products. Select accommodations feature terraces or balconies overlooking the Thames, and all include complimentary minibar drinks and Nespresso machines.
Dining & Bar
The Monkey Island Brasserie serves British cuisine with locally sourced ingredients, offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea. Guests can enjoy cocktails at the Monkey Bar, which provides complimentary Nocarella olives and nuts. The hotel also accommodates special diets with vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free options on request.
Floating Spa & Wellness
The Floating Spa is a moored wellness barge on the River Thames, offering massage and facial treatments. The spa provides a unique experience with the gentle motion of the water, and guests can book sessions with therapists such as Sophie or Beverley. The hotel also has a fitness centre and spa facilities for guest use.
Grounds & Activities
The estate sits on its own private island with landscaped gardens, outdoor seating, and a picnic area. Guests can access the island via a pedestrian footbridge or by boat, and the hotel offers self-drive electric motor boat hire for exploring the Thames. There are also walking paths around Bray Lake and to the village of Bray with its Michelin-starred restaurants.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Monkey Island Estate in Bray is 6 miles from Windsor Castle and 6 miles from Cliveden House, with Ascot Racecourse also nearby. The hotel provides shuttle service and airport transfers to London Heathrow Airport (13 miles away). Guests can also explore the historic village of Bray, known for its high concentration of fine dining establishments.
- Rooms: Temple rooms, Barn rooms, Sundial Cottage, Long White Cloud house
- Dining: Monkey Island Brasserie & Monkey Bar
- Wellness: Floating Spa on the River Thames
- Activities: Self-drive electric boat hire, walking paths
- Location: Private island on Thames, 6 miles from Windsor Castle
- History: 800-year-old site with Grade I listed Monkey Room
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Free Wi-Fi
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Shower
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Free Wi-Fi
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Shower
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness center
Spa & wellness center
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Golf course
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cribs
- Babysitting/Child services
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness center
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Monkey Island Estate - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World
| 💵 Lowest room price | 273 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 16.8 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | London Heathrow, LHR |
Location
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