With a stay at The Boathouse in Bath, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Thermae Bath Spa and Kennet & Avon Canal. .This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Cabot Circus Shopping Centre and 11.2 mi (17.9 km) from University of Bristol.
What's nearby
Kennet & Avon Canal - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Newbridge Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Green Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Twerton Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Royal Victoria Park - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Oldfield Park Station - 4 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
The Royal Oak - 4 min drive
The Globe - 2 min drive
Southdown Fish Bar - 6 min drive
The Locksbrook Inn - 18 min walk
About this property
The Boathouse
The Boathouse offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Bath hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
At The Boathouse, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Boathouse has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Full breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Heating
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children
Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
The Boathouse Bath
The Boathouse Hotel
The Boathouse Hotel Bath
The Boathouse Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The room was spotless, well arranged, and the view from the balcony was lovely in the sunshine on Saturday. We ate in the restaurant and the staff couldn’t be faulted and were very attentive and helpful. In my honest opinion I feel the room was a bit overpriced as there were no additional facilities other than the river and the pub.
Neil
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Rhys
12 Feb 2026
Rhys
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Heather
8 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I have adored my stay at The Dolphin Hotel. It has been a perfect haven and a truly indulgent experience.
I am most grateful to the manager for a generous room upgrade and to all staff for making me feel so welcome and at home. The bed and bedding is divine, and the decor and choice of artwork just my cup of tea. I love the little touches, the retro radio with Bluetooth so you can play your own music, retro kettle, excellent choice of drinks & daily biscuits. All has been perfection. Breakfast is very good too!
Heather
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Heather
4 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Boathouse has fast become my favourite place to stay in Bath. It may not be city central but this riverside setting has a unique charm and the bedrooms are divine. The Boathouse has a Wind in the Willows theme, influencing the character of each bedroom. I’ve stayed in three rooms and each one is a delight. The beds are extremely comfortable; the shower & bath products are high quality & even their teas and coffee are chosen for indulgence, not bare necessity.
Heather
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
24 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, great service and food was amazing. Lovely atmosphere very friendly and helpful. Love this place
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Allan
6 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed our short stay, all staff were very professional, food was of a high standard would stay again sometime in the future.
We stayed overnight and loved it. The room was really comfortable and had a nice view over the river. The pub serves really good food and the staff are really friendly. It is also dog friendly which was great as we had our pup with us. Will definitely stay here again!
Accommodation was very good except we didn’t like the bath/ shower. Not the room I booked. Restaurant attractive but slow service in the evening and at breakfast.
We went for a family wake. The venue was lovely and the staff were fantastic, really helpful. We stayed in Room 1 overnight ans it was clean and tidy and quirky. The view onto the lake was beautiful. will definitely book again
Clean beautiful room. Loved the bed and bathroom and all the amenities in the room. The staff was very warm and welcoming, the breakfast was lovely with a great view .
Nigel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Samuel
16 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were accommodating and the view from our room was really nice.
This hotel was outstanding from the beauty of the building and it's surroundings and the great internal decor and artifacts. With the history maintained while at the same time making it modern and comfortable.
Staff were absolutely great, friendly and attentive and made sure our stay was all it could be!
There is plenty of parking but I didn't require this.
Breakfast was great with a good self service continental selection plus a decent cooked breakfast served to the table.
My only note to the hotel for improvement is to change the sausages used, but this could simply be my preference as the current ones used are good.
In addition the price for including breakfast on your booking is very reasonable unlike some hotels including the so called budget chains!
Staying in Bath...then stay at The Boathouse!
The room was very clean and spacious. Park and Ride into Bath a short walk away as well as river walks and bike trails. Lovely, freshly cooked food. Staff were really friendly and accommodating.