The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Exterior
Restaurant
Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Old Bath Road, Charvil, Sonning, Reading, England, RG10 9RJ
  • Place, Thames Path
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mill at Sonning
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® Windsor
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns

This inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a garden and ATM/banking services are on-site.
The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns offers 42 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Satellite televisions are provided. This Reading inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Mill at Sonning. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 5-minute drive from River Thames and 8 minutes from Nirvana Spa
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Reading inn.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 9 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 9.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 379 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed many times. Room was clean. Staff very friendly and always a comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Uko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great reception, polite staff, spacious and clean room and great restaurant menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maddie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely down to earth room in great little pub.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good stay. Clean and tidy. Nice breakfast and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Value for Money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean, comfortable bed, a bit basic but has everything needed for a short stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Everything was good 👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room 32 spaces clean quiet Poor shower and toilet flush not working
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay, friendly helpful staff and good food reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a great size. Double bed sofa and a large desk. Bathroom was a bit tired with no soap at the hand basin
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good overnight stay close to a family event
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Accommodation in good condition. Staff polite. Food in the resturant was poor (mains were luke warm and warm deserts were scolding).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room in a good location for visiting family. Lovely helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good price and ideal for my retirement
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location to stay for Rewind Festival with reasonable prices. Hotel decor is tired and in need of updating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good staff and food room was lovely staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed, spacious room with a comfortable couch that could be converted to a double bed. I didn"t need it but ideal for someone with a child. The best place zi stayed in a excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

clean and comfy

clean comfy room breakfast was no too good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here quite a few times. Food great, staff friendly and efficient, rooms clean. Will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very handy for The Mill at Sonning. Very nice hotel, friendly staff and large, clean comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little dated, but perfectly good hotel and bar
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Phill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay within easy reach of city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Happy day stay

Our stay was very good for the short period we were there we would book this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024