OYO Lina Guest House
308 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7ED, GB
Rating: 4.0 ★ (89 ratings)
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OYO Lina Guest House presents a welcoming 4-star experience within a refurbished Victorian townhouse, positioned conveniently to the north of Oxford's vibrant city centre. This property maintains a modern character, offering guests a relaxed atmosphere and the added benefit of a tranquil garden for unwinding. It stands out for its complimentary parking, a practical convenience in this historic city.
The guest house offers a selection of seven accommodations, including comfortable family and triple rooms, alongside Standard Queen, Deluxe Triple, Standard Twin, Budget, and One-Bedroom Apartment options. Each room is individually designed and features a flat-screen television, complimentary WiFi, and a private bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests can also enjoy tea and coffee-making facilities in their rooms, and a complimentary continental breakfast is served daily, often in the garden.
This guest house is particularly suited for sightseers and those on a budget seeking a comfortable and accessible base for exploring Oxford. Its well-connected location, with nearby bus stops offering direct routes into the city centre, makes it ideal for guests planning to visit Oxford University colleges, local attractions, or simply enjoying a city break. Guests frequently commend the friendly and welcoming staff, contributing to an overall appeal that combines good value with a pleasant stay.
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What really made the stay though was the staff. Absolutely brilliant. So welcoming, helpful, and genuinely kind — the sort of people who make you feel at ease straight away. Nothing felt like too much trouble, and they really go out of their way to make sure you’re looked after.
It’s rare to find that level of care and warmth, especially at this price point. A lovely place to stay, made even better by the people running it. We’d happily come back.
The room is clean and comfortable. Felt like staying at a friend’s house!
The location is great as well - little shopping strip is right next to it and can get anything you need.
Very lucky to have stayed here! Thank you very much for the hospitality 💛
My first experience at this lodge was a few months ago. I booked a room and when I showed up, they said there was no booking even though I had a clear booking on hotels.com. Luckily they had an extra room available and the situation was easily sorted. I wrote it off as a strange anomaly that wouldn’t happen again.
I have just stayed again at the guest house and had a terrible administrative experience. I booked again through hotels.com and chose the “pay at the property” option when booking. (I wanted to make sure I had a room before paying!) The same day I booked, I received an email from Oyo saying they had charged me an £8 pre-authorization fee that I wasn’t aware of. Then they proceeded to charge the price of the hotel room as well even though I had chosen to pay at the property. I figured I’d be able to sort the situation once I got to the hotel.
When I arrived, I asked about the administrative fee and the staff was defensive and dismissive and claimed they didn’t do it and couldn’t do anything about the charge. I was shocked that I couldn’t get an answer about the extra charge.
It was “only” £8 but really they can charge you whatever they want and at the end of the day, you can’t do anything about it. This fee and service really spoiled my stay at this guest house. DO NOT stay here.