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The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns

3.0 star property

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Exterior
A hotel room with two beds, white bedding, a dark headboard, and wall-mounted lamps.
A bar area with wooden bar counters, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A wooden picnic table and benches in a garden area with string lights. A building with a sign reading "WEE WAIF" is visible in the background.
Restaurant

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 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)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with white linens in a room with purple walls.

Double Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, white bedding, a dark headboard, and wall-mounted lamps.

Twin Room

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

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A neatly made bed with white linens and a headboard with a light switch.

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 onsite.
The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns offers 42 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Satellite television is provided. This Reading inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us 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 like 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 a few minutes from Mill at Sonning
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 on weekends 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 available

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.
  • Cribs (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: 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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The Wee Waif Reading by Greene King Inns Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 386 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 386 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 386 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 386 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 386 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Uko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very welcoming, the room was clean, the dinner was tasty and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price, great location for my need. Room was nice and clean and had everything you could need. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, friendly team
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and attentive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent value
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good price and food was good, very short staffed behind the bar so a considerable wait to place orders
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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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6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Venue was a little tatty. Redecoration in certain areas would be a good start. On a positive having Ev chargepoints was very helpful as we had a long journey ahead the next day. Staff were very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

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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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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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Value for Money
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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10/10 Excellent

Isaac

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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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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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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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

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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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

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
Verified

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