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Reviews of Sunborn London Yacht Hotel 4 stars

Royal Victoria Dock, Newham, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom

#303 of 1,018 hotels in London

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 5285 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.6

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  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Classic King room with Dockview
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If you have something on at the ExCel this is an absolutely cool place to stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King room with Dockview
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved everything, Amazing Manager Mr John was very welcoming and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The air con was not very good in the room.

    Everything was excellent from the food to the views, the staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Unique docklands venue
    • Family with young children
    • Classic King room with Dockview
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We felt the restaurant menu was a bit overpriced.

    Great location and view. Staff were friendly and attentive.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just a minor niggle there's no USB charging plug so if you forget your phone/laptop plug there's no way to charge either device.

    It's amazing yacht hotel

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    It Really is a Yacht! Comfortable and Relaxed Hotel in the Heart of the Docklands
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not what we didn't like, but a note to anyone who is staying in a yacht / ship hotel. The window in the room does not open, (which makes sense on a sailing vessel but I didn't realise). There is air conditioning though, but for an outdoor breeze you need to go on deck :) It would be nice to have teapots and a milk jug option, so you don't need to keep going back for a cup of tea at breakfast.

    The staff were lovely, really cheerful and kind. The room was massive, the bed huge and very comfortable. We got upgraded to a kingsize, river view for free, which was really appreciated. As was the 11am checkout, biscuits, water and mini fridge. The shower was the best I have used in a hotel in a long time. We checked in after 11pm and it was no problem. The breakfast was buffet style and contained a hot breakfast as well. I loved the location, such a relaxed and unhurried atmosphere. Really wide corridors and lifts everywhere, which I feel would be great for people who are assisted with their walking, those who use wheelchairs, or for those of us who like a bit of space. It is first on my list of the place to stay in South and Central London next time. 5-10 minutes from the DLR underground stop Customs House. We parked at the ExCel arena which is 5 minutes' walk away and is £25 for 24 hours (no hourly rate, I think), which is steep but secure. You pay on the way out with a card at the barrier, so nice and easy. For disabled drivers with blue badges there are spaces within seconds of the hotel (see the pic with the trees in).

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    Stay on a superyacht! Why not?
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Most access is by very busy small lifts. We were unlucky on our stay that only one was working.

    Spectacular experience of a hotel had a very similar price to surrounding regular hotels. Bar and restaurant had an excellent selection. Room much more spacious than we were expecting. brilliant location for O2 arena and Excel centre.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Special time with friends
    • People with friends
    • Classic King room with Dockview
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is not much around

    How unique it was

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    9.0
    Lovely place to stayy
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Classic King Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    not much in the locality

    A super and different place to stay

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    7.0
    Loved the room and sundeck bar, though the breakfast was mediocre
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King room with Dockview
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was a little disappointing, but that may come down to personal preference. The breakfast coffee was not the best to say the least :)

    The room was spacious and comfortable and the hotel bar on the sundeck was great.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    7.0
    Great premises, convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic King room with Dockview
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My only issue was the credit charge they made for pre payment wasn’t done properly resulting in a slow check out. Was sorted eventually but still a pain to have to have £200 put on hold when we didn’t use it.

    Perfect spot for a night stay after our concert. Easy access to o2 and central London. Staff were friendly in the bar, room was clean and comfortable. Was my second stay at Sunborn and would definitely return again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King room with Dockview
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We knew the hotel had no parking, but hadn't quite anticipated the difficulty in getting to the Excel parking location.

    Excellent location, we had a room overlooking the dock. Very handy for Excel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the men on reception couldn't find my booking despite checking in earlier prior to arrival and he just stared at me as if I was in the wrong place. Thankfully the other man handed him a piece of paper with our confirmation. It was a little embarrassing as I bought the stay for myself and my husband. Also never presume that the man has paid for the stay as he immediately greeted my husband and not me despite the booking in my name.

    We were going to see a band at the O2 so the location was perfect. Great breakfast choices in the morning.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice experience with friends
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King room with Dockview
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tabel service

    Good

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    We had a fabulous weekend away and definitely would stay again but would be nice if the beds were more comfortable and h
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King room with Dockview
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was uncomfortable the mattress was a topper needed a mattress under the topper

    We loved the location and what to do in the area

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Overall, an enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King room with Dockview
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The prices for drinks at the bar were absolutely outrageous - £4.50 for a tiny bottle of lemonade

    Loved the view from the room, the novelty of the location and its proximity to places of interest e.g. cable cars etc

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King room with Dockview
    • Stayed 1 night

    restaurant staff's attitudes

    Room and Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    7.0
    Generally good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room with Dockview
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room smelt rather strange - drain problems ?

    Location - proximity to the Excel Breakfast Elizabeth line proximity

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King room with Dockview
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    For the 02 where we were going, it was just perfect

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Lovely place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Suite with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lifts wasn't working

    Everything

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    A lovely 1 night stay after visiting Excel next door.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King room with Dockview
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff. Clean, spacious, quiet room. Excellent breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    A special stay on the water with the feel of being on a cruise, without the crowds!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had a lovely spacious room with a balcony overlooking the water. Check in was easy, the staff were all very helpful and professional. We would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing and refreshing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic King room with Dockview
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food and drinks was expensive.

    It’s was really nice, bedrooms nice and spacious. Excellent location. Parking near hotel. Booked with breakfast, worth it!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    Great stay for work
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic King room with Dockview
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bathroom is quite small, although functional and clean so not an issue really.

    Great stay for work purposes. Excellent location for ExCel Arena. Hotel was attractive with a very comfortable and spacious room. Good food in restaurant. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

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