# 25 Family-friendly hotels in Gloucester (2026)

> 25 family-friendly hotels in Gloucester, best reviewed first — including Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel. Ratings, locations and details.

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25 listed · best reviewed first

Updated 31 August 2026 · Ratings from Google · [All hotels and B&Bs in Gloucester](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels)

[Dog-friendly 9](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/dog-friendly) [Families 25](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/family-friendly) [4-5 star 5](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/four-and-five-star)

[Gloucester Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel ★ 4.3 (1,520) A four-star hotel in a former manor house set in landscaped parkland, three miles from Gloucester Cathedral with a restaurant and function rooms.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/mercure-gloucester-bowden-hall-hotel) [Gloucester Royal George Hotel by Greene King Inns ★ 4.2 (1,550) A Greene King inn at Birdlip with restaurant, bar and breakfast on site, handy for touring Cotswold villages like Bourton-on-the-Water.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/royal-george-hotel-by-greene-king-inns) [Gloucester Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa ★ 4.1 (1,758) A 122-room hotel on Shurdington Road near Gloucester, well placed for the Cotswolds, with an indoor pool, spa and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/cheltenham-chase-hotel-spa) [Gloucester Holiday Inn Express Gloucester South M5 Jct 12 ★ 4.2 (1,254) Straightforward hotel at Gloucester's M5 Junction 12 with breakfast and a bar, plus 106 rooms and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/holiday-inn-express-gloucester-south-m5-jct-12) [Gloucester The Ship Inn ★ 4.6 (616) Riverside pub-hotel near Gloucester with its own bar and restaurant, an on-site garden, and free parking.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/the-ship-inn) [Gloucester Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham ★ 4.1 (1,303) A four-star chain hotel beside the M5 at Barnwood, with an indoor pool and spa, well placed for driving into Gloucester, Cheltenham and the Cotswolds.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/holiday-inn-gloucester-cheltenham) [Gloucester The Bell Inn ★ 4.2 (1,082) A traditional inn on The Green in Gloucester, suited to golfers, walkers and anglers wanting free parking and an on-site restaurant.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/the-bell-inn) [Gloucester Premier Inn Gloucester Quayside ★ 4.3 (907) Premier Inn Gloucester Quayside offers en-suite, air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, near Gloucester Docks and the Quays Shopping Centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/premier-inn-gloucester-quayside) [Gloucester Premier Inn Gloucester Barnwood ★ 4.3 (816) Barnwood on Gloucester's edge, close to the M5, is home to this 83-room Premier Inn with free parking and easy reach of the city centre.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/premier-inn-gloucester-barnwood) [Gloucester Hatton Court Hotel ★ 4.1 (1,037) A four-star country house hotel on the Cotswold edge above Gloucester, with Cotswold-stone architecture, its own restaurant and views across the Severn Vale.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/hatton-court-hotel) [Gloucester Hatherley Manor Hotel & Spa ★ 4.0 (1,212) A Cotswold-stone manor hotel and spa on Down Hatherley Lane, Gloucester, with an indoor pool and grounds set up for weddings.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/hatherley-manor-hotel-spa) [Gloucester Gloucester Robinswood Hotel By Sunday ★ 3.8 (1,507) A 95-room hotel tucked off Marlstone Close on the edge of Gloucester, with a spa, indoor pool and gym for those who like to unwind after sightseeing.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/gloucester-robinswood-hotel-by-sunday) [Gloucester Gloucester Robinswood Hotel, BW Signature Collection by Best Western ★ 3.8 (1,506) A four-star hotel on the edge of Robinswood Hill with an indoor pool, spa and brasserie restaurant, two miles from Gloucester city centre and close to the M5.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/gloucester-robinswood-hotel) [Gloucester Premier Inn Gloucester Little Witcombe ★ 4.2 (731) A modern, low-rise 59-room Premier Inn at Little Witcombe near Gloucester, with free parking and easy access to the M5 and Cotswolds.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/premier-inn-gloucester-little-witcombe) [Gloucester The Lock Keepers ★ 4.5 (438) A canalside restaurant with eight en-suite rooms at Over, on the edge of Gloucester, combining modern British dining with a small, characterful stay.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/the-lock-keepers) [Gloucester The New Inn Hotel ★ 3.9 (987) A historic hotel on Northgate Street in Gloucester, close to the Brewery Arts Centre, with free on-site parking and a garden.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/the-new-inn-hotel) [Gloucester Premier Inn Gloucester Business Park ★ 4.3 (453) A 48-room Premier Inn on Whittle Way in Gloucester Business Park, with free parking and open countryside pursuits like golf and fishing close by.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/premier-inn-gloucester-business-park) [Gloucester Travelodge Gloucester ★ 3.8 (920) A no-fuss budget stay near Gloucester Quays, handy for M5 travellers, shopping trips and overnight stopovers alike.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/travelodge-gloucester) [Gloucester The Thatch Inn ★ 4.1 (557) Adults-only hotel on Bristol Road, Gloucester, within reach of the city centre and with golf and fishing nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/the-thatch-inn) [Gloucester The Friar Tucks ★ 4.3 (368) A straightforward hotel on Bristol Road in Gloucester, with free on-site parking and a garden for evening drinks.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/the-friar-tucks) [Gloucester Linden Tree ★ 4.4 (306) A small 4-room hotel on Bristol Rd in Gloucester, well placed for golf, cycling, walking routes and nearby pubs and restaurants.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/linden-tree) [Gloucester The Edward Hotel ★ 4.4 (245) The Edward Hotel is a 26-room hotel on London Road in Gloucester, with free on-site parking rare for a central city stay.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/the-edward-hotel) [Gloucester New County Hotel by RoomsBooked ★ 3.6 (484) A straightforward city-centre base in Gloucester for guests who want simple, comfortable rooms near the shops, pubs and restaurants.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/new-county-hotel-by-roomsbooked) [Gloucester Central Hotel Gloucester by RoomsBooked ★ 3.6 (184) A city-centre hotel on Clarence Street in Gloucester, close to the Cathedral and historic docks, with pubs and restaurants nearby.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/central-hotel-gloucester-by-roomsbooked) [Gloucester The Albert Hotel ★ 4.6 (50) A family-run guest house with over 150 years of history on Worcester Street, within easy walking distance of Gloucester Cathedral, the docks and the railway station.](https://staycation.co.uk/gloucester/hotels/the-albert-hotel-gloucester)

## Quick answers

How many family-friendly hotels are there in Gloucester?+

We list 25 in Gloucester. The best-reviewed are shown first.

Which family-friendly hotels in Gloucester are best reviewed?+

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews: Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel (4.3/5, 1,520 reviews), Royal George Hotel by Greene King Inns (4.2/5, 1,550 reviews) and Cheltenham Chase Hotel & Spa (4.1/5, 1,758 reviews).

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It is built live from our listings; ratings come from Google and each venue page shows when its details were last checked. Always confirm with the venue before travelling.