The Kings Arms and Royal Hotel, Godalming, Surrey - The Coaching Inn Group
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include luggage storage and coffee/tea in a common area.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Location
Located in Godalming, The Kings Arms and Royal Hotel, Godalming, Surrey is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Godalming Leisure Centre and Winkworth Arboretum. This hotel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from South Downs National Park and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Loseley House.
What's nearby
Godalming Leisure Centre(1.4 miles)
Loseley House(2.3 miles)
Winkworth Arboretum(2.5 miles)
West Surrey Golf Club(2.7 miles)
Watts Cemetery Chapel(2.9 miles)
Loseley Park(2.9 miles)
High Street(4 miles)
Electric Theatre(4.2 miles)
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre(4.5 miles)
Guildford Castle(4.5 miles)
Guildford Guildhall(4.7 miles)
Guildford House Gallery(4.8 miles)
Abbot's Hospital(4.8 miles)
G Live(4.8 miles)
Dapdune Wharf(4.9 miles)
Farnborough (FAB)(13.6 miles)
Gatwick Airport (LGW)(43.3 miles)
Heathrow Airport (LHR)(31.1 miles)
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Room Service
Garden
Luggage Storage
Location
22 - 26 High Street, Godalming, England, United Kingdom
Godalming Leisure Centre (1.4 miles)
Loseley House (2.3 miles)
Winkworth Arboretum (2.5 miles)
West Surrey Golf Club (2.7 miles)
Watts Cemetery Chapel (2.9 miles)
Loseley Park (2.9 miles)
Guest reviews
8.2
Very good
Based on 685 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
39%
Couple
27%
Family
15%
Group
8%
Solo
9%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Reviews praise The Kings Arms and Royal Hotel, Godalming, Surrey - The Coaching Inn Group for historic character, central location, stylish rooms, and friendly staff, while noting heat without air conditioning, some early-morning noise, and occasional housekeeping or maintenance issues.
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What guests think
Reviews praise The Kings Arms and Royal Hotel, Godalming, Surrey - The Coaching Inn Group for historic character, central location, stylish rooms, and friendly staff, while noting heat without air conditioning, some early-morning noise, and occasional housekeeping or maintenance issues.
Rooms are generally comfortable with modern bathrooms, though some singles feel small and Wi-Fi coverage can falter in certain areas. Service is widely described as welcoming and helpful, but a few guests experienced missed room servicing and cashless or card-processing hiccups. On-site dining is popular, though breakfast variety or quality dipped for some; parking is limited and there is no lift. Expect a characterful, central stay with warm service and a few quirks.
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Facilities
Historic coaching inn with a well-liked bar and restaurant. On-site parking is limited with nearby public options, there is no lift, and rooms can run hot in warm weather due to lack of air conditioning.
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Phil
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Parking limited, first come first served, but good if you can get a space. Check in was good but not over friendly. First impressions of room were good, has a wow factor, but closer inspection revealed a layer of dust on many surfaces. Also only a couple of towels between two of us but reception brought up a couple more when requested. Bed was comfortable and room a good size. No safe in room or fridge. Despite that our stay was comfortable and the food we had in the evening was decent.
Parking limited, first come first served, but good if you can get a space. Check in was good but not over friendly. First impressions of room were good, has a wow factor, but closer inspection revealed a layer of dust on many surfaces. Also only a couple of towels between two of us but reception brought up a couple more when requested. Bed was comfortable and room a good size. No safe in room or fridge. Despite that our stay was comfortable and the food we had in the evening was decent.
10
Phil
Nov 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very close to a (paid) large car park for overnight parking.
Very close to a (paid) large car park for overnight parking.
8
Adrian
Jun 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great service and really good food in quality surroundings in central location. Lacks parking, however free overnight public car park nearby
Great service and really good food in quality surroundings in central location. Lacks parking, however free overnight public car park nearby
10
Thomas
Jan 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I like the hotel. Lovely, helpful staff. I don\'t think there\'s a lift, if that\'s important to you. Parking is limited, but there\'s a good car park very nearby, with free overnight, and you can buy your pay and display in advance. The corporation behind the hotel plagued me with endless unnecessary emails in respect of the booking. They don\'t take cash. And their credit card system was down in the am when I went to pay for the breakfast I had. "May we put it on the credit card you paid for the room with?" Well, that would have been okay, but they didn\'t have it, as I\'d paid via Expedia. The corporation needs to sort this out for the lovely staff who work so hard, only to be put in an impossible position by un-imaginative corporate policies an dpenny pinching,
I like the hotel. Lovely, helpful staff. I don\'t think there\'s a lift, if that\'s important to you. Parking is limited, but there\'s a good car park very nearby, with free overnight, and you can buy your pay and display in advance. The corporation behind the hotel plagued me with endless unnecessary emails in respect of the booking. They don\'t take cash. And their credit card system was down in the am when I went to pay for the breakfast I had. "May we put it on the credit card you paid for the room with?" Well, that would have been okay, but they didn\'t have it, as I\'d paid via Expedia. The corporation needs to sort this out for the lovely staff who work so hard, only to be put in an impossible position by un-imaginative corporate policies an dpenny pinching,
10
Ronald Stephen
Nov 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I have been staying here for a decade, but recent upgrades are very welcome. They have transformed a quaint but dated hotel into a fabulous 4 star hotel with a very interesting history. Great pub and restaurant integrated into the hotel as well. Highly recommended.
I have been staying here for a decade, but recent upgrades are very welcome. They have transformed a quaint but dated hotel into a fabulous 4 star hotel with a very interesting history. Great pub and restaurant integrated into the hotel as well. Highly recommended.
8
Corey
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very old hotel, no AC, but a fan provided. Rom is well decorated and bathroom completely renovated. Close to food, shopping and the train station. We didn’t eat here, but a place called Wetherspoons is 100m away and has awesome prices on food/drink. Overall a great stay!
Very old hotel, no AC, but a fan provided. Rom is well decorated and bathroom completely renovated. Close to food, shopping and the train station. We didn’t eat here, but a place called Wetherspoons is 100m away and has awesome prices on food/drink. Overall a great stay!
8
Andrew
Aug 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Normally I rate this hotel as excellent all round. Staff are really good. It’s just getting pricey now vs other places. The top floor rooms are unbearable in the heat we’ve had, and sadly the fan provided wouldn’t blow out a candle ! Prices for food are ok, but question the value of some - Yorkshire Pudding bites on the sharers consisted of 1 Yorkshire pudding cut into 4 pieces, and served with a gravy dip for £6.00 but only if you order 3 sharers. I get everything has risen in price but feel you are pushing the profit a little too far.
Normally I rate this hotel as excellent all round. Staff are really good. It’s just getting pricey now vs other places. The top floor rooms are unbearable in the heat we’ve had, and sadly the fan provided wouldn’t blow out a candle ! Prices for food are ok, but question the value of some - Yorkshire Pudding bites on the sharers consisted of 1 Yorkshire pudding cut into 4 pieces, and served with a gravy dip for £6.00 but only if you order 3 sharers. I get everything has risen in price but feel you are pushing the profit a little too far.
10
Thomas
Dec 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It is an older building. Well, given that Peter The Great (Russia) slept there, I guess it would be. That said, fixtures and fittings all work well. No lift, though if that's important to you. Charming staff. In heart of lovely small town. Nice public rooms.
It is an older building. Well, given that Peter The Great (Russia) slept there, I guess it would be. That said, fixtures and fittings all work well. No lift, though if that's important to you. Charming staff. In heart of lovely small town. Nice public rooms.
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Michael
Aug 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely old inn. Great pies. Friendly staff
Lovely old inn. Great pies. Friendly staff
10
Andrew
Dec 21, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel, made even better by the staff and the lovely welcome you receive each time you check In. Rooms are very quirky (and some creaky) but just adds more character to the stay. Food really nice and a very good selection on offer. Small car park but large public car park within a very short walk.
Great hotel, made even better by the staff and the lovely welcome you receive each time you check In. Rooms are very quirky (and some creaky) but just adds more character to the stay. Food really nice and a very good selection on offer. Small car park but large public car park within a very short walk.
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Cleanliness
Many guests find rooms clean and refreshed, but several note dust or grout build-up in bathrooms and occasional missed spots like floors or bathroom hair.
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Alison
May 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean & friendly amazing food the only problem was the room was slightly to hot but could not fault it & definitely be back again
Very clean & friendly amazing food the only problem was the room was slightly to hot but could not fault it & definitely be back again
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Phil
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Parking limited, first come first served, but good if you can get a space. Check in was good but not over friendly. First impressions of room were good, has a wow factor, but closer inspection revealed a layer of dust on many surfaces. Also only a couple of towels between two of us but reception brought up a couple more when requested. Bed was comfortable and room a good size. No safe in room or fridge. Despite that our stay was comfortable and the food we had in the evening was decent.
Parking limited, first come first served, but good if you can get a space. Check in was good but not over friendly. First impressions of room were good, has a wow factor, but closer inspection revealed a layer of dust on many surfaces. Also only a couple of towels between two of us but reception brought up a couple more when requested. Bed was comfortable and room a good size. No safe in room or fridge. Despite that our stay was comfortable and the food we had in the evening was decent.
8
Paul
Jul 8, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Friendly staff, easy registration, clean room, quiet and relaxing stay
Friendly staff, easy registration, clean room, quiet and relaxing stay
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Alan
Apr 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
convenient location. The old building makes for a few minor problems getting round. Bathroom was spotless. Would have welcomed a lamp on the desk as it was hard to write in the dark! BBC 1 did not work on the TV but other channels were fine.
convenient location. The old building makes for a few minor problems getting round. Bathroom was spotless. Would have welcomed a lamp on the desk as it was hard to write in the dark! BBC 1 did not work on the TV but other channels were fine.
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helen
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean rooms , great decor , helpful staff and great location
Clean rooms , great decor , helpful staff and great location
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Tina
May 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was absolutely charming full of character, with the floor sloping down to the bathroom ! Coffee /tea biscuits and bespeaks machine, comfy king size bed, Good choice of channels on TV, bathroom modern, the floor wasn’t as clean as it could have been and dusty fake plant. The staff were helpful and friendly. We did not eat in the hotel. The walls are very thin and we could hear everything our neighbours were saying and very noisy in the morning with the street noise and people standing outside their rooms chatting at 7am. Not the hotels fault, but didn’t get that much needed lay-in !
The room was absolutely charming full of character, with the floor sloping down to the bathroom ! Coffee /tea biscuits and bespeaks machine, comfy king size bed, Good choice of channels on TV, bathroom modern, the floor wasn’t as clean as it could have been and dusty fake plant. The staff were helpful and friendly. We did not eat in the hotel. The walls are very thin and we could hear everything our neighbours were saying and very noisy in the morning with the street noise and people standing outside their rooms chatting at 7am. Not the hotels fault, but didn’t get that much needed lay-in !
10
Karen
Sep 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Always a pleasure to stay at the Kings Arms. The staff are always welcoming, friendly and professional. Rooms are clean and have all amenities. Showers could do with a deep clean around the silicon fastenings. Otherwise they are fine. My no.1 preference for a stay in Godalming.
Always a pleasure to stay at the Kings Arms. The staff are always welcoming, friendly and professional. Rooms are clean and have all amenities. Showers could do with a deep clean around the silicon fastenings. Otherwise they are fine. My no.1 preference for a stay in Godalming.
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Benjamin
Aug 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very dusty room, not quite enough window opening for air. Breakfast wasn't the best, undercooked and a few low quality ingredients.
Very dusty room, not quite enough window opening for air. Breakfast wasn't the best, undercooked and a few low quality ingredients.
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kei
Mar 7, 2023
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Hair in bathroom on first day, otherwise pretty clean. Staff nice and tried to be helpful but my 15 year old godson had a very easy time booking cab, when the hotel couldn’t with their preferred vendor. Room was very small (even though cute). Some sort of radiator kept going on and off outside the room, I think all day and night. Great central location. Pretty hotel. As expected.
Hair in bathroom on first day, otherwise pretty clean. Staff nice and tried to be helpful but my 15 year old godson had a very easy time booking cab, when the hotel couldn’t with their preferred vendor. Room was very small (even though cute). Some sort of radiator kept going on and off outside the room, I think all day and night. Great central location. Pretty hotel. As expected.
8
Debby
Dec 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Single room stay , 1 night only Single bed a generous size All very clean and comfortable Only criticism is that the pillows are very stiff and not very comfy and no pillow protection on them.
Single room stay , 1 night only Single bed a generous size All very clean and comfortable Only criticism is that the pillows are very stiff and not very comfy and no pillow protection on them.
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Rooms
Rooms are characterful and generally comfortable with modern bathrooms and good beds, though sizes vary and some singles feel small. Reports mention weak Wi-Fi in a few rooms, thin walls or external noise, and heat on upper floors.
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kim
Nov 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Small room, cramped for space. Could hear people talking in the next room loudly. Not good for the price
Small room, cramped for space. Could hear people talking in the next room loudly. Not good for the price
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Adalia
Aug 7, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Historic hotel. Amazing welcoming and spa vibe when arrived to the room. Great amenities. The only downside is that it gets very hot at night.
Historic hotel. Amazing welcoming and spa vibe when arrived to the room. Great amenities. The only downside is that it gets very hot at night.
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Debra
Mar 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Beautiful room. Very peaceful overnight. Comfortable beds. Great tea/coffee provided in room
Beautiful room. Very peaceful overnight. Comfortable beds. Great tea/coffee provided in room
10
Matt
Nov 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely room at a great price
Lovely room at a great price
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Tina
May 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was absolutely charming full of character, with the floor sloping down to the bathroom ! Coffee /tea biscuits and bespeaks machine, comfy king size bed, Good choice of channels on TV, bathroom modern, the floor wasn’t as clean as it could have been and dusty fake plant. The staff were helpful and friendly. We did not eat in the hotel. The walls are very thin and we could hear everything our neighbours were saying and very noisy in the morning with the street noise and people standing outside their rooms chatting at 7am. Not the hotels fault, but didn’t get that much needed lay-in !
The room was absolutely charming full of character, with the floor sloping down to the bathroom ! Coffee /tea biscuits and bespeaks machine, comfy king size bed, Good choice of channels on TV, bathroom modern, the floor wasn’t as clean as it could have been and dusty fake plant. The staff were helpful and friendly. We did not eat in the hotel. The walls are very thin and we could hear everything our neighbours were saying and very noisy in the morning with the street noise and people standing outside their rooms chatting at 7am. Not the hotels fault, but didn’t get that much needed lay-in !
8
Corey
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very old hotel, no AC, but a fan provided. Rom is well decorated and bathroom completely renovated. Close to food, shopping and the train station. We didn’t eat here, but a place called Wetherspoons is 100m away and has awesome prices on food/drink. Overall a great stay!
Very old hotel, no AC, but a fan provided. Rom is well decorated and bathroom completely renovated. Close to food, shopping and the train station. We didn’t eat here, but a place called Wetherspoons is 100m away and has awesome prices on food/drink. Overall a great stay!
8
Andrew
Aug 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Normally I rate this hotel as excellent all round. Staff are really good. It’s just getting pricey now vs other places. The top floor rooms are unbearable in the heat we’ve had, and sadly the fan provided wouldn’t blow out a candle ! Prices for food are ok, but question the value of some - Yorkshire Pudding bites on the sharers consisted of 1 Yorkshire pudding cut into 4 pieces, and served with a gravy dip for £6.00 but only if you order 3 sharers. I get everything has risen in price but feel you are pushing the profit a little too far.
Normally I rate this hotel as excellent all round. Staff are really good. It’s just getting pricey now vs other places. The top floor rooms are unbearable in the heat we’ve had, and sadly the fan provided wouldn’t blow out a candle ! Prices for food are ok, but question the value of some - Yorkshire Pudding bites on the sharers consisted of 1 Yorkshire pudding cut into 4 pieces, and served with a gravy dip for £6.00 but only if you order 3 sharers. I get everything has risen in price but feel you are pushing the profit a little too far.
8
Anna
Oct 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean and comfortable but quite small.
The room was clean and comfortable but quite small.
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Tracey
Apr 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very well designed and decorated rooms with comfortable beds and lovely modern bathroom. The hotel itself is very old with lots of history. Breakfast was great which you order off a menu
Very well designed and decorated rooms with comfortable beds and lovely modern bathroom. The hotel itself is very old with lots of history. Breakfast was great which you order off a menu
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Michael
Nov 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff are friendly, good location in the centre of town, stayed in room at the end of the corridor, shower was a bit tired & needed some re-grout work, the Internet didn't reach the room I was in - no coverage on my phone & Netflix didn't work (network error message on screen).
Staff are friendly, good location in the centre of town, stayed in room at the end of the corridor, shower was a bit tired & needed some re-grout work, the Internet didn't reach the room I was in - no coverage on my phone & Netflix didn't work (network error message on screen).
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Service
Staff are widely praised as welcoming, friendly and helpful. A few guests cite missed housekeeping, limited check-in information, and cashless or card-processing issues.
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Christophe
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff were courteous and efficient Especially the night staff who were very helpful
Staff were courteous and efficient Especially the night staff who were very helpful
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Jeremy
Dec 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Tricky to check in, not much information about the facilities in the hotel.
Tricky to check in, not much information about the facilities in the hotel.
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Michael
Nov 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was to a good standard & quiet, staff are always friendly.
The room was to a good standard & quiet, staff are always friendly.
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Margaret
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely old hotel with beautiful rooms in a pretty area. Good cooked breakfasts but limited continental choice. Our room wasn't serviced despite asking twice for this to happen. Maybe staff shortage? Service needs a little more atrention to detail and more management supervision e.g. no orange juice avaliable one morning as it wasn't refilled, given a broken coffee cafetiere on both mornings, as the room wasn't serviced we had an unmade bed, full litter bins and had to ask for milk etc to.be replenised. Unwashed cups and the bottled water we asked for never appeared. At close on £200 a night and a 4 star rating I would have expected better. Would I stay there again? Yes I would as it is a lovely hotel but I would have been expecting compensation for tge shortcomings. Hopefully this wouldn't be an issue a second time
Lovely old hotel with beautiful rooms in a pretty area. Good cooked breakfasts but limited continental choice. Our room wasn't serviced despite asking twice for this to happen. Maybe staff shortage? Service needs a little more atrention to detail and more management supervision e.g. no orange juice avaliable one morning as it wasn't refilled, given a broken coffee cafetiere on both mornings, as the room wasn't serviced we had an unmade bed, full litter bins and had to ask for milk etc to.be replenised. Unwashed cups and the bottled water we asked for never appeared. At close on £200 a night and a 4 star rating I would have expected better. Would I stay there again? Yes I would as it is a lovely hotel but I would have been expecting compensation for tge shortcomings. Hopefully this wouldn't be an issue a second time
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VICTORIA
Nov 13, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff amazing and dealt with a couple of issues in a courteous and professional manner. A team to be proud of. Special call out for Leo and Brenda. Great place. Will definitely look out for the other venues in the group. And will be back here.
Staff amazing and dealt with a couple of issues in a courteous and professional manner. A team to be proud of. Special call out for Leo and Brenda. Great place. Will definitely look out for the other venues in the group. And will be back here.
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Thomas
Jan 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I like the hotel. Lovely, helpful staff. I don\'t think there\'s a lift, if that\'s important to you. Parking is limited, but there\'s a good car park very nearby, with free overnight, and you can buy your pay and display in advance. The corporation behind the hotel plagued me with endless unnecessary emails in respect of the booking. They don\'t take cash. And their credit card system was down in the am when I went to pay for the breakfast I had. "May we put it on the credit card you paid for the room with?" Well, that would have been okay, but they didn\'t have it, as I\'d paid via Expedia. The corporation needs to sort this out for the lovely staff who work so hard, only to be put in an impossible position by un-imaginative corporate policies an dpenny pinching,
I like the hotel. Lovely, helpful staff. I don\'t think there\'s a lift, if that\'s important to you. Parking is limited, but there\'s a good car park very nearby, with free overnight, and you can buy your pay and display in advance. The corporation behind the hotel plagued me with endless unnecessary emails in respect of the booking. They don\'t take cash. And their credit card system was down in the am when I went to pay for the breakfast I had. "May we put it on the credit card you paid for the room with?" Well, that would have been okay, but they didn\'t have it, as I\'d paid via Expedia. The corporation needs to sort this out for the lovely staff who work so hard, only to be put in an impossible position by un-imaginative corporate policies an dpenny pinching,
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Nick
Jun 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff very friendly and helpful. Rooms nicely presented and clean. Bed comfortable but the pillows as hard as rock! I would recommend changing them in Room 102. I have only given 3 stars for service because cash is not accepted at the bar and when I came to check out there is no card machine. I always pay on my phone but luckily on this occasion I had a credit card with me. I would strongly recommend management review their payment methods. I regularly use hotels and your payment methods are unusual.
Staff very friendly and helpful. Rooms nicely presented and clean. Bed comfortable but the pillows as hard as rock! I would recommend changing them in Room 102. I have only given 3 stars for service because cash is not accepted at the bar and when I came to check out there is no card machine. I always pay on my phone but luckily on this occasion I had a credit card with me. I would strongly recommend management review their payment methods. I regularly use hotels and your payment methods are unusual.
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Philippa
Dec 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice welcome by manager
Nice welcome by manager
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Melody
Nov 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
the room is nice and cozy，staff are very friendly
the room is nice and cozy，staff are very friendly
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Martin
Oct 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A short overnight stay as I work regularly in Godalming and there are currently a number of road and rail travel issues. From checking in to checking out every engagement with staff and with the standards and values of great hospitality were apparent. Well trained staff delivering great service and a memorable experience.
A short overnight stay as I work regularly in Godalming and there are currently a number of road and rail travel issues. From checking in to checking out every engagement with staff and with the standards and values of great hospitality were apparent. Well trained staff delivering great service and a memorable experience.
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Location
Central High Street location close to shops and a short walk to the station, convenient for town events. Some front or courtyard rooms experience early-morning disturbance from bins or deliveries.
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Adam
May 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We were in Godalming for an Ultra Marathon and the location was perfect as it backed into the event village where the start and finish was. The staff were really friendly and attentive to us after we had finished the marathon. The property was lovely and relaxing with good facilities 🙌
We were in Godalming for an Ultra Marathon and the location was perfect as it backed into the event village where the start and finish was. The staff were really friendly and attentive to us after we had finished the marathon. The property was lovely and relaxing with good facilities 🙌
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Michael
May 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotels friendly staff, location is on the high street bins are emptied at 5am then general shop deliveries so don’t expect much sleep from then if your room is in the front of the hotel.
Lovely hotels friendly staff, location is on the high street bins are emptied at 5am then general shop deliveries so don’t expect much sleep from then if your room is in the front of the hotel.
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Corey
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Very old hotel, no AC, but a fan provided. Rom is well decorated and bathroom completely renovated. Close to food, shopping and the train station. We didn’t eat here, but a place called Wetherspoons is 100m away and has awesome prices on food/drink. Overall a great stay!
Very old hotel, no AC, but a fan provided. Rom is well decorated and bathroom completely renovated. Close to food, shopping and the train station. We didn’t eat here, but a place called Wetherspoons is 100m away and has awesome prices on food/drink. Overall a great stay!
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Michael
Aug 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice hotel in the centre of town, staff are friendly but I always get woken up by the bins being pulled/dragged through the hotel courtyard from the rear of the hotel at 5am in the morning!
Nice hotel in the centre of town, staff are friendly but I always get woken up by the bins being pulled/dragged through the hotel courtyard from the rear of the hotel at 5am in the morning!
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Andrew
Oct 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A wonderful little hotel in the heart of Godalming, great for a business trip to the area.
A wonderful little hotel in the heart of Godalming, great for a business trip to the area.
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kei
Mar 7, 2023
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Hair in bathroom on first day, otherwise pretty clean. Staff nice and tried to be helpful but my 15 year old godson had a very easy time booking cab, when the hotel couldn’t with their preferred vendor. Room was very small (even though cute). Some sort of radiator kept going on and off outside the room, I think all day and night. Great central location. Pretty hotel. As expected.
Hair in bathroom on first day, otherwise pretty clean. Staff nice and tried to be helpful but my 15 year old godson had a very easy time booking cab, when the hotel couldn’t with their preferred vendor. Room was very small (even though cute). Some sort of radiator kept going on and off outside the room, I think all day and night. Great central location. Pretty hotel. As expected.
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Andrew
Mar 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place to stay, very central
Great place to stay, very central
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Nicholas
Dec 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The Hotel is well situated right on the high street of Godalming and a 10min walk from the station. The staff were super helpful, friendly and welcoming. Our room was spacious but cosy. With everything you would need for an overnight or long stay..... with the coffee machine as an extra little bonus. I would certainly recommend.
The Hotel is well situated right on the high street of Godalming and a 10min walk from the station. The staff were super helpful, friendly and welcoming. Our room was spacious but cosy. With everything you would need for an overnight or long stay..... with the coffee machine as an extra little bonus. I would certainly recommend.
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Michael
Nov 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff are friendly, good location in the centre of town, stayed in room at the end of the corridor, shower was a bit tired & needed some re-grout work, the Internet didn't reach the room I was in - no coverage on my phone & Netflix didn't work (network error message on screen).
Staff are friendly, good location in the centre of town, stayed in room at the end of the corridor, shower was a bit tired & needed some re-grout work, the Internet didn't reach the room I was in - no coverage on my phone & Netflix didn't work (network error message on screen).
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Thomas
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
What a gem! I almost thought we were slepping in a museum. Close to everything we needed.
What a gem! I almost thought we were slepping in a museum. Close to everything we needed.
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Dining
On-site dining and breakfast are frequently praised for taste and quality. Some reviews note limited continental options or occasional lapses like slow refills, missing items, or a poor breakfast.
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Carly
Jan 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Myself and my parents stayed here for 2 nights as a stop off on the way to our destination. It was a lovely hotel, very clean, stylish and the rooms were huge. Every single member of staff that we met were super friendly, helpful and would go above and beyond for their customers. We decided to eat in the restaurant both nights of our stay for dinner and breakfast which was lovely. Very delicious food, affordable prices and great service! Massive compliments to the chef as every single dish we had was divine. I would definitely stay here again if I was in the area and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a little break!
Myself and my parents stayed here for 2 nights as a stop off on the way to our destination. It was a lovely hotel, very clean, stylish and the rooms were huge. Every single member of staff that we met were super friendly, helpful and would go above and beyond for their customers. We decided to eat in the restaurant both nights of our stay for dinner and breakfast which was lovely. Very delicious food, affordable prices and great service! Massive compliments to the chef as every single dish we had was divine. I would definitely stay here again if I was in the area and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a little break!
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Phil
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Parking limited, first come first served, but good if you can get a space. Check in was good but not over friendly. First impressions of room were good, has a wow factor, but closer inspection revealed a layer of dust on many surfaces. Also only a couple of towels between two of us but reception brought up a couple more when requested. Bed was comfortable and room a good size. No safe in room or fridge. Despite that our stay was comfortable and the food we had in the evening was decent.
Parking limited, first come first served, but good if you can get a space. Check in was good but not over friendly. First impressions of room were good, has a wow factor, but closer inspection revealed a layer of dust on many surfaces. Also only a couple of towels between two of us but reception brought up a couple more when requested. Bed was comfortable and room a good size. No safe in room or fridge. Despite that our stay was comfortable and the food we had in the evening was decent.
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Colin
Apr 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I liked the look of this place. The decor and furnishings are nice. The breakfast was good though there was no coffee from the machine as 'it would take too long'. Overall it was good value and I would stay again. Thanks!
I liked the look of this place. The decor and furnishings are nice. The breakfast was good though there was no coffee from the machine as 'it would take too long'. Overall it was good value and I would stay again. Thanks!
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Margaret
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely old hotel with beautiful rooms in a pretty area. Good cooked breakfasts but limited continental choice. Our room wasn't serviced despite asking twice for this to happen. Maybe staff shortage? Service needs a little more atrention to detail and more management supervision e.g. no orange juice avaliable one morning as it wasn't refilled, given a broken coffee cafetiere on both mornings, as the room wasn't serviced we had an unmade bed, full litter bins and had to ask for milk etc to.be replenised. Unwashed cups and the bottled water we asked for never appeared. At close on £200 a night and a 4 star rating I would have expected better. Would I stay there again? Yes I would as it is a lovely hotel but I would have been expecting compensation for tge shortcomings. Hopefully this wouldn't be an issue a second time
Lovely old hotel with beautiful rooms in a pretty area. Good cooked breakfasts but limited continental choice. Our room wasn't serviced despite asking twice for this to happen. Maybe staff shortage? Service needs a little more atrention to detail and more management supervision e.g. no orange juice avaliable one morning as it wasn't refilled, given a broken coffee cafetiere on both mornings, as the room wasn't serviced we had an unmade bed, full litter bins and had to ask for milk etc to.be replenised. Unwashed cups and the bottled water we asked for never appeared. At close on £200 a night and a 4 star rating I would have expected better. Would I stay there again? Yes I would as it is a lovely hotel but I would have been expecting compensation for tge shortcomings. Hopefully this wouldn't be an issue a second time
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Vicky
May 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed for one night as a friends party was in the town. Very welcoming and a lovely family room. Breakfast was delicious and check in and out was very easy.
Stayed for one night as a friends party was in the town. Very welcoming and a lovely family room. Breakfast was delicious and check in and out was very easy.
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Peter
Jul 20, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Really impressive hotel with lots of nice, original touches. I had a single room which retained lots of original features but with a really smart, modern bathroom. Great night's sleep even though the room overlooked the main high street (Godalming is a quiet town after 10pm) Breakfast was delicious using local foods
Really impressive hotel with lots of nice, original touches. I had a single room which retained lots of original features but with a really smart, modern bathroom. Great night's sleep even though the room overlooked the main high street (Godalming is a quiet town after 10pm) Breakfast was delicious using local foods
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Michael
Aug 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely old inn. Great pies. Friendly staff
Lovely old inn. Great pies. Friendly staff
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Tracey
Apr 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very well designed and decorated rooms with comfortable beds and lovely modern bathroom. The hotel itself is very old with lots of history. Breakfast was great which you order off a menu
Very well designed and decorated rooms with comfortable beds and lovely modern bathroom. The hotel itself is very old with lots of history. Breakfast was great which you order off a menu
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R J
Apr 14, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Friendly service with a comfortable room and coffee service. The bed was very comfortable with excellent on suit shower. On arrival the room was very cold, the heating should really be switched on. Breakfast was poor, a half of a small tomato and hard bacon that you couldn't cut.
Friendly service with a comfortable room and coffee service. The bed was very comfortable with excellent on suit shower. On arrival the room was very cold, the heating should really be switched on. Breakfast was poor, a half of a small tomato and hard bacon that you couldn't cut.
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Andrew
Dec 21, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel, made even better by the staff and the lovely welcome you receive each time you check In. Rooms are very quirky (and some creaky) but just adds more character to the stay. Food really nice and a very good selection on offer. Small car park but large public car park within a very short walk.
Great hotel, made even better by the staff and the lovely welcome you receive each time you check In. Rooms are very quirky (and some creaky) but just adds more character to the stay. Food really nice and a very good selection on offer. Small car park but large public car park within a very short walk.
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Fernanda
Jun 24, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
The Kings Arms is a charming property with very helpful staff, they were all fantastic throughout my whole stay. There are lots of shops and restaurants around and Godalming is a lovely town full of character.
The Kings Arms is a charming property with very helpful staff, they were all fantastic throughout my whole stay. There are lots of shops and restaurants around and Godalming is a lovely town full of character.
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Brian
May 27, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
An old coaching inn rather than a hotel. Accommodation area dated. Room was small with big bathroom, well equipped but needed updating. Shower was broken. Certainly not the claimed 4 stars. Bar was pleasant and the breakfast good, spoilt by overcooked eggs. Staff very helpful. Very limited parking, max 4 spaces, which seemed to be permanently full.
An old coaching inn rather than a hotel. Accommodation area dated. Room was small with big bathroom, well equipped but needed updating. Shower was broken. Certainly not the claimed 4 stars. Bar was pleasant and the breakfast good, spoilt by overcooked eggs. Staff very helpful. Very limited parking, max 4 spaces, which seemed to be permanently full.
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Stephen
May 24, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Very lovely stay , only issue we had was room was to hot because of the weather and we couldn't open windows fully.
Very lovely stay , only issue we had was room was to hot because of the weather and we couldn't open windows fully.
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Graham
May 4, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel, room was excellent, comfortable bed and the food was lovely
Great hotel, room was excellent, comfortable bed and the food was lovely
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Laurel
May 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Conveniently located in the beautiful town of Godalming. Staff was really great. Both Leo and Luke's customer service added to the quality of our stay.
Conveniently located in the beautiful town of Godalming. Staff was really great. Both Leo and Luke's customer service added to the quality of our stay.
FAQs about The Kings Arms and Royal Hotel, Godalming, Surrey - The Coaching Inn Group
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 16 for adults and GBP 8.00 for children.
Are pets allowed at the property?
The property allows pets in specific rooms only, with a pet fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in the historical district of Godalming, within a 10-minute drive of the University of Surrey and Godalming Leisure Centre. It is 2.4 miles from Loseley House and approximately 13.8 miles from South Downs National Park.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Cribs (infant beds) are available for a fee of GBP 5 per night. Additional details on extra beds are not specified.
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There is no front desk at this property. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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, debit cards, and cash
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 16 for adults and GBP 8.00 for children
- Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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