The Stag on the River
US$138
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$138
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Stag on the River average US$104 in the cheapest month (January) and US$190 in the most expensive month (July), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$104 |
| February | US$114 |
| March | US$111 |
| April | US$125 |
| May | US$156 |
| June | US$149 |
| July | US$190 |
| August | US$147 |
| September | US$138 |
| October | US$126 |
| November | US$115 |
| December | US$117 |
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Most expensive: July (~US$190)
Cheapest: January (~US$104)
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
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Stag on the River, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Rooms
Stay in one of 7 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and bathrobes. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
Located in Godalming, The Stag on the River is a 5-minute drive from West Surrey Golf Club and 5 minutes from Watts Cemetery Chapel. This hotel is 12.5 mi (20 km) from South Downs National Park and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Godalming Leisure Centre.
What's nearby
West Surrey Golf Club(2.3 Miles)
Watts Cemetery Chapel(2.9 Miles)
Godalming Leisure Centre(3.5 Miles)
Winkworth Arboretum(3.7 Miles)
Oakhurst Cottage(4.7 Miles)
Waverley Abbey(5.6 Miles)
University of Surrey(5.8 Miles)
Waverley Abbey(6.2 Miles)
Loseley Park(6.3 Miles)
Hankley Common Golf Club(7 Miles)
Guildford Cathedral(7 Miles)
Loseley House(7 Miles)
Surrey Research Park(7.1 Miles)
Frensham Country Park(7.2 Miles)
Rural Life Centre(7.4 Miles)
Farnborough (FAB)(14.3 Miles)
Gatwick Airport (LGW)(43.9 Miles)
Heathrow Airport (LHR)(31.8 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Housekeeping
Garden
Golf course (nearby)
Location
Lower Eashing Lane, Eashing, Godalming, Borough of Guildford, Waverley, England, United Kingdom
West Surrey Golf Club (2.3 Miles)
Watts Cemetery Chapel (2.9 Miles)
Godalming Leisure Centre (3.5 Miles)
Winkworth Arboretum (3.7 Miles)
Oakhurst Cottage (4.7 Miles)
Waverley Abbey (5.6 Miles)
Guest reviews
8.5
Fabulous
Based on 235 verified reviews
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The Stag on the River, travelers consistently praise the friendly, welcoming staff, the scenic riverside village setting, and characterful rooms that are generally small but comfortable and well equipped.
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What guests think
At The Stag on the River, travelers consistently praise the friendly, welcoming staff, the scenic riverside village setting, and characterful rooms that are generally small but comfortable and well equipped.
Food in the pub restaurant and the cooked-to-order breakfasts are widely enjoyed, though a few guests found breakfast quality or speed inconsistent. Cleanliness is frequently noted as excellent, but there are occasional reports of odors, an over-hot bathroom radiator, and a room not serviced during a stay. Other drawbacks include slow or unreliable Wi‑Fi, limited or awkward parking, heat in warm weather, and some noise from kitchen fans. A charming choice for travelers who prefer characterful inns to standard hotels.
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Facilities
On-site pub and bar are popular, with a pleasant riverside beer garden and covered outdoor seating. Parking can be limited or awkward to access.
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10
Alexander
26 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great little hotel in a lovely location. All the staff are super friendly and the food is excellent. Rooms are great (some low ceilings but I am 6'6" so used to that lol) Great hotel and pub/restaurant.
Great little hotel in a lovely location. All the staff are super friendly and the food is excellent. Rooms are great (some low ceilings but I am 6'6" so used to that lol) Great hotel and pub/restaurant.
10
David
10 Jul 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Sadly we only enjoyed the property from about 10pm onwards as we were busy elsewhere at a gathering although we had dropped our bags off about 2pm into our room. The staff were all jolly and friendly. The real ale was good. The breakfast was wonderful. We have a lovely British coupe that we don't like leaving near to cars that bash their doors into us but there is a secret car park near the wheelie bins (down a vicious angled slope that puts off folk I guess) and that provides wonderful parking for 3-4 cars. The room was lovely with a view of the river (albeit somewhat obscured by the diners' tents in the gdn) and the coffee machine was complemented with real milk in a fridge in the corridor. Excellent package.
Sadly we only enjoyed the property from about 10pm onwards as we were busy elsewhere at a gathering although we had dropped our bags off about 2pm into our room. The staff were all jolly and friendly. The real ale was good. The breakfast was wonderful. We have a lovely British coupe that we don't like leaving near to cars that bash their doors into us but there is a secret car park near the wheelie bins (down a vicious angled slope that puts off folk I guess) and that provides wonderful parking for 3-4 cars. The room was lovely with a view of the river (albeit somewhat obscured by the diners' tents in the gdn) and the coffee machine was complemented with real milk in a fridge in the corridor. Excellent package.
10
Andrew
19 Jun 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Lovely little old building full of character with a great beer garden. The food is very good
Lovely little old building full of character with a great beer garden. The food is very good
6
Ann
28 Dec 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Attractive property, spacious dining area. Difficult to find parking on arrival 3pm. Room noisy from kitchen fans until 11pm then started again at 7:30am. Unpleasant sewerage smell from the bathroom and into the bedroom.
Attractive property, spacious dining area. Difficult to find parking on arrival 3pm. Room noisy from kitchen fans until 11pm then started again at 7:30am. Unpleasant sewerage smell from the bathroom and into the bedroom.
8
Emily
23 Jun 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Lovely breakfast, great bar & coffee. Kind, attentive staff.
Lovely breakfast, great bar & coffee. Kind, attentive staff.
10
Kenneth
3 Dec 2024
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Lovely place, friendly staff, well located for exploring nearby attractions. Cosy room above the pub. Bathroom is very clean and modern. Very quiet at night. The pub's restaurant serves good food, though I believe the pub is the only dining option in the village. Would stay here again next time I'm in the area.
Lovely place, friendly staff, well located for exploring nearby attractions. Cosy room above the pub. Bathroom is very clean and modern. Very quiet at night. The pub's restaurant serves good food, though I believe the pub is the only dining option in the village. Would stay here again next time I'm in the area.
10
TERENCE
24 Nov 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
If you haven't tried this reasonably priced hotel/ restaurant you are in for a treat. Better than average restaurant and excllent service on a busy Saturday night. The rooms may be small but have great character. Last - but not least - check out the Bar Snacks and nibbles menu for an afternoon treat.
If you haven't tried this reasonably priced hotel/ restaurant you are in for a treat. Better than average restaurant and excllent service on a busy Saturday night. The rooms may be small but have great character. Last - but not least - check out the Bar Snacks and nibbles menu for an afternoon treat.
10
Martin
31 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A one night stay for a meeting on Sunday in Godalming. Lovely village setting and a plainly popular venue for eating and drinking in spite of heavy rain. Excellent breakfast freshly and individually cooked.
A one night stay for a meeting on Sunday in Godalming. Lovely village setting and a plainly popular venue for eating and drinking in spite of heavy rain. Excellent breakfast freshly and individually cooked.
10
Philip
3 Sept 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
Lovely place and lovely, friendly staff. Lots of outside covered seating by the river in a great setting. Room small but cosy and very well equipped. Even has coffee maker. Walk in shower, immaculately clean. Food very good, nicely presented and a slight twist on the normal pub food. Breakfast on first day had to be pre-ordered,for whatever reason. This meal therefore wasn't so good, rather dried up. A pity as second day breakfast excellent. Really enjoyed our stay.
Lovely place and lovely, friendly staff. Lots of outside covered seating by the river in a great setting. Room small but cosy and very well equipped. Even has coffee maker. Walk in shower, immaculately clean. Food very good, nicely presented and a slight twist on the normal pub food. Breakfast on first day had to be pre-ordered,for whatever reason. This meal therefore wasn't so good, rather dried up. A pity as second day breakfast excellent. Really enjoyed our stay.
10
Moira
18 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Truly a gem of a place to stay . We had wedding reception to attend at the stag so booked two days . The management and staff were so professional which put them up with five star status. The pub restaurant was alway fully book a reflection of how good the food is . I gem of a place and will definitely return .
Truly a gem of a place to stay . We had wedding reception to attend at the stag so booked two days . The management and staff were so professional which put them up with five star status. The pub restaurant was alway fully book a reflection of how good the food is . I gem of a place and will definitely return .
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Cleanliness
Rooms and bathrooms are frequently noted as very clean, with several mentions of immaculate standards. A few reviews cite unpleasant odors, a missed room service, and minor maintenance issues like an overheated bathroom radiator.
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10
Catherine
26 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed for one night for a wedding and the staff were helpful and friendly, we had a delicious breakfast. The room was very clean and comfortable. THank you
We stayed for one night for a wedding and the staff were helpful and friendly, we had a delicious breakfast. The room was very clean and comfortable. THank you
10
Matthew
2 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent! Was only there 1 night. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Nice clean room. Great food. Cracking breakfast. Will be back when I’m next working in the area
Excellent! Was only there 1 night. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Nice clean room. Great food. Cracking breakfast. Will be back when I’m next working in the area
10
Zoe
1 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Exceptionally clean room. Small but had everything you would expect. Good breakfast, attentive service.
Exceptionally clean room. Small but had everything you would expect. Good breakfast, attentive service.
6
Ann
28 Dec 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Attractive property, spacious dining area. Difficult to find parking on arrival 3pm. Room noisy from kitchen fans until 11pm then started again at 7:30am. Unpleasant sewerage smell from the bathroom and into the bedroom.
Attractive property, spacious dining area. Difficult to find parking on arrival 3pm. Room noisy from kitchen fans until 11pm then started again at 7:30am. Unpleasant sewerage smell from the bathroom and into the bedroom.
10
Kenneth
3 Dec 2024
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Lovely place, friendly staff, well located for exploring nearby attractions. Cosy room above the pub. Bathroom is very clean and modern. Very quiet at night. The pub's restaurant serves good food, though I believe the pub is the only dining option in the village. Would stay here again next time I'm in the area.
Lovely place, friendly staff, well located for exploring nearby attractions. Cosy room above the pub. Bathroom is very clean and modern. Very quiet at night. The pub's restaurant serves good food, though I believe the pub is the only dining option in the village. Would stay here again next time I'm in the area.
10
Pamela
17 Oct 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Lovely old pub and B&B in a beautiful location. Enjoyed a delicious dinner followed by a gourmet breakfast the next day. My room was clean and spacious with a nice walk in shower. Tea, coffee and biscuits were in the room and I had a lovely view of mature trees and rolling hills.
Lovely old pub and B&B in a beautiful location. Enjoyed a delicious dinner followed by a gourmet breakfast the next day. My room was clean and spacious with a nice walk in shower. Tea, coffee and biscuits were in the room and I had a lovely view of mature trees and rolling hills.
10
Peter
24 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was great, two very minor things. The radiator in the bathroom was emitting more heat than a nuclear power ststion, could do with truning down a tad. Was actually to hot to stay in the bathroom with the door closed. And the broadband was very slow. But in the grand scheme of things, nothing to worry about.
Everything was great, two very minor things. The radiator in the bathroom was emitting more heat than a nuclear power ststion, could do with truning down a tad. Was actually to hot to stay in the bathroom with the door closed. And the broadband was very slow. But in the grand scheme of things, nothing to worry about.
10
Philip
3 Sept 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
Lovely place and lovely, friendly staff. Lots of outside covered seating by the river in a great setting. Room small but cosy and very well equipped. Even has coffee maker. Walk in shower, immaculately clean. Food very good, nicely presented and a slight twist on the normal pub food. Breakfast on first day had to be pre-ordered,for whatever reason. This meal therefore wasn't so good, rather dried up. A pity as second day breakfast excellent. Really enjoyed our stay.
Lovely place and lovely, friendly staff. Lots of outside covered seating by the river in a great setting. Room small but cosy and very well equipped. Even has coffee maker. Walk in shower, immaculately clean. Food very good, nicely presented and a slight twist on the normal pub food. Breakfast on first day had to be pre-ordered,for whatever reason. This meal therefore wasn't so good, rather dried up. A pity as second day breakfast excellent. Really enjoyed our stay.
4
Simon
20 Jul 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
This property is in a lovely location and is a beautiful little boutique pub/hotel in the Surrey Hills. The room was very clean and had all the amenities listed on their website. I did have some issues with my stay though: 1. My room wasn't serviced during my 2 night stay 2. There were kitchen delays producing the breakfast on one of the mornings. 3. My evening meal order wasn't taken properly - I received an incorrect item. I didn't complain because I had complained about breakfast earlier in the morning. These are all little things but shows a lack of attention to detail. In fairness to the business, they did apologise for all the errors and did discount my bill. Ultimately I was disappointed and won't stay there again.
This property is in a lovely location and is a beautiful little boutique pub/hotel in the Surrey Hills. The room was very clean and had all the amenities listed on their website. I did have some issues with my stay though: 1. My room wasn't serviced during my 2 night stay 2. There were kitchen delays producing the breakfast on one of the mornings. 3. My evening meal order wasn't taken properly - I received an incorrect item. I didn't complain because I had complained about breakfast earlier in the morning. These are all little things but shows a lack of attention to detail. In fairness to the business, they did apologise for all the errors and did discount my bill. Ultimately I was disappointed and won't stay there again.
8
Simon
8 Sept 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay, great staff & food, lovely room but room and area below in pub currently suffering from a bad smell
Lovely stay, great staff & food, lovely room but room and area below in pub currently suffering from a bad smell
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Rooms
Characterful rooms are generally small but comfortable and well equipped, some with modern bathrooms, coffee machines, and pleasant views; several are quiet. Drawbacks include heat in warm weather, low ceilings, occasional kitchen-fan noise or odors, slow Wi‑Fi, and a few tech issues.
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10
Alexander
26 Nov 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Great little hotel in a lovely location. All the staff are super friendly and the food is excellent. Rooms are great (some low ceilings but I am 6'6" so used to that lol) Great hotel and pub/restaurant.
Great little hotel in a lovely location. All the staff are super friendly and the food is excellent. Rooms are great (some low ceilings but I am 6'6" so used to that lol) Great hotel and pub/restaurant.
10
David
10 Jul 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Sadly we only enjoyed the property from about 10pm onwards as we were busy elsewhere at a gathering although we had dropped our bags off about 2pm into our room. The staff were all jolly and friendly. The real ale was good. The breakfast was wonderful. We have a lovely British coupe that we don't like leaving near to cars that bash their doors into us but there is a secret car park near the wheelie bins (down a vicious angled slope that puts off folk I guess) and that provides wonderful parking for 3-4 cars. The room was lovely with a view of the river (albeit somewhat obscured by the diners' tents in the gdn) and the coffee machine was complemented with real milk in a fridge in the corridor. Excellent package.
Sadly we only enjoyed the property from about 10pm onwards as we were busy elsewhere at a gathering although we had dropped our bags off about 2pm into our room. The staff were all jolly and friendly. The real ale was good. The breakfast was wonderful. We have a lovely British coupe that we don't like leaving near to cars that bash their doors into us but there is a secret car park near the wheelie bins (down a vicious angled slope that puts off folk I guess) and that provides wonderful parking for 3-4 cars. The room was lovely with a view of the river (albeit somewhat obscured by the diners' tents in the gdn) and the coffee machine was complemented with real milk in a fridge in the corridor. Excellent package.
10
Gemma
10 Dec 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
My stay for the weekend was for a local wedding. From arrival and throughout my stay the staff at the property could not do enough - on arrival helping to carry bags to my room and showing me into the room. The room was small but fine for me, the quirky old building meant that the room was sloped, but that adds to the character! Well equipped with coffee machine and kettle, complimentary bottled water and local beer. Breakfast was wonderful, lovely continental buffet style and Cooked breakfast to order, all included. We dined on the first night and the food was also lovely.
My stay for the weekend was for a local wedding. From arrival and throughout my stay the staff at the property could not do enough - on arrival helping to carry bags to my room and showing me into the room. The room was small but fine for me, the quirky old building meant that the room was sloped, but that adds to the character! Well equipped with coffee machine and kettle, complimentary bottled water and local beer. Breakfast was wonderful, lovely continental buffet style and Cooked breakfast to order, all included. We dined on the first night and the food was also lovely.
6
Ann
28 Dec 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Attractive property, spacious dining area. Difficult to find parking on arrival 3pm. Room noisy from kitchen fans until 11pm then started again at 7:30am. Unpleasant sewerage smell from the bathroom and into the bedroom.
Attractive property, spacious dining area. Difficult to find parking on arrival 3pm. Room noisy from kitchen fans until 11pm then started again at 7:30am. Unpleasant sewerage smell from the bathroom and into the bedroom.
10
Kenneth
3 Dec 2024
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Lovely place, friendly staff, well located for exploring nearby attractions. Cosy room above the pub. Bathroom is very clean and modern. Very quiet at night. The pub's restaurant serves good food, though I believe the pub is the only dining option in the village. Would stay here again next time I'm in the area.
Lovely place, friendly staff, well located for exploring nearby attractions. Cosy room above the pub. Bathroom is very clean and modern. Very quiet at night. The pub's restaurant serves good food, though I believe the pub is the only dining option in the village. Would stay here again next time I'm in the area.
10
Pamela
17 Oct 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
Lovely old pub and B&B in a beautiful location. Enjoyed a delicious dinner followed by a gourmet breakfast the next day. My room was clean and spacious with a nice walk in shower. Tea, coffee and biscuits were in the room and I had a lovely view of mature trees and rolling hills.
Lovely old pub and B&B in a beautiful location. Enjoyed a delicious dinner followed by a gourmet breakfast the next day. My room was clean and spacious with a nice walk in shower. Tea, coffee and biscuits were in the room and I had a lovely view of mature trees and rolling hills.
6
Tara
26 Jul 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Immaculate lovely room with little attentions. Stay marred by lack of staff, problems with the kitchen and menu and the TV not working at all with no remedy.
Immaculate lovely room with little attentions. Stay marred by lack of staff, problems with the kitchen and menu and the TV not working at all with no remedy.
6
Christopher
22 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed on a hot summer evening. The room was very small and due to the heat, very uncomfortable. The staff were pleasant and efficient, but the room and conditions were just too much. Didn’t stay the night left at 11pm.
Stayed on a hot summer evening. The room was very small and due to the heat, very uncomfortable. The staff were pleasant and efficient, but the room and conditions were just too much. Didn’t stay the night left at 11pm.
8
Simon
8 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay, great staff & food, lovely room but room and area below in pub currently suffering from a bad smell
Lovely stay, great staff & food, lovely room but room and area below in pub currently suffering from a bad smell
8
Felicia
30 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a great stay. The room was small but perfectly fine for what we needed. Very cute and English. The breakfast was great! We loved it. And we also had dinner there a couple nights and the food was good. I needed WiFi as I had to work on the morning - but the Connection was really poor.. this would be the only downside for me
We had a great stay. The room was small but perfectly fine for what we needed. Very cute and English. The breakfast was great! We loved it. And we also had dinner there a couple nights and the food was good. I needed WiFi as I had to work on the morning - but the Connection was really poor.. this would be the only downside for me
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with staff going out of their way and management addressing issues proactively. Occasional lapses include delays or errors at breakfast or dinner and reports of understaffing.
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Victoria
26 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous location. Evening meal excellent...breakfast left a bit to be desired...service poor. BUT...the host took the cost of breakfast off the bill without being asked. She recognised the issues before i raised them.....so 10/10 for that!
Fabulous location. Evening meal excellent...breakfast left a bit to be desired...service poor. BUT...the host took the cost of breakfast off the bill without being asked. She recognised the issues before i raised them.....so 10/10 for that!
10
Isabel
2 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Highly recommend this place for a stay and dinner. Excellent service, great food. Friendly staff. Lovely location. Good value for money.
Highly recommend this place for a stay and dinner. Excellent service, great food. Friendly staff. Lovely location. Good value for money.
10
Chris
26 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff and great location next to the river
Friendly staff and great location next to the river
10
Gemma
10 Dec 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
My stay for the weekend was for a local wedding. From arrival and throughout my stay the staff at the property could not do enough - on arrival helping to carry bags to my room and showing me into the room. The room was small but fine for me, the quirky old building meant that the room was sloped, but that adds to the character! Well equipped with coffee machine and kettle, complimentary bottled water and local beer. Breakfast was wonderful, lovely continental buffet style and Cooked breakfast to order, all included. We dined on the first night and the food was also lovely.
My stay for the weekend was for a local wedding. From arrival and throughout my stay the staff at the property could not do enough - on arrival helping to carry bags to my room and showing me into the room. The room was small but fine for me, the quirky old building meant that the room was sloped, but that adds to the character! Well equipped with coffee machine and kettle, complimentary bottled water and local beer. Breakfast was wonderful, lovely continental buffet style and Cooked breakfast to order, all included. We dined on the first night and the food was also lovely.
10
Caroline
12 Dec 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for the weekend. The staff were exceptionally helpful and nothing was too much bother for them. The food was lovely both in the evening and the breakfast was varied which was great too. The room was very chic and cosy.
Stayed for the weekend. The staff were exceptionally helpful and nothing was too much bother for them. The food was lovely both in the evening and the breakfast was varied which was great too. The room was very chic and cosy.
8
Emily
23 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely breakfast, great bar & coffee. Kind, attentive staff.
Lovely breakfast, great bar & coffee. Kind, attentive staff.
10
Stuart
27 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing food including breakfast. Very attentive staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay again, great value for money
Amazing food including breakfast. Very attentive staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay again, great value for money
10
Sue
25 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
The rooms are very well appointed with everything you could need. All staff were very friendly and helpful.
The rooms are very well appointed with everything you could need. All staff were very friendly and helpful.
4
Simon
20 Jul 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
This property is in a lovely location and is a beautiful little boutique pub/hotel in the Surrey Hills. The room was very clean and had all the amenities listed on their website. I did have some issues with my stay though: 1. My room wasn't serviced during my 2 night stay 2. There were kitchen delays producing the breakfast on one of the mornings. 3. My evening meal order wasn't taken properly - I received an incorrect item. I didn't complain because I had complained about breakfast earlier in the morning. These are all little things but shows a lack of attention to detail. In fairness to the business, they did apologise for all the errors and did discount my bill. Ultimately I was disappointed and won't stay there again.
This property is in a lovely location and is a beautiful little boutique pub/hotel in the Surrey Hills. The room was very clean and had all the amenities listed on their website. I did have some issues with my stay though: 1. My room wasn't serviced during my 2 night stay 2. There were kitchen delays producing the breakfast on one of the mornings. 3. My evening meal order wasn't taken properly - I received an incorrect item. I didn't complain because I had complained about breakfast earlier in the morning. These are all little things but shows a lack of attention to detail. In fairness to the business, they did apologise for all the errors and did discount my bill. Ultimately I was disappointed and won't stay there again.
10
Alec
26 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Returned to the Stag again for a business trip. Once again all the staff were fantastic. Big thanks to Phillipe, Matt, Scarlett and Laura for making me feel so welcome again.
Returned to the Stag again for a business trip. Once again all the staff were fantastic. Big thanks to Phillipe, Matt, Scarlett and Laura for making me feel so welcome again.
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Location
Scenic riverside village setting that guests love, with a pleasant atmosphere and generally quiet nights. Handy for exploring nearby attractions.
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10
Alexander
26 Nov 2025
·
Stayed 2 nights
Great little hotel in a lovely location. All the staff are super friendly and the food is excellent. Rooms are great (some low ceilings but I am 6'6" so used to that lol) Great hotel and pub/restaurant.
Great little hotel in a lovely location. All the staff are super friendly and the food is excellent. Rooms are great (some low ceilings but I am 6'6" so used to that lol) Great hotel and pub/restaurant.
10
David
10 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Sadly we only enjoyed the property from about 10pm onwards as we were busy elsewhere at a gathering although we had dropped our bags off about 2pm into our room. The staff were all jolly and friendly. The real ale was good. The breakfast was wonderful. We have a lovely British coupe that we don't like leaving near to cars that bash their doors into us but there is a secret car park near the wheelie bins (down a vicious angled slope that puts off folk I guess) and that provides wonderful parking for 3-4 cars. The room was lovely with a view of the river (albeit somewhat obscured by the diners' tents in the gdn) and the coffee machine was complemented with real milk in a fridge in the corridor. Excellent package.
Sadly we only enjoyed the property from about 10pm onwards as we were busy elsewhere at a gathering although we had dropped our bags off about 2pm into our room. The staff were all jolly and friendly. The real ale was good. The breakfast was wonderful. We have a lovely British coupe that we don't like leaving near to cars that bash their doors into us but there is a secret car park near the wheelie bins (down a vicious angled slope that puts off folk I guess) and that provides wonderful parking for 3-4 cars. The room was lovely with a view of the river (albeit somewhat obscured by the diners' tents in the gdn) and the coffee machine was complemented with real milk in a fridge in the corridor. Excellent package.
10
Chris
26 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff and great location next to the river
Friendly staff and great location next to the river
10
Andrew
19 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely little old building full of character with a great beer garden. The food is very good
Lovely little old building full of character with a great beer garden. The food is very good
10
Kenneth
3 Dec 2024
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Lovely place, friendly staff, well located for exploring nearby attractions. Cosy room above the pub. Bathroom is very clean and modern. Very quiet at night. The pub's restaurant serves good food, though I believe the pub is the only dining option in the village. Would stay here again next time I'm in the area.
Lovely place, friendly staff, well located for exploring nearby attractions. Cosy room above the pub. Bathroom is very clean and modern. Very quiet at night. The pub's restaurant serves good food, though I believe the pub is the only dining option in the village. Would stay here again next time I'm in the area.
10
Pamela
17 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely old pub and B&B in a beautiful location. Enjoyed a delicious dinner followed by a gourmet breakfast the next day. My room was clean and spacious with a nice walk in shower. Tea, coffee and biscuits were in the room and I had a lovely view of mature trees and rolling hills.
Lovely old pub and B&B in a beautiful location. Enjoyed a delicious dinner followed by a gourmet breakfast the next day. My room was clean and spacious with a nice walk in shower. Tea, coffee and biscuits were in the room and I had a lovely view of mature trees and rolling hills.
10
Paul
11 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great location excellent food and rooms
Great location excellent food and rooms
10
Martin
31 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A one night stay for a meeting on Sunday in Godalming. Lovely village setting and a plainly popular venue for eating and drinking in spite of heavy rain. Excellent breakfast freshly and individually cooked.
A one night stay for a meeting on Sunday in Godalming. Lovely village setting and a plainly popular venue for eating and drinking in spite of heavy rain. Excellent breakfast freshly and individually cooked.
10
Philip
3 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely place and lovely, friendly staff. Lots of outside covered seating by the river in a great setting. Room small but cosy and very well equipped. Even has coffee maker. Walk in shower, immaculately clean. Food very good, nicely presented and a slight twist on the normal pub food. Breakfast on first day had to be pre-ordered,for whatever reason. This meal therefore wasn't so good, rather dried up. A pity as second day breakfast excellent. Really enjoyed our stay.
Lovely place and lovely, friendly staff. Lots of outside covered seating by the river in a great setting. Room small but cosy and very well equipped. Even has coffee maker. Walk in shower, immaculately clean. Food very good, nicely presented and a slight twist on the normal pub food. Breakfast on first day had to be pre-ordered,for whatever reason. This meal therefore wasn't so good, rather dried up. A pity as second day breakfast excellent. Really enjoyed our stay.
10
Gemma
13 Sept 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful hotel & location. Staff were very helpful & friendly. Rooms had nice little luxurious touches & food/drinks were excellent. Would definately recommend.
Beautiful hotel & location. Staff were very helpful & friendly. Rooms had nice little luxurious touches & food/drinks were excellent. Would definately recommend.
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Dinners and cooked-to-order breakfasts receive strong praise for taste and quality, and the restaurant is popular. Some guests experienced inconsistent breakfasts, delays, or an incorrect order.
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Alexander
26 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great little hotel in a lovely location. All the staff are super friendly and the food is excellent. Rooms are great (some low ceilings but I am 6'6" so used to that lol) Great hotel and pub/restaurant.
Great little hotel in a lovely location. All the staff are super friendly and the food is excellent. Rooms are great (some low ceilings but I am 6'6" so used to that lol) Great hotel and pub/restaurant.
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Victoria
26 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fabulous location. Evening meal excellent...breakfast left a bit to be desired...service poor. BUT...the host took the cost of breakfast off the bill without being asked. She recognised the issues before i raised them.....so 10/10 for that!
Fabulous location. Evening meal excellent...breakfast left a bit to be desired...service poor. BUT...the host took the cost of breakfast off the bill without being asked. She recognised the issues before i raised them.....so 10/10 for that!
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Isabel
2 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Highly recommend this place for a stay and dinner. Excellent service, great food. Friendly staff. Lovely location. Good value for money.
Highly recommend this place for a stay and dinner. Excellent service, great food. Friendly staff. Lovely location. Good value for money.
10
Kerry
31 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay, excellent breakfast
Lovely stay, excellent breakfast
10
Caroline
12 Dec 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed for the weekend. The staff were exceptionally helpful and nothing was too much bother for them. The food was lovely both in the evening and the breakfast was varied which was great too. The room was very chic and cosy.
Stayed for the weekend. The staff were exceptionally helpful and nothing was too much bother for them. The food was lovely both in the evening and the breakfast was varied which was great too. The room was very chic and cosy.
10
Stuart
27 Apr 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing food including breakfast. Very attentive staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay again, great value for money
Amazing food including breakfast. Very attentive staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay again, great value for money
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Martin
31 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A one night stay for a meeting on Sunday in Godalming. Lovely village setting and a plainly popular venue for eating and drinking in spite of heavy rain. Excellent breakfast freshly and individually cooked.
A one night stay for a meeting on Sunday in Godalming. Lovely village setting and a plainly popular venue for eating and drinking in spite of heavy rain. Excellent breakfast freshly and individually cooked.
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Simon
20 Jul 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
This property is in a lovely location and is a beautiful little boutique pub/hotel in the Surrey Hills. The room was very clean and had all the amenities listed on their website. I did have some issues with my stay though: 1. My room wasn't serviced during my 2 night stay 2. There were kitchen delays producing the breakfast on one of the mornings. 3. My evening meal order wasn't taken properly - I received an incorrect item. I didn't complain because I had complained about breakfast earlier in the morning. These are all little things but shows a lack of attention to detail. In fairness to the business, they did apologise for all the errors and did discount my bill. Ultimately I was disappointed and won't stay there again.
This property is in a lovely location and is a beautiful little boutique pub/hotel in the Surrey Hills. The room was very clean and had all the amenities listed on their website. I did have some issues with my stay though: 1. My room wasn't serviced during my 2 night stay 2. There were kitchen delays producing the breakfast on one of the mornings. 3. My evening meal order wasn't taken properly - I received an incorrect item. I didn't complain because I had complained about breakfast earlier in the morning. These are all little things but shows a lack of attention to detail. In fairness to the business, they did apologise for all the errors and did discount my bill. Ultimately I was disappointed and won't stay there again.
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Moira
18 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Truly a gem of a place to stay . We had wedding reception to attend at the stag so booked two days . The management and staff were so professional which put them up with five star status. The pub restaurant was alway fully book a reflection of how good the food is . I gem of a place and will definitely return .
Truly a gem of a place to stay . We had wedding reception to attend at the stag so booked two days . The management and staff were so professional which put them up with five star status. The pub restaurant was alway fully book a reflection of how good the food is . I gem of a place and will definitely return .
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Felicia
30 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a great stay. The room was small but perfectly fine for what we needed. Very cute and English. The breakfast was great! We loved it. And we also had dinner there a couple nights and the food was good. I needed WiFi as I had to work on the morning - but the Connection was really poor.. this would be the only downside for me
We had a great stay. The room was small but perfectly fine for what we needed. Very cute and English. The breakfast was great! We loved it. And we also had dinner there a couple nights and the food was good. I needed WiFi as I had to work on the morning - but the Connection was really poor.. this would be the only downside for me
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Neil
16 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Good clean room, the staff were a
Good clean room, the staff were a
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Mike
6 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
We were there during heat wave. Only fans and. No air con. A bit uncomfortable
We were there during heat wave. Only fans and. No air con. A bit uncomfortable
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Brendan
25 Apr 2026
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Stayed 1 night
We booked 2 double rooms for 2 nights. The check in procedure was all good a the staff very welcoming. We dined at the Resturant on the 1st night and the food was really good. The following morning we had breakfast which we pre ordered the night before which again was very tasty. We left the hotel around 11am to attend a wedding and didn’t return back until after midnight to find both bedrooms hadn’t been cleaned or beds made to our disappoint. Fresh towels had been left on the bed and that was it ! I did mention it the following morning and the lady just said “We are sorry about that” Not great getting into a unmade bed at midnight, for the price we paid I don’t think this is acceptable.
We booked 2 double rooms for 2 nights. The check in procedure was all good a the staff very welcoming. We dined at the Resturant on the 1st night and the food was really good. The following morning we had breakfast which we pre ordered the night before which again was very tasty. We left the hotel around 11am to attend a wedding and didn’t return back until after midnight to find both bedrooms hadn’t been cleaned or beds made to our disappoint. Fresh towels had been left on the bed and that was it ! I did mention it the following morning and the lady just said “We are sorry about that” Not great getting into a unmade bed at midnight, for the price we paid I don’t think this is acceptable.
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Julie
15 Apr 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Food was delicious, staff very friendly
Food was delicious, staff very friendly
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KATHERINE
28 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful staff, great room, interesting historical decorations and great food
Wonderful staff, great room, interesting historical decorations and great food
FAQs about The Stag on the River
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property is not wheelchair accessible, and there are no specific features mentioned for guests with disabilities.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The Stag on the River is located within a 10-minute drive of the University of Surrey and West Surrey Golf Club. It is 12.5 miles from South Downs National Park and 3.7 miles from Winkworth Arboretum.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
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- 2026-09-06: 108.85641323699951USD
- 2026-09-07: 139.0165194869995USD
- 2026-09-08: 156.21544178771973USD
- 2026-09-09: 155.78152944946288USD
- 2026-09-10: 166.89696886901856USD
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- 2026-09-13: 125.09980687255859USD
- 2026-09-14: 150.35586192626954USD
- 2026-09-15: 154.42632649536134USD
- 2026-09-16: 166.63897843322755USD
- 2026-09-17: 206.5614477355957USD
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- 2026-09-19: NO DATA
- 2026-09-20: 133.32906025390625USD
- 2026-09-21: 148.8504864929199USD
- 2026-09-22: 151.04601026611329USD
- 2026-09-23: 146.5800448348999USD
- 2026-09-24: 159.9468752380371USD
- 2026-09-25: 194.99005036010743USD
- 2026-09-26: NO DATA
- 2026-09-27: 123.25003068847656USD
- 2026-09-28: 148.6900355102539USD
- 2026-09-29: 158.94004266357422USD
- 2026-09-30: 152.10003534851074USD
- 2026-10-01: 147.2800375USD
- 2026-10-02: 160.01003486938475USD
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- 2026-10-04: 149.5300373413086USD
- 2026-10-05: 145.62076806030274USD
- 2026-10-06: 171.53080175476074USD
- 2026-10-07: 151.12003321228028USD
- 2026-10-08: 159.36550181884766USD
- 2026-10-09: 154.48004053649902USD
- 2026-10-10: 215.9000529022217USD
- 2026-10-11: 124.72230225219727USD
- 2026-10-12: 142.2786152053833USD
- 2026-10-13: 165.80163483581543USD
- 2026-10-14: 149.99003581237793USD
- 2026-10-15: 140.9792617401123USD
- 2026-10-16: 159.65989233398437USD
- 2026-10-17: 205.43692629699706USD
- 2026-10-18: 143.0682169265747USD
- 2026-10-19: 137.6800304977417USD
- 2026-10-20: 148.88002832946776USD
- 2026-10-21: 159.8400496887207USD
- 2026-10-22: 156.52147536621092USD
- 2026-10-23: 201.96004530029296USD
- 2026-10-24: 190.99529228515624USD
- 2026-10-25: 130.9700285293579USD
- 2026-10-26: 163.08004662475585USD
- 2026-10-27: 149.99003581237793USD
- 2026-10-28: 170.1946140319824USD
- 2026-10-29: 153.28310881347656USD
- 2026-10-30: NO DATA
- 2026-10-31: 178.200044140625USD
- 2026-11-01: 129.88084387664796USD
- 2026-11-02: 130.61446319732667USD
- 2026-11-03: 143.0682169265747USD
- 2026-11-04: 134.32003203430176USD
- 2026-11-05: 130.9700285293579USD
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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