Strand Street, Sandwich, CT13 9HN, United Kingdom
#20 of 20 hotels in Sandwich
Guests' ChoiceBased on 56 hotel reviews
6.6Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.4
Location
8.9
Facilities
6.6
Staff
8.6
Value for money
7.5
Free WiFi
6.2
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Reviewed: 22 June 2024
James
United KingdomWorks well for golfing break
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Gisela
GermanyRomm Nr. 4 would need a new mattress, you can feel every single spring
Friendly young staff
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Peter
United KingdomRoom small
Bar staff
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Anthony
United KingdomLocation very convenient but no breakfast available.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Howard
United KingdomOnly minor issue was that the room we had had a small bathroom, the shower had no grab rails so we chose not to use it, the basin plug allowed the water to escape. There was nobody on hand to speak to to alert them of the issue before we left
Breakfast wasn't on offer but we were recommend to use the Haven cafe, which was excellent. I don't know the reason for no breakfast offer but we were aware before we arrived that breakfast was not offered.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Martin
United KingdomVery short lead on the oil heater (it got quite cold at night). Also they forgot to tell me the checkout procedure (i.e., leave your key in the room door and go) and I could have left earlier had I not waited for somebody. They were very helpful once informed, though.
The staff were very helpful and did their best to solve a problem; the customer service was excellent. Tea and coffee supplies in the room were enough for the two night stay. TV with Freeview was useful. Wi-Fi worked fine.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
David
United KingdomWe were a bit concerned that we and one other couple were the only people on site overnight. No idea who to call if there were any problems. Nobody to hand key to when we left so hope you found it. Toilet seat in bathroom needs tightening to stop it moving. Would have preferred to have breakfast on site, but the Haven was excellent and we would recommend it.
Beds very comfy Staff friendly and very helpful when we discovered we had no hot water - fixed quickly.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Gill
United KingdomI stay in many hotels and appreciate the difficulties in making accommodation profitable and the temptation to not update the accommodation. I really don't mind what the furniture is like (providing the room is clean) but a lick of paint periodically would make the room feel more 'loved'!!! I couldn't get the TV to work satisfactorily (analogue) so watched some TV using my laptop displayed through the TV (luckily had a HDMI cable with me!)
The King's Arms is a very old property and therefore the owner/manager is limited in what they can do. The decoration in the room is a little tired but reasonable clean. All normal facilities provided in the room. Meals were very good and the staff were very helpful. Reasonable value for money and parking was easy despite the King's Arms beng on the main street into Sandwich
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Claire
United KingdomShower - water not hot enough No breakfasts
Great location Comfy beds Clean Friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Warner
United KingdomLike many so pubs currently offering Bed and Breakfast there's just one problem: There is no breakfast! I wish there had been as a cooked breakfast makes for a treat.
The location was great and the 15th century building was lovely. The staff were nice and the bed was very comfortable and I had a nice view of the river. There were lots of tea/coffee/milk options in the room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Lopez
United Kingdomfood, as stated before. :)
Tidy, peaceful, big, quiet, cozy and charming Pub Hotel Room. With private bathroom, towels, nice firm beds and lots of pillows Honest price. Very Kind and professional staff. Shame of the Food for dinner. We expected a bit more. We booked for 8;00. Arrived punctual. Kitchen close at 8;30 that Friday(eastern) The starter was nice, even if a toast of bread for 2 people was not enough to share ( Salmon&prawn timbal) And the mains were on the Horrible Side. The Scampi were very small and frozen, as for any bag you can buy on tesco, lidl, etc... and the fish of the day, COD, was also frozen stuff similar of the one one you can buy frozen on the places mentioned before, and seemed to have been defrost/cooked in the microwave. The Mash Potato was very good, but they also microwave it, :(...the bechamel sauce was nice though... And then, the biscuit cheescake was Nice. But for some reason the table behind Us ( two lovely old folks from England.), the got a massive portion of this cake, while Ours was rather small. ##Service was Kind with Us for the whole dinner must say, and Always there, :). Bottom Line: I REALLY RECOMEND THIS PLACE TO STAY, but if nothing changes, Better Go get Your dinner/lunch somewhere else,.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Elaine
United KingdomShame no breakfast option
Nice friendly pub
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Christine
United KingdomNO breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Chick
United KingdomNo breakfast
Very convenient
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Hayley
United KingdomSmall and basic Bathroom was very small - no ventilation
Clean and cental
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Warner
United KingdomThere was no breakfast, the only downside to an otherwise excellent experience at this lovely old pub.
Great location and a really beautiful old pub. The real ale was very good indeed. My bedroom was basic, but was grerat value for money with a comfy bed and a nice view of the river.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
William
United KingdomThey don’t do breakfast.
Very comfortable with friendly accommodation g staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Karen
United KingdomBasic room, minimal provisions
Location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Tina
United KingdomThough it was functional the window didn’t close( due to it being original and so old). There was a heavy frost and the room was so cold that we couldn’t sleep properly. The heating comes on at 5 pm, on a timer, and it was cold upon arrival.(3 pm).
The history of the building. The bar was cosy. Able to park on site.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Nigel
United KingdomLack of parking on first night
People very friendly
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Dean
United Kingdomnothing
The staff and food was great also the location.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Gillian
United KingdomNice room and helpful staff . Good location . I would stay again if in the area
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 June 2024
Chantal
United KingdomThe accommodation wasn’t clean - toilet wasn’t clean, half used shower gel left in the bathroom, no fan, rock hard bed. Very dated overall!
Location was good, very short walk into town
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Glenn001
United KingdomBed was just a layer of foam on a solid wodden base. Bathroom small and needs updating, TV (Freeview) did not work and just displayed 'No Signal'. No bedside lightswitch had to get out of bed to turn lights on/off
The location in the old part of Sandwich is excellent
Stayed in June 2024
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