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Reviews of The Kings Arms and Royal Hotel, Godalming, Surrey 4 stars

22 - 26 High Street, Godalming, GU7 1EB, United Kingdom

#5 of 8 hotels in Godalming

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Review score

Based on 933 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    8.0
    Would we stay there again -a BIG Yes!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Attention to detail re cleaning bedrooms. Not very professional

    Excellent location in Godalming high street. Staff friendly and helpful Good place for morning coffee and meeting friends

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    7.0
    Great little hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was quite noisy but suppose being on the High Street that can't be helped. Whilst the lady who checked me in and served me dinner was rather outstanding and knowledgeable, found the rest of staff somewhat lacking in customer service skills. Vegan breakfast (ok I had it without mushrooms as allergic) was not what I'd call full breakfast but at best laughable small . Also, disappointed at the cereal selection, would be nice if cereals were suitable for vegans, too. If I stay again, will opt to have my breakfast somewhere on the High Street instead.

    The room was amazingly well equipped for the price, as well as pretty, very impressed with that.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    breakfast not included in the main price

    well equipped bedroom (including hairdryer, iron, some tea/coffee/bath kit) , brand new bathroom, comfortable bed,

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stairs

    Great location for us

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff are very good, location fantastic

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    worth trying
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beer - on Tuesday my 1st pint seemed like it had been in the pipes for too long. was going to give them the benefit of the doubt but when I asked for another one they switched to the other pump so a bit hard to judge. I did not mind drinking the other brew. I am part disabled and found the stairs hard work plus there was nothing to hold on to in the bathroom (you don't always need grab rails)

    food = excellent room = the swankiest I have ever stayed in staff attitude = very helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely place, very convenient.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thin walls between rooms, paper peeling off walls,.

    Great food and friendly staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    7.0
    Great location in a pretty town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location, price, character

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    7.0
    Lovely hotel in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Complicated coffee machine and coffee bags , would have preferred instant coffee sachets

    Lovely room but 2 steep staircases to climb , bed was comfortable and room was spacious Lovely bathroom with a huge bed

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant and would visit again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fried tomato was pretty grim (this is not uncommon, we seem to reserve the biggest, least ripe specimens for this purpose across the UK).

    It was great that my early check-in request had been considered, big thanks there. Rooms were very nice. Breakfast was superb, especially the use of Netherend Dairy butter.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I love the marriage of old world charm with modern amenities.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Staff made us very welcome. Gave us a table at very short notice!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!!

    Great location very well appointed staff very helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    8.0
    Perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    To have an open fire in lounge(not sure how possible this would be). Perhaps a quiet lounge/sitting area for residents.

    Location good, breakfast good, good choice and value of evening meals

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, lovely rooms, staff very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    9.0
    Cozy little hotel in nice location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was small. Lots of stairs to room

    Food was great. I was able to park in the car park

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    7.0
    Friendly, Comfy but Chilly!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our room was COLD! The radiator was off and, even though there was a warning on the bathroom radiator to be careful of the boiling pipes - it was also cold. I reported this to the staff, who said that if they put our heating on, they'd have to put the heating on for all the rooms...which seems a bit odd. The heating was off the entire time we were there and we were very chilly! Shame really, as the room and the staff were good - this would make us think twice about rebooking the King's Arms in the coming weeks when we return to Godalming.

    We loved the location right in town and the room was nice and clean. The bed was very comfortable and the shower and toiletries were well above average. Staff were friendly and seemed to be working more than one job - quite an impressive team spirit in play.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    All of it

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    9.0
    We where meeting up from all over and it was a wonderful stay well looked after by the staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Its only a small thing a few hairs in the bath Four in a bed would of had a field day!! The toilet floor in the bar area really need a proper scrub off

    Location was perfect close to the train station, rooms lovely stayed with this Hotel group before in Conway. The bar is nice and the selection of bars, coffee shops and restaurants nearby is great. Very nice linen on the beds

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    8.0
    I did like my stay. And, I would not mind to recommend it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really.

    The bedroom was very spacious & nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    7.0
    Great Rooms, poor showers.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I have to be honest the showers here, in every room I have stayed in are not great. The pressure isn't the best at all and on my last visit it wasn't strong enough to even wash my hair fully. I was told a plumber would look at it the next day, but when I returned I was told that I 'had a bath in the room' and that no plumber had been. I was offered an alternative room, but on night 2 I did not want to have to pack everything up to move. I was given (after asking for a jug to use in the bath to wash my hair) a glass water carafe - needless to say I didn't use ti and just made do.

    I've stayed here a number of times now and the rooms are just really lovely. On the most part the staff are great and its well located. The food in the restaurant is good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    9.0
    A warm welcome from the Manager and her staff. Really wonderful immaculate room. Will return in a few weeks time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A beautiful building in the centre of town

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    8.0
    Warm welcome; comfortable accommodation; great breakfast.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Basin in the bathroom was really too small to do more than wash one's hands. Parkinkg is an issue because of the central location but there was plenty of capacity in the public car park and it was extremely close.

    Very comfortable room - small but well thought out and beautifully furnished. Lovely reception from staff - super-helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wanted a coffee at the bar at 9.30pm only to be told the machine had been cleaned and no coffee was available

    The room was very nice and clean

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    9.0
    Great stay, great location, well appointed and bathroom to a modern standard.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of parking

    Location in heart of Godalming was perfect

    Stayed in February 2024

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