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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

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 938 hotel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    9.0
    Spacious and full of historic character
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    However - a big BUT - the windows in this room (no.110) (newly refurbished as air-tight) do not open at all. So in warm weather (and the room does get the afternoon sun), this can be a really uncomfortable room to stay in. Yes, there is ONE air conditioning unit, but even having this on full blast I couldn't get the interior temperature down below 22.4 degrees C, even overnight. Outside weather temperature was pleasant at the time I stayed, but in the height of summer, this room would be horribly stifling.

    Exquisitely furnished and VERY spacious room, cleverly split into living/bedroom areas, with comfortable and characterful period/antique furniture/décor and historic portraits (+ coat of arms) all over the walls. Fascinating historical details in the communal parts as well. Spotlessly clean, too! If they can fix the ventilation/temperature issue [see below], then 5* throughout, a really splendid place to stay!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A bit more effort to clean behind the curtains would be good and I did encounter quite a bit of noise from the adjacent beer garden during my stay. These were minor inconveniences though and overall my stay was a good one.

    Beautifully furnished room in keeping with the remainder of the building. Mine was a fleeting visit and I failed to sample the bar and restaurant but I'd gladly stay again to do so.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    8.0
    Very convenient and pleasant place to stay in Godalming
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bed was a bit hard as were the pillows. Room was quite small and bathroom was tiny!

    Room was well equipped with coffee, tea making facilities. Nicely decorated. Good shower. Good hot water! Excellent location in town with convenient hotel parking. Very good breakfast. Friendly service.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    10
    Delightful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, rooms are full of character and the bed really comfortable. Staff were delightful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    10
    Super stay. Shed load of money has been spent on refurbishment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking limited

    Friendly reception Rooms beautiful Breakfast imaginative

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    9.0
    Lovely room , very comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was a lovely stay.

    Lovely comfortable room with bathroom . Radio, TV. books, nespresso coffee machine. I upgraded to a larger double room which was worth it the extra £5 .

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2024

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

    Rooms were slightly too hot.

    Lovely rooms. Welcoming staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    8.0
    Lovely inn. Clean and very comfortable. Staff helpful and welcoming.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smell of damp. Damp issues in corridor outside my room

    Quaint and nicely decorated with modern bathrooms

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location, rooms & food
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing comes to mind

    Breakfast was really good. Location could not have been better. Great friendly & helpful staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our room 103 was excellent and the breakfast was lovely.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    10
    Very enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    My only comment would be concerning the breakfast. We have had it on previous visits and it has been an excellent full English however this time we were going somewhere for lunch and that is too filling. We wish there was a choice with some lighter options.

    It is a beautiful and historic building with extremely comfortable rooms and a good bar and dining area. The hotel is perfectly located in the town centre for nearby restaurants and shops.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    8.0
    Gppd
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room Great, Beverages in Room Great, Parking good though blocked in

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very good location. Historic place with nice personnel. Automatic ambient light in the bathroom, very practical in the night to avoid looking for the light switch. Perfect breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean room, delicious breakfast included in the price. Staff was very friendly and attentive.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    10
    Charming hotel ticking all the boxes
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing negative to say we ve had a lovely stay and will be back and recommend it.

    Charming hotel very nicely decorated fresh and clean in the centre of town. Great team they were all very friendly day and night time included and a very enjoyable breakfast as well.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • 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: 26 May 2024

    10
    A lovely stay, thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was great

    Lovely and comfortable hotel, great facilities and lovely room. Brilliant location. And the staff were all so nice and went above and beyond to be helpful

    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

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