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Reviews of The White Horse 4 stars

High Street, Dorking, RH4 1BE, United Kingdom

#1 of 5 hotels in Dorking

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 334 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 14 November 2024

    10
    The weeks stresses melt away as you enter the premises
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Really Comfy Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking is restricted but it’s not a huge issue with local car park available

    Beautiful calm relaxing inviting environment

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2024

    9.0
    Perfect place to hunker down and delicious food and ambience
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Comfy Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food service was a little bit slow but I think that’s likely because we went in Nov when things start o get Christmas busy - g Food well worth the wait, suggestion staff just manage expectations with wait times

    It’s so cosy and the interiors just hug you. Lovely kitties touches in the room with pillow spray and chocolates and music playing gently in the radio when you arrive plus the hand written note

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Snug Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I loved the refurbishment and thought it made the room really pleasant to stay in. The welcome card with my name on it was a lovely touch.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2024

    9.0
    Excellent room and stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Fancy Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2024

    10
    A beautiful weekend bolthole close to numerous walks in the Surrey Hills
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing could have been better for us.

    We booked this hotel because we wanted to bring our dog with us but still wanted somewhere that offered a beautiful room, was in a brilliant location for walking in the Surrey Hills and offered great food. This hotel offered everything we wanted.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2024

    8.0
    Great stay at the White Horse
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Really Comfy Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower only which was fine but could have been more powerful.

    Ideally located on Dorking High Street. Beds were very comfortable and lovely touches such as pillow spray, ear plugs, hand written welcome card and chocolates. Breakfast was served to your table and great choice. Lovely big towels.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    8.0
    Loved it, what to stay longer next time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Snug Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My slight niggle was the lights left on in the car park which impacted on my sleep

    Very impressed with the White Horse. The room was impressive considering the and good value for money.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    8.0
    Really pleasant,relaxing stay,helped by good food, room and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Accessible
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bath would have been an added bonus.

    Parking quite good. Food very good. Lovely bed and room.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2024

    8.0
    Nice place
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Comfy Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Noisy floorboards in corridor / other guest rooms

    Comfortable bed, fantastic breakfast

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    8.0
    Great price, beautiful comfortable room, good service and lovely venue
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Really Comfy Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Car park is a bit small for guests that are staying overnight

    It was cute cosy but didn't feel small. Was much bigger than it looks. Full of character and decorated really nicely. Clean, calming and moderne (busy still 'homey')

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    10
    What a lovely place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfy Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Really loved everything about this hotel. The check in process was smooth and friendly. I had a room at the back of the property which was lovely and quiet. The room itself was absolutely stunning with beautiful fixtures and lovely personal touches such as earplugs and sweet treats. The facilities were great the room had everything you could need, fan, ironing board, tv, fridge and even a little 50s style radio. It was spotlessly clean and a really lovely place to spend some time. I almost didn’t want to go out for the evening :-) I ate a small meal in the bar area on the evening of my stay which was enjoyable and very good quality and breakfast was also lovely. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again if in the area.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    9.0
    Lovely room, lovely pub,
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Snug Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Coffee doesn't match the standards of the room. I was asked to download our "heartwood inns" app - without a link - to "heartwood inns" - turns out there is no such app. At a push it might be called "HWI Digital Key" - if so call it that so that people have a chance of finding it. Checkin was seemless and pleasant without this. The whole "do lots of work" before you get here was an unnecessary stress. Ignore it. The Coffee at breakfast simply needs replacing Don't let this distract from what is otherwise a joyful room, pub and location.

    Lovely thoughtful touches in the room. Breakfast times written on the room key sleeve. Cute and memorable room for all the right reasons

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Snug Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The atmosphere

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2024

    10
    V comfortable and great service and value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Snug Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Insufficient parking

    Period decor

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    8.0
    We used this as an overnight stop before flying from Gatwick (I don't rate Gatwick hotels at all).
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Fancy Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was very comfortable, presented really well. Small comforts (Digital Radio, coffeee machine, some chocolates) made us feel very welcome.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    10
    Calming, surrounded by beauty, would recommend
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Comfy Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was a little bit too firm however i am the goldilocks of bed testers as i sell beds for a living!

    So cosy and traditional

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Comfy Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    10
    5 Star
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Snug Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    ideal location and staff great. Manager was very helpful nothing a problem for him. Fantastic breakfast.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

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

    Room was quite warm. Wasn't always someone at reception.

    Really nice room. Nice atmosphere in pub. Very much enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 October 2024

    10
    Thank you for an amazing stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Really Comfy Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    In the morning the shower was luke warm, which was a shame, but only a minor complaint in an otherwise perfect stay!

    The White Horse was superb in every way possible. The little touches in the room, pleasant & helpful staff, & the food was lovely. Thank you for such a gorgeous stay, Elaine

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2024

    8.0
    Quality historic inn with some minor niggles
    • Couple
    • Comfy Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As the hotel is centrallly located in the town outside road noise is noticeable during the day and evening but thankfully relatively quiet overnight. Heating in bedroom not easily manageable so ended up opening windows to cool the room making road noise intrusive as a consequence..Parking v. limited on site and on street but public car parks in the vicinity..

    Large pleasantly and recently refurbished historic inn, centrally and very conveniently situated. Subdued lighting giving an atmospheric feel in the main areas and bedrooms. Very comfortable bed with quality bedding and excellent room furnishings.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfy Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lot of the shops in the local area are closed on a Sunday

    Great bar, great rooms, great food (Sunday Roast) and friendly staff.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2024

    10
    We will be back. Was a fantastic stay, great hotel and bedroom,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Snug Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only downside finished breakfast early. So missed it.

    Loved it, old features , staff were great, bedroom was so comfy , great ambiance. lovely view through bar window too

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous weekend break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfy Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit too hot in the rooms.

    Rooms were lovely. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Breakfast was amazing!

    Stayed in October 2024

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