The King's Arms and Royal Hotel in Waverley - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

We (myself , my husband & mum ) had a fabulous 2 night stay , we had come for a specific purpose - to see where my grandmother had worked & lived in the 1940’s !! And we were not disappointed ! We were very lucky , in that we could check in early & we got a car parking space) . The staff were all exceptional , so friendly & helpful The food (& cocktails ) were delicious , and plentiful . There was a good vibe in this hotel and we would definately return & recommend . Had to give 4 stars for sleep as ( maybe it was the room I’d booked ) the bed was extremely small for the 2 of us !

A visit to this nice looking venue i thought the service would be on point. Oh how wrong i was and the disappointment was it was by a senior member of staff. A simple order of 4 drinks but glasses broken and a 15min wait for the last drink. We all felt like an inconvenience to the assistant manager who was more concerned for the table next to us who got served the wrong tea order. But kept us waiting. When we tried to help out and change the outstanding drink order as we had been waiting for so long ensured we got charged the full price larger. I understand pubs being under tough times but if you treat your customers like dirt then no surprise .. also there was no real welcome and when i tried to exchange pleasantries I just got a huffy response… Just all in all very disappointing and won’t recommend to my social circles, friends and family. Sorry guys 😕

After an enjoyable Sunday afternoon mooching around Godalming a traditional Sunday lunch was in order. Having left it a little late we banked on the Kings Arms being the place to deliver a (very) late Sunday lunch . Pleased to say we weren’t disappointed . From the moment we walked in Ell made sure we felt very welcome and provided exceptional service throughout our stay . The roast beef lunch was exactly what an English Sunday lunch should be - all aspects perfectly cooked and a perfect accompaniment to the well earned Rioja ! Would highly recommend a visit - great food , wonderful staff and service with a particular shout out to the aforementioned Ell ( and thank you Ell for the recommendation - the Bakewell was as good as you suggested !)

Fantastic Sunday lunch. Generous portions of wonderful food! Very well priced, great value for money.

7 of us visited today for Sunday lunch although the staff worked hard they were clearly short staffed . The wait for each course was way too long . We had to ask for condiments for the table and when they came the salt was empty. We have had lunch here before which was excellent but not this time I’m afraid . I had the roast beef but it was a bit dry and not pink as I like it . My husband had the pork which was advertised as pork loin on the menu but it was actually pork belly . We do love this place so we hope the criticism is constructive and they can improve

On the whole i would personally give this place a miss

Wanted to capture the relaxing and warm feeling of a great afternoon tea, We had a couple of food related requests which were catered for with no problems and no fuss - this was really appreciated. As it was Christmas we were provided with crackers, which was very much appreciated. The setting was perfect for Christmas, and the staff were helpful and very polite. Scones were fresh, cakes were also good - especially liked the cheesecake and the carrot cake - but to be honest, all the cakes were lovely - and I imagine, homemade. Thank you to the staff at the King's Arms - it was a lovely afternoon which both myself and my friend needed.

We held our wedding reception at the hotel in May! If we could give it 10 stars we would. Food, customer service, rooms, staff EVERYTHING was excellent and the team went above and beyond. The setting was classy and romantic and all of our guests were looked after and treated like royalty. We continue to visit for breakfast, lunch, drinks, coffee and are never disappointed. Highly recommend for a small (40 ish) wedding that won’t break the bank either. And chef makes a wicked pie!

The staff here make this place the worst on the high street. The food and drinks are all good and well priced but being told to talk quietly when no one else was in the place takes the Mick.

Our stay at the King’s Arms was a delightful surprise. So comfortable and lovely, helpful staff. Good location, with some onsite parking. We loved visiting Godalming and would definitely like to stay again.

Staff - stunning clean room - fabulous food - amazing service ….. Establishments like this give this industry a good name! Would 10000% recommend

Really lovely hotel, with delightful staff. Rooms really unique and little extras very tasteful. Superb breakfast

Newly done up...Great Sunday brunch....and nice for a week day coffee

Passed by several times, decided to call in for a lunch, Thrilled we did. Charming and efficient staff, welcoming and friendly. Ordered coffee, Earl Grey tea and sandwiches. They came beautifully presented on long plates, salad with French Dressing and a bowl of chips. Wonderful, fresh bread plenty of filling an amazing dressing on the salad. Such a fantastic visit, comfortable arm chairs, when in Godalming we now know where to eat.

I love a Sunday roast, and since moving to Godalming 3 years ago, we've tried many pub roasts in and around the area- This is the best one by far! The pork loin was delicious and cooked beautifully (and my boyfriend really enjoyed his beef), and the roast potatoes had a crispy outside flavoured with thyme, so tasty. Not like the bland, hard potatoes you get with most roasts. Lots of gravy, lovely green vegetables and roasted carrot too. And the Asian pork belly bites for starter were amazing too! We'll definitely be back!

We stayed here on the night of November 27th until 28th. We were joined by two other couples who stayed,and were joined by another couple for dinner. The accommodation was excellent . We had standard rooms which in most hotels would be classed as extra superior. The beds were large and very comfortable, bathrooms superb and immaculate. Dinner was first class and our waitress attentive without being invasive. This was a reunion and we very much appreciated our table being relatively secluded, and the use of the private sitting room just for us after the meal was unexpected and very welcome. The staff went above and beyond and nothing was too much trouble. This made for an absolutely stunning w/e. Thank you.

So impressed! I have visited this delightful hotel on two occasions this Christmas. The first occasion was for an impromptu Sunday lunch which was fantastic. The other occasion, popping in for a coffee with our dogs following a walk. On both occasions, the staff were fabulous. Courteous, polite and welcoming. The food and drinks were all really high quality and presented beautifully. The setting is contemporary whilst maintaining a warm and welcoming feel. Definitely worthy of five stars!

From the time we arrived on Christmas Eve - over our two night stay - everything was amazing. Food, service and our room was first class. Well done to the staff many of which worked long hours to look after our needs. I would highly recommend this hotel to visit or to stay any time.

My company booked me an overnight stay at this hotel, I loved the location right on the high street everything I wanted was within walking distance. The hotel itself was absolutely amazing, the cleanliness was above satisfactory. The most positive feedback I can give to the managers is your customer service is at its peak of the highest levels imaginable. Your general manager yesterday evening and barmaid Corrina made my evening one to remember, I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone reading. Keep up the good work and I’ll definitely be rebooking a stay here in the near future

Came here on a Saturday for lunch and the staff were very friendly and attentive. We all had sandwiches which were delicious with loads of sides and great value for money. Place is beautiful inside after the refurb

Service was just impeccable. All the staff we met were just an absolute credit to your team Great selection of beers and a decent cocktail menu too Had the halloumi fries followed by the chicken supreme which was just divine.

My son and daughter-in-law took me there for an afternoon tea. It was delightful. The sandwiches were very tasty and the cakes and scone with jam and cream delicious. The portion sizes were just right for us all too - not too huge, which for an afternoon tea was perfect. I'll definitely return - oh, and the dinners and desserts looked amazing too.

We live locally and have been to the hotel on numerous occasions for coffee. And lunch and have always been happy. This time we booked a meal for our friend’s anniversary. It was vey quiet for a Friday eve. Despite this there was a long delay before anyone came to the table to ask us if we wanted a drink. The staff seemed to be occupied with some people at the bar, laughing and talking. Finally we got their attention and placed our order. The starters arrived. The food was ok but my friend and I chose the trout starter and the pieces of trout were tiny. For our main meal two chose the chicken and two the lamb. The lamb was apparently delicious but one of my chicken pieces was slightly pink and I did not eat it. We were then served our deserts without cutlery and all the staff had disappeared! All in all a nice enough meal but service disappointing and it was not even that busy. At no stage did we have a clue who was actually in charge.

Considering the details given to the rooms it looks like the reception was left out. Great bar/restaurant and outside area. Food good but took so long or teas had gone cold. Staff were very friendly but lacked training and efficiency. Our rooms were mixed up...

Absolute terrible service from this hotel!! I had a room booked for 2020 for a wedding, paid £188 and the booking had to be changed a couple of times due to the pandemic but now the wedding has been changed to this year so I...

Great friendly staff. Parents traveled over for a wedding. Stayed for 3 nights. Karen and the other staff were very friendly and helpful when organising traveling paperwork and taxis. Great service.

Adequate for our needs. Stayed here on way home from Guildford. Rooms are tired but very clean. It is what it is, food average, very quiet for a Thursday evening, no atmosphere. It’s a shame, because it’s a lovely place.

Very nice Christmas menu meal. Nicely cooked with good portions served up in the attractive, spacious bar. It's well located on the High st with a handy car park at the rear.

The staff were very friendly and pleasant, and made my stay welcome at her hotel, I had a nice room. The hotel is exceptional in that its in the centre of the high st and very beautiful building.My room looked like it could do with...

Met friends for breakfast here very nice and well presented They were just about to have a refurbishment done. So we were the last eat in the dining area as it was...Our friends said they had a comfortable stay and were pleased with the service....

I booked this hotel four days in advance after leaving messages on the answer machine because no one ever answers the phone? I asked specifically for a “nice” room. Three times the receptionist insisted the room was a “nice” room. It wasn’t! The carpet was...

There seems to be an issue when booking rooms through Booking.com. On arrival I was asked to pay an amount over the price quoted on my initial booking. Though it was sorted out in the end, the initial ten minutes were quite awkward and I...

For the first time, I've included photos to show what our "beautifully decorated" room and shower room were like. Not only was the decoration tired (chipped paint, TV cable hanging down, mould in shower, etc) but the room was dirty, with a horribly stained carpet...

I have been coming to this pub most weekends for a drink with friends for years, I really need to express my discomfort though. Ever since the manager has changed, the pub has taken a real downward spiral, so much so that I have stopped coming here.

Had two Sunday roasts, nicely presented ,well cooked , quick service , no complaints .I must admit that after a quick visit to Tripadvisor while I was waiting for my food I was a little worried that i had picked the wrong restaurant , I...

Excellent location in the heart of charming Godalming with parking. Warm welcome from very helpful and cheerful staff. Very spacious room with beautiful old furniture. Absolutely spotless and very comfy bed and linen. Lovely view from the room and bar and restaurant very warm and...

In diesem an der High Street gelegenem Hotel habe ich seh nette Stunden an der Bar verbracht, ohne jedoch Gast im Hotel gewesen zu sein. Hotel und Bar ist zu empfehlen.

Excellent value food. My Sunday roast was cooked with a little passion and enthusiasm instead of the usual stuff you get in pubs. piping hot, fresh veg with herbs and flavour. Didn't have all the goodness cooked out of it like other places.

Came in for Father's Day and ordered the veggie burger which sounded delicious, sweet potato chips, coleslaw and onion rings. It turned up quite noticeably later than the rest of the food with regular chips and a tossed together side salad. Very disappointed as I'd...

I called the hotel to ask for parking, the phone call was answered really quickly, which gave a good impression! As soon as we arrived there was no one at check in however there were people at the bar who checked us in very promptly...

Necesitábamos un lugar para alojarse mientras visita familiar. El hotel estaba preparado para su renovación, pero aparte de eso, el personal era encantador. Había un nuevo director que acababa de pasar. Podría ser increíble!

Tengo que admitir que un poco de miedo en alojarme aquí después de leer algunas de las críticas. Mi compañía me había reservado aquí, porque otras opciones en Godalming estaban llenos.

Altes ehrwürdiges Haus mit britischem Cachet und freundlichem Personal. Das Haus hat allerdings seine besten Zeiten wohl hinter sich. Der Spannteppich im Zimmer war so locker, dass das Öffnen und Schliessen der Zimmertür zum wahren Kraftakt wurde. Die Einrichtung des Zimmer ist soweit okay, das WLan funktionierte weitgehend einwandfrei – aber leider auch die Klimanlagen benachbarter Zimmer, so dass an Schlafen mit offenem Fenster nicht zu denken war… Frühstücksbuffet; na ja.

La ubicación es buena, pero el hotel central Godalming está sucio. El techo del baño era negro con moho y la ventana estaba sucio y podrido, y no cierra. La sala de desayuno Olía a desinfectante fuerte. Avena llegó un un bulto vendido. El hotel necesita una buena limpieza, un decorador y una empresa doble acristalamiento

Nos alojamos 3 noches en este hotel y no me alojaré de nuevo.

Tomé dos amigos para el almuerzo del domingo, este se sirve en platos de sopa y sólo en el slopped plait, encontré este muy embarazoso y relacionados al personal que no podía preocuparse menos.

Cesspool! The food was quite obviously artificial and not prepared in their kitchen. The mussels were most definitely a brake brothers product that some idiot had added cheap wine and processed garlic to,Andie's Mussels? Go and learn to cook Andy there's a fresh fish shop right opposite your pub! Spent the evening with a stomach ache and praying it wasn't caused by the shell fish although it could have been the musty tasting pint I had. There are much better dining experiences well within walking distance of this..........establishment!!!

Absolutely disgusting Sunday roast. The chicken quarter I was given looked like it had been cooked 5 times before I got it and then finally deep fat fried...it was that dry. I had 3 half of roast potatoes and veg that looked like they had been re-heated 10 times. I didn't eat it and took the chook home for the dogs. I know you get what you pay for but you would expect it to be a bit edible!! My friend had scampi and chips with something that looked like peas.........

We had a special offer on "2 for 1" pie meals.( Mondays offer) Other offers on different daysfThe meals arrived quickly and were nice & hot ,very tasty,steak & ale pie with mash,peas and some carrots& plenty of thick dark gravy.The staff were friendly & helpful as we asked a few questions they were happy to help with.We did not stay here, we only visited for the day. We had a nice relaxing meal & read the newspapers afterwards.

Went in here purely because we have never tried it before and didn't fancy any of the usual places up the high street. Bit wary at first because we had never tried a pub dinner but it was absolutely fantastic.The food took a while to come out, but the wait was so worth it.The food came out hot, and exactly as described. It was fantastic food, with a fantastic friendly service.I'd define tell go back there again for a special occasion and definitely recommend it to friends and family.

Hungry on the way home from a day out, we found The Kings Arms purely by chance. And what a great treat: on Saturdays they do the hot rock steaks which were beautiful. Would highly recommend.

This was definitely the worst meal I have ever had. Chicken and Chorizo pie with vegetables and chips. The pastry was overdone but the filling was lukewarm. Found four pieces of chicken and two lumps of chorizo the rest of the filling were peppers as far as I could make out. The chips were barely cooked and the frozen veg were hard. Visiting the area I will never return but wished I had heeded the advert for a chef in the window before I ordered .

A traditional type town pub which was showing the Sunday football match when we arrived - the staff were friendly and the food was good value for the price - we have paid a lot more in other local pubs for the same standard of food - so well done - good value for money.

The King's Arms is a lovely old hotel. I have never been in the rooms. They have tried to elevate the decor with some lovely installations, but somehow it still feels a bit glum.

We stayed here on Bank Holiday Sunday. Great location, free parking, very friendly staff. We had a luxury double room and it was of great size

My husband and I went out for dinner to celebrate a personal occasion. We'd eaten a number of times here and had previously been happy with the food and service and had no cause to complain. However it has recently changed its menu and prices and we were disappointed with the food and service. Despite the fancier menu and prices one still had to order and pay at the bar. I ordered the Seafood Linguine which, although very tasty, came missing an ingredient, a bed of wilted spinach and the side of garlic bread was far too small, only one quarter of a Panini (about 2" square). We had to call over the waitress to report these issues as we were not asked if all was ok. The waitress did not apologise for the problems. My plate was sent back and I had to wait while I watched my husband eat his meal. When my plate returned there was no apology for their mistake or delay, the spinach had been added to the side of the dish, there was no more garlic bread, and I was abruptly told "that's all you get!". Our empty plates waited a long time before being cleared despite the bar staff being close by and not at all busy. It felt like the waitress may we avoiding us or otherwise disinterested in her role. We were not offered dessert. Since this restaurant has launched a new menu with fancier items like ostrich and wild sheep I would expect them to be making a greater effort to ensure their customers are happy with it!! At very least apologise for their mistakes! Won't be going back!

Arrived with two friends who had recommended this as a good place to eat.... well when we arrived it was as if we had encroached on there down time as they did not show us to a table...Then after letting the waitress know we had found a table we asked for menus.... after 5 mins I decided to go and get them myself....Eventually as we were sitting right next to the bar we were able to order .... this was the next disaster. .. no exotic ostrich steaks no garlic mushrooms. ...We ordered starters and Mains and drinksThe drinks never showed and after asking why the managers reply was he forgot. ..20 mins later still no food.... then the manager arrived saying a mix up had occurred and our starters were delayed. ..Another 10 mins and our mains arrived along with our starters... except the nacho and he said would be arriving soon...I asked if they would be our deserts????No apology and a shambles. .. poor service poor selection of food and my hosts were embarrassed as this was there recommendation. .... they did say this was based on a visit a year before The mix up on the food order was a lie as we were the only people actually eating Would I return --- never never never

Having visited in the last year or so, I wasn't that impressed but chose to re-visit due to The King's Arms and Royal's location close to an appointment which was to follow.Local ale is on offer as well as some meat not so often found on menus. This time around though I ordered a pint of Hog's Back TEA and some fish and chips.The batter is of excellent quality, clearly not bought in and made on-site. What made the meal even better was the tartare sauce which is also made on-site. So good it was, that I asked for an extra serving to accompany my meal.The fish and chips was less than £6 yet I would happily have paid more than £7 such is the quality on offer at the King's Arms and Royal.I noticed some other diners eating from their 'Hot Rocks', a fun way of dining where the meat is served seared in the kitchen and you then cook it to your liking on the rock at your table.There are new chefs here and they're very proud of their homemade sauces. Things are on the up here. I would absolutely return and strongly recommend to others.

Ive been here a few times for Sunday lunch over the past few months and usually its been great, especially for the £7.99 price. But recently its been awful. The food is terrible, the service is not good. The staff dont seem to care at all about anything and are too busy smoking outside rather than making sure your meal is good. Will never go bak again.

good bar prices,good location in town breakfast good room small but clean shower ok ,staff nice and friendly,

Was sucked in by the promise of an exotic ostrich burger ,walked in with my wife and was greeted by a snarling pack of drunks at the bar,picked menu up and was told it wasnt the right menu for today,then was told to stay at this end of the bar as the drunks were liable to kill me and my wife, we then decided maybe not a good idea and then left before the fighting started !

When I went to the King's Arms and Royal Hotel last night, my friend and I received fantastic service from the funniest waiter I have ever encountered. His name is Shaun and he made us laugh all the way through the meal. The food was good and came on interesting vulcanic hot plates to cook to your own liking. Definitely a new experience! The wine wasn't too bad either!

Reasonable food and efficient service, but the whole pace smelled of boiled cabbage although there was no sign of it one the menu.Parking impossible

We have given this place lots of chances, including the benefit of the doubt to several new sets of managers. However, the food remains awful and the barmaid (older woman) has the most appauling attitude. Oh and, the managers don't work evenings?????? Nah!

Nice and very unique idea to serve meats on a hot stone and you can make it for yourself whatever you like.

me and my partner visited the kings arms pub as we heard about the exotic steaks they now serve, I myself tried the kangaroo with warm moroccan salad and sweet potato fries and my partner stuart tried the chips and mushroom fricase, we had no idea what to expect, the curiosity got the best of us but we were pleasantly surprised, the food came out on what was explained to us to be a volcano rock. we cooked our steaks exactly how we wanted, mine personally was medium well, the kangaroo was so tender,i have never tasted anything like it. well done kings arms, your food and your service overwhelmed us both. the only criticism I can mention is our last visit we were served by a gray haired lady dare I say. she clearly didn't want to be there and clearly didn't want us to be as she insisted we order at the bar, and after 25 minutes after we finished our meals and dirty plates infront of us, my partner ordered our desserts only to be told the kitchen closed 10 minutes ago, if she had spent as much effort into our service as she had (convincing the regulars at the bar that the new owners were making more work for her) politely said!! then this pub would have been great, as food here is by far superior to most in the area, im sad to say it is just the elderly lady that let it down on this occasion, negetives aside, our last experience was mind blowing, and I hope the chapman family keep up the good work. we will bring frinds next time.

Sunday lunch was good value, and of an acceptable standard. The low point was in trying to open sachets of horseradish (not worth opening!) and mustard - where fingers failed a ballpoint pen finally accomplished it.

The general service and demeanure of the staff has greatly improved since the change of management although the food remains very average.The range of beers served however is poor that said there are at least a couple / three real ales served.

Nice and clean comfy rooms, good showers, towels a little thin and small, wifi free in the rooms and breakfast was pretty good for price, good value, lovely staff

I booked a table for 11 friends for an evening meal after a boat trip on the river Wey, We arrived early as the trip was shortened, the table was already set, the staff were very friendly and helpful and we all had a drink before sitting at the table. The menu was excellent with plenty of choice for even the fussiest of eaters plus very reasonably priced.When our food was served it was all piping hot, well presented and delicious and the lady who served us was very friendly and efficient. All in all a very pleasant evening and we would all be more than happy to return.

Classic pub grub and a few fancy additions. Scrumy. I went for the jambalaya! Seats a bit confining. Plenty of tables to sit at. Big tv, won't float everyone's boat.

I took my parents for lunch yesterday. There was a very good selection on the menu at reasonable prices. We had the steak served on a black rock grill & the fish & chips. We all agreed the food was excellent, we thoroughly enjoyed it. The barman was very friendly & efficient and the new landlord introduced himself and made us very welcome. We are looking forward to our next visit.

Food took an hour to come out, when it did.. it was not what we asked for. When we reminded the staff that they had forgotten some chips they said they would chase then up but another half hour passed and we requested out money back and left. The 'manager' was incompetent and useless, we'll never go back again and we hope no one else does.

So working in the business my self I know trip advisor comments can be because of miss understandings and written by people with too much time, but this experience was to bad not to write about! On arrival a grump women who seemed to be the manager was very unpleasant, with no smile and seemed to be having a bad day! I ordered a burrito and a side of chips! The burrito was missing the essentials that I ordered, cheese, sour cream, lettuce and mixed rice!! And the chips failed to show! When I asked where the chips were a waiter said he would find out and never came back. We waited 40 minuets for the meal to arrive in the first place and over an hour for the chips not to turn up! I understand that the meals were cheap and cheerful but that's know need for poor service and even worse management! Never again

Our room was fantastic, clean and well presented with a big flat screen television. The bed was big and very comfortable and the curtains were thick allowing complete darkness for a brilliant nights sleep. The bathroom was even better both a freestanding bath and separate shower in our room.Now onto the food, when in the bar/dinig area we learned that the hotel was recently under new managers and when we met them we received a warm welcome and they were very chatty telling us about the history of the building which was very interesting we learnt that there had been a hotel there since the 1300 ' s. But back to the food, it was VERY well priced in my opinion (however I do live just outside London). The menu was comprised of typical home cooked pub grub and the choice was vast. I opted for the sirloin steak which was brought out on a lava stone and cooked in front of me so I could cook it just how I wanted it. It came with chips, mushroom and salad and was priced at around £10. All in all I was very impressed with this hotel especially the food I do recommend ordering something cooked on the lava stones. No this hotel isn't modern and minimalistic, instead it's quirky, spacious and full of character with helpful friendly staff and great food to top it off.Would definitely recommend.

My wife and I popped here this morning for the breakfast....(£7.95 each for everything) Probably the worst breakfast Ive ever had ...the high spot was that sausage was actually ok ...our poached eggs were rock hard the bacon cremated ...cheap baked beans cheap catering type tomato and brown sauce and even the tea as bad ..Did complain when I paid ... to a lady .. who just said oh dear! I didnt want an argument with hr its probably not her fault so I paid in full and will never return...

The hotel looked promising on line but the reality was not really up to the mark.There is a pokey cubbyhole reception desk behind glass - it was not manned and as there was no bell I had to go into the bar to get help. The temperature in the hotel corridors and room was stifling even for February but the room although rather shabby was clean. The carpet however was stained and grubby - Didn't fancy walking on it with bare feet!En-suite was clean, shower was large all the linen was spotless and fresh.The bed had no mattress cover and was not very comfortable, the pillows were flat and hard.It is a pity because all the staff serving breakfast (which is good value) and the cleaners were doing a great job but the place needs a good spruce up as it has become jaded and looks unloved. Unlikely to return.

Staff are really friendly, pub grub is pub grub. Had the combo last night on a volcanic rock, so tasty, it was delicious. Rooms are old but so clean, needs a little tlc in places but on the whole lovely. Worth the visit, will stay again in fact already booked in. Breakfast was hot and the scrambled egg was to die for, gorgeous. Car park is small, but there is another at the rear of the hotel, just a short walk, 2 mins at the most.

I was so nearly put off by the reviews here, but the other half liked the look of this hotel / restaurant, so we walked in without booking in advance. We are so glad we chose to dine at the King's Arms as the food and service were excellent. At present, they are short staffed and advertising for staff, but this doesn't detract from the overall standard of service. Other half had the salmon and crayfish starter with steak and ribs for the main and thoroughly enjoyed it. He used to own a restaurant abroud, so can be a little too observant at times, but has spent the last 3 weeks nagging me to dine here again.

We visited the Kings Arms last a few months ago and had a particularly unpleasant experience.The food was of a particularly low standard and one dish was absolutely swimming in thin brown liquid masquerading as gravy. This was only worsened by the ill mannered individual who later introduced himself as the Manager. The beer (real ale) varied in its quality and although some was totally flat we were refused the ability to change it for ale in a drinkable condition by the customer unfocused manager!

The hotel itself is a lovely building, not sure about the rooms as I have not stayed there and the food is standard pub grub, it does have a beer garden but you have to walk through the car park to get to it.

A very last minute decision to book this hotel via lastminute.com, paid £84 for a double en suite and breakfast. Pictures of decor looked inviting and good location. On arrival we were given a key but were not told about breakfast times, we were not shown to our room. Hotel was far too hot, and I had a very unrestful nights sleep. Nice bathroom though. Did not feel brave enough to try the breakfast. The biggest disappointment was the tv, there was no remote to be found anywhere, and when we spoke to the manager he simply said that there wasn't any spare, and that someone had probably walked off with it. We tried to operate it using the buttons on the tv but the volume control was busted. So no sound. Although I do not choose a hotel based on whether it has a tv or not, I do not feel that you should pay full price for a room that does not have everything that it states it has.In reflection, it is not a bad hotel, but it's not a great hotel either. And certainly not worth the £84 that we paid for it. I would not return.

This sort of hotel is not always known for its food quality. This is a really rare example of how basic British Food cooked on the premises can be delivered to high quality at sensible prices. If my experience over the last few months is continued you can expect really well cooked meals. It may not look the most luxurious or the have all the trimmings but once you start eating this is all forgotten and when you come to pay the bill a great surprise lies in wait.

Visited and enjoyed many a gathering here, from quiet meal out with Hubby, family meal with the kids, meal with friends to large family celebratory meal - alway friendly atmosphere and the food is GREAT value for the money you spend.Especially like there 2 for £10 or 2 for £12 meals.Excellent.

the food was tasty and good value for money ,the bar /eating area was busy yet not noisy, there was flat screen tv with sports on and it was great to relax and all the staff and locals were good fun

A nicely decorated old style pub & restaurant with great tasting food! The menu is large with something for every taste. The 2 for 10 pounds meals were a great value. I highly recommend the Greek Lamb Burger!

I have just stayed here and wish I had read all the reviews first. Oh dear, not good on so many levels.I really don't like giving a bad review BUT this Hotel could be so much better with more attention to detail and service. If you want a peaceful nights sleep then it's unlikely to happen here at the weekend!The 'welcome' we received was a bit brash, as if we were doing someone a favour by booking a room. The reception needs a bell?The room was quite out dated and unclean in parts if you looked closely. They should take note of this as people do expect cleanliness these days! I don't like a stained carpet for instance or signs of black mould in the bathroom!Breakfast service was friendly but the food was greasy.Now onto the noise which I accept they have little control over. There is a nightclub somewhere in Godalming and people leaving this in the early hours do shout in the streets. We could also hear a deep thumping bass sound into the early hours.We also had to put up with a lot of noise from other guests in the Hotel. I will leave this to your imagination! The rooms are not very well insulated. I heard other guests moaning about corridor noise and banging doors all night. Someone else in our party was subjected to hearing someone on the loo all night.I wouldn't go back, there must be nicer places to stay nearby.

Excellent meal, in nice surroundings, Very friendly staff managing to cater for a large group of eleven without a prior booking. Good selection of traditional English food, including a nice children’s menu. Perfect for intimate dinning or for large parties. Terrace garden at the rear. Great location in the High Street of Historic Godalming easy access with a large public car park at the rear. Built in the 17th century The kings Arms is also a hotel with 15 updated rooms.

The worst food I have ever had put infront of me. Was looking forward to a sunday roast dinner with friends and ended up walking out without even eating a few mouthfuls. It looked as if the food had been plated up and swam in the gravy over night and reheated in the microwave as the orders were placed. the food used to be really quality....what happened???

This is a very pleasant local pub/restaurant on the High Street. They serve an adequate range of beers and have a quite extensive menu.The premises is characterful, clean and maintained in good order but is let down by the regular cliente who all too often seen to be drunk and inappropriately friendly (ie. won't go away and will cut into a private conversation without a second thought).This having been said, the reason I go there with friends is that it has very reasonably priced food of a high quality. I can recommend the steak which at two for £10 is amazing value given that it good quality.Maybe not somewhere to take your mum but for a quick feed with some good friends, no complaints.

I am local to the King's Arms and Royal Hotel however I have never been into it until recently. I hadn't heard much feedback from this place which is a shame because it is lovely! To my surprise, the grand room and bar in side are buzzing with atmosphere for late lunch/dinners and they have a lovely outside patio which was well suited to us in the summer. The drinks here are the cheapest in town excluding weather spoons of course, having a pint of carling at 3.00 was a bargain and you even get a loyalty card! The food here is great value to, doing a great 2 for 1 type offer on there food!