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Horsham Road | Beare Green, Dorking RH5 4QP, England
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Dukes Head Hotel
Ranked #7 of 8 hotels in Dorking
3.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
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dorset
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“do not stay here”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2010
2
people found this review helpful

I and my partner booked a 1 night stay here which cost £55 for a double with NO breakfast! The owner wanted the money up-front which seemed a bit odd at the time but I gave him it. The pub is just off the main road and has a kids playground at the back, but nothing to shout about, in fact it was a bit tatty. The inside of the pub is o.k and has a restaurant but we didnt use it. The room itself was basic but clean and seemed ok for what we paid but you dont get breakfast.
The reason I am writing this is to warn people not to stay here, the main reason being that while we were trying to sleep the owner below was drinking and playing very loud music until 5.30am. I couldnt get him to stop as the pub was locked and the music was so loud that he couldnt hear me knocking on the window outside. As the access to the rooms are from an outside stairway which is very tatty and seemed dangerous to walk on, there was no way i could get his attention. Finally the music stopped at 5.30(so managed 2 hours sleep at the most) only to find that it started up again at 8 am! Again i tried to see if i could see anyone through the window and knocked but didnt have any luck.
In the end we had to post the keys through the front door letter box and left.
Please dont bother with this place if you need to sleep.

  • Stayed February 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Monmouth, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Family Christmas Lunch”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2009

We found a warm welcome. A dining room exclusive to a party of 12.
Exellent food and good value.
Would definately come back again.
Didn,t see the rooms, so can't comment on them.

  • Stayed December 2009, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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london
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Cosy friendly place”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2007
1
person found this review helpful

Well i saw on the web and it looked like a nice little characteristic place. when I got there the log fire was roaring in the bar.The customers appeared friendly and i didnt feel intimidated. Its more like an old coaching inn and i loved looking at the little bits of memorabilia above the fireplace, hundred of army badges that apparently visiting servicemen in the war nailed to the oak beams. I visired over the weekend. The karaoke was a bit noisy but I was persuaded by a local to have a go. I really enjoyed it and stayed up late. The rooms were clean enough and the bed comfy. they have a quiet longue on the first floor that you can watch tv in or reas, this means you dont have to go in the bar if you want to chill out. Nice friendly staff and management. Tried the carvery no frills but good wholesome food. Lovely view from my room of Surrey downs. Yes id reccomedend it

  • Liked — clean oldy world
  • Disliked — no wardrobe
  • Stayed January 2007, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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crawley
1 review
“Kids loved the sports room and playground area”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2006

Very nice freindly Hotel /Pub just a one night stay and was very pleased with the condition of the rooms and carvery that we had that evening not the best place i have stayed but hard working staff try their best to welcome you too the place . young amily

  • Liked — freindly staff
  • Disliked — main a24
  • Tips/Secrets — try the carvery mmmmmm
  • Stayed November 2006, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Dartford
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Dont ever stay at the Dukes Head Hotel, Bere Green, Dorking”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2006
5
people found this review helpful

Well i arrived at the hotel to book in, No reception so had to check in in a busy noisy bar area. Couldnt hear a word. Owner was very rude and abrupt! Immediatly asked for cash to pay for room. I was taken to room and by the way all rooms are above the bar area so noise was going to be an issue from the off. Got to room and was so shocked, it was freezing cold and no heating in there. The room was dirty dingy and not at all decorated well. No toilet paper either, tv didnt work properly. Well the noise from the bar downstairs was something i would never want to experiance ever again. It went on till 2:30am, shouting, banging, classes chinging, music, you name it we heard it. To top things off a dog which belonged to the owner was left in the yard outside all night and was barking non stop. We had enough by 4am so decided to leave and just drove home. When i telephoned to complain i was moreless told tough!!! Well you learn by mistakes and hope no body else gets to experiance this shoddy outfit calling themselves a comfy hotel.

  • Liked — NOTHING
  • Disliked — TOO MANY TO MENTION
  • Tips/Secrets — DONT STAY THERE
  • Stayed November 2006, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Horsham Road | Beare Green, Dorking RH5 4QP, England
Price range (per night):* INR5,239 - 6,966

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