The Devil's Punchbowl Hotel

Hotels
6.6 (1253 reviews)
52 London Road , Hindhead , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Bar
Meeting/banquet facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Value for money
Cons:
Dated rooms
Cleanliness issues
Inconsistent service

Categories

Cleanliness
5.31
Some mentioned cleanliness issues in the room with a layer of dust and dirty cups.
Service
8.28
Repeated commendations for friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
8.32
Many reviews praised the location as convenient and pleasant.
Room Quality
5.27
Rooms described as dated and in need of refurbishment.
Amenities
5.8
Amenities are functional but require updates; some positive remarks on the pub.
Value for Money
7.26
Generally viewed as good value, with many satisfied with pricing relative to the experience.
Food and Beverage
6.81
Food was generally praised, although there were some issues with restaurant service.
Overall Experience
5.78
Mixed feelings overall; enjoyed some aspects but significant improvement needed.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 17:06

Property Description

Historic Location
Located in the picturesque village of Hindhead, The Devil’s Punchbowl Hotel offers a unique stay opposite the natural amphitheatre that has inspired writers and local legends.

Newly Redecorated Rooms
The hotel's rooms have been recently refurbished and now boast modern amenities such as en suite bathrooms, TVs, and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can also enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and a convenient dressing table.

Delicious Dining
Indulge in a culinary experience at The Devil’s Punchbowl restaurant, known for its diverse menu and signature dish - the "Steak and Ale pie served with seasonal vegetables".

Experience comfort, history, and culinary delights at The Devil’s Punchbowl Hotel. Book your stay now to explore the surrounding countryside and nearby historic attractions.

Important information:

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BIO

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.6
Based on 1253 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.31
Service: 8.28
Location: 8.32
Room Quality: 5.27
Amenities: 5.8
Value for Money: 7.26
Food and Beverage: 6.81
Overall Experience: 5.78
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Julia • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

The staff

Cons:

The tv in the room to small.
The whole place inside and out needs painting and a refurbishment.
There were many places where the paint was chipped, plaster damaged and bathrooms re decorated.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Heather • solo_traveller • nz
1
Pros:

Close to our friends we were visiting

Cons:

Room was dirty, dusty, falling apart, carpet stained and general cleanliness appalling, tv wouldn't stay in one place, bathroom door didn't close, shower dirty with loose pipe work, cracked tiles and temp kept jumping from hot too cold. Water from tap tasted funny.
Would not recommend to anyone and certainly wouldn't stay again.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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steve • family_with_children • gb
9
Excellent. England's game catered for and nearness to our destination next day.
Pros:

It was England's World Cup quarter final and the Punchbowl team put an extra television up! Excellent!

Cons:

Nothing...it was all good.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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anthony • extended_group • us
4
The Devil's Punchbowl felt like a hotel/pub on the decline.
Pros:

Nice bar and staff member was helpful.

Cons:

The restaurant closed at 4pm on a Sunday so we couldn't order dinner. The restaurant was also closed for breakfast on Monday morning.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Kai • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

Not much

Cons:

It was very dirty smelly and dark.
I would not recommend

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
3
Would not stay there again.
Pros:

Location. Good parking and dinner was ok.

Cons:

Very dirty and smelly bedroom. Stunk of urine.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Guillaume • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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juan carlos • extended_group • gb
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Kate • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Richard • family_with_children • gb
6
Great food and service from front of house staff. Rooms really need to be redecorated/refurbished.
Pros:

The Breakfast and food in the restaurant was very good. The meal size was just right and good value. The bed was comfortable and clean. The rooms were large, had all the necessary things required.

Cons:

The rooms have very tired decoration and have some minor cracks in the ceiling. The bathroom had some paint peeling off and the door would not fully close (possibly due to the weather The windows do really need replacing as they are old original metal leaded ones. One of the cups was dirty and had a dead fly in it (this was replaced at reception and staff member apologised. Housekeeping was completed after our first night. We had asked them to come back later as we were still in the room, but they didn't return

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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alan • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • gb
4
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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david • couple • gb
3
Not great.
Pros:

Dinner was nice

Cons:

No breakfast.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Michael • extended_group • gb
8
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Ibrahim • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

To be honest it has had a tremendous improvement from a visit i did 18 month ago this property has improved and I believe it is still improving

Cons:

The improvement it has been since last visit staff are friendly

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • solo_traveller • gb
7
I liked he ‘old school’ traditional hotel ambience.
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff. Staff were considerate and accommodated the dietary needs of members of my family group.
On checking in late evening they managed to link my two separate bookings so I didn’t have to move rooms.
There was a convector heater in the room which I did need.

Cons:

I had to ask for a hair drier, there wasn’t one in the room.
The breakfast was good but no breakfast buffet. The menu didn’t list fruit / fruit juice / cereals / yoghurt. I did get fruit juice so was happy. No marmalade but there was jam.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Judy • family_with_children • gb
1
Very poor
Pros:

The breakfast was good ..staff friendly

Cons:

The hotel was very smelly..stains in the carpets ...staying for a wedding nearby so couldn't change last minute as would have. Very disappointed

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Fe • extended_group • nl
5
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee