The Devil's Punchbowl Hotel

Hotels
6.6 (1179 reviews)
52 London Road , Hindhead , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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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.

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 1179 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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Maria • solo_traveller • gb
5
Shame it’s a lovely old building, it could be great and deserves the time and money to bring it back to life.
Pros:

The location was great, it’s a lovely old building, but in need of lots of attention.
If we had other choices probably wouldn’t have chosen this hotel.
The bar and restaurant were very nice, clean, food was good, despite half of the menu not being available.
Staff very nice and friendly.

Cons:

The accommodation wing was very damp smelling, I had to wash all our clothes once I got home as I couldn’t get the smell off them.
The room and facilities were sparse, dirty, dusty and cobwebs. The couch had a tear in the cushion and looked well worn.
We had no tea spoons, only one tidy little stick for tea coffee, smaller than the usual stirrers, it broke on use and wasn’t replaced the next day so had to use by toothbrush handle. The sugar/coffee was solid in the packets, so had to completely unravel the package to get to its content.
The hot water stopped running after a while, so no hot water in taps and no shower! The bed was comfortable but with two very flimsy pillow, one each. We had to have the window open all the time to release the damp smell.

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Vickery • extended_group • gb
9
Superb stay
Pros:

The building outside looks tired but inside was lovely we ate there 2 nights food was superb staff were excellent my room was lovely

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
5
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
5
Back in the day it must have been really nice but it needs a lot of work to bring it up to scratch.
Pros:

the easy parking and the location.

Cons:

The noisy customers in the bar.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Clare • extended_group • gb
8
Great location friendly staff
Pros:

The staff where lovely and the food was amazing

Cons:

Needs a bit of a refresh

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
8
We were visiting relatives in grayshott and it was very convenient and value for money.
Pros:

Very convenient location, and convenient to Grayshott.

Cons:

The coffee in the room could have been better.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Casey • couple • gb
7
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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john • couple • gb
7
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Stanislava • couple • gb
10
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • solo_traveller • gb
6
Very convenient. Lovely staff
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The bar, restaurant and below the accommodation had a strong unpleasant smell. It had clearly been a remarkable hotel but is very tired now

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Harper • family_with_children • gb
9
Excellent family friendly venue. Good good,friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast+ lunch
Pros:

Excellent breakfast
Very clean room and very helpful staff

Cons:

The weather

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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steven • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Ron and Kate • couple • gb
4
One night staying whilst travelling.
Pros:

It is situated in a quiet location.

The two staff that we did see during our one night stay were pleasant.

Cons:

One of the toilets was out of order, probably due to the drainage system, as the corridor leading to the rooms absolutely stank. It is a very tired looking hotel, which requires major uograding in all areas, especially the bedrooms and bathrooms.
I think they have staffing problems, and the concierge was also the barmen.
Breakfast didn't start until 10 am. Luckily there is a very nice cafe 1 minute from the hotel. They ooen at 9am. So, if you're looking for an early breakfast to get on the road early, forget it.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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anna • family_with_children • gb
4
The staff were lovely and accommodating and clearly working hard but the place needs a complete overhaul
Pros:

The location and the bar and restaurant area

Cons:

It was stinking. The corridors in the hotel section were revolting the smell made you feel sick. The whole bedroom area was dreadful

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Nathalie • solo_traveller • gb
6
Cheap Hotel but Great hotel
Pros:

Location was close to family
Members, it was cheap and right on the common which I love.

Cons:

Shower didn’t work and I needed to get it fixed, the bedroom door was hard to open, the smell in the hotel was a little off and it felt old and tired.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Brett • family_with_children • gb
6
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Gavin • solo_traveller • gb
6
Could be good, needs to be better. Food however was brilliant and waitress attentive and spot on
Pros:

It was easily accessible midway between my points of work
Plenty of parking
Room on ground floor

Cons:

Very shabby needs a very good clean and redecorate
Room 105 lots of holes in walls screws and rawlplugs exposed, old tatty furniture in corridors

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Zahida • family_with_children • gb
6
Hotel stay
Pros:

Beds were comfortable

Cons:

The hotel needs a bit of updating. It's probably just 3 star as the rooms didn't have some of the things like phone, magnifying mirror, and wasn't cleaned the second day even though we left the make up room tag on the door.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee