The Devil's Punchbowl Hotel

Hotels
6.6 (1289 reviews)
52 London Road , Hindhead , gb
+44 1428 606565

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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

Location

Guest Reviews

6.6
Based on 1289 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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Karen • couple • gb
9
Very good
Pros:

Really good, nice room, friendly staff and good bike storage. Nice dinner served well by Sophia and Sudeep. Good value breakfast was worth having.

Cons:

All good

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Mick • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely staff, great breakfast and good value

Cons:

Could do with a refresh

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Rachael • family_with_children • gb
6
Pros:

The location, free parking, the size of the room. The restaurant and bar area looked nice and seemed to have been recently renovated but we didn't use them.

Cons:

The bedroom and corridors leading to the bedrooms looked very tired, even shabby in places - worn and stained carpets, scuffs and marks on woodwork and furniture. The cups in the room didn't match and were stained. Only one pillow on each bed (there was one spare pillow in the wardrobe but it didn't have a pillow case).

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Kirsten • couple • gb
8
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Beverly • solo_traveller • gb
7
Nice staff, good location, breakfast good
Pros:

Location. Bedrooms nicely furnished.

Cons:

Windows needed painting!

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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kathleen • extended_group • gb
5
Nice staff, very quiet and plenty of (free) parking but an uncomfortable bed, poor shower and not very clean room.
Pros:

Convenient location and easy parking.

Lovely people who work there.

Nice clean crisp bed linen and lovely big fluffy towels.

Quiet nights sleep and opening windows.

Reasonable price for the area

Cons:

The mattress was poor quality and we could feel the springs

No mattress cover just a sheet on it.

The shower was VERY poor, no pressure and water only came out of about 1/3rd of a very small shower head.

Not very clean - an almost empty can of Pepsi on the floor to the side of the bedside table when we arrived.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
5
Pros:

Location to the Devils Punch bowl

Cons:

Was dated and a bit ‘scruffy’ but perfectly acceptable for the cost.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Peri • couple • gb
7
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Lauren • couple • gb
5
Pros:

Breakfast was good and the restaurant was modern, bed was comfortable and bedding was clean

Cons:

Rooms were run down, shower was poor, no iron or hairdryer in rooms, general maintenance was poor

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • gb
8
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Eileen • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Staff welcoming and helpful.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
6
average
Pros:

breakfast was good.

Cons:

cleanliness, and a bit run down

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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JR • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Bed good, room quiet. This is a return visit

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Diane • solo_traveller • gb
5
Very disappointed as I remember the hotel on the 70/80s . It was well kept then. Needs to be refurbished.
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Very very old furnishings in bedroom ground floor. Not been updated since 80s. Very basic .
Parts of ground floor smell old.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • nz
5
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Amna • solo_traveller • gb
2
I left without staying the night
Pros:

nothing

Cons:

the rooms stunk like piss. there was dead flies and cobwebs in the room. the hall was smelt horrible also

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • gb
7
Just what was required.
Pros:

All the main things about the hotel were OK.

Cons:

Decor looked a bit tired and probably needs updating and refreshing.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Emily • family_with_children • ch
3
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee