The George Hotel, Dereham

Hotels
7.8 (1037 reviews)
The George Hotel Swaffham Road , East Dereham , gb

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.63
Cleanliness could have been better; overall some areas were old and grubby.
Service
8.1
Staff were generally friendly and helpful, with some excellent service noted.
Location
8.64
Great location for events; ideal for guests visiting the area.
Room Quality
7.09
Rooms were decent size but some facilities were outdated and in need of repair.
Amenities
7.62
Basic amenities provided; missing items noted such as towels and toiletries.
Value for Money
8.58
Good value considering breakfast was included and the overall cost.
Food and Beverage
8.13
Breakfast was well-reviewed; overall food quality was appreciated.
Overall Experience
7.6
Mixed experience with some positive standout moments and significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-23 02:01

Property Description

Charming Accommodation with Convenient Amenities
Located in East Dereham, The George Hotel, Dereham offers a delightful stay with a garden, free parking, a restaurant, and a bar. Explore Nearby Attractions
Within close proximity to Blickling Hall, Bawburgh Golf Club, and Castle Acre Castle, guests can easily immerse themselves in the local history and beauty. Comfort and Accessibility
With non-smoking rooms and being conveniently situated near the University of East Anglia, Norwich Cathedral, and Norwich Railway Station, The George Hotel ensures a pleasant and accessible stay for all. Ready to experience comfort and convenience? Book your stay at The George Hotel, Dereham today.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1037 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.63
Service: 8.1
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 7.09
Amenities: 7.62
Value for Money: 8.58
Food and Beverage: 8.13
Overall Experience: 7.6
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sara solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Great location for walking to shops and restaurants. Good food and drinks. Very quiet hotel at night but a bit of road noise early morning. I loved having a small fridge especially as we went when the heatwave was here. Staff also very kindly put my blocks in the freezer every night for me.

Cons:

I didn't like the Brita kettle/ water boiler. There was no sign to put on the door to say cleaning etc so my room wasn't cleaned for 4 days..

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Lindsay couple gb
8
A comfortable stay with lovely breakfasts and friendly staff.
Pros:

Lovely breakfasts. The regular breakfast had particularly delicious mushrooms and the yoghurt and granola was perfect. And thank you for the portable air-conditioning unit. Although quite loud, it cooled the room very quickly so it could be switched off for sleep.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Chloe solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
9
Would always choose to stay at The George when we're in Dereham.
Pros:

Breakfast was included in the price and was very satisfactory.
Nice towels.
The location was ideal for our visit to the Dereham Blues Festival.

Cons:

The duvet was very heavy and much too warm for a July night. We slept under the luxurious bath sheets.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Glenn Skelton solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple gb
7
Convenient but probably would not book again
Pros:

Location was great- right in the town. Great sized beer garden. Staff were lovely. Bedroom and en-suite were a good was a good size. Very grateful for a fan in the room as it was hot.

Cons:

It looks tired. Breakfast room could do with a good clean-especially the windows. The piping for shower in the bedroom was off the wall.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Luke couple gb
9
Comfortable stay. Friendly staff. Good breakfast.
Pros:

Large comfortable room. Staff had switched on air conditioning unit in advance of check in on a very hot day. Comfortable bed. Good breakfast.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Gill couple gb
8
Pros:

The staff were lovely and extremely helpful. The breakfast was very good.

Cons:

Dinner menu and evening food options could be improved.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
10
Easy to park, staff are excellent, lovely rooms, fabulous English breakfast
Pros:

Great location, excellent staff

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Sourav solo_traveller gb
1
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Keith couple gb
7
Overall an enjoyable stay.
Pros:

Good location with plenty of parking area. Good breakfast and breakfast selection. Comfortable bed. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Room was noisy due to traffic. However, they do have rooms not facing the road. Shower needs looking into as it’s not powerful enough. Shower curtain needs either washing or changing as it’s going mouldy in places.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Connall solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Gary Gaf extended_group gb
9
Fantastic place
Pros:

Room was very large. Comfy bed.
Staff were very friendly. Food was excellent and the pub was great. Very good prices.

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Annette solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Bedroom large. Couldn't fault the food. Breakfast was very good and a good menu for dinner so are there every night

Cons:

Nothing specify just needed decorating in places

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Kate solo_traveller gb
7
Good to stay in the cooler months.
Pros:

Convenient location, friendly staff, good food.

Cons:

Although the room had a portable air conditioning unit, it was still unbearably hot and almost impossible to sleep

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Andoor solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Wigmore solo_traveller gb
4
Not worth the money unfortunately
Pros:

The staff were friendly. Lovley flowers in garden. Air-conditioning unite in bedroom but very noisy.

Cons:

Very dated bed made noises when you move.
Bed nobe brocken. Mold around the window
The wall beside the bath was dirty. Bath was chipped so looks dirty. Such a shame as they are trying but really needs alot of updating.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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samantha couple gb
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Location and the air conditioning in the room was perfect and breakfast was great

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Gina solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was spacious, clean with everything I needed.

Cons:

I was at the front of the hotel and was disturbed by the traffic noise. There is a manhole cover that clunked all night when it was driven over. I know this is out of the control of the hotel, but it did spoil my stay.
The shower pressure was terrible, and the temperature did not seem to change when I moved the dial.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee