The George Hotel, Dereham

Hotels
7.8 (1044 reviews)
The George Hotel Swaffham Road , East Dereham , gb

Free
Children allowed

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Outdated facilities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Rooms were decent size but some facilities were outdated and in need of repair.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: 12:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1044 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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John extended_group gb
2
Desperately needs updating in rooms. Taps falling apart. Horrible smell from waste system in bathroom
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Helene couple gb
7
Pleasant stay, you get what you pay for.
Pros:

Location and it’s historical charm

Cons:

The room was very noisy due to the road outside and the fact that the window needed to stay open for the air conditioning unit. Bathroom smelt bad as extractor fan broken. Hot tap facing wrong direction.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Lucy couple gb
6
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple gb
10
Nice staff well worth the expence
Pros:

Very well laid out both ages of building

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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andrew solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Atkins solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Phyllis couple gb
10
Thoroughly enjoyable
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely. Staff very friendly and efficient

Cons:

Everything was good

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
7
Pleasant and comfortable as usual
Pros:

Breakfast was very good - good selection

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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stefan solo_traveller gb
8
A warm welcome
Pros:

Warm welcome, Nice location, they do good food

Cons:

Room layout not ideal, would of preferred a normal kettle

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Maureen Smith solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The service was good, the food was excellent

Cons:

The seat hinge area was left dirty, it couldn't be used until i cleaned it up

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Gillian solo_traveller gg
8
Pros:

Spacious room and bathroom.
Helpful staff

Cons:

Traffic noise in room very bad especially as needed window open.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Jane couple gb
9
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
7
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Sally couple gb
8
We have stayed at the George Hotel over the years and have seen it passes to a variety of owners. It is so lovely to see
Pros:

The room was lovely and to have air conditioning and a fridge as well was a bonus

Cons:

N/a

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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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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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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Chloe solo_traveller gb
8
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