Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Historical charm
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.41
Damp and dirty carpeting noted; bugs in the bathroom.
Service
9.38
Staff were very pleasant and helpful.
Location
9.42
Beautiful old building in a lovely setting.
Room Quality
7.37
Issues with room upkeep and uncomfortable conditions noted.
Amenities
7.9
Basic TV channel options and lack of tea/coffee provisions in the room.
Value for Money
7.36
Felt £50 for early check-in was unreasonable.
Food and Beverage
8.41
Breakfast was amazing, but kitchen closed for dinner during Christmas.
Overall Experience
8.38
Mixed feelings due to various positive aspects but significant drawbacks noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 07:18

Property Description

Beautiful Landscaped Gardens and Woodland
Nestled in 26 acres of stunning gardens and woodland, Barnett Hill offers a tranquil escape just minutes from Guildford. Guests can explore the mature gardens, complete with a charming giant chess board, and relax in the ample outdoor seating areas.

Luxurious Rooms and Dining
Indulge in the classic charm of Barnett Hill's rooms, adorned with elegant decor and modern amenities. Enjoy complimentary biscuits, mineral water, and hot drinks, along with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. The oak-panelled dining room and various beautiful dining spaces provide a delightful culinary experience.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Conveniently located near Dorking and Guildford Railway Station, Barnett Hill Hotel offers easy access to central London. Golf enthusiasts can tee off at Bramley Golf Course or Guildford Golf Club, both just a short drive away.

Experience the serenity and luxury of Barnett Hill - book your stay now!

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: LHR

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1007 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.41
Service: 9.38
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 7.37
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 7.36
Food and Beverage: 8.41
Overall Experience: 8.38
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ianmN3490ED Family Guildford, Surrey, England
10
Afternoon Tea is a real treat.
Pros:

On this occasion daughter and I went for a July Sunday afternoon tea. We chose a parasol table on the terrace overlooking the lawn overlooking miles. We ordered two champagne teas but as I was driving I passed my glass across.
"Afternoon Tea - - - is a real treat" says the brochure, and so it was ! A house and setting right out of the National Trust, but much much better goodies.
The house is worth seeing on its own account - the main stairs a marvel.

2026-07-22 via Tripadvisor
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Jondos2014 Family Lytham St Anne's, Lancashire, England
8
Graduation time
Pros:

Lovely Hotel , rooms too! We had a lovely two nights there . Staff friendly, good menu.
But, we found that the staff haven't been trained enough . Slow on responses and not able to prioritise requests
It has the opportunity to become a fantastic spot
We will be back , if possible

2026-07-20 via Tripadvisor
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T2986CDkayleighh Couples
2
Very disappointing stay
Pros:

Very disappointing experience, especially for a hotel marketed as a 4-star "luxury" property.
We paid £170 for one night and expected a high standard of cleanliness and service. Unfortunately, the room was not up to standard. There were broken items, rubbish under the bed, fan was thick with dust that had to be cleaned for it to work, room was thick with dust throughout, making it feel poorly maintained and not worth the price we paid.
The room service experience was equally disappointing. Our order arrived incomplete, and when I went to reception it took three members of staff to deal with the issue and arrange replacement drinks because the ones we had originally ordered were unavailable. Despite this, I still had to collect the missing items myself, yet we were charged the full room service fee. We also pre authorised £100 at check in for room service, we used £60 of this and when asking how long the reaming money not spent will take to return to my account i was informed up to 5 working days, it has now been that and still nothing, they advised me to contact my bank, passing it to someone else and given the impression they do not want to deal with my query.

What makes this even more disappointing is that we stayed at Days Inn Warwick North M40 the night before for just £48. That room was spotless, well ventilated, comfortable and the staff were welcoming throughout our stay. Despite being a budget hotel, it delivered a far better experience than this hotel at more than three times the price.

After our stay, I raised my concerns through Booking.com and the hotel itself and provided photographic evidence of the condition of the room. Unfortunately, Booking.com informed me they were unable to reach an agreement with the hotel, and no meaningful refund was offered. I still havent heard back from the hotel after they told me they have acknowledged my email and will look into this.
Based on my experience, I do not feel this hotel offers the level of cleanliness, maintenance or service that I would expect from a 4-star luxury hotel, and I would not choose to stay here again.

I have attached pictures for reference this was the cosy double room, I was hoping it wouldnt come to leaving this review but as the hotel will not acknowledge my complaints or deal with any matters professionally it is leading me to write this and I dont want someone else being in the same position. This full stay caused me unnecessary stress whilst being heavily pregnant.

2026-07-18 via Tripadvisor
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Kayleigh solo_traveller gb
1
Extremely poor quality hotel
Pros:

The area was lovely

Cons:

Very disappointing experience, especially for a hotel marketed as a 4-star "luxury" property.
We paid £170 for one night and expected a high standard of cleanliness and service. Unfortunately, the room was not up to standard. There were broken items, rubbish under the bed, fan was thick with dust that had to be cleaned for it to work, room was thick with dust throughout, making it feel poorly maintained and not worth the price we paid.
The room service experience was equally disappointing. Our order arrived incomplete, and when I went to reception it took three members of staff to deal with the issue and arrange replacement drinks because the ones we had originally ordered were unavailable. Despite this, I still had to collect the missing items myself, yet we were charged the full room service fee. We also pre authorised £100 at check in for room service, we used £60 of this and when asking how long the reaming money not spent will take to return to my account i was informed up to 5 working days, it has now been that and still nothing, they advised me to contact my bank, passing it to someone else and given the impression they do not want to deal with my query.

What makes this even more disappointing is that we stayed at Days Inn Warwick North M40 the night before for just £48. That room was spotless, well ventilated, comfortable and the staff were welcoming throughout our stay. Despite being a budget hotel, it delivered a far better experience than this hotel at more than three times the price.

After our stay, I raised my concerns through Booking.com and the hotel itself and provided photographic evidence of the condition of the room. Unfortunately, Booking.com informed me they were unable to reach an agreement with the hotel, and no meaningful refund was offered. I still havent heard back from the hotel after they told me they have acknowledged my email and will look into this.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Finlay couple gb
6
Cons:

When we arrived there was only one towel for two people, no shower mat, no hand soap and the painting on the wall fell on the floor because it wasn’t screwed in properly.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Alison solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Kerry family_with_children gb
6
This hotel has the potential to be amazing but they need more staff & better service.
Pros:

The grounds, the main building, the decor were all great.
Evening meal was also very good.
Dog bed & bowls all provided.
My daughter's ice packs for her insulin were stored in the freezer for us overnight.

Cons:

I originally booked 3 Snug Doubles and was told this wasn't dog friendly and I needed to upgrade 1 toom to a Cosy Double @ £40 per night in addition to the pet supplement of £20 / night.
We had to challenge this on check out as the room for our dog to stay in was significantly smaller than others in our party.
The staff were also inadequate - extensive wait time at reception and the bar.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Josh solo_traveller gb
7
Comfortable bed for the night
Pros:

Main building and grounds were well kept from the areas I saw.
Car park is large and no issues with finding a space.
Staff were friendly, answered any questions and were very helpful.
Bed was comfortable and there were a load of pillows which is always decent.

Cons:

The main property is extremely well maintained and to a very high standard.
The room I was in however needed some TLC and has seen better days. It was a budget room so it wasn’t an issue, although I would’ve expected the rooms to have been to the high standard of the rest of the hotel & spa.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Janet solo_traveller gb
5
It was ok but rooms need refurbishment.
Pros:

The Grounds were very pretty

Cons:

The room was very stuffy. No air conditioning and no fan supplied. Luckily were had brought our own.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Marie couple fr
4
Very disappointing stay
Pros:

1905 Bar staff

Cons:

No air conditioning and the window couldn’t be opened, despite the heatwave.

The room was around 35°C all night.
We were told we would have to pay extra for a room with an opening window or air conditioning (friends who booked the same type of room had both air conditioning and an opening window).

Very poor customer service for a 4-star hotel.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Odyssey277864 Family
8
A grand location in the Surrey Hills.
Pros:

Spent two nights in this superb, well-maintained property. The staff seemed approachable. On 27th June, Left items of clothing in the bedroom wardrobe. Contacted the service manager two days later. Understood that the items would be dispatched to my UK address at my expense. Now 6th July.; no word, no sign of clothes.

2026-07-05 via Tripadvisor
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Mélanie solo_traveller ch
4
Beau domaine, mais hôtel très peu entretenu et sale.
Pros:

Très beau bâtiment principal et magnifique jardin.

Cons:

Ma chambre, ainsi que l’hôtel de manière générale, étaient vraiment très sales. C’est dommage qu’un si beau domaine ne soit pas mieux entretenu.

Les fenêtres et leurs rebords étaient sales. Le fond des tasses à thé présentait des taches. Dans la chambre, la salle de bain était également sale : restes de savon dans les porte-savons, vitres de douche non nettoyées, toile d’araignée à côté des toilettes, rebord du lavabo taché et serviettes tachées.

Le réfrigérateur et le coin thé étaient eux aussi sales et présentaient plusieurs taches. Enfin, la moquette et les meubles étaient très vieillissants et mériteraient un grand nettoyage ainsi qu’un véritable rafraîchissement.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Olaf couple nl
5
Pros:

Location is excellent with nice surroundings which gives it a bit of a park feeling. It's an old building with a lot of ambiance. Overall a nice place to stay.

Cons:

Room 102 had no curtains but only blinds which did not block any sunlight early in the morning nor the night light next to our window. The room was also superhot during the heatwave. They only provided a small table fan which was clearly not sufficient to cool down the room. Dirty, worn out carpets in the corridors towards the rooms. Could do with a little upgrade.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Hayley couple gb
4
Only 4 star because of the look of the building and grounds. Very Disappointing!
Pros:

The king bed was comfortable and good pillows
The grounds are lovely
The building has some nice visual features

Cons:

We arrived at midnight. Fan in the room but window was not open so just circulating 35 degrees. I understand it has been extremely hot so buildings take time to cool down but the evening had been 20 degrees with a breeze. Unbearable all night!
Complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits were shoved in a box, scrunched up and lots of crumbs left inside.
Over head shower lacked power and was covered in limescale so I wonder how often it is cleaned.
For a 4 star hotel the room was so basic with no visual appeal. Room door had two steps in front of it and then a very stiff to open so a strong push was needed. Lucky I am tall so could push from the floor before the steps otherwise I would have struggled.
Breakfast was passable. Used plates left on tables and outside tables not laid.
Generally looking a bit rundown.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Palmer solo_traveller gb
7
Great venue. Poor food.
Pros:

The building and the location were very special

Cons:

The food in the restaurant was mediocre and the choice very limited. There was a birthday party going on at the same time and the staff were quite distracted and we felt rushed. Portions small and bread rolls apparently at a premium. Disappointing.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Simon couple nl
2
Pros:

Locatie

Cons:

200 euro per night and NO shower. Only sitting in bath

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
M
Mark extended_group gb
10
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
R
Russell solo_traveller gb
9
Peaceful one night stay
Pros:

Beautiful grounds and comfortable well presented room.

Cons:

Price of a pint.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Mary-Anne family_with_children gb
4
Sad, disappointing, so much potential all gone to waste.
Pros:

the location

Cons:

The room had two windows but one that didn't open, it was painted shut because the bins were kept below, it was very hot and I required a room where we could open the windows, there was no fan. I was offered another room but was expected to pay an extra £20. We were then moved to another room which had a carpet moth, in the bathroom there were two blown light bulbs. Reception staff then found another room at the same grade as we had book but then disappeared to get me a key rather than taking me and my luggage to the other room, I eventually after a considerable wait went to find them only to find that it appeared that I had been forgotten.
From the write up we were expecting a four star hotel, which it is from the outside but the level of staffing definitely wasn't. breakfast was all self service, the coffee machine kept running out of water so consequently there was a queue, there was only one machine, fruit juice ran out and we had to ask for it to be replenished. The scrambled egg was over cooked and tasteless. We then noticed people getting boiled, fried or poached eggs, these were not offered to us. We were a group of nine and wanted to sit outside on the terrace on a big table which wasn't set for breakfast, nobody came to ask if we required anything,, there were far too few staff on duty. The bread was from a cut white loaf, or croissants or Danish pastries. Fruit was a bowl of melon, grapes and the odd piece of pineapple, which also ran out. The dining room was fine but no staff present, we sat outside because it was a lovely morning and I had to ask for napkins only to be told that they were on the tables in the dining room, I didn't want to take them from set tables.
The window dressings in the bedrooms were venetian blinds which did not keep the sun out, consequently we were woken at dawn.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee