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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Courtney • family_with_children • gb
3
Pros:

The staff and pub we're great. Our night of arrival, there was one member of staff who dealt with hotel reception, bar and serving food which I personally felt was unfair on him. The pub food was lovely.

Cons:

The hotel itself is extremely dated and had the strangest smell. A mix of damp and sewage unfortunately.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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julie • couple • gb
9
Was great for where we wanted to visit , staff were so kind and helpful as much as possible, lovely food, and adapted to
Pros:

Nicely decorated inside , clean , comfy bed and lovely staff
Good quality food

Cons:

Nothing , only thing was sadly I kept asking for a hairdryer but was never available

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • gb
1
Worst hotel we have ever stayed
Pros:

The property needs a complete overhaul ,the only positive was a lovely young man who was checking in customers,running the bar solo!

Cons:

Freezing cold room very dirty & smelly ,paint & paper peeling off & filthy stains on carpet ,no hook for shower but was too cold to get undressed we left at 6 this morning

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Andrew Rowbotham • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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E • solo_traveller • gb
3
Food awful, room was shabby.
Pros:

In reality nothing. It fid look good on the internet.

Cons:

Run down, scruffy. The room (number 304) had an old window which would not close, the loo was difficult to flush, the bed had hard edges.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Kyle • couple • gb
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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craig • solo_traveller • gb
2
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Mette • extended_group • gb
1
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Mette • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Morris • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • solo_traveller • pt
5
Pros:

Ideal stop for our route we have used before

Cons:

Room needs to be deep cleaned, bed comfortable not changed from our last visit

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
10
Had a lovely time come up for a friend birthday
Pros:

Room was very good breakfast was very tasty staff were very friendly

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Joy-Hella • solo_traveller • nl
6
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Phillipa • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Comfy bed great cooked breakfast

Cons:

Heating not on

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
1
Bad from start to finish
Pros:

Not much really. The two staff were both reasonably friendly but massively over stretched.

Cons:

The service was slow - it took us over an hour to get served with two salads, which, when they came, were pretty poor. The facilities were extremely old, in some cases dirty (and very smelly in places). Over all very poor indeed.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
7
Good hotel in a nice location
Pros:

The staff were lovely and very helpful

Cons:

It’s a little dated but it was clean

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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shenton • couple • gb
7
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Kathy-Ann Corrigan • solo_traveller • ie
5
Pros:

The staff where amazing our rooms were extremely fusty smelling

Cons:

The fust smell

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
1
Decent food, great staff but woeful building
Pros:

Stunning location, staff excellent and food good (standard pub grub, breakfast and dinner, but all good)

Cons:

Where to start…. Falling apart at the seams, worn carpets, peeling wallpaper, just very run down and in need of £millions spending on it - might be cheaper to knock it down and start again. Unfortunately it also wasn’t very clean.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Removals • extended_group • gb
3
Pros:

Parking is reasonable.

Cons:

The hotel had an old wet damp smell which was not pleasant. There isn't a lot else to say, but to constantly smell that overnight was not at all restful, and as we were there for work, we needed to rest.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee