The Goddard Arms

Hotels
Stonegate Pub
7.9 (2106 reviews)
1 High Street , Swindon , gb

Free

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Pets allowed
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Some noise from outside
Old-fashioned decor in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.79
The rooms were described as clean and tidy, though some noise from outside affected the experience.
Service
8.26
Staff were frequently praised for being helpful and friendly, contributing positively to the stay.
Location
8.8
Location was highlighted positively, offering easy access to nearby restaurants and bars.
Room Quality
7.25
Many rooms were comfortable, but some were noted for issues like noise or outdated decor.
Amenities
7.28
Basic amenities met needs, although a lack of elevators and some maintenance issues were reported.
Value for Money
8.24
Guests felt the rate was reasonable considering the quality and offerings provided.
Food and Beverage
7.79
Breakfast received positive remarks and meals were generally seen as good value.
Overall Experience
7.76
Most guests had a positive experience, noting key strengths while mentioning some areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-19 15:00

Property Description

Central Location in Swindon's Old Town
Located in the heart of Swindon's Old Town, The Goddard Arms offers a convenient base for exploring the city. With limited free parking available, guests can easily access the hotel and nearby attractions.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at The Goddard Arms is equipped with a flat-screen TV, en suite bathroom, and tea/coffee making facilities. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi in public areas, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay.

Dining and Entertainment Options
Indulge in a delicious roast dinner or grab a quick bite from the pub's selection of sandwiches, wraps, and burgers. The on-site bar offers a variety of cocktails, wines, and beers to enjoy in the charming beer garden.

Book your stay at The Goddard Arms for a memorable experience in Swindon's vibrant Old Town.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 2106 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.79
Service: 8.26
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 7.28
Value for Money: 8.24
Food and Beverage: 7.79
Overall Experience: 7.76
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Raymond solo_traveller gb
4
Glad I was only there for one night.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room was poor. Premisis is very tired. Menu limited.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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pujan couple gb
1
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Lucy couple gb
7
Pretty hotel in good location with friendly and helpful staff
Pros:

It was in a good location easy to find and ample parking. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The bathroom smelt like an ashtray! Breakfast was a bit disorganised although the staff accommodated any requests of items that were missing.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Pete couple gb
9
Great location and really friendly and helpful staff.
Pros:

Great location and really friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast too.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Dave couple gb
9
Pleasant place on the Old Town
Pros:

Convenient location for the Old Town. Lovely spot.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
6
Shame, normally very good. Not so this time
Pros:

Stayed here many times before and never had any issues. Good location with free parking in Old Town.

Cons:

Allocated room 12. Small box type room at top of property. No headroom to the shower and part of the ceiling coming down in the bathroom. Breakfast, normally very good, was disappointing. Not ready at 7:00. No orange juice or yoghurts that are normally available.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
8
A shame about the food as this place has real potential to be so much better.
Pros:

Lovely clean room with a very comfy bed and everything else you might need. Ideal central location and very friendly and helpful staff. Ample parking on site.

Cons:

The food in the restaurant and at breakfast was very disappointing. Breakfast both days took 45 minutes to arrive and looked like it had been reheated. On the 2nd day they ran out of bacon, tomatoes, white bread and the coffee pot was cold. Not the fault of the staff as they were doing their best but we believe they were simply understaffed.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Nick couple gb
8
Ideally situated and dog friendly
Pros:

The property was in an excellent situation for what we needed. It was also close to the park for walking the dog. The room was clean as was the en-suite. Mark showed us around when we got there and took us to our room. He was very polite and helpful. Sammy one of the girls was also a friendly helpful member of staff. The breakfast was good. A very busy pub.

Cons:

The first morning breakfast was good. The second morning no juice, no milk and no bread. Had to ask for more. Should be checked and kept replenished. Had to ask twice for bread for toast. The toaster is rubbish and they need more than one. Took ages for our breakfast order to be taken and was then told no tomatoes or bacon ! They knew they had a lot of guests so get more food in. Disappointing.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Cecilia solo_traveller it
8
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Jayne couple gb
7
Cons:

Extractor outside bedroom window. Poor view and noise.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Hoar solo_traveller gb
5
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Michal extended_group cz
9
Nice historical hotel in the city centre
Pros:

Historical hotel in the city centre. Very good and very huge breakfast. Well eqquipped rooms.

Cons:

Too noisy in the room because windows are not sealed. You have to order your beer or other drinks at the bar, even if the staff aren’t busy.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Annabel solo_traveller gb
8
Been there twice now good place for short break
Pros:

Staff very friendly. Goode location with dogs as theres a large lovely park next door. Good breakfast choice. Serve lunches and dinner but many restaurants around aswell to choose from. Room at the back overlooking the car park so no road noise

Cons:

They charged me an extra £15 when i got there for the dogs. The room was very very hot and the window only opened about 3 inches, they said due to health and safety. They did provide a fan.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Walterus LM solo_traveller nl
6
is ok
Pros:

Centraal gelegen inclusief parking. Gezellige Pub beneden. Ontbijt was goed

Cons:

Kamer was gedateerd ook een beetje onpersoonlijk

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Mary couple es
4
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Dinant couple nl
8
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Marta couple it
7
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Piotr solo_traveller pl
9
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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deborah solo_traveller gb
10
Overnight stay
Pros:

Friendly kind and helpful staff. Good lounge bar and beer garden. Good pub menu. Good breakfast options.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee