Camden Arms Hotel

United Kingdom , Sevenoaks
ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS, 1 High Street Pembury
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2/10

Poor

11 Mar 2026

Dawn

On arrival we were disgusted by the foul smell and revolting condition of the carpets in the bar area. The room was appalling
With urine staines to the mattress a condom wrapper left in the bed . The sheets were of the lowes standard of quality and also stained. The pillows of such disgraceful quality that you wouldn't even put in a dogs bed coupled with the can of beer which lay above our heads amongst a sickening thick layers of dust prompted us to check the electrical regulations certificate and fire extinguisher both of which are out of date by almost three years. The pathetic

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Stuart

The room was clean and well equipped
Everything that we needed was available
The room was warm and the bed comfortable
Recommend the four poster room
The bar area was good with good service and a good selection of drinks
The food was excellent and the staff excellent too
Breakfast was excellent with good selection and all cooked fresh
Would recommend anyone to stay there

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2026

Lester

Good staff nice room

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2026

Allen

Staff very welcoming and helpful. Room and ensuite clean, modern and comfortable. Would not hesitate to stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2026

Angela

Fresh food, both dinner and breakfast were good. The staff were very friendly. Probably the biggest positive was the low room rate. I was very surprised to get my final bill. I think foreign tourists will love the combination pub/hotel.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

thomas

Fantastic stay everyone was so helpful and the food and room was great. Even helped defrost our car so we had a safe journey home.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

20 Dec 2025

Stephanie

Good breakfast.

Although we had not requested this, we were allocated an easy access room. This meant the sink area was not suitable for us and required us to sit on the toilet when using the sink because it was very low down.

The room felt unclean, tired looking and there was a very unpleasant smell throughtout the bedroom/ensuite areas, similar to an issue relating to damp and/or the drains.

The shower curtain did not fully fit around the shower area, hence resulting in water covering the entire floor after use. Despite it being a wet room water on the floor went beyond the perimeter of what should be expected therefore making the floor dangerous to walk on.

The room was poorly lit and overlooked a very scruffy outside area.

The mattress protector had stains and the pillows were of poor quality.

The 2 corridors that led to the bedroom accommodation area, was littered with furniture and pub equipment. The corridors were also very cold to walk through to access the main pub/restaurant areas.

Despite, the breakfast being good, we did not enjoy our stay at the Camden Arms Hotel so do not feel we can recommend this venue for an overnight stay to anyone else.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Dec 2025

Michael

Clean warm room
Friendly staff
Excellent evening meal and breakfast
Easy ample parking.
Old world comfortable pub
Reasonable pricing

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Katy

Staff were very attentive, breakfast was delicious! Room a litle tired, bed and floor boh squeaky however it was clean, well equipped and tv worked well.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2025

Alison

Room clan as quiet cleaned daily.staff very friendly and helpfull.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Craig

Stayed here for 1 night for work purposes, on arrival i was greeted warmly & was checked in quickly & efficiently.
The room was really nice, clean, cosy & comfortable. Had a good nights sleep due to the rooms been quiet & away from the pub itself & road.
Breakfast the next morning was really nice & plenty of choice from cereal, cooked breakfast & cold meats.
Would definitely stay here again should i be working around that area & would recomend this place to others.

Business

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2025

alan

All good, the room wasn’t cold. Could do with more drinking water and a kettle that works properly but staff were helpful, room was clean, breakfast was good!

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2025

PETER

We would stay again

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2025

Margaret

Excellent choice of breakfast , good cooked breakfast and tasty cold buffet, also staff were friendly and helpful,
Would stay here again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Kevin

Friendly and helpful staff, comfortable sleep, clean room, tea and coffee facilities in your room, good breakfast.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2025

Samantha

Very quiet, staff were excellent. Easy to find and parking on site. Plenty to see and do in the area. Only minor comment is that the pillows could be plumper, & for us, the bed was a little too firm.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2025

Carol

Furniture in rooms need updating, very dark! Garden lovely as were the staff.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2025

Diane

The bathroom musty smell. Carpets need a good clean, creaky floor boards. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast lovely.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2025

Gordon

Good for a stop over

Nice public house with room block behind, rooms a little dated with dark furniture but functional, floorboards very squeaky. Nice for a 1 night stop over

Business

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025

nigel

Food was excellent and well presented.
Bed comfortable and clean.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2025

Jason

Staff friendly, place a bit tired, mattress not good. Breakfast good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Kay

I liked everything about my stay staff very welcoming great food great room

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Nick

Nice place - very pleasant staff - I would go again ..

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Elizabeth

Great accommodation. Lovely little extras which made the stay perfect. Face cloths and a coffee machine in the room added a touch of luxury. The food was fantastic for evening meals with a great choice of freshly prepared food. Breakfast was delicious. Will definitely stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2025

Andrew

Comfortable stay with friendly staff. Decor dated but adds to the charm. Comfortable bed with adequate shower was all I needed. Food options at breakfast and in the evening were tasty and enjoyable.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2025

Kevin

great place to stay

Extremely pleasant stay overall, great hosts. Breakfast and evening meals excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2025

Barry

Refreshing stay

Excellent friendly service when being served with food. Breakfast very good, eating at evening in the pub food and service very good, our bed not as comfortable as expected, bathroom clean and tidy with fresh towels every day. Can recommend a stay at this hotel/pub.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Feb 2025

Lee

Good location and parking great brekkie

Room could do with a bit of general TLC and a deep clean. Brilliant choice for breakfast and the main menus looked good but didnt eat there.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2025

Nigel

Great find

Great Staff, food and the room was lovely. Can’t fault it

Business

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2025

David

Very Nice Indeed!

We were visiting family for a birthday and wanted a room nearby for the night. The hotel staff were very nice and the room (a four poster) was lovely, warm and cosy. The restaurant side does great food with very good service and breakfast was great. I know the Camden Arms well but have never stayed there before. I have stayed in other hotels nearby but the Camden is very much better. We were happy with the price as well and totally recommend here for anyone viting the area.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jan 2025

Steph

Staff were amazing… warm and welcoming… the accommodation however needs a good freshen up… bed was comfy and clean but room was quite dated and felt dark and gloomy, in room tea making, kettle was covered in dust and dirt… curtains had small holes in, the tiles in the bathroom need re grouting due to mold, shower hear mouldy, and shower door was a real struggle to open. A small refurb would bring the room back to life.
But overall a nice 2 nights stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2024

Nigel

Lovely people. Great food

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2024

Roderick

Cheaper to book through the internet than booking through the hotel's website? strange. My stay was lovely, the pub is lively but not late, the food was good and my room was very comfortable. Parking was a real bonus.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2024

Stephen

Superb stay great atmosphere , staff working their are superb other than manage or owner whose ignorant

6/10

Pleasant

31 Oct 2024

Lisa

Room was very dark, even after turning on all lamps. In fact, I wore one blue sock and one black sock to dinner because it was so dark, I couldn't tell the difference. Drain smell coming from shower waste in disabled en-suite. Very dark entry through Hotel Reception door during the day. Even though free Wi-fi was advertised, we had a very poor signal in our room and most of the time, got knocked off within 10 seconds. Wi-fi worked great in the bar if that's when you wanted to use it (no). Room was not very clean, furniture and mattress old. Staff were nice. Breakfast was good.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2024

Jason

Great hotel

Business

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2024

Justine

We had a lovely time at this hotel- excellent service, lovely dinner and brilliant breakfast. Comfortable bed and had everything we needed. Would definitely come back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2024

John

5 Stars

Checked in late for an overnight stay travelling on the day after. Very accomodating and good communication, large car park. Room was a nice size with a coffee machine with pods. Breakfast in the morning was lovely, cooked breakfast with continental which comes with the room

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2024

Paula

Lovely hotel. Stayed in a gorgeous 4 poster room. Really nice pub with good food.
Really welcoming and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2024

Gordon

Nice peaceful room although a little dated, mattress nearing end of life bed headboard very squeaky, bedroom furniture dark and dated, but I would stay again due to easy parking and no noise

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

Very friendly welcome at the Camden Arms. The room was well appointed and comfortable, with the exception of some dust was clean. We ate breakfast and evening meals here & both were excellent and great value. Again staff were very friendly & welcoming. Will definitely return when in Kent again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2024

Eleanor

Very comfortable bed (both times we have stayed) and excellent breakfast. Comfortable room and clean, modern bathroom with good quality towels. Shower pressure rather variable in the morning. Friendly staff and lovely young woman who served our breakfast. Would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2024

CLIVE

Excellent (and quirky!)

Only here for one night, but can strongly recommend.
Stayed in the 4-poster room and had dinner at the hotel.
This is a pub with rooms in the annex. Main building is quite old-fashioned and a little quirky. Lots on pictures, model cars and bookshelves.
Very friendly and excelllent service. Dinner and breakfast very good.
Would definitely recommend if you're in the area.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2024

LORRAINE

The staff were helpful. The bed room was small but the bathroom was excellent. The kitchen staff were very efficient and the breakfast was delicious. Recommended.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2024

Roger

There was nothing we did not like, the staff, facilities, cleanliness, food, drink, everything was to a very high standard, we were not surprised to see the multitude of awards. The best hotel stay we've had in a long time. We will be back.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2024

Bradley

Nearby Business Trip

Stayed here for one night whilst working in Wadhurst. The check-in process was easy.

The room was clean and spacious. I was in room 1 which was a disabled friendly room - Room had a Nespresso Coffee Machine which was a nice plus. The shower curtain at the base was a little black but other than that the room was clean.

The food was also really good - I had the fish and chips for dinner. Breakfast was also really good offering plenty of options outside of a full english including waffles and bagels.

Business

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2024

David

Convenient, clean and good service. ideal for an overnight stay

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2024

Clive

This is an excellent hotel. We were well received on check in and throughout our stay. The room and facilities were very good, large room, comfortable bed and very functional ensuite with a brilliant shower. Breakfast menu was comprehensive, with friendly speedy service and delicious. Overall - very high standard at reasonable cost.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Aug 2024

Tina

Pleasant stay but not great , marks on wall , cobwebs in room, dirty carpet. Ok amenities tv, kettle , shampoo and shower gel . Ideal for a 1 night stop over as convenient location. Breakfast satisfactory. Good value

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2024

Ian

Family stop on way to Newhaven

Lovely warm welcome good value food! Big car park. Beds a bit firm but overall good!!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

A comfortable stay, good breakfasts, shame there's no rooms with a bath

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2024

Julie

Location was great. Room nice. Great breakfast. Really friendly staff.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2024

Alan

A gem of a time warp

Standard double room was just about big enough. This place has spent a fortune on good beds, substantial but dark and old fashioned furniture, ornate mirrors, and artwork everywhere. Somehow it just wasn’t a place we would want to go back to.

Very extensive pub menu, we liked all that we ate, and excellent breakfast too.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2024

Derek

Good value. Breakfast is good. Staff are friendly and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2024

JOHN

The property was a typical inn, restaurant area with oak beams. The room was well equipped and clean. Staff friendly and courteous and the food - evening meal plenty of choice and well cooked. Breakfast was served rather than buffet and freshly cooked a nice change from the larger corporate hotel groups. Happy to recommend to friends.

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2024

Hamish

Enjoyable stay

Enjoyable stay- excellent food and drink. Some staff (more junior ones) were very friendly and helpful but overall this area could be improved by some of more senior team! Room was fine- we had 4 poster and facilities adequate. Location was good.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2024

Sylvana

Convenient and welcolming

Nice clean airy rooms. Helpful staff. Good breakfast. Good easy parking.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2024

Stephen

Great place to stay and breakfast was superb x we also had an exceptional evening dinner there too. Rooms were beautiful and spotless. Staff were great we arrived early for breakfast and were offered hot drinks .. good stay

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2024

Mr Nigel David

A lovely pub with accommodation. The rooms are situated away from the actual bar / restaurant area so there were no noise issues . On our arrival everything was explained, booking in was easy , we were shown to our room and facilities explained. Our room was a large twin with a great accessable en suit . I explained that we may be returning late and was informed there was a separate keycard entrance that could be accessed at any time. Although we didn't use it there looked to be a lovely garden . We booked breakfast for the following morning. The waiting staff were excellent and helpful. I have to say my breakfast was one of the best I've had in a hotel for a long time . We stayed for a family party nearby and when visiting family again I would certainly stay here again .

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2024

Peter

Perfect for a mini break

Lovely clean and spacious hotel with very friendly happy staff. The food was amazing too.We would definitely go back!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2024

Sandra

A Hidden Gem

From the moment we arrived Carol made us feel welcomed. She showed us to our room and explained meals times. She made us feel so at home.

The room was cosy and decorated in the style of the coaching inn. Dark furnishings and a king sized bed. Lots of drawers to store clothes and a good sized wardrobe too. Lovely modern shower room with hand wash, body wash and shampoo products provided.

Ironing board, hair dryer, trouser press and tea and coffee making facilities, tv and bottled water also provided

Bar and restaurant areas were in keeping with a coaching inn and there was a large outside area with tables and seating. Perfect for a warm evening.

Menu and quality of food was outstanding and add to that the friendliness of all the staff, every meal was a treat. Breakfast was included and plenty of options to choose from.

Location perfect for seeing castles, gardens and Chatham Docks and even close enough to go to the seaside only 90 minutes away.

We had a really lovely stay here and we will be returning. Thank you all at the Camden Arms. A real jewel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2024

Gerard

A lovely hotel with friendly staff and excellent food.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 May 2024

Keith

Did not think that the hotel was value for the cost compared with other hoitels we stayed at during our trip

Breakfast was good

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Apr 2024

Amy

Middle of the Road but Good Enough

Lovely staff and the beds were comfortable. Room was very musty. Wouls have liked a hair dryer but they did have a towel warmer.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2024

Martin

Recommended

Excellent base for exploring the area. Staff were super helpful and polite. Had a REALLY creaky bed on the first night so didn’t get much sleep. Told staff the following morning and we were moved straight away.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Apr 2024

S R

Our stay began with an awkward check in where we had to wait with our bags at the bar of the pub area while busy staff served customers until the host was able to check us in. Later on during the two evenings we ate at the hotel we were unable to have coffee because the machine was turned off before our meal had ended and before the time the end of meals were advertised by the venue. On the second occasion I asked why this was and was informed that it was because of the cost of running the machine. At breakfast the machine was on and we were told that coffee from this machine was only available to family members and not customers and only general coffee was included in our breakfast cost. The owner said the coffee machine should have been left on for the whole evening but staff had clearly been given a message to turn it off early. However at breakfast a family member came and drank coffee from this machine in front of us which made us feel like we were second rate. It was obvious therefore that the hotel could afford the cost of the machine for their own use. I consider this a poor regard of paying customers

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2024

Velizar

A very pleasant place with rich history for a quiet and relaxing stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2024

Carl

4 stars isn't enough!

Splendid stay in a lovely pub environment with smiles and service from every member of staff. Great rooms that are lovely and clean with well maintained traditional furnishings and a modern bathroom. The cooked breakfast was excellent and the evening meals delicious. It deserves all 4 stars... and more.
We shall be back!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2024

Jean

Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Little touches like tissues and shower cap in the bathroom.
Breakfast was excellent and our waitress was very pleasant and attentive. Would definitely stay again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2024

Roger

I had a very comfortable stay here. Firstly I enjoyed very much an evening meal on site. The room was well equipped and comfortable with a first class shower. It was very quiet and I had a restful night. Breakfast once again was first class with a wide choice and very enjoyable with no time pressure. I was able to enjoy a nice walk whilst there with woodland walks starting within a few hundred yards of the accommodation.

There was nothing that I did not like about the accommodation and I would not hesitate to stay there again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2024

Paige

It was not a new place but that was what I liked. The ambiance of an old style inn. Staff were very pleasant. Would stay there again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2024

Janet

Wonderfully quaint inn, very friendly staff and great food.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2023

Verity

We only stayed for one night, but had a lovely stay! Room was great with lots of space (and the boys appreciated the large TV!). Breakfast in the morning was delicious with so many great options. Would definitely stay here again!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2023

Mac

Great Location, gorgeous breakfast.

Lovely hotel in great area, Tunbridge Wells near to travel to. Only downside to room was bed mattress to firm...personal preference but wasn't great sleep for deluxe double.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2023

norman

Good overnight stopover.

Overnight stay was in a very comfortable ground floor bedroom which was quietly situated. Dinner served in the olde worlde bar / restaurant was good quality and promptly served.

Partner