Name: Bel The Dragon Odiham
Address: 100 High Street, Basingstoke, GB

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

Wendy

Whilst the staff and facilities were good, I was disappointed with the food. I had the coronation chicken terrine starter.which had a large piece of chicken skin in it. The staff offered me a replacement which I declined and they did not charmed for it. I later asked if I could have fresh fruit for dessert which the said would be available for breakfast. At breakfast the only fresh fruit available was watermelon. I may be picky but I feel that these minor items should be catered for.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Navreet

Lovely clean room, comfortable bed, good food and a lovely patio area for meals.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2026

Joyce

Breakfast was freshly cooked; not rushed. Room was delightful. Staff were lovely overall. I had an issue with a pot of tea for 2 ordered at the bar in the evening. It came as a large teapot with just one tea bag in it. It was very weak so I asked a member of the restaurant staff for another tea bag which never materialised. Fortunately as we were staying at the hotel we were able to collect a tea bag from the room!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Joanne

We had a two night stay here for our anniversary. Cannot fault anything. Staff are so friendly and helpful. Room was comfortable and immaculately clean. Breakfast was a great experience lots of choices from cold and hot options. Lovely garden to sit and relax.
Had a lovely walk along the canal.
Overall a great experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Clive

Excellent stay at this ancient establishment brought up to the latest modern standards

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Sue

Parking great. Staff were lovely and the whole hotel was excellent

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Mar 2026

Amy Siu may

Clean room. Helpful staff, very friendly. Nice decor. Quiet.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Susan

The welcome on arrival, the staff, the food and the room. We had such a lovely stay here and would recommend this hotel unreservedly.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Susan

Lovely clean, spacious room. All staff were friendly and helpful. Food was excellent

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Tim

lovely room, great breakfast

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2026

Arthur

Olde world premises with creaky floors and off-standard stairs. Plenty of character and a certain charm with rally nice staff.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2025

Lynne

Brilliant room, & service.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Brian

Lovely food, for breakfast
Excellent service.
Quirky rooms.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2025

Keith

Asked for a well done omelette which was not on the menu. Was cooked perfectly and had ham and mushroom in, really good and pleasant staff..

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Dec 2025

Steve

Comfy bed, clean, great friendly staff, excellent breakfast

Business

4/10

Poor

07 Dec 2025

John

Thought it was a double bed but it was two singles, not locked together. Very uncomfortable.
Carpet in the room was stained.
Room too dark with all lights on.
Breakfast: my toast was hardly toasted. Had to ask for butter. Had to ask for a side plate.

Didn’t expect to be in an annex.

All in all this was an expensive stay.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2025

Iain

Everything was excellent. Great room, very spacious and well laid out.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Steve

Awesome breakfast

Business

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Patricia

Wonderful stay

Excellent place to stay. Room was lovely. The staff were all friendly and helpful.
The breakfast was first class.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Christine

This hotel has been recently refurbished and is now even better than it was before! It’s our regular spot when visiting nearby family.
Excellent extensive breakfast menu.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Philip

Well appointed rooms, super helpful staff and fab breakfast!

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2025

James

I visited with 2 friends for our annual catch-up. From the moment we arrived, all staff were warm and friendly. We all had fantastic rooms. Mine was superb - large, spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable, with a beautiful Medieval wall painting. The management had literally thought of everything and it is that attention to detail that is so welcome but so often lacking, even in hotels costing triple the price. For instance, there were 2 comfortable chairs to sit in, a TV and a radio , quality coffee-making facilities, a large walk in shower and a separate bath, slippers and a dressing gown. There was even a complimentary tipple!
Breakfast was included in the room price and was excellent, with a wide range of choices (brilliant poached eggs!).
We also had a lovely meal in the restaurant and enjoyed the bar area in the evening.
As well as being an outstanding place to stay, it was also incredibly good value. So many places are charging silly money these days for very basic facilities. As I say, this was probably the best room I’ve stayed in for a very long time. A lot of places could learn a thing or two from the Bel and the Dragon! Totally recommended.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2025

Harry

Was a top quality stay with excellent rooms and delicious food! Highly recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

Marcus

Fantastic hotel! The room was amazing, bed comfortable and lots of thoughtful details to make you feel special.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Matthew

Stayed for work after a stressful day. Loved it

Business

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2025

Christopher

Lovely clean room and great facilities

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2025

Emma

Excellent pub, restaurant and rooms, friendly staff and great breakfast, Odiham is a great little village, made the ideal stay for The Freedom Parade which my grandson took part in

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

richard

Really comfy rooms abs well presented. Excellent staff. Would definitely recommend it to anyone.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

Neal

The room we booked \"Damson\" was very well equipped, spolessly clean and very comfortable. The staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive giving good advice about both food and drink choices. Our only issue was the noise when trying to sleep. This was NOT the fault of the owners. The weather was very nice and customers were understandably making the most of this. Unfortunately our window was directly above a seating area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2025

Brian

Very welcoming staff. Excellent restaurant and the young lady who served us (Indie) certaily knew her wines. We stayed in one of the recently refurbished coach house appartments. I highly recomend this hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2025

Sam

Great service from all the staff. Breakfast is fresh and cooked to order plenty of options
The restaurant and bar although as little quiet during my stay seemed to have a good atmosphere, open fifes and cosy seating.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2024

CT

Great value and lovely room

Business

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2024

Carl

Helpful staff, great value and breakfast, nice bar.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Nov 2024

paul

Second stay and all in all it’s a good overnight option. Stayed in Hellis annex. They really need to sort out lights on approach to rooms as it’s pitch black and none were working and you risk tripping on the high steps. Room was warm and comfortable bed. Bathroom is in need of re furb as some shower floor tiles missing and black spot mould in room. Great veggie option breakfast. It’s fine but not great. I will use again at the right room rate. Parking is a bonus and Odiham is a quaint village.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2024

Kris

Excellent

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2024

Joanna

This place is excellent value with comfortable and classy rooms. A solid 8/10. It could so easily have been a 10! Simple things, could have really benefited from 2 comfortable chairs in the spacious bedroom, so as to enjoy the lovely gin provided. Food sounded and looked first class but nearly all the dishes we had were over salted. I’d stay again and try dinner next door as the place was very comfortable and set in a lovely village.

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2024

Bernie

Brill

My only complaint is that breakfast did not start until 07:30, half an hour too late

Business

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2024

catherine

We stayed in the Gainsborough room which is located by the stairs. You do hear other guests, coming and going. 1 set of ear plugs are provided.
The room was spacious, clean and had lovely added touches. A complimentary sloe gin, chocolates, pillow spray and speciality tea and coffee bags.
The bathroom was a shower only. The toiletries were nice. A shower cap would have been useful as it was a large overhead shower.
The onsite restaurant is worth a visit. We had dinner and breakfast.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2024

Bernice

Brilliant

This is an absolute gem of a place - because I was there for work I didn’t get to spend as much time there as I would have liked but I’d definitely go back. Lovely little touches like chocolates to match the coffee selection and great bathroom amenities. Super comfortable bed. I also ate in the restaurant - food was excellent.

Business

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2024

Sarah

Very Helpful Staff, Accomodation clean and comfortable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2024

Anthony

Great location and comfortable accommodations

Our stay included a delicious breakfast. There was a restaurant and pub attached. It was in the heart of the sightseeing area. Just steps from the cathedral.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

05 Apr 2024

Michael

Quaint but noisy

Nice rooms . A Little character
But dont expect to get to sleep much before midnight.
Busy bar downstairs & doors that slam

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2024

Melisa

Nice rooms over a bar, a bit noisy from the bar and the pipes at night. Breakfast was superb. Friendly staff.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Jan 2024

Paul

Breakfast took an hour this morning so I think you need more cover.

Thanks

Business

10/10

Exceptional

04 Dec 2023

Mark

Great value, great hotel and pub

Great room, massive bed. Top food in pub, breakfast was spot on.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

03 Oct 2023

Barbara

The web pictures did not accurately reflect the age and condition of this room. It was tired and old. The box spring cover was ragged, the counter-weight of one window was broken so the window could not be moved. The shower worked fine. Even though the room was on the second floor and faced the street, it was quiet. Breakfast was good and the dining room pleasant. I would not stay here again.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Aug 2023

sandra

It was very nice a few issues raised with the manager but all sorted they where great with the service would stay there again. Breakfast was really good all the staff great bed really clean. The only issue is it does not have a fridge its a shame as it would have made it for me.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2023

Linda

The Breakfast was not good. The service took 40 minutes from order to delivery. There was no toast offered, no yoghurt or fruit. The waitress was a nice lady. The food once we got it was good quality it was just the time it took to reach us.

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2023

Steve

I have stayed here many times, its comfortable and in a great location in the lovely town of Odiham. However breakfast doesn't start until 7.30 and it seems to take half an hour before your eating, this is normally too late for me.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

03 Mar 2023

CARL

Ideal location- nice hotel but could do more

The bar is far too small - the restaurant is nice and airy - clean and equipped. However- the young girl who serviced myself and my two guests - didnt help herself with her lack of table manners- by dropping food as she placed it on the table and no apology. The rooms are ok- no aircon and can be quite noisy if you have the window open- especially if you have room in the main part of the hotel- so please request the cottage or lodges if you decide to stay. Overall - it works for me due to business- but there are better places around i'm sure for the price.

Business

4/10

Poor

19 Jan 2023

Robert

Stay spoiled by no heating or hot water

Ours was a one night stay visiting relatives who have recently moved into the area. The room and facilities provided were all fine. Breakfast choice was good, and the service provided at breakfast was to a good standard. Our room was in what I believe are referred to as the stables, and while it may be prone to noise from the car park at busy times we didn't experience any problems. What spoiled the stay however was that the heating was not working and there was no hot water at all in the morning. I notice that other guests have reported this same problem in reviews. My advice therefore to guests is that they check whether they have hot water and heating on arrival and if not, move to another room. It is unfortunate, because in other respects the premises have character and the location is ideal for exploring the area.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2022

Verified traveler

Amazing breakfast and very clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2022

Phil

Great little place , rooms are very comfy, massive bed , good shower . Breakfast was very nice , staff very helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2021

Brian

Always made to feel welcome.

Business

8/10

Excellent

18 Nov 2021

C

Lovely staff but pump lets them down an again :(

In one of the front rooms this time - some traffic noise but lovely room and super food. Colleague also stayed - he had no hot water due to pump failing again (happened to me twice of previous occasion) which spoilt what would have otherwise been a pleasant stay

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2020

Sharlene

Lovely

Was our second stay in as many days. Was in the pub in Beecroft. Lovely room. Would stay again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2020

Sharlene

Nice

Stayed 2 night's. Stayed in Gainsborough in the coach house. Parking was near room. Lovely shower. Lots of cobwebs. Service was a little show. Young staff. Felt safe nice pub. Location good in town. Just a radiator. Got warm in the evening could turn off. Couldn't open window. Breakfast good choice. No fridge. Quite expensive. Get free glass of gin. (Ask at bar) would stay again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2020

Jason

Great Place

Great place very clean, I had an amazing stay

Business

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2020

R

GREAT FAMILY STAY

Lovely hotel

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2020

Sally

Lovely place to stay in Odiham

Nice room in the Coach House. Quiet with lots of parking. The bed was comfortable and the WiFi smooth. Service at breakfast was very slow, but the food was very tasty. I wouldn't want to stay in the main building as it could be noisy I suspect. Lovely outside terrace for an aperitif.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2020

susanne

Shabby chic and full of history

Lovely hotel in a fabulous location - shabby chic (but skirtings could do with a bit of attention with some flash and a rag). Was disappointed not to be given a room in the main hotel niilding, but the coach house was ok. We stayed in Cameo. The room was a bit on the small size and I'm not sure the bed was a king size, but bathroom was clean and the towels crisp. I did not sleep well due to a dripping tap in the bathroom and the persistent drone of machinery (air con/boiler?) all night. Breakfast was good.
Quite expensive for what it was, even with the deal we found.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Our room (Albert) was situated above the \"snug\". We were kept awake by noise from people in this room until 1.30am on both nights that we stayed.
Disappointed that there were no tea and coffee making facilities in the room. These were situated on the landing at the top of the stairs, quite a way from our room.
A pleasant addition was a complimentary bottle of Sloe Gin in the room.
We ate in the hotel restaurant on the first night and the meal was good and the service fair. Breakfast on the first morning was good but the second morning there were problems. They were sorted but we ended up being the last people served and the last people in the restaurant but we weren't the last to arrive for breakfast. The staff made a token apology but I didn't feel it was sincere. One of the waitresses had long hair tied in a half pony tail. Whilst she was waiting for food to arrive at the service counter she kept playing with her hair, bringing it over her shoulder. I didn't feel this was hygienic.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2020

Ian

A lovely 3 days spent visiting family and friends in the area. A cozy but large bedroom, warm and clean. Staff were amazing, from the bar , the kitchen and dining room, excellent hard working friendly staff. There was a major kitchen drama on the last morning and the staff came to the rescue with an amazing breakfast (no kitchen) 2 amazing eggs cooked in the drawing room on a temporary kitchen set up. A must stay of you are going to the area but stay for more than1 night. :) Ian

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Wonderful little town with the best pub / hotel! We loved our room and the food was perfect. I'd definitely go back for another visit!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely accommodation and bar/restaurant. Best nights sleep I've had for a long time.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2019

Noor

heating

Great room but the heating was not working. One of your colleagues came up to check but said it wasn’t working. The room was freezing.
Apart from that it was a cute room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast. Very cosy pub.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

We had a lovely stay, gorgeous room with lovely touches and a fab bar and restaurant.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Lovely quaint boutique hotel, excellent food, great staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Great place to stay we stopped over for 1 night and had dinner and breakfast the following day lovely hotel with character the staff were really friendly even asked one of the staff where I could run when I got up in the morning and he gave me a great route looping round back to the hotel. I felt that good I did the loop twice. I’d recommend here for a stay and food.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

Clean and tidy accommodation. Delicious breakfast included in the room rate.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2019

Emma

Love it!

Lovely place. Great team and love the manager! It’s a little tired around the edges and some bits don’t work plus breakfast can be a bit slow but I think of this all as character and am over the moon I’ve found somewhere I like to stay each week!

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2019

thomas

Fabulous hotel lots of character and loads of nice touches

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2018

Anthony

Fantastic service, accommodation and food. Could not fault this hotel. Staff fantastic despite it being a very busy night. The kitchen crew are very professional and the standard of the food reflects this. Front of house very welcoming and always on hand to look after you. Highly recommended!!

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2017

Mrs w

A great stopover

From the minute we arrived nothing was too much trouble. Everyone friendly helpful and courteous. Room very characterful and lovely. The bed was big and oh so comfy. Everything spotless. Food not cheap but who cares. It was fabulous. Would definately recommend .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2017

Carrie

Romantic weekend

We had a wonderful stay at the Bel, the staff were all delightful, food was fabulous and hotel very romantic. I would definitely return for another stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2017

Crazy Horse

Lovely old hotel with loads of character.

Only stayed one night but loved every minute! Bed was really comfortable and all very clean. Surroundings very quirky because the building is so old. The staff were friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was amazing and catered for all tastes. Food excellent quality. Tea and coffee making facilities very close but would have preferred to have been in the room. This was my only very small negative point; all else was wonderful.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2017

Clara

Absolutely fantastic experience all round

This hotel is absolutely brilliant. I went here for a night away with a friend and the staff were all excellent - so warm and welcoming and helpful.
The hotel is beautiful, lovely rooms, and completely dog friendly which was an added bonus.
The restaurant food is to die for, and the breakfast was divine.
Odiham is a beautiful little town.

I would highly recommend this hotel and the restaurant to anyone, we arrived frazzled and tired and hungry and left well rested and well-fed - you couldn't ask for more from a hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Polite, attentive, helpful staff. Lovely place to stay.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2017

Jasraj

Amazing stay, better than expected and cheap!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Aug 2017

michael

fernleigh room

premier room fernleigh. room above floor frighteningly noisy i mean sounds like the ceiling is going to come down when people are walking around sounds like the joist is rotted through. needless to say no sleep the 2 nights we were there. beware don't accept this room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2017

Mark

Great Hotel

Very impressive hotel, friendly staff and located in the village high street. Loved to decanters of whisky and the sloe gin in the rooms.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Excellent stay.

Excellent. Fantastic room with lots of space. Only minor criticisms were that there were no tissues in the room, and no tea/coffee making facilities in the actual room.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2017

Max

great place

lovely hotel & bar/restaurant

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2017

Iain

Super Country Inn

Amazing, lovely Country Inn

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Aug 2017

julie

Could have been better.

Second stay here. Our room was at the front again and with the old windows quite noisy. There is very little soundproofing between the bedroom and public room below which was ok and what you might expect from such an old building. But when I was awoken by loud music at 6.35am I was less than happy. I went downstairs and the duty manager apologised and turned it off apparently the staff were listening to it while they worked in the other public rooms. Not the best start to the day and couldn't get back to sleep as the road outside soon became noisy. Not sure i'd return again.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Best night sleep in a hotel! Would love to know where the pillows and duvet are from!! :)

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Overall hotel was good, but breakfast was a huge disappointment. The service was extremely slow and when the food arrived, it was not exactly as ordered! There were very few jam jars on the serving table and asking for marmalade, was told there wasn't any as stores were extremely low!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2017

Sam Rogers

Fantastic hotel, beautiful old pub, lovely food

Well worth staying here, lovely old rooms in great condition.
Excellent food too

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2017

David

Superb accomodation

Couldn't find any fault with the place

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2017

Robert

Great value place to stay!

Small but lovely room, very clean and amazing sheets on a big and comfortable bed! Good size shower and bathroom too. Would certainly stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2017

Paul

A beautiful hotel

A warm welcome at this stunning old hotel. The bar is oak panelled and comfy with lovely service.
The room was clean fresh modern and had a complimentary bottle of sloe gin as a welcome bonus. Brekkie included was delicious. All in all a lovely visit, and I will most definitely return.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2017

Louise

Great stay

Lovely styling , good touches - like the damson vodka in our room . We were there on a Friday night and the noise from the pub downstairs was loud in the kids room - but hey - we though that might happen in a pub. Good breakfast and attentive staff .

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2017

Verified traveler

Wonderful

First stay with new owners , and such an improvement, brought up to date . Such a nice bunch of staff, will be back.

6/10

Pleasant

17 Feb 2017

Lee

Convenient and clean but a little expensive

The room was very nice but very small for the rate paid, with nowhere to sit other than the bed, No writing desk to use my laptop I felt uncomfortable except when I went to bed.
The food and service was very good but I felt was expensive.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2017

Barry

It was fine except that they charged us for dinner that had been paid for by our friends. It was unscrambled without any fuss but the food and drinks charge were not even what we had.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2017

Ali

Good hotel centrally located in Odiham High St.

We spent two nights at this hotel. Our room was in 'The Stables' building next to the main hotel itself. The room was cosy and comfortable and the breakfasts were good with a varied menu.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2017

Teresa

Very pleasant place to stay. Would be more than happy to go there again.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2016

J D

Nice hotel just outside basingstoke

nice hotel, clean and comfy room with a great breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2016

Garry

Superb hotel - exceeded all expectations.

Lovely room, great shower, hand basin could be improved: tap too low so no room to wash hands properly. Super large fluffy towels. Comfy bed. Could not use coffee machine (no previous experience) but prefer morning tea so asked for and got a kettle. Staff could not have been more helpful, nothing too much trouble. Excellent cuisine. Can recommend highly, and will definitely return.

Partner