The Goudhurst Inn

United Kingdom , Kent
CRANBROOK, Cranbrook Rd Goudhurst
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10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2026

Karen

Great stay
Warm welcome by friendly and helpful staff
Beautiful room, clean and comfortable.
Will definitely return

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Janica

Fantastic staff, stunning room and beautiful area. Cannot fault it- very dog friendly and we hope to return!

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2025

Great room with fabulous amenities. Breakfast was mighty fine and the wine list really good.

Staff were super attentive

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

Charlotte

Very welcoming cosy pub on a wet Friday afternoon. Friendly staff, nice room and lovely evening meal watching the pouring rain outside.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Dec 2025

John

Special attention to Gluten free and other dietary requirements

Gluten free beer / Ale on tap

And fish and chips

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Nigel

We stayed at the inn for four nights and were very impressed by how friendly and helpful all the staff were.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2025

Brenda

Room was spotless. Food was great and staff were friendly and helpful.

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2025

Brenda

Lovely Inn, great helpful staff, delicious food!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2025

Tony

A lovely pub and hotel, the food was really tasty if a little on the small size, I would definitely stay again!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2025

TERESA

The room was excellent with absolutely everything needed for comfortable stay.
Friendly helpful staff and lovely breakfast.
Would definitely recommend .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Mar 2025

Imogen

Perfect stay

We stayed in a lovely, clean, bright room.
Really polite and kind staff.
Would definitely stay here again, can’t fault it.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Staff very friendly

Business

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2025

Claus

Great for exploring the area

A great two day stay in Kent, mainly to go for a tour on the Balfour Winery. A nice and cosy inn in the English country side, just as it says on the tin. We will be back for more exploring in the future I am sure.

Partner

4/10

Poor

29 Dec 2024

Helen

Disappointing

We stayed in the suite and had no hot water and no heating. Manager had left and staff unable to help. Was told we had to shower in a different room then lied that they had sent maintenance. Hotel refused refund and lied.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2024

Glenn

We loved the room it was brilliant clean and welcoming fantastic food and the staff were excellent, friendly and knowledge

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2024

Jamie

Great place to stay

Business

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2024

Rob

A very nice room to stay will come back

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Sep 2024

Andrew

Really lovely environment with very helpful staff. Enjoyed my stay - clean and beautiful part of the country.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2024

Malcolm

Excellent stay, made even more so by the excellent and attentive staff. Than You!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2024

PETER

Friendly staff

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2024

Kenneth

Friendliness of staff. Good food.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2024

Richard

I don't normally bother to write a review but I want to give deserved praise to the staff at The Goudhurst Inn: unfailingly friendly and thoughtful. My room was lovely and the food was excellent - way above standard pub fare. Well done to everyone involved.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2023

Mark

A few black spots on bed linen and lots of condensation on the windows. Surrounding area has no shops or shopping facilities nearby. Staff were friendly and attentive but service was a little slow. Wrong TV remote initially in room but staff resolved quickly. Main road directly outside bedroom window which was noisy and not good for light sleepers.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2023

Sarah

Good, clean accommodation
Friendly staff

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2023

Jeanette

This is a lovely little place to stay over, food was great and food options was good too. Staff very helpful and friendly Alex was very helpful a member of staff

Business_and_leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Apr 2023

David

Priced to high for whats on offer

It could do with updating a bit,chairs all torn.staff nice enough just a bit unprofessional

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2023

Bernard

Easy parking, great staff, large room with comfy bed. Steak & Ale pie excellent. Good stay again

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2023

Chris

Great service

Excellent staff especially the manager who kindly gave us a lift to the vineyard. Evening meal at the inn was superb, great mini break.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2023

Patrick

The inn is located in the charming Goudhurst Village. The property, food, and especially the staff were excellent. One of the employees there, Ray, who I believe is the manager went far beyond the call of duty to help me out with a difficult situation that I got into hiking in rainy conditions. The room was spacious and spotless.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2022

Colin

Lovely, comfy, chilled stay.
The very helpful lady who checked us in (sorry didn’t catch her name) and was at breakfast was friendly and very professional.
I would highly recommend.. everything was perfect.
Definitely would return.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2022

Steven

Village gem

Superb find, comfortable and well equipped room, good food and we were looked after very well by the staff with a special shout out to Leah and Erin who's attentive service and friendly 'can do' attitude was a breath of fresh air.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2022

Andy

Everything excellent
Room , Food and Drink and Service 👍

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

28 Sep 2022

Verified traveler

Check in closes at 8PM SUNDAY!

There is a big error in communication for this hotel. All confirmation and info on Hotels.com says that check in is open until 10:30/11pm. My colleague turned up at 10pm sunday night and could not gain access. He had to drive around to find accommodation for the night at this time! I called the hotel the next day to be told on a Sunday check in closes at 8pm! There was nothing in our communications to advise of this!

4/10

Poor

20 Sep 2022

Hannah

When I got settled in to my room I noticed the cleanliness of my room wasn't up to the standard I expected at all which is unfortunate as the customer service and first glance of the room was outstanding the breakfast was delicious also. Im slightly disappointed as should the room have been clean I wouldn't of hesitated to return.
Firstly I noticed the bath had a chalky residue so I rinsed it thoroughly before using then noticed there was dirt left on the floor beside the sink, the toilet had remains from the last guest, dirt and hair on the shelves and window sill and dirt left by the toilet roll beside the toilet

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2022

Andrew

Property was very pleasing. We had a very spacious room, good bed and I was especially pleased at the good-sized bathroom with an excellent bath! Possibly there might be a Mind Your Head sign between bedroom and bathroom.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2022

Verified traveler

Lovely Little Gem

The Goudhurst Inn is a beautiful little hotel.

Ours was a classic and stylish suite with clean and fresh towels; and really comfy bedding.
Though there was no a/c, there were 2 fans in the bedroom, so that helped with this crazy heat!

Breakfast and dinner were excellent... we may have overeaten (lol).

The staff were quite friendly and certainly very accommodating.

WILL certainly recommend!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2022

Robert

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2022

Roderick

A lovely place to stay and eat.
Enjoyed our stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2022

Verified traveler

lovely room with big bath, excellent evening meal

Business

6/10

Pleasant

22 Feb 2022

Laura

LEFT STRANDED! The actual property was lovely. However, we were told that our room key would also open the side door which led to outside so that we could let ourselves in at night, but it didn't. When we came home around 12:30 at night, we were locked out and had no way of getting in because all the staff leave the building in the evening. There was no emergency telephone number, no one we could call. We were stranded! This was the night of the storm and it was incredibly cold and extremely stressful because we had no where else to go. After about 30 minutes we noticed that one of the other guests who were staying had opened their window. We shouted until they came to the window and we explained how we were locked out and very kindly they came down and let us in. We told someone about this the next day and were told that we should have been given another key when we checked in. It is very bad that we were not given the correct keys but surely there should be an emergency telephone number for their guests to call if they have any problems during the night. I really do not know what we would have done if the other guests wouldn't have been there that night.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2021

Stacey

Peace perfect peace

Staff friendly, can’t do enough to help you. Room was lovely… a very comfortable bed and pillows. Food is amazing. I’m a very small eater, but for some one with a good appetite, you get more than enough. Especially at breakfast!! Good quality food, not mass produced. Just perfect to unwind & surroundings green and out of the way, but not to far away from local amenities. Overall.. a great little place to stay, with well mannered, helpful staff on hand with any query. Oh and the lady at breakfast, was only to happy to fill up a hot water bottle for me. Mornings are hard because I have two chronic forms of arthritis and a hot water bottle helps me with the pain. I shall definitely book up again and let everyone who wants to listen,know what a cracking place the Goudhhurst Inn is to stay at. 🌸💜

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2021

Beverly

Lovely rustic feel , we enjoyed our stay. , staff were really friendly , food was fab ,
Room was smaller than looked in photos , bed was comfy slept really well , but right near a very busy road , which was in constant use .

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2020

Stacy

Countryside stay

Great location for those wishing to have a peaceful countryside stay. We visited for the vineyards, within a short 10min drive. Ideal for its intended purpose. Room was clean, comfortable and the restaurant served a great dinner. The service of the staff was attentive and pleasant. Only disappointed by the hamper breakfast. Appreciate in the current climate adaptations have been made to accommodate the pandemic. Perhaps a little more effort into the contents of the breakfast. Overall, good value for money!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Aug 2020

Dockerty

Booked a table for dinner but was not told when we was showed to our table that they had run out of most things and didn’t find out till we went to the bar to order by which time we had had a drink so could not drive to find somewhere else to eat

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2020

Darryl

1st class

Fantastic place to stay lovely room

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2020

Andrew

Nice venue with friendly staff but breakfast during the week is continental only and left out the night before as venue is unstaffed overnight... also arrived at 10 past 8 on a Sunday evening to find the kitchen had already closed at 8. Nice place but wouldn't stay again

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Feb 2020

SUSAN

Pleasant stay

The room was comfortable but smaller than I expected. The continental breakfast was fresh and very nice.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Feb 2020

damien

Cracking place!

This is really one of the nicest places I've stayed. The room was decorated to a high standard, Sky Sports/Movies etc in the room, high speed wifi, a very good choice of herbal teas, artisan coffee's etc too.
The room I stayed in (Strackney Wood) had a very comfortable bed and one of the best baths I've seen..shower in it too.

The food was exceptional, I had Roasted Guinea Fowl which was cooked to perfection, a great selection of craft beers and wines in the bar too.

A help yourself continental breakfast is available too.

All members of staff that I spoke with were very friendly too.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2020

David

The room was perfect.Every amenity required.We had a great evening and a good night’s sleep The breakfast was great alsoexextremely good

Business Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2019

James

Two night business stay. Evening meal and beer was good, the self service buffet breakfast was slightly odd in that there were no members of staff present and the first morning was a bit of a guessing game, food was ok though. Special mention for the room which was great. The parking is worthy of a moan, the designated hotel spaces are right on a busy junction, luckily I reversed in as getting out forwards in the morning was tricky, backing out would have been dangerous. Used the main car park next day and found the exit visibility dreadful, to the right was an overgrown hedge and to the left was a stupid poster advertising the rugby world cup blocking any sort of view.

Business