Located in Godalming, The Stag on the River is a 5-minute drive from West Surrey Golf Club and 6 minutes from Watts Chapel. .This hotel is 12.5 mi (20 km) from South Downs National Park and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Winkworth Arboretum.
What's nearby
West Surrey Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
Watts Cemetery Chapel - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
Watts Chapel - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles
University of Surrey - 6 min drive - 5.0 miles
Guildford Cathedral - 9 min drive - 6.4 miles
Getting around
Godalming Station - 5 min drive
Farnborough (FAB) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
The Charterhouse - 6 min drive
Coffee #1 - 5 min drive
The Inn on the Lake - 3 min drive
Esquires Coffee Godalming - 5 min drive
Sinclair's Fish & Chips - 18 min walk
About this property
The Stag on the River
The Stag on the River offers 7 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Godalming hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Stay in one of 7 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and bathrobes. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At The Stag on the River, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM on weekdays.
The Stag on the River has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Family friendly
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Bathtub or shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
More
Desk
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
The Stag on the River Hotel
The Stag on the River Godalming
The Stag on the River Hotel Godalming
The Stag on the River Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 120 reviews
10 - Excellent
82
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 120 reviews
8 - Good
23
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 120 reviews
6 - Okay
10
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 120 reviews
4 - Poor
4
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 120 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
KATHERINE
Feb 28, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wonderful staff, great room, interesting historical decorations and great food
KATHERINE
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ilona
Feb 3, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff helpful and welcoming. Room cosy and private; well away from restaurant noises. Delicious dinner and breakfast following day. A magical stay.
Great little hotel in a lovely location. All the staff are super friendly and the food is excellent. Rooms are great (some low ceilings but I am 6'6" so used to that lol) Great hotel and pub/restaurant.
Returned to the Stag again for a business trip. Once again all the staff were fantastic. Big thanks to Phillipe, Matt, Scarlett and Laura for making me feel so welcome again.
Our limited time at the Stag on the River was greatly appreciated and enjoyed.
Matt made a great impression and went out of his way to point out a hidden gem trail to the elevated farmland.
Wish we had more time to stay longer.
Such a comfortable stay after our wedding day, the beds were so luxurious and the shower was lovely and powerful. The staff were so helpful and the breakfast was so delicious, especially the lattes!
The hotel was lovely and although the room was small was very homely, absolutely clean, warm and comfortable, particularly the bed, best nights sleep in all the Hotels I have stayed in.
Beautiful hotel & location. Staff were very helpful & friendly. Rooms had nice little luxurious touches & food/drinks were excellent. Would definately recommend.
Truly a gem of a place to stay . We had wedding reception to attend at the stag so booked two days . The management and staff were so professional which put them up with five star status. The pub restaurant was alway fully book a reflection of how good the food is . I gem of a place and will definitely return .