The White Horse

4.0 star property
Hotel in Dorking with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Restaurant
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Reception
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb

Explore the area

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High Street, Dorking, England, RH4 1BE
  • Place, Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Surrey Hills
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Denbies Wine Estate
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

SNUG ROOM

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

COMFY ROOM

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

REALLY COMFY ROOM

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

COMFY FAMILY ROOM

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

ACCESSIBLE ROOM

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

FANCY ROOM

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

REALLY FANCY ROOM

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Dorking

At The White Horse you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Surrey Hills. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Dorking hotel include Chessington World of Adventures and Thames River.

What's nearby

  • Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Surrey Hills - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Box Hill - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Denbies Wine Estate - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Betchworth Park Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Dorking Deepdene Station - 11 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Knox (Knockers) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dorking Kebab & Burger House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Superdish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Arto - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The White Horse

Hotel in Dorking with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 4-star Dorking hotel is smoke free.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The White Horse offers 56 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include designer toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 16.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

White Horse Hotel Dorking
White Horse Dorking
The White Horse Hotel Dorking Surrey UK
White Horse Hotel
The White Horse Hotel
The White Horse Dorking
The White Horse Hotel Dorking

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The White Horse?

The White Horse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The White Horse?

As of 2 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The White Horse on 5 Feb 2026 start from NZ$213.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The White Horse?

Onsite parking is limited.

What makes The White Horse a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The White Horse.

Does The White Horse serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The White Horse?

No, The White Horse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The White Horse?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The White Horse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The White Horse?

Cats and dogs are welcome at The White Horse, with food and water bowls on offer.

The White Horse Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 180 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean, comfortable and quiet space. The room was well thought out for practicality over aesthetics (which were also pleasing). Would stay again and recommend others to do so if considering.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is amazing. The room is nicely decorated and everything feels very high quality. Friendly staff and easy check-in/out. Breakfast was also good, with many options. Can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was ok. No parking available. Breakfast was late opening and porridge was really poor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
a double bed in a hotel should typically be accessible from both sides for guest convenience, with space to get in and out from each side, even if the bed isn't a king-size. For the best guest experience and comfort, especially for couples, there should be enough room for two people to enter and exit the bed easily without having to climb over each other or a wall, which can be a problem with a double bed if it's placed too tightly against a wall. There was also a step between room and bathroom was very dangerous in dark at night so had to leave light on. Tv didn't work. control needed new batteries which once in bed wasn't an option as far as we were concerned I had to climb over my wife 3 times during the night who has mobility issues waking her to use the bathroom which made our stay very uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We booked a snug room which was indeed snug (one side of the bed is right next to the wall) but very comfortable and beautifully decorated with lovely chocolates!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place definitely staying again found this place after a good year of staying local within the area. Nice staff, lovely rooms. Parking restrictions within the area but plenty over the road from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful accommodation - lovely cosy room with nice touches. Parking was busy but free car park near by
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

White Horse highly recommend

Absolutely fantastic, perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This gem is on Main Street. Had so much character. A fabulous Pub with restaurant attached. The property was spacious and unique. The room was decorated so lovely and such personal touches and quite spacious. Staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Last minute stop with work and everything was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the sunday roast is a must at the white horse
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice stay

Excellent hotel with really nicely appointed rooms. Very nice touch with hand made sweets in the room and great location for the local shops although on site parking is a little limited.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a little Gem

Even before I arrived, the Team were a bunch of legends on the customer service front, my snug room was a delight and the bed was super comfy. A top little find, would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew, Moreton in Marsh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The refurb is smart and lots of small details have been thought about. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aled

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Room was in amazing condition and beautifully decorated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and comfortable room, very spacious. Lovely bed and bath - thoughtful touches throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iona

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
After many years living in central Dorking and now living elsewhere, this is our ‘go to’ hotel when we visit family in the area. Since it’s refurbishment it is a nice place to stay and within easy walking of restaurants and shops on Dorking High Street. Parking is limited on site, but both M&S and Sainsbury’s have paid car parking and the hours are 8am - 6pm Mon - Sat. We prefer Sainsbury’s - come out of the hotel, turn left and go up the first small road on the left - it is signposted. The road curves right and then you enter the car park at the back of the shop. Avoid the short stay parking around the shop entrance. If you park on a Saturday afternoon, you pay for the few hours up till 6pm and then you can park right through to 8am on Monday morning. There are plenty of restaurants in Dorking, but our ‘go to’ ones that have been around for a very long time are Dorking Brasserie for Indian food and The New Fountain Garden for a Chinese meal. Pre drinks in the nearby the Kings Arms for both. Table reservations should be made at busy times. A nice walk from the hotel to Denbies Vineyard is available - walk across the park and enter via a footpath which starts at Yew Tree Road. A 15 - 20 min drive away is the lovely Friday Street village - very small, but with a good car park and with a bit of research you will find a circular walk via the Leith Hill tower where, last time we visited, there were drinks available from a small kiosk at the foot of the tower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025