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The White Horse

4.0 star property
Hotel in Dorking with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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High Street, Dorking, England, RH4 1BE
  • Place, Surrey Hills
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Box Hill
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Denbies Wine Estate
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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SNUG ROOM | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

SNUG ROOM

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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COMFY ROOM | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

COMFY ROOM

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

REALLY COMFY ROOM

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

COMFY FAMILY ROOM

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

ACCESSIBLE ROOM

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

FANCY ROOM

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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REALLY FANCY ROOM | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

REALLY FANCY ROOM

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Dorking

Located within a mile (2 km) of Surrey Hills, The White Horse is within 2 miles (3 km) of Betchworth Park Golf Club. This 56-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Dorking Museum and Heritage Centre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Surrey Hills - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Box Hill - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Denbies Wine Estate - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Betchworth Park Golf Club - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dorking Kebab & Burger House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Knox (Knockers) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Superdish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Surrey Yeoman - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The White Horse

Hotel in Dorking with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Guests staying at The White Horse enjoy free WiFi in public areas and a terrace. You'll find limited parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 30-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Coffee makers, safes, and desks are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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 transportation

  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available

Check-out

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

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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per day
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers limited parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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

Is free cancellation available at The White Horse?

The White Horse offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near The White Horse?

This hotel is located in Dorking, close to Denbies Wine Estate, Box Hill, and Surrey Hills. You'll also find Polesden Lacey and Betchworth Park Golf Club within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The White Horse?

Yes, though parking is limited.

Does The White Horse feature a casino on the premises?

No, The White Horse doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The White Horse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The White Horse?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like Egyptian cotton sheets as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The White Horse?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The White Horse have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The White Horse serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The White Horse allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at The White Horse for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The White Horse have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to The White Horse?

The closest major airport to The White Horse is Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is 14.1 mi away (23 minutes by car). Another top airport is Farnborough (FAB), which is located 29.8 mi away (59-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The White Horse?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The White Horse.

Reviews

The White Horse Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 172 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew, Moreton in Marsh

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, bedding was of good quality thou I prefer not so high pillows, plenty of coffee and tea and complimentary still and sparkling water. Biggest problem is lack of space for parking, it’s on a first come first served basis and quests had to park in every small area and not in dedicated spaces, making it very tight to manoeuvre. I didn’t notice an electric charge point, not saying there isn’t one but I would enquire before booking. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

Warm welcome

Great welcome staff all smiling which is suprising what a differnce something so simple as a warm welcome can have such a positive impact.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Wonderful rooms but overpriced food

The hotel is first class, staff very friendly, my only criticism was breakfast which was hugely over priced for what you got, it’s ok the price if the portions reflected it, but it was like eating at primary school again but paying top dollar for it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shyam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, great staff and food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was so clean the staff was so helpful and i was blown away with all the written message and the compliments was amazing it was the best Hotel i have stayed in thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Lovely modernised pub stay

The property and room are gorgeous! They also provided a dog bed, bowls and a lovely gift for my pup! It is a perfect English town high street pub hotel-but much better appointed than other pub stays. I would suggest staying there in cooler months as it was a bit too warm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic but comfortable. Great staff excellent hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel and the room (really fancy room) was very stylish. Bath is very slim and there were finger mark in the bath salts. Lovely clean bed linen and towels and a very comfy mattress. However there is no room service, service in the bar was painfully slow and breakfast service was slow. It took fifteen minutes to be noticed after I had been seated although to be fair the lovely waitress did apologise and treated me like a queen thereafter. The breakfast it self was very average - bacon was tasty but the rind was raw and it was cold; the poached eggs were almost hard boiled, and the fruit salad contained black banana and brown apple and was pretty tasteless. My top peeve though was paying £200 for a luxury night’s getaway and there was no air conditioning in the room. It was 30 degrees on check in and check out and the heat in the room was insufferable. I pay £60 to stay in a premier inn with air conditioning and a better breakfast…. That said the hotel and pub is lovely and my room was spotlessly clean and very nicely appointed. I just wouldn’t stay there in the summer…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sasha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was fantastic, but a shame that there was no parking available considering the price - on one night we saw a man sleeping in his van in the car park. It would be good to have a system that prioritizes hotel guests for spaces over pub patrons like these.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatjana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tony, Spalding

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025