The Goddard Arms

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Staff

9.0
  • Good breakfast
  • Free on-site parking
  • Restaurant
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Adults only
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bath
  • Flat-screen TV

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About this property

Situated in the heart of Swindon’s Old Town, The Goddard Arms features an on-site bar and restaurant, as well as limited free parking. A flat-screen TV, en suite bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities are provided in each room at The Goddard Arms, and free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. A roast dinner is served in the pub, as well as sandwiches, wraps and burgers. Cocktails, wines and beers are available from the bar, and can be enjoyed in the beer garden. Swindon Art Gallery is a 5-minute walk away and features music concerts, theatre and stand-up comedy. The historic Lydiard House is a 15-minute drive and is situated in a 260-acre country park.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Stonegate Pub
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Melanie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was easy to find and had a warm atmosphere. Great location near a super park. Room was clean and had everything we needed. Comfortable bed and good shower. Staff were all friendly, especially the cleaners. Even our dog was made to...”
Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The best fried eggs I’ve ever had ….. and I’m 71, so that’s a lot of eggs in my lifetime.”
Marlene
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Although we were on the top floor no lifts….room was comfortable bed was very restful !!! Whole room was not noisy we slept well. Nice to have tea and coffee and a kettle provided very welcoming when you have had a long journey to Swindon”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The rooms were really well built - usually for this price you would expect some shoddy work here and there but the whole room was in fantastic condition. I expected that I would hear noise from the pub downstairs, but it was dead quiet in the room...”
N5traveller
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It is very handily located for visiting family in Old Town & is near good restsurants. Rooms are comfortable & we were grateful to be in room 12 -at the top of the building so relatively quiet. Friendly staff & high level of cleanliness....”
Nigel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Such a lovely, well-kept hotel. Very high standards for such a great affordable price. Staff were very friendly and supportive. The room was fabulously comfortable with very comfortable beds, fantastic shower room, and toilet facilities. Very nice...”
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location and plenty of parking Lovely atmosphere in the pub too”
Trevor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Recently decorated, comfy bed and lovely shower. My room was above the pub loos and the hand dryer was noisy but finished by 23:00. Banging brekky”
Clapton
Australia Australia
“We liked the fact we could park at the back free. Staff were obliging Adequate for two nights stay.”
Amanda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We were pleasantly surprised how quiet the room was as it was above the very popular pub.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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