Reviews of The Castle Inn Hotel 3 stars
The Street, Bramber, Steyning, BN44 3WE, United Kingdom
#3 of 5 hotels in Steyning
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1222 hotel reviews
8.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.6
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Comfort
8.5
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Location
8.9
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Facilities
8.1
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Staff
9.0
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Value for money
8.3
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Free WiFi
8.9
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Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Barbara
United Kingdom11 reviews8.0“Friendly staff , good food and ideal location for our one night stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The restaurant felt a bit too much like a wedding venue
Good location and comfortable room . Nice outdoor space
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Ian
United Kingdom14 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Difficulties with mobile phone signal: but that isn't the hotel's fault!
The staff's very helpful and accommodating response to our car breakdown issues. The food and accommodation were also very good!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Mike0063
United Kingdom37 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Perfect for a short stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was compact but fine for a short stay, however the ensuite was tiny. My wife brushed against the toilet paper roll leaving the shower and ended up looking like a cross between the Andrex puppy and the Mummy.
Picturesque location in sight of Bramber Castle. Easy parking with a free village car park just the other side of the road. Our room was in a block away from the Inn so nicely isolated from any noise. Room had all the facilities one would expect and staff were pleasant.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Samantha
United Kingdom6 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Relaxed and pleasant stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The sprung bed was a bit uncomfortable. Curtains do not block morning light particularly well. Hot water takes time to get to this room (you are informed of that). The floors are a bit wonky and noise really carries but to be expected in an old building.
Room layout was good with wardrobes, bedside tables with drawers, two chairs and a desk/table plus Sky TV, ironing board and iron, kettle & tea tray. Good sized bathroom with a decent bath as well as separate shower. Lots of guest information provided. Staff accommodating. Breakfast (included) had a good selection.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Mary
United Kingdom136 reviews15 helpful votes9.0“A lovely pub/hotel in a lovely area”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I liked everything.
A lovely stay. I have stayed here a few times before when I have been hiking in the South Downs. Clean and comfortable room with lots of character.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Jan
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
breakfast was poor, and I didn't go for breakfast the second day as result
comfy bed and very clean, attractive design and good bathroom
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Clive
United Kingdom12 reviews8.0“Great stay and good food but greater imagination and flexibility over vegetarian options would help.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Triple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Vegetarian dining options were limited, and we were told it was not possible to make minor changes to the breakfast menu, e.g. swapping a sausage for some mushrooms.
The room, the facilities and the location were all great. The bed was comfortable and the hotel was quiet at night.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Ami
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean Comfortable Friendly staff Great breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Alison
United Kingdom63 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location. Friendly welcoming team. Quiet area. Comfortable rooms
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Rob
United Kingdom11 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Eggs-cellent breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
We were attending a party at the hotel, so it was just common sense to say there, and it did not disappoint. The room was just right for what we needed. It was away from the main building, and the road, so very quiet. The room came with breakfast, which was a short walk away, and the choices were excellent, including a full English, Eggs Benedict, amongst several other options. I had the Eggs Benedict, which was very good, and very much needed after the party. I saw a few of the other options too, and they all looked good. I would highly recommend this place and would not hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Patricia
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Staff were friendly
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Kay
United Kingdom12 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Later breakfast would have been good
Location is quiet & in a lovely setting
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Raymond
United Kingdom26 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great value and good eye for detail.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
There are four bedrooms in a small hallway and the noise of people coming angling was a little off putting. Having said that it did not stop me from booking again at this great value hotel.
Room excellent breakfast first class. I have a small appetite so I opted for two starters. Both were of the highest quality!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Bonnie
United Kingdom14 reviews7.0“Excellent location but food disappointing”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Food in restaurant was very disappointing
Excellent location & friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Jonathan
United Kingdom51 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Comfortable pub-style accommodation”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
Decent pub/hotel, the bar food was very good and breakfast was well presented
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Carin
United Kingdom5 reviews9.0“Comfortable stay”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room and bathroom clean..comfortable bed. Iron and ironing board in Room.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 19 March 2024
David
United Kingdom6 reviews7.0“It gave me want all I wanted, a bed, shower, good food and pleasant staff at a reasonable price.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing really, being an old building any alterations would have taken away the charm and character.
Breakfast was good. Large selection to choose from. As for walking around, I already knew the area so did not explore as a tourist would. I used the hotel to rest overnight in after attending an event in Brighton before my 4 hr drive home.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Valerie
United Kingdom9 reviews9.0“Comfortable accommodation and friendly staff would definitely stay here again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing we didn’t like but maybe the garden area outside our room could be brightened up.
Comfortable bed, bright and warm room. Lovely bathroom with easy to use shower. Very friendly staff especially Lois and Susie who waited on us at breakfast and were really helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Richard
United Kingdom14 reviews8.0“Very enjoyable.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Booking .com is a pain with all its emails/
Hotel was busy but not too noisy. Food was good and we enjoyed our stay. The only irritation was the endless emails from Booking. com giving the same information over and over and over ---- I must have had at least 10 emails re a one night stay.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Andrew
United Kingdom58 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Well located hotel for country walks and cycling”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was quite basic and small for the cost
Great location in the South Downs. Ideal for walking and cycling. Property has character. Start were very helpful. Breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Max
United Kingdom16 reviews7.0“1”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Budget Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Some serious safety issues in my room, the lavatory pan and cistern weren't screwed to the floor or wall. The whole unit turned over with me on it and I hurt my back. Management dismissive and uncaring attitude uncovered a sad side to what is otherwise a good place to stay.
Good price, nice helpful welcoming staff. Options for food were good but not outstanding
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Nicholas
United Kingdom16 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Comfortable hotel with a good menu and welcoming capable young staff.”- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice old character building, liked the wonky floor, big rooms with comfortable beds and very warm, decent bar and bar areas and massive dining room
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Karen
Netherlands3 reviews8.0“really good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing bad to say
Was a great place to stay, our stay was combined with a family visit but if you like hiking it would be the ideal place.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Andrew
United Kingdom5 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
We had to leave at 7:30 to get to the Brighton Half marathon so couldn't have breakfast which starts at 07:30
Warm welcome, car park space, nice food
Stayed in February 2024
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