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Camden Arms Hotel

Name: Camden Arms Hotel
Address: 1 High Street, Pembury, Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB

★★★★·8.4/ 10Recommended

·Hotels

📍1 High Street, Pembury · Royal Tunbridge Wells ↗

📞+4401892822012

Check-in 02:00 PM / out 11:00 AM

Offsite parking discounted rates availableElectric bicycle charging stationFamily roomsLuggage storageFax/photocopyingFacilities for disabled guestsAll 49 facilities +

Review

Official

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Camden Arms Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Tunbridge Wells Chalybeate and High Weald. This 4-star inn is 10 mi (16. 1 km) from Wadhurst Castle and 13 mi (21 km) from Sissinghurst Castle and Garden. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. At Camden Arms Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Stay in one of 15 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 287 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-10

Guests praise friendly staff, excellent breakfast, and convenient parking. Common complaints include room cleanliness issues (dust/cobwebs), aging facilities (creaky floors/mattresses), and occasional plumbing faults or odors.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service8.7

Location8.7

Facilities8.7

Cleanliness8.7

Surroundings8.6

Value8.0

＋ PraisedExcellent breakfast · Friendly staff · Convenient parking with EV charging · Good dinner food

－ ComplaintsPoor room cleanliness · Noisy aging facilities · Uncomfortable mattresses · Bathroom defects

KEYSuitable for those valuing food and service. Noise-sensitive guests or those seeking modern facilities should inspect rooms carefully upon arrival.

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Camden Arms Hotel

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 5

Family Room

Twin Room - Disability Access

Four Poster Room

Double Room

Twin Room

Facilities · 49

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