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The Carpenters Arms

3.5 star property
Hotel in Tonbridge with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Deluxe Double Room
The Carpenters Arms combines comfort with hospitality. Visitors enjoy WiFi, savor local dishes, and unwind with drinks at the cozy bar. The sunny terrace and garden are perfect for relaxation, and the attentive staff earns positive reviews.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$249
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Desk
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Three Elm Lane, Tonbridge, England, TN11 0AD

What's nearby

  • Tonbridge Castle - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Hop Farm Family Park - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Ightham Mote - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Penshurst Place and Gardens - 18 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Hever Castle and Gardens - 27 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Tonbridge Station - 7 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Rose Revived - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Fuggles Beer Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Two Brewers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Poacher and Partridge - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Carpenters Arms

Hotel remodelled in 2023
Consider a stay at The Carpenters Arms and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Carpenters Arms offer comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Electric kettles, heating and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 6 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1902
  • Renovated entire property - April 2023
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay (maximum GBP 15 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately GBP 6 to 10 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay (maximum GBP15 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Carpenters Arms Hotel Tonbridge
Carpenters Arms Hotel
Carpenters Arms Tonbridge
The Carpenters Arms Hotel
The Carpenters Arms Hotel Tonbridge
The Carpenters Arms Tonbridge, Kent
The Carpenters Arms Tonbridge
The Carpenters Arms Hotel Tonbridge

Frequently asked questions

Is The Carpenters Arms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Carpenters Arms?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Carpenters Arms on 22 Sept 2025 start from NZ$248.76, 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.

How much is parking at The Carpenters Arms?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Carpenters Arms?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Carpenters Arms?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Carpenters Arms located?

Situated in Tonbridge, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Tonbridge Castle, Longmead Stadium and Tudor Trail. Wear 'm Out Play Centre is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

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Reviews

The Carpenters Arms Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 122 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, must stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic all around
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms and great food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place and quiet during evening. Food was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rooms and fab breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great food, comfortable room and easy to park. will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Wonderful friendly staff

Wonderful friendly staff. Beautiful country pub with modern accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay near a lot of historic sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay with a lot of historic places near by.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lorne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Four Friends

Great little place, nice pub and good food, Pleasantly surprised.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Excellent!

Excellent friendly service, lovely room and great bar and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a long day traveling this property offers a lovely cosy place to unwind. The staff are friendly, the food is delicious, and the rooms are very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Everything was good Fabulous breakfast Staff very attentive
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Very enjoyable stay 5*

Very enjoyable stay - great food, service and comfortable room - would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

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

Would stay here again 100%

Great place to stay, friendly and accommodating staff. Best shower I've had at a hotel, and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous find, great location, ample parking and fab food in house. Great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Property...Highlighted by wonderful, caring and attentive staff..they could not have been better...Excellent food...Many thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

IAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful location with fabulous staff, great food, good beer & a lovely room within easy access of our intended destination.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

Great place

Great room, and facilities. Great bar and food was spot on
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great Stay

Great clean and well presented room with a super comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Brian

very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic stay at a fantastic place. The staff were superb, the restaurant was outstanding, the room was excellent. Quiet, comfy, warm, excellent wifi. Can't fault it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant. Good outdoor eating options.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful environment. Hotel and staff are amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A charming country pub with lovely comfy rooms and wonderful food. The staff are delightful and helpful. Lovely country walks
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024