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The Goddard Arms

2.5 star property
Adults-only inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Large)
Bar (on property)
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1 High Street, Swindon, England, SN1 3EG
  • Popular LocationWyvern Theatre13 min walk
  • Popular LocationMuseum of the Great Western Railway5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSwindon Designer Outlet5 min drive
  • AirportBristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)74 min drive

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite

7.7/10 Good

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room, Ensuite

8.9/10 Excellent

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Large)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Swindon

The Goddard Arms places you steps from Swindon Arts Centre and within a 15-minute stroll of Wyvern Theatre. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas. Full breakfast is available. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Swindon inn include The Energy Check County Ground and Coate Water Country Park.

What's nearby

  • Wyvern Theatre - 13 min walk
  • Coate Water Country Park - 3 min drive
  • Museum of the Great Western Railway - 5 min drive
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 5 min drive
  • Lydiard Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Swindon Station - 9 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Little Hop - 3 min walk
  • The Tuppenny - 3 min walk
  • The Eternal Optimist - 3 min walk
  • Steam Railway Co - 4 min walk
  • Domino's Pizza - 2 min walk

About this property

The Goddard Arms

Adults-only inn with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Swindon inn is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Goddard Arms offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Digital televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee: GBP 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-cm TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 5 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Goddard Arms?

The Goddard Arms offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Goddard Arms?

Yep, The Goddard Arms has a free self car park.

Is The Goddard Arms family-friendly?

No, The Goddard Arms is an adults-only property.

Does The Goddard Arms serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is on offer at The Goddard Arms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Goddard Arms?

No, The Goddard Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Goddard Arms?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Goddard Arms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Goddard Arms?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Goddard Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 88 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Trevor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Cathrine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Found stairs difficult
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

J

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfy bed, great pub drinks, nice real ales and cider and atmosphere, room was comfy and warm enough and pub was really local for what I needed. Manager really friendly and accommodating and biscuits in the room a welcome too. Definitely stay there again soon
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service, my bedroom was clean but the door into the bedroom needs changing as there was quite a big gap underneath. There was a constant noise coming from the large extractor fan outside which made it harder to fall asleep on the first night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Room - Comfy beds
Really friendly and helpful manager, made for a really pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023