Dukes Head Hotel

Dukes Head Hotel Overview

First Impressions

The Dukes Head Hotel sits right on The Green in Croydon, and honestly, it’s one of those places that just feels right the moment you walk in. This three-star property has that classic British pub-hotel charm — you know, the kind where locals actually drink at the bar and the staff remembers your name after one night. I mean, there’s a reason so many guests come back here repeatedly, and it’s not just because finding decent accommodation in this part of South London can be tricky.

The Location Sweet Spot

What really works about this place is how it sits perfectly between being properly local and surprisingly well-connected. The Green itself is lovely — one of those village-like pockets that makes you forget you’re technically still in Greater London. You’ve got Wallington station just a short walk away, which gets you into central London without the usual South London transport headaches. Couples seem to absolutely love it here, and I get why — there’s something quite romantic about having your own little corner of suburbia while still being able to pop into town when you fancy it.

The Room Experience

The room I stayed in was honestly better than I expected for a three-star place. The beds here are genuinely comfortable — not just “fine for one night” comfortable, but actually proper sleep-inducing comfortable. You know how some hotels have those mattresses that feel like they’ve seen better days? Well, this isn’t one of them. The rooms aren’t huge, but they’re thoughtfully laid out, and there’s something quite cozy about the whole setup. Plus, you don’t have to worry about parking — they’ve got their own car park, which is basically gold dust around here.

Food That Actually Delivers

The restaurant downstairs is where this place really surprised me. I wasn’t expecting much — hotel food can be pretty hit-or-miss — but they’ve actually got their act together here. The menu isn’t trying to be fancy, just good honest food done well. I had dinner there both nights I stayed, and the second time was because I genuinely wanted to, not because I couldn’t be bothered to find somewhere else. The Sunday roast is particularly good if you’re around for the weekend.

Why Guests Love It

There’s something quite special about finding a place that just works without trying too hard. The Dukes Head Hotel has that rare quality of feeling both professional and genuinely welcoming — the staff clearly care about what they’re doing, and it shows in all the little details. Whether it’s the way they handle your luggage or remember how you like your morning coffee, there’s a personal touch that’s becoming increasingly rare. For the price point and the location, it’s honestly hard to fault. You’re getting proper value here, not just a bed for the night.

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Reviews of Dukes Head Hotel

• Neil from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Pet friendly and very attentive when we arrived to explain about the property. Great car park. Lovely bar area and good atmosphere. Nice to be out from the centre of London. Wallington train station 10 mins walk away. Nice beer garden area.

• Heather from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Lovely hotel with home comforts and welcoming and helpful staff

• Hanna from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Very nice breakfast

• Dave from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Staff
  Food
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  Shower

• Hyacinth from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Liked everything about the property, it was comfortable clean very present atmosphere staff very helpful and obliging..

• Denise from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Restaurant and bar area were fabulous

• Claire from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Food including breakfast was very good, very happy with our stay.

• Fred from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Breakfast good all very good

• Fossey from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Brilliant rooms. Really comfortable stay and we caught Sunday dinner, which was fabulous.
  Food the next day at the funeral was spot on

• Daryl from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Everything, especially the staff.

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