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Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location and historic building
Very helpful, friendly staff (reception upgrades available)
Comfortable beds and well-decorated rooms
Excellent breakfast included
Good value for money
Clean rooms
Cons:
No lifts in the multi-floor listed building
No or inadequate air conditioning; some rooms very hot with non-opening windows
Limited parking / waiting for permits
Small bathroom fittings (miniscule sink, lack of hooks/shelving)
Inconsistent dinner service and bar lacks atmosphere
Isolated food issues (one poorly cooked meal, hard toast)

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple reviews call the hotel 'clean' and praise tidy rooms and bathrooms, indicating consistently good cleanliness.
Service
9.8
Staff repeatedly described as very helpful, friendly and attentive (reception upgrades noted); a couple of comments mention distant dinner service but overall service is excellent.
Location
10
Several guests highlight an excellent, historic and convenient location; proximity and views are frequently praised.
Room Quality
8
Rooms often described as comfortable with good décor and beds, but issues noted (attic rooms overheating, sealed windows, very small sink and lack of hooks) reduce the score.
Amenities
6.5
Significant negatives: no lifts in a multi-floor listed building, no AC in some rooms, and limited/awaiting parking permits — amenities are a weakness for some guests.
Value for Money
9.4
Guests explicitly call it 'excellent value for money' and praise comfortable rooms and included breakfast relative to price.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Breakfast is widely praised as excellent; however there are isolated issues (one poorly cooked meal, hard toast) and dinner/bar service/atmosphere received criticism.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall sentiment is very positive ('exceptional', 'we loved it'), with strong service, location and breakfast making stays highly enjoyable despite some amenity/room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-06-05 20:11

Property Description

Magnificent Location and Historic Building
Located in the heart of Dartmouth, the 17th-century Royal Castle Hotel offers stunning views of the harbour and River Dart. Immerse yourself in the charm of this historic building while enjoying the bright and airy rooms.

Unique and Elegant Rooms
Individually decorated, the en suite rooms at Royal Castle Hotel boast unique features such as river views, four-poster beds, and spa baths. Relax in comfort with modern amenities including a TV, radio, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Gourmet Dining and Cozy Bars
Treat your taste buds at The Grill Room, where you can savor delicious dishes made from locally sourced ingredients. Unwind at the contemporary Harbour bar or the cozy Galleon bar, both offering a warm ambiance with real log fires in the winter.

Experience the allure of Dartmouth at Royal Castle Hotel – book your stay now!

Important information:

During Christmas, New Year, Easter, Music Festivals, Dartmouth Regatta, the hotel will apply different payment and cancellation policies.

Please be advised that all bedrooms start on the second floor and the hotel does not have a elevator. A porter service is available and help with any luggage will be provided.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EXT

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 9
Service: 9.8
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 9.4
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 9.5
N
Nigel • couple • gb
9
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
U
Urs • couple • ch
8
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
T
Thomas • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great
Pros:

Great location and very friendly staff

Cons:

The bedroom window was not able to be opened (I had a room on the side with the outside fire escape).

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
M
Michele • couple • gb
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
C
Christine • couple • gb
9
Traditional luxury.
Pros:

We loved the character of the old hotel. The bedroom was out of this world with comfort and elegance. The bar and breakfast room were very comfortable and the staff very attentive.

Cons:

There was nothing we didn’t like.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
C
Christopher • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Location is spot on.

Cons:

Top floor room was high up in the gods and not for the faint hearted, generator noise was a little relentless during the night.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
K
Karen • couple • gb
8
Good other than parking
Pros:

Great location, breakfast great

Cons:

Parking before 01/10 cannot leave your car more than 4 hours in the carpark so if you go out for the day youve had it. Park and ride bus wasn’t running either so couldnt leave at the top of the hill.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
F
FRANK • solo_traveller • ie
10
All the hotel staff were friendly and most helpful
Pros:

Classey old world hotel beautifully restored

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
F
FRANK • solo_traveller • ie
10
Lovely Confortable bed and very smart dinining areas .
Pros:

Location to town centre and great food for Dinner and Breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
M
MELVIN • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great breakfast

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
P
Pat • couple • gb
9
Perfect comfortable welcoming stop after days walking the South Hams Way
Pros:

Great spot on the centre of the quay in Dartmouth, very comfortable bed and room, newly refurbished, great shower, friendly helpful staff

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
L
Lindsay • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Hotel was superb. Faultless,.immaculately clean and staff so polite and welcoming. .

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
I
Ian • couple • gb
9
Thoroughly enjoyable
Pros:

Food was excellent. Staff were very friendly and helpful

Cons:

Headroom in room was limiting for a tall male.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
E
Esther • solo_traveller • ie
7
Pros:

The location is excellent, but the stairs are a problem for seniors. Staff went above and beyond.

Cons:

Lack of a lift would be a big consideration in staying again.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
S
Stephen • couple • gb
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
J
Joe • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location and characterful building
Pros:

- Location
- value for money
- gorgeous building

Cons:

- evening team nowhere near as efficient and friendly as those in the day

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
P
Pauline • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Location, fabulous room with all the extras
Polite staff and wonderful Sunday lunch.

Cons:

Quite a climb to our room at the top. Once getting there it was very comfortable with great views.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
I
Ian • couple • gb
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
T
Tracy • couple • gb
9
Wonderful night in Dartmouth
Pros:

Wonderful location and full of character. Recently renovated but retained original character. Staff very friendly

Cons:

On balance would probably prefer a room not in the eaves but still spacious and comfy

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
B
Bede • couple • gb
10
Lovely weekend
Pros:

Lovely old building.

Cons:

Only 1 room key available for both of us

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee