Royal Oak

Hotels
8.1 (986 reviews)
36 Lower Road , Dover , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Japanese garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cozy atmosphere
Value for money
Quirky charm
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small room size
Limited food options
Steep stairs

Categories

Cleanliness
7.54
The room was reported as extremely dirty and the carpet in poor condition.
Service
9.01
Staff was friendly and provided excellent service, with apologies and helpfulness noted.
Location
8.55
Well located, convenient for the ferry and nearby attractions.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms were described as small and sometimes not up to initial expectations.
Amenities
8.03
Basic amenities met expectations, though some equipment like the extractor fan was mentioned as needing attention.
Value for Money
7.99
Overall package felt like good value despite some limitations.
Food and Beverage
8.04
Food was praised but some limitations in menu options were noted.
Overall Experience
8.11
A mixed experience with highlights, but also significant disappointments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 22:27

Property Description

Charming 3-Star Hotel with Restaurant and Garden

Luxurious Room Amenities
Indulge in comfort with rooms equipped with a coffee machine, private bathroom, shower, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Each guest room also features a wardrobe and kettle for your convenience.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day right with a Full English/Irish breakfast, ensuring you have the energy for a day of exploring nearby attractions.

Convenient Location
Located just 21 km from Canterbury and 45 km from Calais, Royal Oak offers easy access to popular destinations. The hotel is also conveniently situated 62 km from London Southend Airport.

Book your stay at Royal Oak now and experience a delightful blend of comfort, convenience, and hospitality.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 986 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.54
Service: 9.01
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.03
Value for Money: 7.99
Food and Beverage: 8.04
Overall Experience: 8.11
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Luisa • couple • gb
7
Great location, comfy rooms.
Pros:

Room was compact but had everything we needed. Location was great, staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Doors had electronic locks which worked randomly and involved a lot of hand waving. Our room was located by the entrance door which banged loudly every time someone entered or left which was annoying and could have been easily rectified.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Chris • extended_group • gb
9
Perfect stopover to commence our journey
Pros:

Very friendly and extremely helpful staff. Very nice atmosphere. Nice comfy room

Cons:

Nothing comes to mind!

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Pierre-Etienne • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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erik • solo_traveller • at
7
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Lucille • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Merks • couple • nl
8
Fijn, ontspannen.
Pros:

Uitstekende bereikbaarheid en dicht bij de ferry.
Goed ontbijt en bedden. Heerlijke douche.
Enige nadeel vonden wij was de incheck methode. Gaat middels een code op de deur, die werkte bij ons niet. Personeel wel meteen bereid om ons te helpen.
's avonds nog gegeten in het restaurant. Eenvoudig maar van goede kwaliteit.

Cons:

zie incheck methode

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • gb
7
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • nl
7
Redelijk hotel dichtbij de ferry’s
Pros:

Het lag dichtbij de ferry

Cons:

Kleine, wat verouderde kamer.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Rémy • couple • ch
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Julia • solo_traveller • de
5
Wenn man im Pub mitfeiert und erst ab 23Uhr Schlafen geht, eine charmante Unterkunft.
Pros:

Das Hotel hat eigene Parkmöglichkeiten und ist knapp 10min zum Fährhafen entfernt.
Das Personal ist freundlich und gibt sich Mühe.
Wenn man ab 23Uhr schlafen möchte ist die Unterkunft charmant, wenn man früher Ruhe sucht, eher ungeeignet.
Trotz geschlossener Küche wurde mir eine Pizza gemacht.

Cons:

Am Tag meiner Buchung war im Pub eine geschlossene Gesellschaft, 70.Geburtstag/Hochzeit. Es war Live-Musik zu der man selbst im Zimmer tanzen konnte-aber zur Ruhe kommen war unmöglich.
An solchen Tagen vielleicht keine Buchungen über booking anbieten.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
9
Beautiful place in lovely village
Pros:

Such a lovely village location. Great find. Staff were friendly and welcoming throughout. Clean and well presented. Beautiful bathroom. We got invited to join the quiz as we had booked a meal. Lovely evening. Great breakfasts. Would definitely go back.

Cons:

Just a few tweaks. The electronic door code was temperamental. The original wooden sash window in the bathroom was rotting from the moisture - needs a proper carpenter to replace it. A couple more coat hangers would have been handy.
Car park is small and tight. No problem for my tiny car but something to note if guests have bigger cats that need to be on the street.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Markus • couple • de
8
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • de
7
Pros:

Gutes Essen im Pub, Parkplatz

Cons:

Zimmer sehr klein

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Gabriela • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Schnuckeliges Zimmer, gut ausgestattet, für große kräftige Menschen, sehr eng. Das Frühstück sehr gut um der Pub darunter hatte leckeres Essen. Personal superfreundlich.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The breakfast was exactly what I asked for as I needed to get away early. The did it earlier than their usual start time.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Corine • couple • nl
7
Fijne plek voor een overnachting onderweg!
Pros:

Goede ligging, vriendelijke ontvangst en nette kamer.

Cons:

Niet van toepassing

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Sébastien • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

Nous sommes arrivés tard (21h) et voulions dîner au pub de l'hôtel. L'équipe nous a appelé pour dans la voiture pour que nous puissions commander avant la fermeture de la cuisine. Nous avons pu dîner chaud malgré l'heure tardive, c'était top ! Sinon, les chambres étaient très confortables et cosy. Nous prenions le Shuttle tôt le lendemain matin et en 20 minutes nous étions sur place, c'était très pratique.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Rhonda • couple • us
10
Good stay
Pros:

We had a delicious English breakfast in the morning!

Cons:

There was a light outside our window that came on all throughout the night. Off and on and off and on. A bit annoying.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Eva • couple • se
8
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee