Royal Oak

Hotels
8.1 (1017 reviews)
36 Lower Road , Dover , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Garden
Bar
Private parking
Electric vehicle charging station

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 1017 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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Renate • couple • nl
7
Aardige ervaring.
Pros:

Erg vriendelijk personeel. Lekker ontbijt in een originele pub. Kamer was voorzien van een mooie badkamer en er was een hoek met koffie en thee. Ideale locatie voor een vroege oversteek met de ferry naar Calais.

Cons:

De kamer was erg warm door een paar hete dagen. Geen airco. En met het raam open slapen was rumoerig vanwege de uitgang van de pub. Al met al zijn we een ervaring rijker.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Silvio • couple • de
7
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Bernd • couple • de
7
Super Unterkunft für einen kurzen Stop
Pros:

Sehr gutes und umfangreiches Frühstück
Qualität und Service gut.
Abendessen in bester Pubqualität.

Cons:

Ladeinfrastruktur könnte etwas besser sein.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Sehr gemütlich und liebevoll eingerichtet. Sehr nettes Personal. Ruhig gelegen. Trotz kleiner Zimmer war alles vorhanden.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Janet • extended_group • gb
8
Lovely country pub friendly and welcoming. I wouldn’t hesitate to visit again.
Pros:

The location was perfect for us visiting relatives. The decor was lovely modern country pub. Friendly staff and good breakfast to start the day.

Cons:

Stairs were really steep which my husband found difficult. Central light fittings in bedrooms I felt were too big. And the bathroom ceiling needs looking at in room 2 as the wallpaper was coming down by the shower .

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • nl
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Helena • couple • se
8
Ett mycket trevligt och prisvärt hotell.
Pros:

Vi fick ett jättefint rum. Baren var väldigt mysig.

Cons:

Saknade AC tyvärr.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Fedor • solo_traveller • nl
10
Pros:

Zeer gastvrij. Gezellige pub.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • au
9
Friendly quaint experience
Pros:

All the staff were most helpful and very welcoming as well as hard working. The area of River was just so delightful. The locals were all very friendly.

Cons:

The only downside was the ill-fitting toilet seat.
It could do with a better fan to cool the room.i

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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françoise • solo_traveller • fr
1
Déception
Pros:

Le pub pas l´hôtel .pub sympathique et nourriture très bonne. Personnel ok

Cons:

Accueil moyen et très, très compliqué. accès à la chambre compliqué avec des bagages. Chambre microscopique même pas une table. Salle de bain lavabo microscopique, on se lave les mains et de l´eau partout...
Très bruyant toute la soirée, impossible de travailler... montée d´escalier et dégagement peu soignés
Et très cher.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Tabitha • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely staff, and the breakfast was great. Would definitely book again. Quiet rooms and easy to park.

Cons:

Nothing, it was a great price and location.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • solo_traveller • nl
9
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Dianne • couple • au
10
Pros:

Nice atmosphere and friendly people. Very helpful and accommodating all round.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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philippe • solo_traveller • fr
4
Pros:

L'hôtel est beau

Cons:

L'accueil est mauvais, un tarif digne de grands hôtels, limite du vol ... un petit dej déplorable, et un hotel qui sert de pub du village donc beaucoup de bruit. Le service du bar est prioritaire sur les clients de l'hôtel.
Très mauvais rapport qualité/prix

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Elena • extended_group • de
8
Einfach zauberhaft!
Pros:

Die Zimmer waren einfach unglaublich süß, schön gepflegt und einfach zauberhaft!

Cons:

Die Treppen zu den Zimmern waren ein wenig eng und es war an manchen Abenden nicht ganz so einfach in die City zu kommen. Das ändert aber nichts daran, dass das Hotel sowie das Personal einfach toll waren!

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Wolfgang • couple • de
9
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Ursula • extended_group • de
8
Für eine Nacht haben wir angenehm geschlafen. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Pros:

Liebevoll und individuell eingerichtet. Das Beste aus den kleinen Räumen gemacht.

Cons:

Treppe sehr eng und steil und mit Gepäck schwierig zu meistern.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee