Royal Norfolk Hotel

Hotels
7.2 (849 reviews)
The Esplanade , Bognor Regis , gb
+44 1243 826222

listing image 1
Show all photos
Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Bar
Fax/photocopying
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable
Good location
Pleasant staff
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Poor service handling
Outdated facilities
Loud entertainment

Categories

Cleanliness
5.45
Several mentions of dirty rooms and unclean facilities.
Service
7.95
Some pleasant interactions with staff but poor handling of complaints.
Location
8.95
Good location, convenient for local attractions.
Room Quality
6.45
Rooms mentioned as tired and outdated.
Amenities
6.95
Some amenities lacking, like small TVs and poor bathroom facilities.
Value for Money
6.95
Perceived as not great compared to competitors.
Food and Beverage
7.45
Breakfast options available but not highly rated.
Overall Experience
7.45
Mixed feelings with some positive aspects but many drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 01:29

Property Description

Beachfront Location with Stunning Views
The Royal Norfolk Hotel offers a picturesque beachfront position near Bognor Regis Pleasure Pier, providing guests with far-reaching views over the English Channel. The Georgian property with free private parking ensures a convenient and relaxing stay.

Comfortable Rooms with Sea Views
All rooms at the Royal Norfolk Hotel are equipped with modern amenities including en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee-making facilities. The light and airy rooms with a neutral décor offer many with uninterrupted sea views, creating a serene atmosphere for guests.

Dining and Leisure Facilities
As part of the Leisureplex Hotel Group, the Royal Norfolk features a split-level restaurant overlooking the sea, serving a menu with children’s options and British classics. Guests can unwind in the relaxing lounge or enjoy the small dance floor at the bar. The Sea View Restaurant offers traditional 3-course set menus for a delightful dining experience.

To experience the charm of Bognor Regis and its surroundings, book your stay at the Royal Norfolk Hotel today.

Important information:

Breakfast is served between 08:00 - 09:00 mid-week and until 09:30 on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays.

Continental breakfast is available from 06:00 daily at no extra charge.

The Sea View Restaurant offers 3-course set menus, and is open for evening meals daily between 18:30 and 19:30.
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.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 849 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.45
Service: 7.95
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 6.45
Amenities: 6.95
Value for Money: 6.95
Food and Beverage: 7.45
Overall Experience: 7.45
A
Audrius • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
J
james • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
J
Jim • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Good position, friendly staff

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
S
Sally • family_with_children • br
8
It's a great place to enjoy in the summer with some great restaurants near by.
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
A
Assem • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
B
Bernard Charles • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Food was good, bar area was nice and comfortable.

Cons:

When booking we didn't realise it was a Alpha hotel.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great location, excellent parking, nice room.

Cons:

No ac or fan so was a hot stay, not really a fault of hotel

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
P
Petr • couple • at
1
High
Pros:

Bob

Cons:

Hhh

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
J
Jason • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Good location, easy to find and to park.

Good breakfast and the picnic lunch offered was very good as well

Cons:

Breakfast isn't seeved until 8am which is a tad late if you want to get out and about. The room was very small indeed and the temperature management made sleep difficult, granted its summer but surely theres more to do than provide a desk fan.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
R
Richard • solo_traveller • gb
1
Fawlty towers
Pros:

Good location, nice breakfast

Cons:

Upon arrival twin room which I booked was not available only small double which wasn't suitable as travelling with my son as a treat. No alternative room despite being handed tge key to an already occupied room. No spare mattress available for floor. Had to travel go find pump up airbed. I slept on floor, compensation offered covered cost of bed, pump and £10 off room rate which wasn't ok. Manager had left even before I returned with the inflatable bed. On the whole the hotel was ok but organisation and management poor. Wouldn't reccomend.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
K
Keane • extended_group • de
8
Great hotel on the sea front.
Pros:

Overall the atmosphere was gentile and felt like a proper old time sea side hotel.
the condition was good for such an old building and I would definitely stay again if I am in the area

Cons:

I have no bad things to say . If I was to be extremely picky I could say that the hotel decor was a little tired but everything worked and was functional.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
T
Tim • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
J
JOHN • solo_traveller • gb
8
Enjoyable. The old traditional building, well updated with good comfortable facilities throughout
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent value for £10. Included cereal, fruit, etc. And a good variety of freshly cooked English breakfast options - all fresh (not sitting around in a buffet) and served by cheerful staff. Well situated close to seafront.

Cons:

Slight smell of staleness/mustyness in the corridor. (Not in the bedroom however)
Grounds and Gardens dull and bare ( but recognise there is ongoing heatwave and lack of rain)

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
A
Anne • couple • gb
6
Convenient overnight stay, 3 star reasonable rates, and the drinks at bar where good price,
Pros:

Location, Sea view room.

Cons:

They were short staffed, due to coach parties arriving. Phone hotel night before ask for early book in next day 1pm, were told could pay £10 desposit when arrived, were told room would not be ready till later.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
A
Alison • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Fantastic location, beds were very comfy. Clean.
Would definitely book again.

Cons:

Staff weren't particularly friendly. Hence the 8 out of 10.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
B
Billy curtis • solo_traveller • gb
9
Nice hotel, great staff and good location
Pros:

Location and staff great

Cons:

The lack of Aircon in rooms was uncomfortable, given the current weather

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
S
Suela • couple • gb
10
Very friendly band the staff can’t do enough for you to help you have a very nice and comfortable stay.the foods very ni
Pros:

Nice quiet location opposite the sea.

Cons:

Nothing, only there’s no air conditioning in the rooms because of the hotel being old and listed.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
H
Haylee • couple • gb
7
Lovely stay, would stay again.
Pros:

The location was great. Clean. Quiet.

Cons:

A little dated, hot.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
K
Karen • family_with_children • gb
1
What stay? Don’t waste your time!
Pros:

Didn’t even get to stay :)

Cons:

Sold our room to another customer before we arrived and was only informed when we were 9 minutes away from the hotel, and we called to re-confirm our arrival time. Was told by the receptionist (Ben) over the phone not to bother coming to the hotel as there was nothing he could do. We were refused a refund. Ben failed to offer alternative accommodation despite us informing him we were 3.5 hours away from home for a two day event. Ben was unsympathetic, stony faced with hostile body language and didn’t see it as his problem. This hotel left me and my son essentially on the street at 9pm on a Friday night to find alternative accommodation in an area with poor internet coverage. There will be an official complaint submitted to both booking.com and Head Office.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee