The Royal Oak

Hotels
6.9 (154 reviews)
Royal Oak West Street , Bere Regis , gb

Facilities

Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Garden
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Spacious room
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Inconsistent service
Disappointing food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
5.73
Multiple comments on unclean rooms and visible food debris indicate a lack of cleanliness.
Service
8.2
Some staff were friendly and accommodating, but inconsistent service reported due to staff shortages.
Location
9.24
Consistent positive mentions of good location for events and amenities nearby.
Room Quality
6.69
Big and comfortable rooms mentioned, but issues with cold temperatures and missing bedding.
Amenities
5.72
Reports of broken amenities such as the coffee machine and lack of staff around during key times.
Value for Money
7.68
Paying for services not rendered due to lack of breakfast and room service impacts perceived value.
Food and Beverage
4.73
Major complaints regarding breakfast quality with cold food and lack of options.
Overall Experience
7.2
Mixed reviews with both positives and serious complaints affecting overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 06:49

Property Description

Idyllic Location
Nestled in the charming Bere Regis, The Royal Oak offers a serene escape near popular attractions like Corfe Castle and Poole Harbour.

Comfortable Accommodation
Experience comfort in every corner with well-equipped rooms featuring modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and plush bedding.

Delicious Breakfast
Start your day right with a delicious continental breakfast served fresh every morning at The Royal Oak.

To indulge in a relaxing getaway in Bere Regis, book your stay at The Royal Oak now.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BOH

Location

Guest Reviews

6.9
Based on 154 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.73
Service: 8.2
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 6.69
Amenities: 5.72
Value for Money: 7.68
Food and Beverage: 4.73
Overall Experience: 7.2
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Tracy solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

The staff were lovely and helpful, and the room was big and clean.

Cons:

There was no WiFi so the TV wasn't an option and no ariel so we had no form off entertainment to watch.which we always chose our stays for having TV etc, and was very disappointed, also wallpaper was coming off walls in areas, which didn't affect us but didn't look great, no bin in main room.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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ELIZABETH solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Room was comfortable and spacious, plenty of tea and coffee making supplies. Breakfast was help yourself but there was enough to choose from and well supplied.

Cons:

Didn't really see any staff due to staffing sickness problems. No TV programmes! Not even terrestrial and no wifi.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Andrea couple gb
3
Does not match website advertisement.Very dissapointed.
Pros:

The new owner was friendly

Cons:

The entire property had a noticeable smell of dogs. While we are dog lovers ourselves, the odour was quite strong throughout the premises.
The website advertises fresh food; however, this was not available during our stay. The breakfast selection was extremely limited and did not match the description provided online.
The bedroom was clean, but the bed was very old and made loud creaking noises with even slight movement. The bathroom is in need of refurbishment. The shower had very poor water pressure, and the sink was faulty, causing water to spray out at high pressure, making it difficult to wash your face or brush your teeth without getting wet.
The television was not working, and there was no Wi-Fi available to use, despite this being advertised.
Overall, the property felt very dated and in need of significant refurbishment. It looked nothing like the photos on the website, and several advertised facilities and services were either unavailable or did not meet the descriptions provided.
Paying £100 per night felt excessive considering the actual standard of the accommodation. Based on our experience, we believe the property offers closer to £50-per-night value in its current condition. We felt misled by the online advertising and were very disappointed with our stay.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
7
Disserpointed
Pros:

Location

Cons:

We were trying to get help where you park , we booked bed & breakfast but there wasn't a breakfast

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Michelle solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

The bed was compy

Cons:

The breakfast not enough cups out or spoons to eat your breakfast with and didnt leave a new toliet roll so ran out

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Tania couple gb
9
Booked this as a surprise birthday stay as it's a significant place for the recipient.
Pros:

We had the continental breakfast that was included in the price, self service and lots of choice. Staff were friendly and helpful.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Diane couple gb
4
Ok not brilliant bit rough needs a bit of TLC
Pros:

The staff very nice

Cons:

It was rough round the edges continental breakfast not good , shower not good either cold or too hot could not regulate

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Sean solo_traveller gb
3
Poor customer service, wouldn't recommend.
Pros:

The room was spacious. Hot shower.

Cons:

1) No meals as it was too hot to run the kitchen. Okay, I went elsewhere but a heads up would have been appreciated.
2) Woken up at 2am by drunken England fans in the back yard. Lots of noise and expletives - doesn't promote a family friendly atmosphere.
3) Nobody around when I checked out 07:45 so no breakfast which was supposed to be included in the price.
4) Tea and coffee in the room but no milk.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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massimo solo_traveller it
9
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Thomas solo_traveller gb
10
A big shout out to barmaid Tiffany who went above and beyond letting me use her phone's internet!
Pros:

Great location & such friendly staff.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Nick solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The room layout was lovely , the staff were very helpful and accommodating.

Cons:

I did think there was going to be a cooked breakfast the next morning, but it was just continental

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
6
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Nigel family_with_children gb
8
Warm and friendly staff and a loverly comfortable room. Excellent value for money.
Pros:

Very friendly staff and a loverly place to stay.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
1
Not what i booked very disappointed
Pros:

The bed was great best night's sleep I've had in ages
View was good staff friendly and welcoming

Cons:

No WiFi
No tv
Shower head holder broken
Not much food wise
Couldn't even get a full English
went to the pub up the road for meal and breakfast

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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micaschefer solo_traveller ar
8
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Ashley couple ca
5
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Darren family_with_children gb
3
Don’t bother
Pros:

Spacious room

Cons:

Bed collapsed when my son got on it (he’s tiny ) stains on floor, no tv no WiFi
Def just for locals not welcoming

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Hemming couple gb
8
While we were there it was nice and friendly.
Pros:

Nice and big room and clean.

Cons:

The land lady was very helpful. We were going to a wedding and she tried her hardest to get us a taxi and she even offered to take us. So after all we could not get one so we had to drive. So we never stayed the night as we only lived half an hour away.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Ruth family_with_children gb
8
Relaxed and comfortable. Would stay again.
Pros:

Welcoming, nice rooms, good size. Enjoyed our pub grub

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-28 via Nuitee