The Royal Harbour Hotel

Hotels
9 (863 reviews)
Nelson Crescent , Ramsgate , GB

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Garden
Pets allowed
Laundry
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Charming building
Artistic atmosphere
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
No lift
Cold rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.31
Specific mentions of issues such as blood-stained towels and a dirty bathroom.
Service
9.77
Reported friendly staff and a helpful gentleman at reception, despite other complaints.
Location
10
Quaint building with character and a nice seaview.
Room Quality
8.76
Some rooms were described as cold and lacking curtains on beds.
Amenities
8.79
Limited amenities mentioned, with challenges noted regarding stairs and no lift.
Value for Money
9.25
Mixed responses with expectations not met compared to price.
Food and Beverage
7.81
No catering service and concerns from several guests about food options.
Overall Experience
9.3
Highlights positive aspects but mentions significant dissatisfaction that offsets overall enjoyment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:05

Property Description

Historic Georgian Town Houses
Experience the charm of three Georgian town houses dating back to 1799, offering stunning harbour and sea views in Ramsgate's historic garden crescent.

Cozy Accommodations
Relax in rooms equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, with some featuring a convenient coffee machine for your enjoyment.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy the warmth of real open fires in the lounge, an honesty bar, buffet breakfast, and the option to dine at the hotel's restaurant, the Empire Room.

For an unforgettable stay in Ramsgate, book your room at our unique hotel today!

Important information:

Please note that American Express is not accepted as a payment method at this hotel.

Being a period property the Royal Harbour Hotel does not have a lift, however the hotel is happy to assist with luggage wherever possible.

For any reservations made on the same day of arrival after 12:00 PM (noon), room access and check-in are only guaranteed from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM.

A surcharge of £30 per room applies for late check out past 10am Past noon will incur another £30 charge. Past 2pm and it will incur another night's stay.

Please be advised that at certain times you will be asked to self check in with door codes. Please ensure you keep an eye on your messages

Please note that during quieter times the main lounge area of the hotel may not be available.

Our small car park (4 spaces) is available on a first come first serve basis. No reservation can be made.

Lost Keys: A charge of £40 will be applied for any lost bedroom key. Loss of a front door or master key may incur a higher charge if locks or cylinders need to be replaced for security reasons
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: MSE

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 863 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.31
Service: 9.77
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.76
Amenities: 8.79
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 7.81
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Christopher • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

Room small and cramped. No drinks etc to

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Davina Figgett • couple • gb
7
Great base for a couple of days on the Thanet coast
Pros:

Lovely room with a great view & a convenient location for local bars & restaurants.

Cons:

Parking was additional & no breakfast was included (both mentioned on the listing but worth noting given the relatively high cost of the accommodation). Some bottled water would have been appreciated.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Lucia • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Good location only 10 mins from centre

Cons:

Said free toiletries but only a small bar of soap so had to go buy some

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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John Bouwknecht • couple • nl
4
niet naar verwachting
Pros:

Alles was wel schoon en netjes

Cons:

Kamers zeer klein, parkeren groot proleem, geen faciliteiten , zoals drankje en ontbijt.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Leigh • couple • gb
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Joe • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • family_with_children • es
8
Hotel encantador con vistas al puerto
Pros:

Hotel con el encanto y muy buenas vistas

Cons:

Una pena que no sirvan desayunos. El salón y las vistas invitan a quedarse.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

The view

Cons:

Although the room was clean, no toiletries other than a small soap was available and quite basic for the money charged

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • gb
7
A lovely stay but due to the small issues we experienced, I don’t think it’s worth the price we paid.
Pros:

The room was beautifully clean and the view was stunning. The customer service and check in details were excellent and made the process very easy.

Cons:

The shower was either scorching hot or freezing cold and the shower screen leaks so the whole bathroom floor became a puddle. The TV didn’t work and the bed was far too soft.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • family_with_children • gb
7
I would stay again, but it is expensive for what they provide.
Pros:

This hotel (well hotels as it is 2 buildings a few doors apart from each other) has wonderful views of Ramsgate Harbour.
All rooms were decorated nicely, very interesting art work in the hotels and very clean in each room. There is generally enough parking outside the hotel and you are very close to the centre of the town whilst enjoying these amazing views. If you are looking for a funky place to stay for a night or just using your room to sleep then this is good for that. Nice chap greets you.

Cons:

I wanted rooms close together and sent a message of such when booking in about April this year. I also rang and left a message (on an American answerphone system) about a week before our visit, to mention again my mother's lack of mobility (she is 89) and rooms being close together. I did not get any response to the call, but did receive a text message on arrival day which was pretty much these are your rooms as you booked them. Unfortunately, it was not how I thought I had booked them as I was told one room, mine, was in a separate building, that I was totally unaware even existed. It was not apparent when booking. I was under the impression my son was on the top floor, I was on the second and my mother on the first. My son and my mother were on those floors but I was in the building 3 doors away, I was told this was what I booked and so that was how it would be. It was not worth arguing - we were only there a night. My room was good, but my mother's was tiny as was my son's. They have increased the number of bedrooms by decreasing the majority of room sizes by half (we went a long time ago and I thought all balcony rooms would be large - my poor Mum was not pleasantly surprised as I hoped she would be). The decor is good though. There were no drinking facilities in my hotel and only tea and coffee available at the main hotel on the ground floor. In fact this was the only communal space to relax away from your room, my part of the hotel had none. It is indeed a 2 star hotel in that you get your, brightly decorated, clean room and that is it apart from soap in the bathroom. I would have been so pleased to see they stretched to a bottle of water in each room as it is essential at night to drink water. Nice chap greeted us.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Hopkins • solo_traveller • gb
3
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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kevin • couple • gb
3
Miss led it was a hotel , the house we stayed was a low class guest house .
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The hotel was not an hotel just an upclassed guest house. We was moved from the hotel to a house this was a low class guest house . The room was very tiny the bed so small and uncomfortable , we also checked out a day early because it was that bad .

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great spot for an overnight.
Pros:

Well situated for access to the harbour and sea front.

Cons:

Steps will be a challenge for those less able

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
3
Not a hotel. Very uncomfortable experience.
Pros:

Quirkey character style property. Walking distance to the main areas of Ramsgate.

Cons:

Not really a hotel. More of a guest house.
No staff available during the evening- communication is encouraged via WhatsApp.
No lift for a 3 storey property only several flights of incredibly steep and narrow stairs which means several trips if you have baggage.
A very cheap, thin and uncomfortable mattress resulted in a terrible nights sleep and sore back the following morning. Over priced when considering the lack of facilities, staff and attention to the most aspect of a hotel room.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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chi chuen • couple • gb
2
Bad experience not value for what we had paid for
Pros:

The location is good

Cons:

No service from staff, room extremely tiny

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Love the decor and uniqueness of the place. The room was very comfortable and staff are friendly.

Cons:

We were at the top so there were a lot of stairs, but this can't be helped with large Georgian townhouse

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Paula • couple • gb
10
We loved it there and we’d definately stay there again.
Pros:

It was a beautiful property. Very well situated. The bedroom was very clean with a lovely view over the harbour and the bed was very comfy. We loved all the rooms downstairs too, especially the games room. Everything was so full of character. Richard was very accommodating and kind.

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike about the property - it was gorgeous.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee