The Royal Wells Hotel, Tunbridge Wells - The Coaching Inn Group

Hotels
8.6 (2618 reviews)
59, Mount Ephraim , Royal Tunbridge Wells , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Good breakfast
Cons:
Dirty carpet
Issues with coffee machine
Breakfast options limited

Categories

Cleanliness
7.74
Some reviews indicated issues with carpet cleanliness.
Service
9.21
Staff were friendly and accommodating, enhancing the overall stay.
Location
9.25
Location was frequently praised by guests.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms were generally described as spacious and comfortable, though with minor issues.
Amenities
8.63
Good amenities, but coffee machine issues were mentioned.
Value for Money
8.69
Value was perceived as good with free parking and quality breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.24
Breakfast options were variable, with mixed feedback on choices.
Overall Experience
8.81
Overall positive experience with intent to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 12:16

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in a stay at The Royal Wells Hotel, where each room is a unique sanctuary adorned with antique furnishings, offering modern amenities like en suite bathrooms and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Culinary Delights
Savor the exquisite flavors at The Royal Wells' two restaurants - The Conservatory Restaurant and the newly renovated Chalybeate Restaurant. Enjoy fresh, locally sourced dishes in a cozy setting.

Vibrant Entertainment
Experience the vibrant nightlife at The Ephraim Bar and The Wells Bar, offering a wide selection of drinks and dishes. Join us for live music every Saturday night, adding a touch of excitement to your stay.

Book now for a regal experience at The Royal Wells Hotel, where history and luxury blend seamlessly.

Important information:

Please note that the property has live music at some of its functions, and music can be heard throughout the hotel. Should guests wish to know if this is the case during their stay, they are advised to contact the property for event details.

Pets welcome however property must be notified prior your stay and are subject to pet friendly rooms being available. We would kindly request that pets are not left unattended.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LGW

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for £10 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 5 years old to 12 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2618 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.74
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.69
Food and Beverage: 8.24
Overall Experience: 8.81
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Andrew couple es
9
Well appointed, quality property
Pros:

Last minute stay which was very good. Helpful and polite staff. Quality fitments in room and very comfortable stay. Good breakfast. Hassle free and enjoyable.

Cons:

Lift slow and a bit dated. Other than that, no issues.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Ioulia family_with_children cy
10
Recommended
Pros:

The duvet and the pillows are very comfortable. Excellent coffee machine. Renovated bathroom. Big rooms with high ceilings. Very clean.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Kathryn couple us
6
No AC in a heatwave
Pros:

Beautiful old building. Lovely breakfast with made to order options. Nice lobby bar/library bar room. Big bath tub, nice toiletries. Large room and large bathroom.

Cons:

No AC and the building holds on to heat for days. We arrived in a day with a high of 90. The room was warm, with 2 very small windows and a tiny table fan that sounded a lot like a percolator coffee pot. As the evening air cooled the room did not. The next day the temperature cooled to 85 and the day after 75, but the building held on to the hot air. It was much warmer inside than outside. The windows in the bathroom don't open so we couldn't get a cross breeze and the bathroom was particularly stuffy. They have problems with booking seeing how many guests we had on our reservation, so the sofa bed wasn't made up for our daughter and when we went to set it up around 11 there were no supplies in our room. They fixed that right away but it was a little uncomfortable as our family were in our pj's. Aldo they didn't have a record of our daughter at breakfast. They said they get problems with bookings sometimes from booking. These weren't a big deal exactly, and in a different season like winter I might stay there again but not if the highs were above 70.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
9
Excellent all round
Pros:

Staff were excellent and the room was spotless, bed very comfortable. Bathroom and shower very good. Room was on the small side, but excellent for one night. Great location & we would certainly stay there again.

Cons:

Breakfast was expensive, so we took our own :-)

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Janice couple gb
10
Great short break. Lots to visit in and around the area
Pros:

Suite was very comfortable and spacious

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple fr
9
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Barry couple gb
10
Will return soon
Pros:

Perfect for us

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
10
Excellent hotel & staff.
Pros:

Excellent good and service.

Cons:

Air con

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Redthecrow NONE Rayleigh, Essex, England
8
An enjayable stay in Tunbridge Wells
Pros:

The hotel staff and sevice was excellent, and we really enjoyed our stay. I have dropped a star, the reason being we were staying at the hotel during the very hot period. The lack of Air Conditioning made the bedroom very hot. there was a fan in the room but all that did was blow the hot air around, even with the windows open.
The addition of some form Air Conditioning would greatly improve the bedrooms.

2026-06-29 via Tripadvisor
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Jacqueline solo_traveller za
9
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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bill couple gb
7
The manager and his staff went above and beyond very friendly and helpful it could do with a better selection of bar sna
Pros:

Very clean

Cons:

No air conditioning in rooms

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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HOMARA couple qa
5
Cosy hotel with a superb breakfast!
Pros:

This hotel is a 15-20 min walk from the overground station and about a 10 min walk from the town centre, it's in a great location. The room was clean and a reasonable size. The staff were really very helpful and pleasant.

Cons:

I happened to stay during the second heatwave in the UK this year. Sadly and rather uncomfortably there was no AC in the room. They’re also isn’t a fridge, nor does the Hotel provide slippers or a towing robe. It is worth noting that if there is an event on at the hotel during your stay, it will be very difficult to sleep until that event is over. The music was very, very loud. The hotel did provide a fan which was helpful. All of that to say is before you book - read the fine print! I’m used to those things being automatic but it’s worth noting for future guests that these things are not automatically provided.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Victoria couple gb
8
Pros:

Victorian building

Cons:

No garden with grass

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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NR solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Beautiful building. Lovely room. Free parking.

Staff spoken to were kind and helpful. Particularly the reception manager on Saturday night/ Sunday morning.

Lovely stay location great but not value for money.

Cons:

So hot. Considering weather and prices of rooms a more substantial fan would have been nicer than the tiny, cheap plastic fans. A turbo fan maybe or a larger pedestal fan nearer the bed. It was an uncomfortable sleep.

Bar shut early before 1200 and no 24 HR staff seemed to be available so no cold drinks available on returning. There were some guests in the reception lounge. Only a number to call in an emergency. But this was not available from rooms only the sign in reception.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Seth couple gb
9
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
8
An attractive place to stay.
Pros:

There is easy access to the town. Staff are friendly and the attractive building has a useful car park. The coolest spot in the building was in the spacious first floor viewing gallery where you could sit and work.

Cons:

A fan was provided but in this recent hot weather the room was very hot. A grilled tomato at breakfast was oddly served in a small bowl rather than in a plate!

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Celia solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

A very attractive, well kept hotel with friendly and efficient staff.

Cons:

The bedrooms and upper floors were unbearably hot and airless. Provision of air conditioning is urgently needed especially in these times of global warming.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Jamie couple gb
8
Excellent staff, great food, beautiful historic building and a great location
Pros:

Staff were great, breakfast was excellent, location is very good.

Cons:

Room was nice and well decorated but a little on the small side. The worst element of the stay was the lack of air con in the room. Whilst I understand the heat and temperatures were extreme and mid heat wave, the temperature in the room was unbearable and very difficult to sleep. I think the hotel needs to invest in some kind of air conditioning, even portable units to cover the summer months.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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DAVID couple gb
8
Great location, amazing staff.
Pros:

Incredibly generous staff went above & beyond to ensure our stay was perfect. We arrived several hours before check in and were kindly offered the air conditioned conference room to get ready for a wedding. The team really did all they could. Clean, comfortable room, and a great shower.

Cons:

We were there in a heatwave and our room was unbearably hot. With climate change, an old Victorian building like this really does need to consider air conditioning.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Lizzie solo_traveller gb
7
Would go back - in winter
Pros:

Lovely hotel, well decorated, clean, good breakfast. Staff were lovely.

Cons:

It was an oven! Good ac in the bar but in the room the window barely opened and didn't stay open which was awful on the hottest day of the year. We had to fill the bath with cold water and keep hopping into it

2026-06-27 via Nuitee