The Royal Hotel

Hotels
8 (775 reviews)
27 Main Street , Bolton le Sands , gb
+44 1524 572326

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Garden
Hiking
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great bar and restaurant
Good breakfast options
Dog friendly
Cons:
Room was hot
Exposed carpet grip issues
Steak quality was poor
Noisy room from staff area

Categories

Cleanliness
7.58
The hotel was clean, but there were minor issues with exposed carpet grip.
Service
8.55
Staff were friendly and provided good service throughout the stay.
Location
8.59
The location was convenient with a bustling bar and restaurant.
Room Quality
7.04
Rooms were decent but experienced issues with heat and noise.
Amenities
8.57
The hotel offered great amenities including a bar and restaurant.
Value for Money
8.03
Good value for money given the overall experience and food quality.
Food and Beverage
7.58
Some positive mentions of food but noted issues with the steak quality.
Overall Experience
8.05
Overall a pleasant stay, though there were some areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 19:31

Property Description

Canal-side Gastropub Experience
The Royal Hotel offers a unique canal-side location in Bolton-le-Sands, providing a charming setting for a memorable stay.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at The Royal Hotel is equipped with a flat-screen TV, desk, and tea/coffee facilities for your convenience. Enjoy a relaxing stay with en suite showers in all rooms.

Scenic Surroundings and Culinary Delights
Explore the picturesque courtyard garden by the canal or take a stroll to Morecambe bay beach just 10 minutes away. Indulge in a diverse monthly food menu and unwind with a coffee or cocktail in the bar area.

Ready to experience a blend of comfort and charm at The Royal Hotel? Book your stay now for a delightful canal-side retreat.

Important information:

Please note that there is live music on Saturday nights at the property and there will be noise till about 00:30.

Breakfast times are as follows: Monday - Sunday: 9:00 - 12:00.
Breakfasts are not included in the room rates. Guests can order breakfast from our main menu, for an additional price.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: 10:00 AM
Airport code: LBA

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 775 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.58
Service: 8.55
Location: 8.59
Room Quality: 7.04
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.03
Food and Beverage: 7.58
Overall Experience: 8.05
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Cahill • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

The pub part

Cons:

There water leak from ceiling dripping on the bed from light fitting fire alarm went off but no one came to let know that was all under control the staff where very at the bar

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • gb
7
Ok for our sort stay
Pros:

Food was good, staff very helpful,

Cons:

Room was very basic. Room was very small for our liking. Couldn’t open the windows fully only on about 6” very stuffy,

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
9
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Robin • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

All good

Cons:

All good

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The food was excellent and staff very helpful/friendly. Great location by Lancaster Canal and nearby restaurants.

Cons:

Could have been better if bfast included in price.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
7
Cons:

Room had a slight musty or damp smell. TV did not work

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Daria • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Jo • extended_group • gb
6
Sufficient for overnight stay but would struggle to stay longer
Pros:

Staff were very pleasant
Disabled parking facilities close to hotel entrance.
Good food
dog friendly accommodation.

Cons:

Accommodation was on first floor level which is not highlighted in hotel description/details when booking .Party member uses elbow crutches which can be awkward on narrow stairs.
Room had not recently been cleaned as dust had settled on lights , shelves , bathroom towel radiator. Room in need of maintenance, paint chipped, shower had black mould.
Unable to open any of the windows in the room which are painted closed. Extremely hot overnight the fan provided was not sufficient
community carpet area very dirty
you are unable to leave the hotel through the pub itself if checking out before 9am you have to leave via fire escape again really not ideal for party member using elbow crutches when having to deal with luggage. Bottom steps were wet. This was also not highlighted in the hotel description/facilities details prior to booking

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • couple • gb
9
Relaxed friendly pub with lovely food.
Pros:

Simple and comfortable room, great location and staff, easy parking and lovely food.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Alan • solo_traveller • gb
6
Comfortable.
Pros:

No breakfast with my booking.

Cons:

A minimum of tea-coffee supply in the room. Com

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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C7834LSsarahs • Family • Worcester, Worcestershire, England
2
Over priced and non existent service
Pros:

Lovely pub but the lukewarm warm food and really terrible service completely lets it down.
It could be fantastic but unfortunately it’s not ☹️

2026-07-31 • via Tripadvisor
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H2078BZleep • Friends getaway
2
Service please
Pros:

Was having g trouble with payment card payment on phone don't take cash so my friend come out told me so I went back in myself to pay for the round after standing at the bar for 5 min with no 1 behind the bar and the only member of staff I so wad a young gentleman early 20s whom took empty plates to kitchen and full plates back out of whom made eye contact with myself and didn't say a word there customer service needs too be worked on it wasn't long ago this pub was closed and we are trying to support local business but when staff don't acknowledge a customer what are we supposed to do I'm walking out

2026-07-29 • via Tripadvisor
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millsym152 • Family • Morecambe, Lancaster District, Lancashire, England
2
Overpriced roast dinner
Pros:

Had a terrible experience got two roast beef dinners which where £24 each very overpriced the beef was like leather complained they then brought some more beef out 10 minutes later but everything was then cold won’t be going back the service was terrible

2026-07-26 • via Tripadvisor
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P4032MRkee • Couples • Cumbria, England
2
Walked out smelly dogs over priced food
Pros:

Pub needs a separate area for Dogs/muts! Was about to order our meals but some people came in with 3 large dogs sniffing and pestering us, the dogs stank and was very off putting so the pub lost out and we walked out! Other patrons complaining too about smelly dogs! Sort it out!

2026-07-26 • via Tripadvisor
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156maryd • Friends getaway • Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England
10
Great place, lovely location so close to the shore. Excellent food and friendly staff.
Pros:

Great atmosphere, good choice on the menu, tasty and well cooked food. The staff were lovely and helpful and as the restaurant was busy, they are definitely hard working. I had a "naked" burger, others in the group had Fish and Chips, Cumberland sausage and the Cheese and Onion pie. We all agreed the food was amazing. We will be back.

2026-07-26 • via Tripadvisor
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
8
Nice place to stop
Pros:

Ideal location for my journey
Lovely food

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee