Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Beautiful views
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Noisy rooms
Temperature issues
Small room sizes

Categories

Cleanliness
8.03
General sentiment indicates good cleanliness; specific mentions of clean rooms.
Service
8.6
Staff were friendly and accommodating, with positive experiences noted.
Location
8.74
Excellent location close to the beach and town, highly praised.
Room Quality
7.99
Mixed reviews; issues with room temperature and size noted.
Amenities
8.32
Some good amenities mentioned, but a lack of USB sockets noted.
Value for Money
8.18
Some concerns about pricing; perceived as tourist-priced.
Food and Beverage
8.13
Breakfast was excellent, but some complaints about food temperature.
Overall Experience
8.4
Generally positive with minor issues; overall satisfaction high.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 08:35

Property Description

Magnificent Seafront Location
The Royal Albion, with its historic roots dating back to 1760, offers a breathtaking view of Viking Bay in Broadstairs. Enjoy the perfect blend of seaside tranquility and town convenience with Charles Dickens' Bleak House just a glance away.

Comfortable En Suite Rooms
Experience comfort and convenience in any of the 21 en suite rooms, each equipped with satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities. Wake up to picturesque views of the town or the bay from your window, creating a memorable stay.

Delightful Amenities
Indulge in complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and start your day right with a delicious full English breakfast included in your stay. With rear gardens leading to the seafront promenade and sandy beaches, the Royal Albion offers a charming seaside escape.

Book now to experience the historic charm and seaside beauty of the Royal Albion.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 2038 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.03
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.74
Room Quality: 7.99
Amenities: 8.32
Value for Money: 8.18
Food and Beverage: 8.13
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Amanda couple gb
10
Perfect stay in Broadstairs, right on beach. Beautiful views. Bar and restaurant is great. 3rd time visiting Royal Albio
Pros:

Location, ambience and friendly staff. Amazing breakfast menu! Nice modern beachy decor

Cons:

Rooms are quite warm, but fans were provided.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
A
Amanda family_with_children gb
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Rob couple gb
9
Superb location in a beautiful seaside town.
Pros:

Wonderful location overlooking the bay at the rear of the hotel. Great nights sleep on a very comfy bed. Breakfast was excellent. Plenty of pubs and eateries close by to hotel if you chose to do so. Overall loved it and we will return in the future.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike except we were not able to stay a bit longer as on the move our loss!

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
J
Jixin couple gb
9
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
T
Toni couple gb
10
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Nicola family_with_children gb
9
A fantastic stay which did not disappoint and we will definitely come back.
Pros:

Amazing location. Spacious room with a stunning sea view and nicely fitted bathroom. Staff were very friendly and helpful, Hermes who was at breakfast both mornings was lovely and knew what I needed to help with our baby - cushion for high chair etc. House keeping staff were helpful. We were always offered fresh milk and cold water for our room.

Cons:

No lift for buggy which can’t be helped, although staff were very happy to lock it in the luggage room whenever we needed. A cot was provided but didn’t come with fitted sheets only a flat sheet folded under.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
S
Sue couple gb
9
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent. Good choice on the buffet and the cooked menu. Super service, as usual.
Great location overlooking the sea.

Cons:

No parking which wasn’t a problem for us but could be for some. Very hot as our room caught the early morning sun, but it was during a heat wave!

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
A
Andrew couple gb
8
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
T
Thomas solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Clean & great location good breakfast 👌

Cons:

Room had no ventilation & a bit expensive for that room

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
B
Brian solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Excellent breakfasts, wide range of food. Staff friendly and helpful. Room always cleaned well.

Cons:

Room a bit stuffy, I would have liked to open the window a little more

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
D
Donna couple gb
8
2026-08-17 via Nuitee
C
Craig couple gb
8
Very happy, would stay again
Pros:

Location, view, food

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
S
Sem couple es
10
muy cómoda
Pros:

La atención del personal, en especial el detalle que tuvo el chico que nos recibió en la recepción a las 23:00 de la noche, recién llegados desde el aeropuerto, fue muy amable y nos orientó en todo lo que necesitábamos.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
C
Claire solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The welcoming was lovely and the apartment was great couldnt ask for better situated place to stay in over looking the sea amazing

Cons:

Maybe more of a variety of normal coffee and tea apart from that was really good

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
S
Susan couple gb
10
Really enjoyed our stay
Pros:

Lovely building in the heart of everything

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
C
Ceri family_with_children gb
8
Great stay, will defo come again.
Pros:

I loved its charm

Cons:

Stairs are harrow, hard with luggage and kids and dogs and people with disabilities.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
F
Florentina couple gb
9
Pros:

The location was amazing, right next to the beach. Staff were were nice and helpful, room was cozy and very nicely decorated

Cons:

The bathroom was a bit dirty, rug had a big stain right next to the door
Another negative feedback would be that there was live music until late at night, would have been nice to be made aware of that when we checked in. We had a child with us and sleep was a struggle

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
J
Jacquie couple gb
8
A lovely old hotel in an excellent position but needed new beds and pillows as they were hard and lumpy
Pros:

Excellent location with amazing views.

Cons:

No concessions for having to park in the public car park as it was very expensive. Hard beds and pillows which made it difficult for us to sleep.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
V
Vincent couple gb
9
Pros:

the room was a bit small

Cons:

no parking

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
M
Marine couple gb
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee