Royal Oak

Hotels
8.1 (1002 reviews)
36 Lower Road , Dover , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Garden
Bar
Private parking
Electric vehicle charging station

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cozy atmosphere
Value for money
Quirky charm
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small room size
Limited food options
Steep stairs

Categories

Cleanliness
7.54
The room was reported as extremely dirty and the carpet in poor condition.
Service
9.01
Staff was friendly and provided excellent service, with apologies and helpfulness noted.
Location
8.55
Well located, convenient for the ferry and nearby attractions.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms were described as small and sometimes not up to initial expectations.
Amenities
8.03
Basic amenities met expectations, though some equipment like the extractor fan was mentioned as needing attention.
Value for Money
7.99
Overall package felt like good value despite some limitations.
Food and Beverage
8.04
Food was praised but some limitations in menu options were noted.
Overall Experience
8.11
A mixed experience with highlights, but also significant disappointments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 22:27

Property Description

Charming 3-Star Hotel with Restaurant and Garden

Luxurious Room Amenities
Indulge in comfort with rooms equipped with a coffee machine, private bathroom, shower, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Each guest room also features a wardrobe and kettle for your convenience.

Delicious Dining Options
Start your day right with a Full English/Irish breakfast, ensuring you have the energy for a day of exploring nearby attractions.

Convenient Location
Located just 21 km from Canterbury and 45 km from Calais, Royal Oak offers easy access to popular destinations. The hotel is also conveniently situated 62 km from London Southend Airport.

Book your stay at Royal Oak now and experience a delightful blend of comfort, convenience, and hospitality.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1002 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.54
Service: 9.01
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.03
Value for Money: 7.99
Food and Beverage: 8.04
Overall Experience: 8.11
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Lisa • couple • de
5
Für einen kurzen Zwischenstopp in Ordnung
Pros:

Nettes Personal, Restaurant und Bar darunter, kostenlose Parkplätze

Cons:

Essiggeruch im Zimmer, sehr sehr hellhörig- durchfahrende Autos und Pubbesucher hört man dementsprechend

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Sally • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely stop over before travelling to France by ferry.
Parking on site and good food and beer.
Ideal stay.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Odin • solo_traveller • hu
9
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Jos • couple • nl
8
Nuttig
Pros:

Vriendelijke mensen en vlak bij de ferry

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Debra • couple • gb
8
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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brian • solo_traveller • nz
9
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Ilona • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Frank • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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baza • extended_group • gb
10
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Lorna • couple • ca
8
Very pleasant stay , Nice location and helpful staff !
Pros:

The Breakfast was a full English Breakfast
Plenty of food !

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Friendly pub and Inn

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Emilie • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Damien • solo_traveller • be
10
Pros:

The location is fantastic, close to the ferry terminal yet away from the noise and bustle! I slept extremely well! The night before, I asked the lady at the bar if I could take my breakfast to go, and she happily obliged! It was ready at my door this morning!

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Markus • couple • de
8
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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S.J. • couple • nl
8
Pros:

Handige locatie voor een eerste overnachting naar aankomst in Engeland. 's avonds nog de kliffen van Dover bekeken.
Gezellige pub met 5 hotelkamers. Wel kruipt door om naar kamer te komen, daarom de koffers maar in de auto gelaten.

Cons:

Je kunt niet alle dagen eten in de pub.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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us.diego • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

Cosy rooms above a nice pub, small room but super comfy, shower was great and bed was great, we slept 9 straight hours. Breakfast was generous.

Cons:

Bathroom was small but correct, and bed was placed in front of window so no view.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Luisa • couple • gb
7
Great location, comfy rooms.
Pros:

Room was compact but had everything we needed. Location was great, staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Doors had electronic locks which worked randomly and involved a lot of hand waving. Our room was located by the entrance door which banged loudly every time someone entered or left which was annoying and could have been easily rectified.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Chris • extended_group • gb
9
Perfect stopover to commence our journey
Pros:

Very friendly and extremely helpful staff. Very nice atmosphere. Nice comfy room

Cons:

Nothing comes to mind!

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Pierre-Etienne • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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erik • solo_traveller • at
7
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee