Skegness The Royal Hotel

Hotels
7.5 (3855 reviews)
Drummond Road, South Parade , Skegness , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast options
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Rooms need updating

Categories

Cleanliness
5.83
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, such as blood on pillows and dirty carpets.
Service
8.8
Many reviews highlighted helpful and friendly staff.
Location
7.84
General praise for the hotel's location, with some reviews mentioning lovely views.
Room Quality
6.79
Rooms were reported as clean but some reviews noted they were small or outdated.
Amenities
7.32
Some concerns about facilities being dated, but general appreciation for the bar and breakfast.
Value for Money
7.78
Most reviews found the hotel to be a good value for money.
Food and Beverage
8.33
Positive feedback on breakfast options and dining quality.
Overall Experience
7.3
Overall positive sentiments with some notable issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 02:39

Property Description

Victorian Charm and Sea Views

Set in spacious grounds, The Royal Hotel is a Victorian gem just a short stroll from Skegness seafront.

Delicious Dining Options

Indulge in freshly prepared meals at Charlie’s Chop House and Grill, or enjoy a lighter menu in the lounge and bar with stunning sea views.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions

Explore Skegness easily with the hotel's proximity to the town center, pier, and golf clubs. Don't miss out on nearby attractions like the Lincolnshire Wolds and Gibraltar Point nature reserve.

To experience Victorian elegance with modern comforts and breathtaking sea views, book your stay at The Royal Hotel today!

Important information:

Please note that the bar is open from 06:00 until 00:00.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 3855 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.83
Service: 8.8
Location: 7.84
Room Quality: 6.79
Amenities: 7.32
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 8.33
Overall Experience: 7.3
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Simon family_with_children gb
6
Reasonable but a few things could be better.
Pros:

Great breakfast, spacious room, good location. Most of the staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Bed not that comfy. The room was too hot as it had no fan or AC and no USB ports in the room. One of the staff during breakfast was quite unfriendly and made sarcastic comment when we arrived slightly early for breakfast.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Carly couple gb
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Clare solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The location took a bit longer to walk, the view of where the hotel is was lovely. The breakfast was lovely too and the breakfast staff were very helpful as well.
I would like to thank the Reception staff for helping me with my queries.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller gb
7
Mother and daughter break
Pros:

Location good
Clean room
Good breakfast

Cons:

Tired decor needs updating, hotel must have been amazing in it's time lovely building

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Akash solo_traveller gb
1
Cons:

The Stamdard Family Room bathroom is very small. Approx 8 feet by 2-2.5 feet. Very uncomfortable to use it.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Ahmad family_with_children gb
1
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Derek solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Convineant

Cons:

On arrival we werent informed the restaurant was closed for 2 nights...we only found out when we went to the restaurant to eat....very poor communication

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Brian solo_traveller gb
7
A nine day stay is too long based on the limited number of attractions, but better for families.
Pros:

wide choice for breakfast to suit everyone's tastes.
Serving staff in general were very attentive

Cons:

The garden is an important feature but its general presentation has been worsening each year from my first visit over ten years ago. Clearly the current dry weather has left the lawn parched, killed the blades of grass and exposing a 'TON' of discarded fag butts, more ashtrays might help, but customers are generally careless.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Shane Barry couple gb
1
I didn't stay it was cancelled still waiting for my refund 2696 5473 241 920
Cons:

I didn't stay it was cancelled bye the hotel 24th June

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Christopher family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Well stocked self service breakfast buffet. Comfortable bed. Very helpful and friendly reception staff

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Stephanie solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The bed very comfy room clean the lounge and bar staff breakfast very good

Cons:

The shower mouldy

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Louise solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The staff were terrific. Genuinely. The night porter gentlemen was fabulous, and the receptionist (with light brown/blondish hair) and one of the ladies in the restaurant (with a cool style and bubbly personality)- they were all great.

The room was fine and clean also.

Cons:

I booked a balcony room and paid a bit extra for it but the table and chairs were dirty with bird poop that had been there a while and the balcony floor was dirty was didn't get to enjoy it so well

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Mitchell solo_traveller gb
7
The Royal Hotel met my expectations, exceeding in some respects but not all.
Pros:

The breakfast provided plenty of choice and was generous. The staff at breakfast were cheerful, friendly and attentive.

The hotel met my expectations, being affordable, well-located and with excellent parking facilities.

Cons:

I had a single room with a sea view, but it was a very odd shape, with an excellent bathroom but a radiator running parallel to the bed that marred the comfort aspect a little. There was a sea view but I did not make the most of it owing to the weather during my particular stay.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Mick solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Darwin solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Stan solo_traveller gb
6
Did the job
Pros:

Location excellent

Cons:

Little bit run down, breakfast not hot

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Amanda family_with_children gb
5
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Chris couple gb
10
Great stay
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Helen solo_traveller gb
4
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Tim family_with_children gb
9
Very comfortable. Loved the big lounge and stairwell. Good breakfast. Friendly and helfpul staff.
Pros:

Although there was a slight mix-up in providing a twin bed room, we were given a room upgrade and a free drink to compensate, which was very generous of them.

Cons:

A minor point and suggestion - the bathroom ventilation system struggled as there was no window

2026-07-20 via Nuitee