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The Royal Oak Hotel

Property class: 3
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Cranbrook hotel

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A room with a blue wall, wooden beams, a red sofa, two patterned chairs, a small table with a vase, and framed pictures.
A bedroom with a bed, a mirror, a window with curtains, and framed pictures on the wall.
The Royal Oak Hotel with a traditional facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A bar area with a wooden counter, a copper bucket, and a variety of liquor bottles.
A room with a dark blue wall, a red leather sofa, a white table, and framed pictures.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Rye Rd, Hawkhurst, England, TN18 4EP
  • Place, High Weald
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Leeds Castle
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Camber Sands
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Double Room

A neatly made bed with a grey blanket and a rolled towel, two bedside lamps, a yellow pillow, and a mirror on the wall.

Premium Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Classic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white and pink bedding, a teal pillow with fish patterns, and a gold-framed mirror reflecting the room.

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Cranbrook

In Cranbrook .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Merriments Gardens and 6 miles (10 km) of Bodiam Castle with a stay here. St Dunstan's Church and Cranbrook Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • High Weald - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bodiam Castle - 11 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • The Chapel Down Winery - 28 min drive - 15.0 miles
  • Leeds Castle - 38 min drive - 23.0 miles
  • Camber Sands - 44 min drive - 27.7 miles

Getting around

  • Robertsbridge Station - 9 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ostrich Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Route 1066 Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Judges Bakery Robertsbridge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Salehurst Halt - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Man Yee - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Royal Oak Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Cranbrook hotel
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cranbrook hotel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Royal Oak Hotel offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Royal Oak Hotel to the airport?

The Royal Oak Hotel is 50.7 mi (71-min drive) away from the Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Oak Hotel?

As of Aug 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Oak Hotel on Aug 24, 2026 start from $89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Royal Oak Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Oak Hotel.

Does The Royal Oak Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Royal Oak Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Royal Oak Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Royal Oak Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Royal Oak Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Royal Oak Hotel have a pool?

The Royal Oak Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Royal Oak Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Royal Oak Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Royal Oak Hotel to downtown Cranbrook?

The Royal Oak Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Hawkhurst.

The Royal Oak Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 51 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, shown to room by polite, informative member of staff, breakfast selection in room very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, room was very clean, bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Symran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to say. Lovely staff especially Eddie and Emma. Would definitely stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Antonia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were very helpful. From check in thru departure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast box was a great start to the day. Bed very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was good for a pit stop. Apart from you could hear the traffic noise outside.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leonora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean with a kettle, fridge, tv and coffee machine. Really friendly and nice staff. Very close to shops including waitrose.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff really friendly and helpful. There were a few plumbing issues with the bathroom and the windows could have done with a clean, but otherwise the room was great and well provisioned with tea and coffee. A complimentary in-room breakfast was provided, which we weren't expecting. Would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness
Good value for money and stay was what we expected
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly lady checked us in and showed us to our room, which was very clean and there was an actual bath in the bathroom, which is quite unusual these days! We didn’t expect breakfast, but there was a hamper containing continental breakfast, and a fridge with milk, water and orange juice. The kitchen wasn’t open on the evening we stayed, so we ate at The Prince of Kent Indian restaurant next door (which was also very good). The bed was comfortable and my only criticism was there was no mirror in the bedroom, but all in all, great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Renovated room was very comfortable, and bodes well for the other areas of the hotel that are still rather tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a great stay! The room was lovely, spacious, clean and really nicely decorated. The breakfast hamper was a lovely touch. The bathroom was massive and had a bath in it as well as a shower which was great. I really wasn’t expecting it to be so good as the price was low. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Room was a little dated but very clean & I really appreciated the complimentary breakfast hamper which was a lovely surprise
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, breakfast basket handy. Comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was to a great standard
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Arunendu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes. clean room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Both the bedroom and ensuite were very clean. People were helpful and friendly. Within walking distance of shops, supermarket and several restaurants. The place was built several hundred years ago so has plenty of beautiful features in the pub.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melvena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was good, clean and bed comfortable. There was a complimentary breakfast basket and refreshment facility. We were not informed that the restaurant was closed until with arrived and not on the website. Worth checking out beforehand.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Funso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay at the Royal Oak. The staff were really friendly and Neil was super helpful carrying my heavy suitcase up the stairs and then down again on departure. The room was cozy and had all the amenities: flat screen tv, kettle and a radio. I loved the continental breakfast hamper; It was so nice to not have to go down to get breakfast in the morning (especially as I was feeling quite tired) because the breakfast hamper was already in the room complete with a coffee machine, kettle and mini fridge with milk, juice and water. This way I was able to choose a time that suited me to have my breakfast. The hotel's pub served food; the fish was well made (I ordered fish and chips). Hotel had free parking on its premises and it was in a good location - high street with shops, plus close proximity to other attractions; I went to Scotne Castle which was about 15 minutes drive away. Overall I had an enjoyable stay and would recommend.
Room with breakfast hamper
Scotne castle
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful!! It’s recently been done apparently, and there was a lovely hamper and fridge with food and drinks included. The only issue was the shower wasn’t amazing and was hard to get to the right temperature. Otherwise staff super lovely to and great pub! Highley recommend - Lauren
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and spacious, no hanging space for clothes though? And we were in room 14 which was over a very noisy bar.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were in one of the refurbished rooms which was vey clean, however there is obviously still some additions that are required in the main areas that look very drab and neglected. The heating in the bedroom was good but the en-suite bathroom had no heating at all and was so cold you didn't want to shower in there, the addition of some form of heating is needed here .A bin in the bathroom and some sort of shelf to put your own bits and pieces on would be useful.A mirror in the bedroom would be a good addition. The breakfast hamper and small chiller is a nice touch and was useful. Overall the stay was good and once the renovations are complete we are sure it will all look lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jestina

The side cupboard were very dusty the moment i entered the room started sneezing then i knew dust somewhere when i looked around noticed that where the hair dryer was very dusty and the TV area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was excellent 👍 Emma and Grace mother and daughter housekeeping team ( Emma is the housekeeper and excellent at her job)were both amazing and very accommodating, made our stay very comfortable, couldn't do enough for you and because of this we have booked again! However, the pub attached to the accommodation was closed till 3pm each day, we arrived on a Sunday and couldn't check in because the system doesn't work on Sundays? We were told to check in the next day at 3? You have to register your car on arrival, which we obviously couldn't do as no system..and apparently you have to do this every single day you are staying? Wth? We weren't told this until we were about to leave 5 days later 😤 not impressed, seems a little daft if you are staying in they're accommodation to have to check in at the same time each day? Surely they know how long we are staying? Everywhere else we have stayed, you book in and register your car on day 1..that's it, they know you are staying. On the note of the pub being closed most of the day, apart from Sunday there was no food available all week? They offer a breakfast hamper but there's a fab cafe a hop, skip and a jump away. The beers left a little to be desired but there is a pub just down the road. The WiFi was not very good, having said all this we will definitely stay again. I know that they are in the process of revamping the property but seems just a little bit overwhelmed. The staff are lovely.😊
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed in Room 6 for 1 night. First the bad bits : Toilet had very slight weep from soil pipe at back that dribbled across the bathroom floor. TV didn’t work. Aerial disconnected and no way to join the 2 halves of lead. And no remote. Clearly had not been checked or tested. Very poor sound insulation between our room and next door. Could hear the tv, normal speaking voices quite clearly, and the snoring during the night!! The room is at the front of the building overlooking a junction. As it’s only single glazed it can be bit noisy with traffic. Didn’t bother me as used to traffic noise at home. Good bits: Staff very helpful and friendly. Bed was soft, comfortable and sheets clean. Room /bathroom clean. Pub itself very comfortable. Usual pub grub fayre bit limited but spicy chicken wings, fish & chips, sticky toffee pudding, hot and tasty. Though no cooked breakfast available, a croissant, small jar jam, and form of granola was in our room along with small bottle of milk in fridge. There was however, a cafe across the road that did an excellent cooked breakfast on a Sunday morning. We didn’t discover the bad bits about the room because we hardly spent any time in it until the night after the pub had closed. And because you let yourselves out and leave the room key in a pot by the door and the pub is closed, I couldn’t inform anyone of the condition of the room. Would I stay here again?? Possibly for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026