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The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star inn near Bluewater Shopping Centre

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Enjoy a drink at the bar, where a variety of beers and wines are on tap and displayed.
Stunning corridor with a potted plant and wooden beams overhead, leading to a staircase.
Enjoy a game of pool in this cozy room with a pool table, fireplace, and comfortable seating.
Experience the grandeur of this historic building's interior, featuring a high ceiling and ornate reception area with a balcony.
Experience the traditional charm of The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel, where great beers and wines are always available, along with complimentary Wi-Fi and a warm outdoor seating area.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
1 High Street, Dartford, England, DA1 1DU
  • Orchard Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Bluewater Shopping Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Lakeside Shopping Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room (Family) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room (Family)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Dartford

In Dartford .A stay at this inn places you within half a mile (1 km) of Orchard Theatre and 3 miles (5 km) of Darenth Country Park. Darent Valley Hospital and Thames River are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Orchard Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Darent Valley Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Bluewater Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Lakeside Shopping Centre - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Brands Hatch Circuit - 13 min drive - 9.9 miles

Getting around

  • Dartford Station - 5 min walk
  • Barnehurst Station - 6 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Flying Boat - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Esquires Coffee House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sedir Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪All Day Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel

3-star inn near Bluewater Shopping Centre
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Dartford inn is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel offers 25 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Dartford inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 8.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 8.95 per person

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; cash is not accepted
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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Royal Victoria Bull Hotel Dartford
Royal Victoria Bull Dartford
Royal Victoria Bull
The Royal Victoria & Bull Inn
The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel Inn
The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel Dartford
The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel Inn Dartford

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel to the airport?

The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel is 20.1 mi (41-min drive) away from the London City Airport (LCY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel.

Does The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 8.95 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this inn, but Aspers Casino (26-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel have a pool?

The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel to downtown Dartford?

The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Dartford.

The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 355 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 355 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 355 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 355 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 355 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lobby nice staff were good small room and no hot water felt run down and shabby
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dmytro

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dave

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noisy

Parking is a nightmare to find. The noisiest hotel I've stayed in. Delivery early doors. Staff good, food average, not the worst
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic place

Brilliant stay, lovely service. Delicious breakfast. Very friendly staff. Cigarette smell in stairwell was the only small inconvenience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could have benefitted from clearer directions to the car park. A does what is says on the tin stay and very appropriate for working away. Nice staff members, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok fir a one nights stay in the for the area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No real problems but the drains need attention as the bathroom smelt bad. Perfectly clean, usable and drained well but toilet odours came back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, comfortable room, really enjoyed our stay, thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

colin a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqui

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We got an email to advise us to book a table to eat in the restaurant, I rang to book one and told us kitchen was closed, shame nobody let us know, breakfast was pastry’s from Lidls , 99p for a pack of eight, breakfast looked quite sad 😔 nobody approached us to offer us any toast, small plate with a few slices of ham and cheese on it. Overall a little disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

ALLAN

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

very disappointed

We chose this Hotel because of it was supposedly close to Brands Hatch race circuit ( 6.7 miles ) it is actually nearer to 15 miles. we found it very difficult to locate and no hot food was available for evening meal or breakfast. All that was was missing was Basil Faulty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming nice room comfy bed staff very friendly and was close to where we needed to be would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Old-Worldy Feel Pub/Hotel

Nice, old-worldy feel pub/hotel. Food was plentiful and cheap. Service was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

adrian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disapointed

The pub it self had lots of history and was very interesting to look around. The rooms were not what we were expecting for a superior room it was very basic, The shower door was loose and fell off its runners, the cushions on the bed were all ripped. The handle on the bathroom tap missing and all the trim around the bottom of the shower was coming of. Bathroom floor could of done with a good clean. We only stayed for one night of the 2 nights we booked and went elsewhere for the second night
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Always stay here when working near London, usually free parking 20% off food and drink and a lovely free cooked breakfast. This time it was a continental breakfast due to the kitchen been refurbished. I was vey disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant!

Brilliant!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

leanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was initially concerned about the noise and people as it is a pub and I was staying with my teenage daughter. But there was no need to worry it was quiet clean, food was lovely staff friendly. Town center. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024