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Alma House

2.0 star property
Guest house near Dover Castle in Dover

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Exterior
Front of property
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Triple Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shared kitchen

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
37 Folkestone Road, Dover, England, CT17 9RZ
  • Dover Castle
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 75 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 75 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • 65 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Dover

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Roman Painted House and Pencester Gardens. Dover Western Heights and Dover Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dover Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dover Harbour - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dover Castle - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Dover Priory Station - 2 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Eight Bells - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Hoptimist - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Salle Verte - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Alma House

Guest house near Dover Castle in Dover
WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Dover guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Alma House offers 12 accommodations with hair dryers. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 7 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 7 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of GBP 50 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

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
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 and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Children 7 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Hostel Alma Cafe Express Dover
Hostel Alma Cafe Express
Alma Cafe Express Dover
Alma Cafe Express
Hostel Alma
Alma House Dover
Hostel Alma Cafe Express
Alma House Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Alma House Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dover

Frequently asked questions

Does Alma House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Alma House.

How much does it cost to stay at Alma House?

As of Jun 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alma House on Jun 15, 2025 start from $66.94, excluding 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.

How close is Alma House to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 11-minute walk from Dover Beach and 3.7 mi (5-min drive) from Abbot's Cliff Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Alma House offer free breakfast?

Alma House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Alma House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Alma House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Early check-in costs GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Alma House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Alma House have a pool?

Alma House does not have a pool.

Does Alma House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Alma House to downtown Dover?

Alma House is 0.3 mi away from Dover.

Alma House Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 53 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Amenities
Very steep stairs. Landing very dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Delaney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It looked closed with no office. Expedia had to call to find owner to let me in. 3rd rate place everything cheapest quality possible. Ad misrepresents the place and if you complain owner says you can leave if you don’t like it. Worst place I ever stayed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Stacey

Traveled with family
Didn’t stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

1 night business stay

Just needed somewhere to have a roof over my head. Nothing special
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Raj

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

ELEFTHERIOS

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

Best to Avoid

Really bad smell. No way to rebook that hostel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was difficult. There was no parking on premises but had to park elsewhere and move the car by 9.30am
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Hans-Ulrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel was close to town and breakfast provided was filling. It's right by a busy road so may not be for light sleepers, but I am usually a light sleeper and I was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bad customer service!! He was very grimpy very Bad service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
0 stars horrible breakfast over priced bad staff weird stairs small room tiny bathroom never going again hotels chea0er and better
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

o

Liked: Cleanliness

Good value accommodation, close to the ferry port

Good value accommodation, close to the ferry port. No car park available
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ravneet

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

Value for money

Value for money. No frills but great service. Close to town center and castle. Breakfast was minimal but you do get a 24/7 mini kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Lovely place.

Check in was easy, showed to our room and how to work all the doors. Room was comfortable, kitchen was easily accessible. Very noisy location but perfect for going to the ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Yvonne

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

Basic but has everything you need.

Check in is easy, beds are very comfortable. Unfortunately it was very noisy due to being on the main road(cars and people walking past). Alma emailed the check in information as we were arriving late. This made check in possible at 1am. We would stay again but bring ear plugs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Do not go there

Damp,fleas jumping around pure grime
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

My wife stood at the door for 10 minutes waiting for someone to open the door. A man came out but wasn't a member of the hotel personnel. We didn't like the look of the place so decided not to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

John

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

Great value in the heart of Dover

Great value here. OK, it isn't flash but it was much better than the usual basic hostel. We had our own en suite room with TV, and the continental breakfast was pretty good. Although on a busy road, the traffic died away during the night and we had no trouble sleeping. The kitchen (microwave, kettle and toaster) was basic, but useful. The central location near to downtown, the rail station and also the National Express bus stop was very convenient. WiFi was patchy however. Overall, our 3 night stay was very satisfactory, and we'd readily stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Joanna, Vancouver

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a very strong smell of mould throughout. While it appears clean, I felt sick from being exposed to the mould for just one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

John, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well, let's say that I foud a spider on my bed, the shower is so small that I barlely managed to use it and very very noisy. It's cheap, but still not worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Claire, Northwest Kent

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Don't stay here

When checking us in the man was incredible rude - he made us feel like we were somehow inconveniencing him by asking him to check us in (i.e. do his job). The room was dusty and the bedsheets had black mildew and yellow stains on them... Loads of spider webs on the walls and ceilings. The bathroom was nice though. The guy told us breakfast was between 8 and 9, but when we went down at 8.50 everywhere was dark and locked up and there was no one to be seen. Really glad we had only booked this place for one night. Will never be staying here again - not a nice start to our holiday. At least it was close to the ferry port so no need to worry about traffic in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Joanne

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

JoCo

A good stop over for Dover Ferry
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018