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Royal Oak

3.0 star property
3-star inn near Dover Castle

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Exterior
Double Room | Bathroom | Towels
Garden
Restaurant

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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36 Lower Rd, Dover, England, CT17 0QU
  • Dover Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Dover

In Dover .Within a 5-minute walk of this Dover inn, you'll find Crabble Corn Mill and Kearsney Abbey Gardens. Also, Crabble Stadium is within half a mile (1 km) and Russell Gardens is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dover Castle - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Dover Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • White Cliffs of Dover - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Kearsney (Kent) Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Breakwater Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Fox Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Archer - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Royal Oak

3-star inn near Dover Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Dover inn is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Royal Oak offers 5 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Dover inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Tuesday (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM) and Wednesday - Sunday (noon - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit 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, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Royal Oak Inn
Royal Oak Dover
Royal Oak Inn Dover

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Oak have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Oak.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Oak?

As of May 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Oak on Jun 6, 2025 start from $145.82, 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 Royal Oak to the beach?

This inn is 2.6 mi (10-min drive) from Dover Beach and 6 mi (17-min drive) from Abbot's Cliff Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Royal Oak offer free breakfast?

Royal Oak offers free English breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Royal Oak?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Royal Oak?

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

Is there free parking at Royal Oak?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does Royal Oak have a pool?

Royal Oak does not have a pool.

Does Royal Oak have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Royal Oak have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Royal Oak to downtown Dover?

Royal Oak is 0.2 mi away from River.

Royal Oak Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful, competent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise, Andover

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig

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

really nice pub with rooms near dover

really friendly local pub with rooms, food is very good and very reasonably priced, staff are all helpful and pleased to see you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Clean room, great staff

Clean room and bathroom. Bed uncomfortable. Food nice and service really good throughout. Poor nights sleep though as party on til 12.30 am and we would have probably chosen another place to stay if we knew that a function was being held so late.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place to stay when visiting Dover. Lots of people use it for the port. We used it to visit the castle and Battke of Britain memorial. Parking is a bit tight in the car park so we used the road. Breakfast is good and food options in the evening also good. Room has everything you need and is cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Martyn

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

A great place to stop and very clean and tidy

Room was clean and tidy and looked to have been recently renovated to a good standard. Nice big shower and lots of hot water, always the sign of a good hotel room. Plenty of nice fluffy towels, but lacking a towel rail next to the hand basin (a cheap and quick fix there). Bed was comfortable, however a nice bed topper would be a lovely touch. Room was missing a small waste bin, a couple of coat hooks on the hanging rail would be especially useful. (again a cheap and quick fix). Having twin USB points on both sides of the bed with twin 13amp sockets and good free Wfi was a nice touch. We had room 5 and from the little we saw of other rooms, I think it was the best one. As mentioned, we could not fault the cleanliness of the bedroom or the bathroom and towels and bedlinen perfect (well done there). one small niggle, the kettle and coffee maker were on one of the bedside tables and took up most of the table top. A small console table, like the one in the hallway with the visitors comments book on it, would have been great placed under the TV and the kettle etc could have been placed on there and a socket could have been taken from the TV supply socket above. Again a fairly small outlay for a big gain in the room. All the staff we met, were very friendly and always willing to do what they good to help, another reason our stay was so pleasant. The restaurant severed good pub food and good sized portions. There is also 2 EV charging points on site. Would I recommend, yes 100%
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Anji

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were amazing. Very friendly. We would definitely stay again if we come back to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathilde

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Quaint place with pub on ground floor. Would not advise for people with walking issues as the stairs are very steep and steps narrow and uneven.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

10/10 Excellent

martha

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

Perfect

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan

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

Really helpful and friendly staff.

Really helpful and friendly staff. Prepared me a grab bag for breakfast as had to leave earlier than breakfast was served. My room was a little on the small side but was very beautifully presented. (And would be fine for any one of average hight and build. As I am over 6’5 and of large build.)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. Very convey for ferries
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely small friendly hotel. Nice bar area. Rooms are compact, but absolutely pristine everything you need for a comfortable stay. Staff are friendly. Lovely choice of breakfast. Definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald, Argyle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quaint place. The stairs are a little tricky with luggage but the room was delightful. The staff was friendly and helpful. It was a great stay and we would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Check it out

Great spot for overnight stay for work would recormend
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Blake

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

6/10 Okay

Sue

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

2 nights at The Royal Oak

No parking available on day 1. I was told an email would be sent on the day of our arrival to give us instructions for accessing the room but never received it. Had to wait for someone to take us to the room and give me the passkey. Pub was very busy and noisy on our first night which kept us awake. Second night we didn’t hear anything in the pub. Breakfast was really good and the cooks were excellent at catering for my dairy and egg allergies. Bed mattress was not good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Amenities
Staff and service was excellent. Access to room not suitable for aged and infirm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024