Royal Victoria Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel with restaurant

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Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ocean View

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Triple Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Family Triple Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

St Leonards-On-Sea

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of this St Leonards-On-Sea hotel, you'll find St Leonards Gardens and Hastings Beach. Also, Warrior Square Gardens is within half a mile (1 km) and BattleZone Live is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • St Leonards Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hastings Pier - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • White Rock Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hastings Castle - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • East Hill Lift - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • St Leonards Warrior Square Station - 11 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Folks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bonjour - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Horse and Groom Public House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Collected Fictions - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cumbia Kitchen - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Royal Victoria Hotel

3-star beach hotel with restaurant
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. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at Royal Victoria Hotel.

This 3-star St Leonards-On-Sea hotel is smoke free.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Royal Victoria Hotel offers 52 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Tennis

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 14.00 for adults and GBP 7.0 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

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. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Royal Victoria Hotel St Leonards-On-Sea
Royal Victoria St Leonards-On-Sea
Royal Victoria Hotel Hotel
Royal Victoria Hotel St Leonards-On-Sea
Royal Victoria Hotel Hotel St Leonards-On-Sea

Frequently asked questions

How close is Royal Victoria Hotel to the airport?

Royal Victoria Hotel is 61.6 mi (85-min drive) away from the Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Victoria Hotel?

As of Oct 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Victoria Hotel on Nov 27, 2025 start from $108.49, 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.

Does Royal Victoria Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Victoria Hotel.

How close is Royal Victoria Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Hastings Beach and 16.4 mi (31-min drive) from Camber Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Royal Victoria Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Royal Victoria Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 14.00 for adults and GBP 7.0 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Royal Victoria Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Royal Victoria Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Royal Victoria Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Royal Victoria Hotel have a pool?

Royal Victoria Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Royal Victoria Hotel have a restaurant?

Royal Victoria Hotel is home to Sea Terrace, which features Modern European cuisine.

Does Royal Victoria Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Royal Victoria Hotel to downtown St Leonards-On-Sea?

Royal Victoria Hotel is 1.8 mi away from St Leonards-On-Sea.

Royal Victoria Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 687 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 687 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 687 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 687 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 687 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kim

Needs a new bit of life into the decor ! No glasses or mugs in bathroom for teeth cleaning . No warning of step inside the door of our room ‘TRIP HAZARD ‘ big time !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Traveled with group
Lovely room with sea view, the breakfast was great and a good ambience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly staff. Great location right on seafront. Spacious room. Exceeded our expectations.
Royal Victoria afternoon tea
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian, Bexleyheath

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A nice traditional hotel with a lot of history. In need of freshening up, but staff are friendly and the rooms are well kept
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

A

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious room. It was hot and there was no air condtioning or fans. Maybe fans could be provided in hot weather
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Oh dear!

The hotel was so bad we left after one night of 2 night trip. I asked for a refund but unlikely we will get one. The receptionist barely spoke when we checked in so we didn't feel welcome. The hotel is in a filthy state with dirt, detritus and flecks of paint on all the carpets. There was a towel dumped in the middle of our corridor and it was still there the next day. I’m not surprised though, for the entire time we were there we didn’t see one cleaner, not even in the morning. The bed matresss was lumpy and uncomfortable. The shower and bath controls were awkward to use and get water coming out of the shower. The final event that made us leave was when the large, metal shower head fell from its bracket and hit my partner on the head. During the night the fire alarm went off, and having dressed and gone down to reception. The night person, said it was probably ok and we could go back to our rooms, although he didn’t understand why it had gone off. This is against all fire regulations. The TV stopped working after a bit, and the hair drier was difficult to use as a short flex came out of a drawer connected to the mains with some dodgy looking wiring. Breakfast options were meagre, and the coffee was cold. On leaving we asked to see the manager, Dr Shin, who wasn’t available. But receptionist said he would try to get a refund. The other two couples checking out were also asking for refunds. If you google Dr Shin, Royal Victoria Hotel you will discover some interesting stuff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

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

8/10 Good

Joanna

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Dated hotel - needs more care

Communal spaces were dirty and smelly, staircases and lift too. Inside the room was much cleaner and nicer though... bar staff wasn't attentive or much helpful. Dry plants in the firts floor lobby looked neglected too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosemarie

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Brilliant location for seafront, big and comfortable room. beautiful building if somewhat old fashioned and could do with a lick of paint. Minimal parking but staff all lovely, and our stay was well priced. Good breakfast too!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, characterful, old hotel in a great location on the sea front. Easily walkable to Hastings. Breakfast was a bit lacklustre but view from the dining room compensated somewhat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Room comfort
Older hotel in need of refurbishment. Staff was minimal, but very friendly and helpful. Off-season so not a lot of activity. Hotel was otherwise quiet and everything worked.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved the music played throughout great ambiance, size of the rooms was fabulous and well presented. Food available was great across the day parts breakfast and evening meal was delicious. Real selling point is the lovely afternoon tea this was splendid. No issues with the property our stay was awesome. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Hannah

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, the reception staff very friendly and helpful. Our room was large and clean, with excellent shower. Had also been recently decorated so felt clean and fresh. Car parking is available around the side streets. Good transport to Bexhill by bus or train, and a short walk along the promenade to Hastings old town. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel, London

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

The staff make it good

We stayed for one night (visiting friends who live locally) and, while the Royal Victoria decor may be passed its best/would benefit from some refurbishment, the staff were excellent & the room clean & comfortable. We will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025