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The Royal Oak

5.0 star property
5-star luxury inn near Goodwood Motor Circuit

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Lunch and dinner served, British cuisine
Terrace/patio
Cottage (Mulberry) | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Exterior
Classic Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Pook Lane, East Lavant, Chichester, England, PO19 0AX
  • Place, Goodwood Motor Circuit
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Goodwood Racecourse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Goodwood House
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Classic Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (Flint) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Family Room (Flint)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cottage (Mulberry) | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Cottage (Mulberry)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Cottage | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Cottage

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Chichester

In Chichester .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Chichester inn, you'll find Goodwood Motor Circuit and Thorney Island. Goodwood Estate Country Park and University of Chichester are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Goodwood Racecourse - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Goodwood House - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Chichester Festival Theatre - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Chichester Cathedral - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Fishbourne Station - 5 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Namaste Punjab - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Daffodil - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Royal Oak

5-star luxury inn near Goodwood Motor Circuit
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury The Royal Oak. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Chichester inn is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Oak offers 8 accommodations with iPod docking stations and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

This Chichester inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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 30.0 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. 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 Oak Inn Chichester
Royal Oak Chichester
The Royal Oak Inn
The Royal Oak Chichester
The Royal Oak Inn Chichester

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Royal Oak to the airport?

The Royal Oak is 34.6 mi (43-min drive) away from the Southampton (SOU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Royal Oak have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Oak.

How close is The Royal Oak to the beach?

This inn is 8 mi (21-min drive) from Prinsted Beach and 9.2 mi (13-min drive) from Bognor Regis Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Royal Oak offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Royal Oak, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Royal Oak?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Royal Oak?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Royal Oak?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Royal Oak have a pool?

The Royal Oak does not have a pool.

Does The Royal Oak have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Royal Oak have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Royal Oak to downtown Chichester?

The Royal Oak is 0.4 mi away from East Lavant.

The Royal Oak Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 123 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Great pub. Caution if you wish to use the dine on a Wednesday and get your 20% off as you apparently need to pay on the night it can not be added to your room.. Costly error!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely traditional pub

A few bits we were unhappy with and could easily be improved. Firstly the only toast offered at breakfast was sourdough, which was hard and really difficult to cut. We werent the only customers to comment on this. The bins and full ashtray we walked past when going into our room wasn't very nice to see. Privacy was a bit of an issue with a few chairs directly outside our bedroom window and staff members having a break there. I must say the staff were really welcoming and helpful. But would rather not have to pull my curtains to maintain our privacy. We did mention this when we checked out and was told the staff have to go somewhere which i do understand. But surley there is somewhere else which doesn't impose on your guests? Also the half used tin of coffee in the room is not what i would expect from a decent establishment. The fresh milk in the fridge was a nice touch though. The evening meals were tasty and everyone friendly. Thankyou to the lady who sorted our television out.. Amazing area with brilliant walks and easy parking opposite the pub.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
0
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room. Very comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean and very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

Great pub with excellent service

A lovely old 'proper' village pub. Great service and food (just the right sized portions for dinner and breakfast as well. Room was initially warm (we were fine in January without the radiator on all weekend) and the mattress was very soft and bouncy (for us at least compared to what we are used to).
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Toby

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

8/10 Good

Clive

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

A relaxing break

Lovely quiet cottage, just over the road from a traditional village pub selling great food and beer. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

10/10 Excellent

carol

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

A great find

lovely pub, very quiet at night, great nights sleep on a clean and comfortable bed, shower was best ever, clean, good pressure and nice and hot. Food was great too, dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I didn't like the evening food menu 😕
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael, London

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Graeme

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Mr Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cannot recommend

My wife & I stayed for a couple of days for her birthday. The room was fine. I was disappointed with the breakfast as you could only have a cooked breakfast. There was no yoghurt or cereals available. I had to ask for orange juice. On day 1 I had toast & honey. The honey was put on the table in the plastic bottle & there was just enough for a couple of slices of toast. The next day there was none. I cannot understand why they could not have purchased another bottle. On the evening of my wife's birthday she ordered the steak but they had not had a delivery so had to order something she was not so keen on. Overall the stay was disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A warm welcome, clean and modernized rooms, and excellent food. Also very convenient for Goodwood Motor Circuit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

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

Nice place

Nice little place, food was good, shower in room was excellent. Very small TV, and the bed was a little too soft for my liking. For a one night stay it was good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Zoe

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, fab breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024