The Royal Oak - Inn

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Loughborough inn

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Restaurant
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Garden
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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The Green, Long Whatton, Leicestershire, Loughborough, England, LE12 5DB
  • Place, Delta Force Paintball Kegworth
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Loughborough University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Longcliffe Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Premier Double Room, Room One

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1991 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Double or Twin Room, Room Two

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Loughborough

In Loughborough .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Loughborough inn, you'll find University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington Campus and Charnwood Museum. Donington Park Racing Circuit and Donington Grand Prix Collection are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Delta Force Paintball Kegworth - 6 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Loughborough University - 6 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Longcliffe Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington Campus - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Donington Park Racing Circuit - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • East Midlands Parkway Station - 8 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mulberry Tree Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Royal Oak - Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Loughborough inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly The Royal Oak - Inn also features a garden and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Loughborough inn is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Royal Oak - Inn offers 12 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator

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

  • Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • 12 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 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 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.

Property is also known as

Royal Oak Inn Loughborough
Royal Oak Loughborough
The Royal Oak - Inn Inn
The Royal Oak - Inn Loughborough
The Royal Oak - Inn Inn Loughborough

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Royal Oak - Inn to the airport?

The Royal Oak - Inn is 3.3 mi (6-min drive) away from the East Midlands Airport (EMA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Royal Oak - Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Oak - Inn.

Does The Royal Oak - Inn offer free breakfast?

The Royal Oak - Inn offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Royal Oak - Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn, but Dusk till Dawn Poker and Casino (16-min drive) and Mecca Bingo Beeston (18-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Royal Oak - Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Royal Oak - Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Royal Oak - Inn have a pool?

The Royal Oak - Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Royal Oak - Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Royal Oak - Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Royal Oak - Inn to downtown Loughborough?

The Royal Oak - Inn is 0.4 mi away from Long Whatton.

Reviews

The Royal Oak - Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 352 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 352 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 352 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 352 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 352 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carole

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Surprised and delighted!

A tastefully and comfortably modernised pub in a somewhat downbeat village near the M1 and airport but surprisingly quiet. The M1 is white noise in the background. I couldn't hear the planes. Rooms in the pub's grounds were comfortable with parking right outside and the food was amazing, including breakfast. No soggy mushrooms! If I was a lone female traveller I would feel particularly safe here. Very happy that we broke our journey overnight and will definitely do so again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

alison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay in one of the pub's rooms at the back of the property. Nice big room with settee and two chairs, much better than having to sit on the bed. Tea and coffee, fridge and bottled water are nice extra touches provided for when you get back from a day exploring. Shower good, water hot plus soft towels ( much appreciated!) and very quiet location in a small village with a handy village store in walking distance. Great overall stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

Relaxing break after long drive.

Relaxing stay after a long drive, room very clean and comfortable. Restaurant was very good with a great choice, staff very professional and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice but noisy

Lovely little pub and the food in the restaurant was great. The rooms however, have paper thin walls. The guest in the room next to ours left the TV on all night and it was like it was in our room. Even the sound of a spoon in a cup being stirred could be heard. It was a nice place and the location suited us, but it was a sleepless night and so we wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, great staff and lovely accomodation. The breakfast was superb and bar and dinning area really relaxing ! Would definitely stay again and would recommend without hesitation ! Many thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

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

Comfortable stay in a lovely pub

Great room, good breakfast, lovely decor, parking right outside the room, duvet too hot & not enough tea bag’s & a bit tight with the biscuits but other with that, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were very comfortable and food delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Each room has its own front door onto the car park. Rooms are comfortable and well equipped. The food and drink in the pub is really nice and the breakfast is brilliant. Will stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

work

As normal it was a lovely stay, A different room for me but almost as nice. the facilities where just as good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

10/10 Excellent

Csabai

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stopped at the hotel to attend an open day at a local university, would defiantly stop again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Work

Its always a pleasent and comfortable stay at The Royal oak Long Whatton. The breakfast is the best I have had anywhere and I have stayed in a lot of places. The staff are always polite and friendly. Nice work.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Hidden gem!

What a find! Lovely room with plenty of space, two armchairs and a full length mirror. Quiet location. Pub food was great and the staff were very friendly. We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a good welcome and a pleasure to stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, comfy room and good service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

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

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room on the ground floor with parking outside. Good dining choices for dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Brad

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation was very good. To a high standard and the staff where great. The pub uts self was clean tidy and well set out. The staff again where great. A fantastic breakfast and eveni g meal that I had was very good. I would recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property. A large King size bed! Loved the kettle and teas and bottled water available. The pub was perfect for a drink and card games!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025