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The Royal Oak

5.0 star property
Luxury inn with a restaurant and a bar

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Lunch and dinner served, British cuisine
Cottage (Mulberry) | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Classic Room | 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, South Downs National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Goodwood Motor Circuit
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Thorney Island
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room | 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 | 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) | 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) | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Cottage (Mulberry)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Cottage | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Cottage

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Chichester

The Royal Oak places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Thorney Island and Goodwood Motor Circuit. This 8-room, 5-star inn welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • South Downs National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Goodwood Motor Circuit - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Goodwood Racecourse - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Thorney Island - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Goodwood House - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Royal Oak

Luxury inn with a restaurant and a bar
The Royal Oak features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and express check-out. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this luxury inn include free newspapers, a terrace, and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. IPod docks, coffee makers, and phones are also standard.

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • iPod dock

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at The Royal Oak?

The Royal Oak provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to The Royal Oak?

This inn is located in Chichester, close to Goodwood Motor Circuit, Goodwood House, and Chichester Festival Theatre. You'll also find Goodwood Racecourse and Chichester Cathedral within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Royal Oak?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Royal Oak include a casino?

No, The Royal Oak doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Royal Oak?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Royal Oak?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include kitchens and hill views.

Are there hot tubs at The Royal Oak?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Royal Oak feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Royal Oak serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Royal Oak allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Royal Oak for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The Royal Oak have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

How close is the airport from The Royal Oak?

The closest major airport to The Royal Oak is Southampton (SOU), which is about 26.1 mi away. Another top airport is Farnborough (FAB), which is around 28 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Royal Oak?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Royal Oak.

Reviews

The Royal Oak Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 128 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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