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The Royal Oak Hotel

Property class: 3

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A room with a blue wall, wooden beams, a red sofa, two patterned chairs, a small table with a vase, and framed pictures.
The Royal Oak Hotel with a traditional facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A bar area with a wooden counter, a copper bucket, and a variety of liquor bottles.
A room with a dark blue wall, a red leather sofa, a white table, and framed pictures.
A bedroom with a bed, a mirror, a window with curtains, and framed pictures on the wall.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Rye Rd, Hawkhurst, England, TN18 4EP
  • Place, High Weald
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bodiam Castle
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Camber Sands
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Double Room

A neatly made bed with a grey blanket and a rolled towel, two bedside lamps, a yellow pillow, and a mirror on the wall.

Premium Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Classic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white and pink bedding, a teal pillow with fish patterns, and a gold-framed mirror reflecting the room.

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Cranbrook

The Royal Oak Hotel is located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Merriments Gardens and within a 10-minute drive of Bodiam Castle. This 12-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • High Weald - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bodiam Castle - 11 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Sissinghurst Castle and Garden - 17 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Leeds Castle - 38 min drive - 23.0 miles
  • Camber Sands - 44 min drive - 27.7 miles

Getting around

  • Robertsbridge Station - 9 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ostrich Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Route 1066 Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Judges Bakery Robertsbridge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Salehurst Halt - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Milk House - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Royal Oak Hotel

The Royal Oak Hotel features free WiFi in public areas and a picnic area. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls.
32-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Coffee makers, hair dryers, and wardrobes or closets are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 10.00 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-8:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of The Royal Oak Hotel?

This hotel is located in Cranbrook, close to Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, Bodiam Castle, and Great Dixter House and Gardens. You'll also find Merriments Gardens and Cranbrook Museum within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Oak Hotel?

As of Aug 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Oak Hotel on Sep 24, 2026 start from $96, including 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.

Is there parking available at The Royal Oak Hotel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Royal Oak Hotel include a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at The Royal Oak Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Royal Oak Hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a restaurant and a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at The Royal Oak Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Royal Oak Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, The Royal Oak Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Royal Oak Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Royal Oak Hotel for a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at The Royal Oak Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Royal Oak Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Royal Oak Hotel.

The Royal Oak Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 52 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, shown to room by polite, informative member of staff, breakfast selection in room very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy and nice staff! Very comfortable for me and my Mrs. Complementary snacks and drinks were a touch too! Would 1000% stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, room was very clean, bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Symran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to say. Lovely staff especially Eddie and Emma. Would definitely stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Antonia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were very helpful. From check in thru departure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast box was a great start to the day. Bed very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was good for a pit stop. Apart from you could hear the traffic noise outside.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leonora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean with a kettle, fridge, tv and coffee machine. Really friendly and nice staff. Very close to shops including waitrose.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness
Good value for money and stay was what we expected
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff really friendly and helpful. There were a few plumbing issues with the bathroom and the windows could have done with a clean, but otherwise the room was great and well provisioned with tea and coffee. A complimentary in-room breakfast was provided, which we weren't expecting. Would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly lady checked us in and showed us to our room, which was very clean and there was an actual bath in the bathroom, which is quite unusual these days! We didn’t expect breakfast, but there was a hamper containing continental breakfast, and a fridge with milk, water and orange juice. The kitchen wasn’t open on the evening we stayed, so we ate at The Prince of Kent Indian restaurant next door (which was also very good). The bed was comfortable and my only criticism was there was no mirror in the bedroom, but all in all, great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Renovated room was very comfortable, and bodes well for the other areas of the hotel that are still rather tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a great stay! The room was lovely, spacious, clean and really nicely decorated. The breakfast hamper was a lovely touch. The bathroom was massive and had a bath in it as well as a shower which was great. I really wasn’t expecting it to be so good as the price was low. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Room was a little dated but very clean & I really appreciated the complimentary breakfast hamper which was a lovely surprise
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jussara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Firstly at the website where we book the hotel, the location was at cranbrook, and clearly you are not in Cranbrook. Stay in a hotel, didn’t get a proper receptionist, was a barman to give us the key. The bed sheets were dirty, stained, the walls were moldy. For the price that we paid for a night wasn’t worth it. Definitely not come back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, breakfast basket handy. Comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was to a great standard
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Arunendu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes. clean room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Both the bedroom and ensuite were very clean. People were helpful and friendly. Within walking distance of shops, supermarket and several restaurants. The place was built several hundred years ago so has plenty of beautiful features in the pub.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melvena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was good, clean and bed comfortable. There was a complimentary breakfast basket and refreshment facility. We were not informed that the restaurant was closed until with arrived and not on the website. Worth checking out beforehand.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Funso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay at the Royal Oak. The staff were really friendly and Neil was super helpful carrying my heavy suitcase up the stairs and then down again on departure. The room was cozy and had all the amenities: flat screen tv, kettle and a radio. I loved the continental breakfast hamper; It was so nice to not have to go down to get breakfast in the morning (especially as I was feeling quite tired) because the breakfast hamper was already in the room complete with a coffee machine, kettle and mini fridge with milk, juice and water. This way I was able to choose a time that suited me to have my breakfast. The hotel's pub served food; the fish was well made (I ordered fish and chips). Hotel had free parking on its premises and it was in a good location - high street with shops, plus close proximity to other attractions; I went to Scotne Castle which was about 15 minutes drive away. Overall I had an enjoyable stay and would recommend.
Room with breakfast hamper
Scotne castle
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful!! It’s recently been done apparently, and there was a lovely hamper and fridge with food and drinks included. The only issue was the shower wasn’t amazing and was hard to get to the right temperature. Otherwise staff super lovely to and great pub! Highley recommend - Lauren
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this for my husband as he was in the area for business purposes & from their photos and reviews it looked great and somewhere he could eat a decent meal. However, when he arrived there is no food served during the week. The hotel side was totally unmanned. Entry was via tapping in a code, which was fine, however the door handle needs replacing as kept.spinning round. His room was terrible.and nothing like the photos, it was poorly maintained, cup stained furniture, holes in the wall that had been filled but left unpainted, just a very poorly maintained room. To add to that as it was one of the hottest days of the year, the windows could not be opened, so sleep wise was terrible. The offering of breakfast was a jar of granola which was soft and due to how bad the room was my husband didn't feel he could even the breakfast. As he travels all over the UK & Scotland for business he has said unfortunately this was on his top 10 of the worst places he has stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and spacious, no hanging space for clothes though? And we were in room 14 which was over a very noisy bar.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were in one of the refurbished rooms which was vey clean, however there is obviously still some additions that are required in the main areas that look very drab and neglected. The heating in the bedroom was good but the en-suite bathroom had no heating at all and was so cold you didn't want to shower in there, the addition of some form of heating is needed here .A bin in the bathroom and some sort of shelf to put your own bits and pieces on would be useful.A mirror in the bedroom would be a good addition. The breakfast hamper and small chiller is a nice touch and was useful. Overall the stay was good and once the renovations are complete we are sure it will all look lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026