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The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel

3.0 star property
Inn in Dartford with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Interior entrance
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Game room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1 High Street, Dartford, England, DA1 1DU
  • Place, Orchard Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dartford Borough Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Room (Family) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room (Family)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Dartford

Located within a 5-minute walk of Orchard Theatre, The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of Princes Park. This 25-room, 3-star inn has a restaurant along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Central Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Orchard Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dartford Borough Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Princes Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Crossways Business Park - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Dartford Station - 5 min walk
  • Barnehurst Station - 6 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stage Door - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Dartford Sports Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Esquires Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Pot - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Boat (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel

Inn in Dartford with a coffee shop and a restaurant
The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel features free WiFi in public areas and a TV in a common area. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include electric kettles and desks.

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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
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 8.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 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 doesn't allow pets

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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 8.95 per person

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; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 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. Cash is not accepted. 

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.

Property is also known as

Royal Victoria Bull Hotel Dartford
Royal Victoria Bull Dartford
Royal Victoria Bull
The Royal Victoria & Bull Inn
The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel Inn
The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel Dartford
The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel Inn Dartford

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel?

The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel?

This inn is located in Dartford, just steps from Orchard Theatre. You'll also find Princes Park and Birchwood Park Golf Centre within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel?

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

Does The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What do couples enjoy most about The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this inn include a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel?

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

Does The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel.

Does The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel have connecting rooms?

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

How close is the airport from The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel is London City Airport (LCY), which is 20.1 mi away (41 minutes by car). Another top airport is London (SEN-Southend), which is located 29.1 mi away (48-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel.

The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 377 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 377 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 377 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 377 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 377 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Graham

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Anyone giving this hotel a review which defines it as very good is misleading future guests. It barely qualifies to be described as good; no more, no less. It’s very good value (free car park and breakfast included) but on the whole this is a tired place. My room looked like it had last been decorated or refurbished 20 years ago, at best. It was advertised as superior but I’m not sure what it was superior to. It was bog standard. The carpets in the common areas looked like they were laid last century, and most recently hoovered a couple of years ago. Worn, filthy and dilapidated. Yes, the staff were friendly and efficient, but I feel like that should be the minimum standard in hospitality, rather than something that merits significant praise. There were cleaning materials left in the breakfast area, in the same place as food and crockery. And finally, if f-bomb-peppered racist banter is not your thing, then neither is the hotel bar. Even at 6pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Bacup

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Away for work

This was a 1-night stay for work. I was in room 107 and it was a good sized room with a large ensuite (watch out for the step down into ensuite). Tv and wifi were okay but bed was not comfortable. Nice large bath towels. Free parking at rear of venue - need to drive up as if you were going into public car park. Breakfast (included in my room cost) was good and hot - I had the full cooked breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

E B

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Coventry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is or should be a Listed Building, so much character. Ok no lifts rickety old floors and stairs, but that just adds to the experience. Really friendly staff, room ckean and well presented, cleaned and restocked every day of my stay, a rare thing in modern hotels. Good breakfast. I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The reception was not manned so had to check in at the bar. The building is old but that is no excuse to not clean to a high standard. Issue is it all needs refurbishing. All a bit quirky, uneven floors, lots of steps. No excuse for hairs in the bath plug hole. No soap. The last straw was no hot water in the morning. Breakfast was ok so I was less angry when I checked out. Staff apologised but just gave me an email address to write to. Bed very uncomfortable. £143 badly spent. It’s a shame as it could be so much better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Beverly, London

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very weird. No external window to the bedroom. window into internal passage. no natural light. very hot but staff a d cleanliness excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been before great hotel and service food and drinks excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

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

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This was our second time staying here. We stay when we go to Brands Hatch for the BSB racing. The hotel is convenient and has parking. The rooms are old and tired and could be cleaner but bed linen and towels are very clean. The food in the bar wasn't great But we found a fab Chinese down the road. Breakfast was nice but it was a shame they didn't start serving until 8am on weekends, this meant we couldn't have it on Sunday as we would arrive at the racing too late. The bedroom was incredibly hot but a fan was provided which helped a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael phillips

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

Weekend break

Very enjoyable stay,great room,super bathroom! Staff all very helpful and friendly, especially Sharon. Looking forward to coming back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

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

Old converted coaching house

Lovely old converted coaching house bar entrance Room spacious & comfy but too hot Opening windows meant it wasn’t secure as directly onto the parking lot at ground level
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

In a good location

It was a good stay, the bonus of free parking.The restaurant meals are good and reasonably priced. Beds are comfy. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexandra

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

Simply terrible

The hotel was run down, musty, dirty and unwelcoming. The bath was littered with hairs behind a mouldy shower curtain - no way was I going to shower in the morning. The carpet and floors had seen much better days, but I daren’t think about that for too long. We did consider just leaving, but luckily the beds looked clean and they were comfortable enough so we stuck it out. The room was stifling, with only one window able to open, sadly that didn’t help as it just enhanced the pub goers noise which went on until 4am! Terrible location, leaving couldn’t come quick enough as we hurried past a punter tending his 10am beer. Staff seemed to want to prolong our suffering by leaving us waiting at the desk/bar whilst they finished a personal conversation in front of us. The only bright star in the place was the lady at breakfast - so friendly and genuinely lovely, I hope she receives the recognition she deserves.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tatiana

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room and good breakfast. The only challenge was that the parking wasn’t the easiest to find.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Another pleasant stay

I stay here for the convenience and location to where I need to be. Second stay here. The staff are friendly and welcoming. I had a queen size bed which was lovely and comfy. Breakfast was also nice. It’s a lovely old pub/hotel with a friendly atmosphere. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

m

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

Lovely

Lovely old boozer , great beer and food, nice rooms.. friendly helpful staff. Lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vivienne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very central location. We booked 2 rooms 1 had been refurbish and one hadnt. Both clean. Staff great and nice breakfast. Room at back waa quiet but one at front heard the evening noise
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lobby nice staff were good small room and no hot water felt run down and shabby
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dmytro

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

2/10 Terrible

Dave

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noisy

Parking is a nightmare to find. The noisiest hotel I've stayed in. Delivery early doors. Staff good, food average, not the worst
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025