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Alma House

2.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal

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Exterior
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Triple Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Shared kitchen

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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37 Folkestone Road, Dover, England, CT17 9RZ
  • Dover Castle
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬

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Room options

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • 75 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 75 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • 65 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Dover

Alma House places you within a mile (2 km) of popular attractions like Dover Castle and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. This 12-room guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Dover Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dover Harbour - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dover Castle - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Dover Priory Station - 2 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Eight Bells - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Hoptimist - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Salle Verte - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Alma House

Guesthouse with free parking, near Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal
Guests of Alma House enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations.
Guests can expect to find LCD TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Hair dryers are also available. Limited housekeeping is available.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; 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 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 7 and younger (only guests older than 7 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

  • A damage deposit of GBP 50 will be collected before check-in.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

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.

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

Hostel Alma Cafe Express Dover
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Alma House Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Alma House Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dover

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Alma House?

Alma House provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Alma House?

As of Jun 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alma House on Jun 22, 2025 start from $66.74, excluding 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.

What can I see within easy reach of Alma House?

Located steps from Roman Painted House, this guesthouse is in Dover, and within a 10-minute walk of Pencester Gardens and Dover Museum. You'll also find Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal and Dover Castle within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Alma House?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does Alma House have a casino on the premises?

No, Alma House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Alma House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Are there hot tubs at Alma House?

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

Does Alma House have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Alma House doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Alma House allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Alma House.

Are there connecting rooms at Alma House?

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

Can I book a room with a balcony at Alma House?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Alma House.

Alma House Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 53 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Amenities
Very steep stairs. Landing very dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Delaney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It looked closed with no office. Expedia had to call to find owner to let me in. 3rd rate place everything cheapest quality possible. Ad misrepresents the place and if you complain owner says you can leave if you don’t like it. Worst place I ever stayed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Stacey

Traveled with family
Didn’t stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

1 night business stay

Just needed somewhere to have a roof over my head. Nothing special
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Raj

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

ELEFTHERIOS

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

Best to Avoid

Really bad smell. No way to rebook that hostel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was difficult. There was no parking on premises but had to park elsewhere and move the car by 9.30am
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Hans-Ulrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel was close to town and breakfast provided was filling. It's right by a busy road so may not be for light sleepers, but I am usually a light sleeper and I was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bad customer service!! He was very grimpy very Bad service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
0 stars horrible breakfast over priced bad staff weird stairs small room tiny bathroom never going again hotels chea0er and better
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

o

Liked: Cleanliness

Good value accommodation, close to the ferry port

Good value accommodation, close to the ferry port. No car park available
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ravneet

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

Value for money

Value for money. No frills but great service. Close to town center and castle. Breakfast was minimal but you do get a 24/7 mini kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Lovely place.

Check in was easy, showed to our room and how to work all the doors. Room was comfortable, kitchen was easily accessible. Very noisy location but perfect for going to the ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Yvonne

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

Basic but has everything you need.

Check in is easy, beds are very comfortable. Unfortunately it was very noisy due to being on the main road(cars and people walking past). Alma emailed the check in information as we were arriving late. This made check in possible at 1am. We would stay again but bring ear plugs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Do not go there

Damp,fleas jumping around pure grime
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

My wife stood at the door for 10 minutes waiting for someone to open the door. A man came out but wasn't a member of the hotel personnel. We didn't like the look of the place so decided not to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

John

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

Great value in the heart of Dover

Great value here. OK, it isn't flash but it was much better than the usual basic hostel. We had our own en suite room with TV, and the continental breakfast was pretty good. Although on a busy road, the traffic died away during the night and we had no trouble sleeping. The kitchen (microwave, kettle and toaster) was basic, but useful. The central location near to downtown, the rail station and also the National Express bus stop was very convenient. WiFi was patchy however. Overall, our 3 night stay was very satisfactory, and we'd readily stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Joanna, Vancouver

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a very strong smell of mould throughout. While it appears clean, I felt sick from being exposed to the mould for just one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

John, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well, let's say that I foud a spider on my bed, the shower is so small that I barlely managed to use it and very very noisy. It's cheap, but still not worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Claire, Northwest Kent

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

Don't stay here

When checking us in the man was incredible rude - he made us feel like we were somehow inconveniencing him by asking him to check us in (i.e. do his job). The room was dusty and the bedsheets had black mildew and yellow stains on them... Loads of spider webs on the walls and ceilings. The bathroom was nice though. The guy told us breakfast was between 8 and 9, but when we went down at 8.50 everywhere was dark and locked up and there was no one to be seen. Really glad we had only booked this place for one night. Will never be staying here again - not a nice start to our holiday. At least it was close to the ferry port so no need to worry about traffic in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Joanne

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

JoCo

A good stop over for Dover Ferry
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018