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Alma House

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Dover with free parking

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Exterior
Shared kitchen
Dining
Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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37 Folkestone Road, Dover, England, CT17 9RZ
  • Place, Dover Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Dover Harbour
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Dover Castle
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

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

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

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

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

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

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Triple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Dover

Alma House places you within a 5-minute walk of Roman Painted House and Pencester Gardens. This 8-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

  • ‪The Eight Bells - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Salle Verte - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wellingtons Bistro and Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Market Square kitchen - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Alma House

Guesthouse in Dover with free parking
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.

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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
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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 Cafe Express Dover
Alma Cafe Express
Hostel Alma
Alma House Dover
Hostel Alma Cafe Express
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 Dec 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alma House on Dec 6, 2025 start from $54.4, 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 Dover Museum and Dover Western Heights. You'll also find Dover Beach and Dover Harbour less than a mile away.

Is there parking available 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.

Does Alma House have a hot tub?

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

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.

Does Alma House have connecting rooms?

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

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Alma House?

No, at Alma House, there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.

Reviews

Alma House Reviews

5.8

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 61 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ollie

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

Decent budget hotel

Not far from the beech cheap budget hotel with microwave fridge and washing machine and communal seating area to eat can’t complain for the price
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The gentleman who greeted us was attentive and friendly. Cleanliness was good with what they had to work with. The smell of damp was overwhelming, we could smell it on our clothes some hours after leaving. 100% not a 3* venue, 2* on a good day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like everything just needs new TVs
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Fast class freshness snd cleanliness

Cleanliness of the room toile and shower excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Blaise

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hubert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice property with all basics provided. Good localisation. Very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Paulo, New York

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad: no reception; mot friendly; cold water only; very small; Good: close to downtown; cheap;
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty basic and a little overpriced but overall it does what it says on the tin
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julia

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good location for ferries. Narrow entrance and difficult door to open. Step into shower very high, trip hazard.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ELOISA MICHEL

Traveled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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