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Royal Wells Hotel

3.0 star property

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A two-story building with large windows and a covered outdoor seating area.
A modern dining area with wooden tables and grey upholstered benches.
A library bar with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and a patterned floor.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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59 Mount Ephraim, Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, TN4 8BE
  • Place, Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Assembly Hall Theater
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pantiles
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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

Classic Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Classic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

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

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

Superior Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Junior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Royal Tunbridge Wells

Royal Wells Hotel places you within a 10-minute stroll of Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery and Trinity Theatre. This 3-star hotel has 27 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Assembly Hall Theater - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Calverley Grounds - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pantiles - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Spa Valley Railway - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Tunbridge Wells Station - 11 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fuggles Beer Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Opera House (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kitsu - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Royal Wells Hotel

Royal Wells Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a business center. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services and luggage storage. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, express check-in, and express check-out.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers and desks are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 16 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Brasserie

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 915 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1600
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Edwardian architecture
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • 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 20.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 5.0 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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 16.00 for adults and GBP 8.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-9:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Royal Wells Hotel
The Royal Wells Hotel Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
The Royal Wells Hotel Tunbridge Kent
Royal Wells Hotel Hotel
Royal Wells Hotel Royal Tunbridge Wells
Royal Wells Hotel Hotel Royal Tunbridge Wells

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Royal Wells Hotel?

Royal Wells Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Wells Hotel?

As of Jun 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Wells Hotel on Jul 5, 2026 start from $106, 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.

What is there to do around Royal Wells Hotel?

This hotel in Royal Tunbridge Wells is within a 10-minute walk of Assembly Hall Theater, Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery, and Trinity Theatre. You'll also find Pantiles and Dunorlan Park less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Royal Wells Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Royal Wells Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, Royal Wells Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Royal Wells Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Royal Wells Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some guestrooms include bathrobes and free WiFi.

Are there hot tubs at Royal Wells Hotel?

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

Does Royal Wells Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Royal Wells Hotel serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Brasserie.

Does Royal Wells Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Royal Wells Hotel for a fee of GBP 15 per accommodation, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Royal Wells Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Royal Wells Hotel?

The closest major airport to Royal Wells Hotel is Gatwick Airport (LGW), which is 23.2 mi away (52 minutes by car). Another top airport is London City Airport (LCY), which is around 27 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Royal Wells Hotel?

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

Does Royal Wells Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Royal Wells Hotel.

Royal Wells Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1000 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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Brilliant place ! Great staff and an amazing breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

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Room was clean and well furnished, the hotel was quiet and had a relaxing atmosphere, breakfast was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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Helpful staff, clean room with character, good WiFi, good food and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

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Friendly and helpful staff, spotless room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Antony

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All amenities excellent and staff brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

robert

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Lovely room, food excellent and staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

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Excellent Spotless Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable room, friendly staff, excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Chris

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Outstanding service, staff are very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Christine

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Room was really lovely, clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

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The room was lovely & clean. All staff very kind
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An elegant period building in a convenient location for the occasion. Breakfast was excellent and plenty of choice at the bar. As expected from a period property, the rooms are a little dated and not huge, but overall good offering good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

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The room was really nice, clean and spacious and well equipped. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We had dinner and breakfast in the hotel and both were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mrs J

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The room was amazing - had everything you could need, Classical music when you walked in was a nice touch. It was spotlessly clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

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Warm welcome, very high standard of cleanliness in room, quiet room, excellent breakfast, well worth the (rasonable) cost. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

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Lovely clean spacious deluxe suite. Food was amazing and the cocktails were perfect. The staff knew their stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrea

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Excellent value for money and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

JAMES

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Well positioned out of centre.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and nicely decorated. All the staff I came across were really helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

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Everything was just perfect. Check in easy, great staff, great food & drinks. Very clean & Tidy. We always feel at home when we book a stay here. Fantastic. see you soon.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

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Excellent stay. Hotel very nice, room very big and very clean. Fab location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

stewart

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pity about the building work
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was generally good. All staff were helpful and friendly. Bit disappointed that there was no available parking on site when we arrived as there was no mention of limited parking on the description.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026