Royal Victoria Hotel

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ocean View

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Triple Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Family Triple Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

St Leonards-On-Sea

Royal Victoria Hotel places you next to St Leonards Gardens and within a 5-minute walk of Hastings Beach. This 52-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • St Leonards Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hastings Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hastings Museum and Art Gallery - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hastings Pier - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • White Rock Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • St Leonards Warrior Square Station - 11 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Legs Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Collected Fictions - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bonjour - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Horse and Groom Public House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Breakfast Zone Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Royal Victoria Hotel

Beach hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
Guests of Royal Victoria Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a terrace. A stay here includes free offsite parking. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include laundry facilities, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, phones, and ironing boards are also standard. Change of towels 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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 14 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Piano Lounge
  • Sea Terrace

Things to do

  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • 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 15.0 per night
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 15.0 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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 14.00 for adults and GBP 7.0 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 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; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free nearby 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. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Royal Victoria Hotel St Leonards-On-Sea
Royal Victoria St Leonards-On-Sea
Royal Victoria Hotel Hotel
Royal Victoria Hotel St Leonards-On-Sea
Royal Victoria Hotel Hotel St Leonards-On-Sea

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Royal Victoria Hotel?

Royal Victoria Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around Royal Victoria Hotel?

Located steps from St Leonards Gardens, this hotel is in St Leonards-On-Sea, and within a 10-minute walk of Hastings Beach and Warrior Square Gardens. You'll also find White Rock Theatre and BattleZone Live less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Royal Victoria Hotel?

Yes, there is electric car charging available.

Does Royal Victoria Hotel include a casino on the premises?

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

Is there an indoor pool at Royal Victoria Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Royal Victoria Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a beachfront restaurant plus some guestrooms include ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at Royal Victoria Hotel?

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

Does Royal Victoria Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Royal Victoria Hotel serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Sea Terrace.

Does Royal Victoria Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Royal Victoria Hotel for a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night.

Does Royal Victoria Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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

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

Does Royal Victoria Hotel have a wedding venue?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Royal Victoria Hotel.

Royal Victoria Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 707 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 707 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 707 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 707 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 707 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Khuram

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room wasn’t very clean and there was no heating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is in an excellent position yards from the beach & very close to the centre of St Leonards. The breakfast is excellent value for money with a wide selection of hot & cold options. I would have expected to find an ironing board & iron in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely old hotel with beautiful features inside. The only which I was a bit uncomfortable with is the road to the rear of hotel which was a bit manky and a lot of rubbish
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jay

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Sea view

The hotel was going through a external facelift...from the completed section it will look super when it's all done. The interior is historic and very attractive. Our room was massive and had a marvellous sea view. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lewis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

steven

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yrs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was slow as I had a trainee but other than time it took eveything else was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

m a r c

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We usually enjoy our stay at the Royal Victoria , however, this time the front of the building was covered in scaffolding. We booked a premier room with sea view, the only view we had from the room was through filthy glass, of builders rubbish and a mess of scaffolding. Impossible to see anything else. Of course we complained but there were no other rooms available. I have since written to the hotel manager and in fact the owner, no reply from either. I think that says a lot. Disgraceful .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Liked: Staff & service
Had a very nice stay for 2 nights at the royal Victoria.beautiful building but could do with a little updating. Disappointed that scaffolding outside windows without pre warning. Breakfast was self serve but waiting times for replenishing hot food and toasting machine didn't toast so had to queue for one tiny toaster. It meant one element of breakfast always got cold. The staff were very helpful though but could do with more at breakfast time. Also disappointed as sat in piano bar 2 nights and no one played it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carole

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

Could do better

We booked a twin bed room but there was only one set of towels and one set of toiletries and even one biscuit (not bothered about this!!) The electronic key did not work and had to be changed. Staff very helpful however
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Roland

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Iain

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Explore With

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
i like the overall olace
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Karan

Liked: Cleanliness

An average stay for a £140 suite

The stay could have been better. Booked a suite but surprised there was no fan. When asked for it, the fans conditioned was not functioning well. No fridge and the shower was decent. Could have been better for 140 quid a night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Needs a new bit of life into the decor ! No glasses or mugs in bathroom for teeth cleaning . No warning of step inside the door of our room ‘TRIP HAZARD ‘ big time !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Traveled with group
Lovely room with sea view, the breakfast was great and a good ambience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly staff. Great location right on seafront. Spacious room. Exceeded our expectations.
Royal Victoria afternoon tea
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian, Bexleyheath

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A nice traditional hotel with a lot of history. In need of freshening up, but staff are friendly and the rooms are well kept
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025