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Royal Oak

3.0 star property
Inn in Dover with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing
Double Room | Bathroom | Towels
Bar (on property)
Garden

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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36 Lower Rd, Dover, England, CT17 0QU
  • Place, Crabble Corn Mill
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kearsney Abbey Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Crabble Stadium
    ‪9 min walk‬

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Dover

Royal Oak places you within a 5-minute walk of Crabble Corn Mill and Kearsney Abbey Gardens. This 5-room, 3-star inn has conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Crabble Corn Mill - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kearsney Abbey Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Crabble Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dover Transport Museum - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Russell Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Kearsney (Kent) Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bull Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nightingale Dairy - Mobile Milk Vending Machine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Staggered Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Breakwater Brewery and Taproom - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Royal Oak

Inn in Dover with free breakfast and a restaurant
Royal Oak features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Limited parking is available. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide luggage storage.
Smart TVs come with digital channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Other standard amenities include electric kettles and wardrobes or closets.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Tuesday (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM) and Wednesday - Sunday (noon - 10:00 PM)
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, smart lock

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers limited 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Royal Oak Inn
Royal Oak Dover
Royal Oak Inn Dover

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Royal Oak?

Royal Oak provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around Royal Oak?

This inn in Dover is within a 10-minute walk of Kearsney Abbey Gardens and Crabble Corn Mill. You'll also find Dover Castle and White Cliffs of Dover within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Royal Oak?

Yes, there is electric car charging available.

Does Royal Oak have a casino?

No, Royal Oak doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Royal Oak?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Is Royal Oak a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a smart TV as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Royal Oak have a hot tub?

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

Does Royal Oak feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Royal Oak serves free English breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Royal Oak allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, pets stay free at Royal Oak.

Are there connecting rooms at Royal Oak?

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

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

No, at Royal Oak, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Royal Oak Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing cozy and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything, the room was spotless, the staff were very helpful and friendly, the breakfast was excellent and the parking was nice and easy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the friendly staff and the locals. Love the atmosphere of the pub...Great breakfast...will stay here again for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lester

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

Nice location

Nice location quiet out the way food is very reasonably priced. Breakfast is also nice. Wi-Fi is good free parking. The only thing for me is breakfast doesn’t start till eight and usually have to be at work by then apart from that no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

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

8/10 Good

valerie

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

Dover

The rooms were above a pub. There is no elevator and the stairs were steep. Once upstairs and in the room it was comfortable. The pub below served food for a cost. The food was very good. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mellissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Den
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wynter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Second visit

My second visit. Lovely, friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a quaint old pub in a charming village and the staff went above and neyoung great service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wynter

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

Wanted to stay 2nd night but sold out

Lively and welcoming atmosphere.nice breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The pub and restaurant were more than adequate. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean facility, friendly staff, and good food! The breakfast was INCREDIBLE!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elina

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean renovated rooms. Great breakfast. Friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved Royal Oak and the thoughtfully designed spaces. Our room was extremely clean and also had a very nice bathroom accommodation. We thoroughly enjoyed walking around the area, Kearsney Gardens and quick train to Dover area. The pub was fun and great food. We felt like locals by partaking in the Easter trivia night!! We knew this ahead of time and had no issues, but for your planning purposes-- the rooms are on the second floor above the pub area. Breakfast was very generous servings and great food. Staff assisted us with travel advice. We hope to visit again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

donna

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

nice stop friendly staff

Lovely little stop, shame no food was being served of an evening meant we had to drive out and find a decent pub which wasn't that easy. Room was lovely and clean mattress a little lumpy but good pillows. I did ask for a printed invoice as Hotels.com dont provide this with VAT which is a huge problem for business users. Places need to understand this and prepare VAT receipts also if you take one payment the receipt needs to be one not two.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice pub with good rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elina

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

Great Service and Delicious Food

We were greeted with a big smile and enjoyed friendly service throughout our stay. Our room was clean, warm and very comfortable. Both our dinner and breakfast at Royal Oak were delicious and served with a smile :) I warmly welcome Royal Oak for any length of stay and will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Royal Oak River

Very clean, lovely decor. Food great. Bed mattress a little well used and semi collapsed on one side. Not much parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

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

Enjoyable!

Had a very enjoyable stay — the room was comfortable, and I slept well. The pub downstairs has a great vibe and friendly staff. I also really appreciated the helpfulness when I had some trouble getting into my room. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025