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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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36 Lower Rd, Dover, England, CT17 0QU
  • Place, Dover Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal
    ‪6 min drive‬

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 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

  • Dover Castle - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Dover Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Dover Harbour - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kearsney (Kent) Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Breakwater Brewery and Taproom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nightingale Dairy - Mobile Milk Vending Machine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Boost Food Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Three Cups - ‬15 min walk

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

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.

Will I be able to park 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 good for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at Royal Oak?

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.

Does Royal Oak have connecting rooms?

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

Are there rooms with balconies at Royal Oak?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Royal Oak.

Royal Oak Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful, competent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise, Andover

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

craig

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

really nice pub with rooms near dover

really friendly local pub with rooms, food is very good and very reasonably priced, staff are all helpful and pleased to see you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Clean room, great staff

Clean room and bathroom. Bed uncomfortable. Food nice and service really good throughout. Poor nights sleep though as party on til 12.30 am and we would have probably chosen another place to stay if we knew that a function was being held so late.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place to stay when visiting Dover. Lots of people use it for the port. We used it to visit the castle and Battke of Britain memorial. Parking is a bit tight in the car park so we used the road. Breakfast is good and food options in the evening also good. Room has everything you need and is cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Martyn

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

A great place to stop and very clean and tidy

Room was clean and tidy and looked to have been recently renovated to a good standard. Nice big shower and lots of hot water, always the sign of a good hotel room. Plenty of nice fluffy towels, but lacking a towel rail next to the hand basin (a cheap and quick fix there). Bed was comfortable, however a nice bed topper would be a lovely touch. Room was missing a small waste bin, a couple of coat hooks on the hanging rail would be especially useful. (again a cheap and quick fix). Having twin USB points on both sides of the bed with twin 13amp sockets and good free Wfi was a nice touch. We had room 5 and from the little we saw of other rooms, I think it was the best one. As mentioned, we could not fault the cleanliness of the bedroom or the bathroom and towels and bedlinen perfect (well done there). one small niggle, the kettle and coffee maker were on one of the bedside tables and took up most of the table top. A small console table, like the one in the hallway with the visitors comments book on it, would have been great placed under the TV and the kettle etc could have been placed on there and a socket could have been taken from the TV supply socket above. Again a fairly small outlay for a big gain in the room. All the staff we met, were very friendly and always willing to do what they good to help, another reason our stay was so pleasant. The restaurant severed good pub food and good sized portions. There is also 2 EV charging points on site. Would I recommend, yes 100%
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024