Royal Clifton Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Indoor wedding
Meeting facility
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
2 restaurants; lunch and dinner served

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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The Promenade, Southport, England, PR8 1RB
  • Place, Splash World
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Southport Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Southport Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Quadruple Room, Partial Sea View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Southport

Royal Clifton Hotel places you within a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions such as Splash World and Southport Pier. This 120-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Southport Marine Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Splash World - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Southport Pier - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Southport Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Floral Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Southport Station - 11 min walk
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sir Henry Segrave - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Maloneys - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Spender's Bar Humbug! - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Royal Clifton Hotel

Royal Clifton Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and conference space. Self parking is available for GBP 5.00 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and securing valuables.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 19-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Electric kettles, phones, and desks are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Chatsworth Lobby
  • Conservatory
  • Pavilion Restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 150 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 12.5 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 5.00 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Royal Clifton Hotel?

Royal Clifton Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of May 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Clifton Hotel on May 31, 2026 start from $66, 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 within easy reach of Royal Clifton Hotel?

This hotel in Southport is within a 10-minute walk of Southport Pier, Splash World, and Lord Street. You'll also find Southport Air Show and Southport Marine Lake less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Royal Clifton Hotel?

Yes, parking is offered for GBP 5 per night.

Does Royal Clifton Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

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

Is there an indoor pool at Royal Clifton Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Royal Clifton Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like 2 restaurants plus some guestrooms include a sea view and free WiFi.

Are there hot tubs at Royal Clifton Hotel?

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

Does Royal Clifton Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Royal Clifton Hotel has 2 restaurants, and serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Royal Clifton Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Royal Clifton Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Royal Clifton Hotel?

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

Where is the closest airport to Royal Clifton Hotel?

The closest major airport to Royal Clifton Hotel is John Lennon Airport (LPL), which is about 22.4 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Royal Clifton Hotel?

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

Royal Clifton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Home

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We returned to the hotel after celebrating our wedding ceremony there in 2013. We travelled from Somerset for a Valentines Day night away. We were put in a room just off the lobby/bar/reception. The corridor the room was on was high traffic. Little did we know there was an event on with coach loads of guests coming. We returned from an evening meal to extremely loud live entertainment and the lobby/bar full of people. The noise from the bedroom was loud with people outside the door shouting and swearing. It is quite unbelievable that they expect guests to rest or sleep in a room so close to night entertainment when events are on. We were told by reception that there were no rooms to move us to and so we ended up leaving. We did not want to put ourselves through the torture of enduring it all through the night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely luved the room the views was amazing!! So clean and no problems!! Staff luvley. Absolutely Coming back!! Pity your full on the Birthday dates I've requested
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

chris

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was bloody freezing had to put my son in with me and have 2 blankets over us lol not worth £98 for the night should have stayed in the van lol
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susannah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

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

Southport again

Our second stay in this hotel. Check in staff very friendly, room we were allocated was roomy, comfortable and clean, breakfast fairly standard (with very hard working staff).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicolas

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

matthew

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Been disabled was paramount. As long as parking on hotel front was guranteed, then this hotel was excellent for me. I enjoyed close parking, easy access, gr8 breakfast options. Good staff A pool or games room would put extra stars on what is already good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good hotel

Easy to walk into town. Parking available at a fee. Excellent breakfast. Friendly staff. Hope hotel continues to be refreshed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

A little gem

I booked a sea view room. Stunning views over the Promenade. Look, it’s a very old hotel, so maintenance is needed constantly. Creaking floor boards and dated corridors. That comes with the territory. My room was superb, clean and bright. I was pleasantly surprised by the breakfast (12.50) if a walk in. Piping hot, good selection, spotlessly clean. Comfortable bed, nice and quiet, very helpful reception staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Royal Clifton

Great location a few minutes walk into town nice view from the hotel on the promenade. This hotel is now dated and requires some general maintenance, but the rooms and general areas are all very clean plus nice freindly staff and environment. Would i stay here again yes definitely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Salija

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old building and smelly rooms
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My son and myself stayed for 2 nights. There was no hot water, it was luke warm at best.No plug sockets in single bedroom ???. Remote for tv didnt work. We'll probably avoid this one next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Well located 'grand' style hotel.

A very good location overlooking the promenade, but only a few hundred yards from Lord Street - Southport's main street. It's a hotel in the 'grand' style, rather too big now and some parts are clearly in need of modernisation and repair, but all public areas are clean and very nicely decorated. Large lounge/bar area. Full breakfast available, with plenty of choice. Lots of parking space at the front of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and beds comfortable, the furniture old but adequate, bathroom was old, white toilet seat on an old salmon coloured suite, both sink taps leaked, tiles and grouting in need of replacing and nothing like the pictures I saw online. Carpets through the main lobby very stained. I feel the hotel is in need of refurbishment inside and out, however, the Staff were very helpful and friendly; the breakfast was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eddie

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

8/10 Good

Dr Rohit

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an amazing experience to visit royal clifton hotel. I had an amazing experience with staff. The only cons was the shower wasn’t working properly. The flow was intermittent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Reasonable stay for the price. The first room we were given had stains on the walls and animal fur all over the carpet but we were offered another room when we complained. The second room was more acceptable. The bathroom was smaller, tired with poor water pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

PHILIP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I was not very impressed with not having any hot water in our room on arrival
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eleanor Joan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower was excellent. The building was tired and shabby inside and out. The room did not have a sea view, or tissues, or usable toilet tissues, or a fridge or a safe. The windows were filthy. The bed was comfortable. The bedside lights were so far from the bed you had to get up to turn them on or off. There was no fresh drinking water in the room or available. The breakfast looked inedible so I didn’t eat it. The bins in the room were not emptied in the 4 days I stayed there. The hand wash was in the shower so you couldn’t use it and there was no shelf in the shower for shower gel etc. I would not recommend it but the bed was comfortable and the shower was large and the water hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025