Royal Wells Hotel

3.0 star property
Edwardian hotel with a restaurant and a bar

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Superior Quadruple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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59 Mount Ephraim, Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, TN4 8BE
  • Place, Assembly Hall Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Calverley Grounds
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pantiles
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

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

Superior Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Assembly Hall Theater - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Calverley Grounds - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pantiles - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tunbridge Wells Chalybeate - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

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
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Côte - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Royal Wells Hotel

Edwardian hotel with a restaurant and a bar
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. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. 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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15.50 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% 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
  • Built in 1600
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Edwardian architecture
  • 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
  • Renovated entire property - April 2021
  • Reusable cups
  • 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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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 9:30 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
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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 15.50 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
  • 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.

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.

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, Calverley Grounds, and Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery. You'll also find Pantiles and Tunbridge Wells Golf Club less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Royal Wells Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. 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 bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include bathrobes.

Does Royal Wells Hotel have a hot tub?

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

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. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Royal Wells Hotel have connecting rooms?

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

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, there aren't any 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 584 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good and great value for money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An overnight stay and the Royal Wells offers value and ticks the boxes for us on location, car parking, value and quality of breakfast too. It’s an older style of building and therefore has a few creaks.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

karim

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness

4 night Autumn Break

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alexa

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

Comfortable

Comfortable room. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel. Good location. Could not fault our stay. Staff wonderful, rooms a good size and super clean. Food for evening meal and breakfast was great. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were well equipped with thoughtful detail and spacious. Bathroom was well equipped with safety rail and bathmat provided. Good range of bathroom accessories. Parking was fine but we arrived early and the carpark was full by short time later. Poor choice at breakfast. No continental breakfast availability No flexibility. My wife had cereal and toast and we had two teas. Not a pot of tea. Cost was too high, Very good serving staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

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

Nice hotel

Big clean room ,comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Montgomery

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

The hotel has character. Room 5 bathroom has been poorly designed
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building and attentive staff. Close to town for walking. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bougie, high end, lowkey hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got a nice welcoming greeting on arrival. The room was very clean and it even had an ironing board and iron. The meals there are delicious and the restaurant area is lovely. It's great that you can just pull up in their carpark, there is plenty of room to park.Fantastic stay and we would go again to this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

10/10 Excellent

maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at Royal Wells Room was very comfortable and inviting !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pat

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Lovely

Lovely attitudes from staff members reflective of the attitudes of people we encountered in the area. Room was lovely although very creaky floorboards
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Petros

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Has real potential, but with several key issues

A decent stay. Good location, helpful staff and comfortable room. Free parking as well. However, a couple of things really let it down. Firstly the noise on Sunday night from the birthday celebrations in the ground floor function room. Totally unacceptable with no advance warning. We were on the top floor and kept awake until midnight due to the thumping music and shouting from guests. Second was the 2 taps on the bathroom sink. This is not only inconvenient, but also risks getting burned, due to the piping hot water. Thirdly, the buffet area of the breakfast was limited to say the least, plus very dirty around the window sill areas with numerous dead flies etc. Sadly wouldn't be able to highly recommend this to other travellers, unless the hotel takes these things onboard, and makes some adjustments. Finally, the price was somewhat steep, albeit it was a bank holiday weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sally

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely relaxing stay, bed was so comfortable, staff were very friendly. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

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

Great stay

A lovely hotel with great warm service and really good food. Our room was lovely and looked over the back of Royal Wells.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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