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
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Property entrance
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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59 Mount Ephraim, Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, TN4 8BE
  • Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Assembly Hall Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Pantiles
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

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

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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
  • Pantiles - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Salomons Centre - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Groombridge Place - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Tunbridge Wells Station - 11 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fuggles Beer Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Opera House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The George - ‬3 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.

Languages

English, Romanian

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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
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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, Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery, and Trinity Theatre. You'll also find Pantiles and Dunorlan Park 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 do couples enjoy most about Royal Wells Hotel?

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

Are there hot tubs at Royal Wells Hotel?

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, cats and 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.

Are there connecting rooms at Royal Wells Hotel?

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, at Royal Wells Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

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. 526 out of 926 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 926 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 926 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 926 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 926 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sarah

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

Great hotel

Great hotel. Would definitely recommend. Had breakfast which was excellent. Comfortable stay. Friendly staff. Parking on site free
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

J L

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

Great place to stay

Fantastic hotel - lovely rooms, friendly staff, waking distance to the town centre and the free parking was a big plus. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

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

Little get away

Very nice rooms, lovely small touches like leaving the radio on for when you go into your room. Makes a difference. Only two faults were: only one towel in room and the toilet look brush wasn’t clean. Will happily stay again however.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

6/10 Okay

Medina

Improvement areas

No body at reception on arrival. cold water in shower and then water stopped on the first night we arrived for breakfast on first day at 9.10-915 and was told that breakfast was finish.and restaurant closed at 9.30 (we did get a light breakfast) nobody in restaurant only my husband and myself on our second evening. Food good Hotel a fresher look. parking difficult first come first serve basis. spaces tight.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ivor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly hotel value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

simon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel wonderful staff everything about it is great especially breakfast Lovely location loads to do locally and a little further afield
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast poor selection coffee cold window sills dirty with dead flies
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the price
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise, Brookshire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful property in a beautiful town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at this hotel. Staff were welcoming and friendly. Rooms were clean and had good bath/shower facilities. Minor grumble at breakfast with coffee less than luke warm, but everything else was spot on. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ms L

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fab stay!

Beautitul hotel, great location, great facilities, fantastic breakfast and lovely room! An amazing night's stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Fareham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bright, clean & well maintained Regency property on hill opposite the Common. Pleasant 10 minute walk down the Common to the Pantiles & a 5 minute walk to the modern Shopping Centre & bars. Friendly staff & good breakfast. Parking on site.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

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

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel. Slow service. Our room was a decent size with a nice bath. A lot of noise can be heard between rooms but this is the case in many hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Recommended

We really enjoyed our stay at the Royal Wells. It's in a great position above the town centre with really nice bar and restaurant areas and a very comfortable room. We will definitely stay here again if we are visiting Tunbridge Wells.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keitha Hayes

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

Beautiful outlook

Absolutely perfect place to stay, sad we only had one night. Lovely view of the town, easy walking distance to eateries. Definitely recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025