769 reviews
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$9336 Lower Road, Dover, CT17 0QU, United Kingdom
769 reviews
1/38
Restaurant
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Bar
Parking On Site
Non-smoking rooms
Garden
Free toiletries
Royal Oak is a 3-star hotel in Dover, United Kingdom, located at 36 Lower Road, about 1.9mi from the city center. A breakfast option is offered to start the day, and minimum price begins at $93.
Guest amenities include a Restaurant, free Private Parking, free Wifi, and Bar, plus free Parking On Site. The property also features Non-smoking rooms, a Garden, Free toiletries, and Soundproof rooms for added comfort.
769 reviews capture a range of traveler impressions for this Dover stay.
Morning moments taste better with a breakfast option, and meals at Restaurant #1 on site are ready to satisfy. After dinner, unwind with a drink at the on-site bar while planning the next day’s adventures in Dover.
Practical perks set the pace: free private parking on site, free Wifi, and a garden for a little outdoor downtime. For payments, Mastercard, American Express, Visa, and Maestro are accepted, while cash is not.
With 769 reviews capturing a range of traveler impressions, this Dover stay offers consistent convenience and a dash of local charm.
Closest airports
Lydd Airport
19.7miLondon Southend Airport
38.8miLe Touquet – Côte d'Opale Airport
45.8miLondon City Airport
58.5miRestaurant
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Bar
Parking On Site
Non-smoking rooms
Garden
Free toiletries
Soundproof
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Deluxe, 1 Double Bed
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a tiled floor, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Deluxe Double Room
1 Double Bed
Private Bathroom
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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769 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Breakfast
Featured reviews:
Mandy
9.1
April 2025
Staff were friendly and very helpful. The rooms are decorated lovely and cosy. it's spotlessly clean. Had a lovely night sleep compfy bed. The showers are hot, and the bathroom is lovely. There are plenty of towels and complementary soapes and shampoo to use if needed. There's fans available in the passage way to take if needed. There is a hairdryer, coffee, and tea facilities in the room. Board games on the landing and iron ironing board faiplay they thought of everything. Well done! Would definitely stay again.
Just some small things the Car park very small. Stairs to rooms are very steep so if you have limited mobility for steps or stairs don't think this place is right for you there no lift. Code wasn't working so I had to go in the bar to get help, and a different code was given by the barmaid. She did take us to the room and told us that the code she gave us works all the time where the others don't she was so very helpful. I'm just wondering if we had got there late after closing don't know what would have happened. So think they need to rethink or sort the access codes to rooms.
Talia
10
October 2024
Staff were very nice and the patrons at the pub downstairs were were friendly and respectful. The property seems to have been recently renovated, and the decor was very tasteful. The rooms and pub were spotlessly clean. Parking was free and no problem at all. The breakfast service was generous and freshly made, much better than the buffet style options you sometimes see. There was no gluten free bread, but the kind and friendly staff made sure that all diners were well catered for.
The pub (very bizarrely) apparently has a policy of not calling last orders, and therefore declined when we asked to buy a second (and final) small glass of wine at 10:20pm. This was extremely confusing as we were quiet and respectful and were clear that we just wanted to take the glass to our room as a nightcap after a very long day. It meant that the evening fell a bit flat on our one night holiday away, which was somewhat disappointing. Like many older pubs, the rooms are upstairs and there are some uneven floors etc which could be a tripping hazard. This was no problem for us, but might be for some.
Amanda
8.2
September 2024
Food was outstanding! They offered a good choice of breakfast and even had cocktails if you were feeling adventurous. The whole property was very clean and the locals were all so friendly and welcoming. Great outside seating area and small car park. 24/7 access to the room.
(Room 4) The room was very tiny and with 1 small window, covered partly by the headboard of the bed, it was very dark. The headboard itself was uncomfortable, not sure if it was put on upside down?! The bar maid on the first night was VERY grumpy! (All other staff were amazing).
Sarah
10
July 2025
We both loved the friendly people and staff. We also loved the quirkiness of the place. It was just perfect. The fan in the room was much appreciated too. Perfect breakfast.cooked just right and good bacon 😆. (Many places have cheap thin stuff frazzled to death.) The room was little but had all We needed or wanted. Near to the ferry. We are looking foward to staying on our way back from watching F1 in Spa.
Actually there was nothing we didn't like. 😊
Aleksandra
8.2
November 2024
Very clean, well equipped room, comfortable bed, nice furniture, very helpful and kind staff and delicious breakfast! Room was cozy and warm so it was perfect to relax in after a long day of sightseeing!
on Wednesday and Thursday night you can hear the pub music till late at night, you can still sleep through it though. For me kinda problematic was only being able to reach the staff through the pub where the guests were there drinking already.. Asking for toilet paper in that scenario was a bit embarrassing
Andrea
10
November 2024
The owner gave us a nice welcome, the room was clean and a good size for us, the breakfast was exceptional and the little pub of the property was very nice and friendly as well, it was perfect for a chill evening/ night after a long day. They even brought out some cheesecake late in the evening on request, because I was craving something sweet. Exceptional service!
As it says in the listing there is no elevator and the steps are very narrow, but we managed, even with a big suitcase.
Lisa
9.1
July 2023
We could pick our breakfast from a full menu, not just a continental breakfast. The pub/Inn is in a quiet neighborhood, within walking distance of a quaint old Mill pond, city park, and grocery market store. Loved the quirky windy stairs up to the bedrooms. Typical of old Inn's, the room are small, but very clean with modern updated bathroom. The pub was mostly locals, enjoying a pint and watching the soccer game. So fun to be a part of a usual English village. The manager took care of all our needs, calling the local taxi for us to setup a morning pickup to get the the boat docks to meet our cruise boat.
The location is a bit further from the boat docks than I was expecting.
Gary
9.1
August 2025
Staff were very friendly and accommodating even to the point of moving a car for me to park our trailer tent and car. Thank you, much appreciated. Food was lovely as was the breakfast. Our 2nd visit for an overnighter before catching the ferry back home to Spain. I would definitely recommend for a stop over. Thank you.
Sara
8.2
July 2024
The team were very kind and welcoming. The location of the property was ideal. The parking was free on site, and breakfast was tasty. For the price, the room was good.
There was very little airflow in the room. As we were right over the kitchen, our room smelt of fish and chips most of the stay because we had to keep our one window open. The bed was fine, but the pillows are very thin and soft. It was hard to stay comfortable on them.
Wendi
10
August 2023
The room was very nice and the whole facility including the pub remodeled during covid. The real gem were the staff and very friendly local people in the pub. We had dinner there the night we arrived and a gentleman we made friends with had the cook come out of the kitchen and commit to cook my husband a beef pie because that is what he was hoping to have (it was not listed on the menu). The food was delicious and service great. Breakfast was also exceptional the next morning, cooked to order. The bed was comfy and room quiet even though over the pub. There was a nice patio outside to sit if desired and parking available. It had everything we needed.
Not a thing, everything was excellent and I would choose to stay there again!
Attractions
Dover Castle
2.1miPort of Dover
2.8miCanterbury Cathedral
12.7miWhitstable
18.4miTodt Battery (Batterie Todt)
25miTenterden
26.2miKent & East Sussex Railway
26.3miRye
27.2miCalais
28.4miLeeds Castle
29.1miSissinghurst Castle
30.3miAttractions
Dover Castle
2.1miPort of Dover
2.8miCanterbury Cathedral
12.7miWhitstable
18.4miTodt Battery (Batterie Todt)
25miTenterden
26.2miKent & East Sussex Railway
26.3miRye
27.2miCalais
28.4miLeeds Castle
29.1miSissinghurst Castle
30.3miAirports
Lydd Airport
19.7miLondon Southend Airport
38.8miLe Touquet – Côte d'Opale Airport
45.8miLondon City Airport
58.5miRestaurant
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Bar
Parking On Site
Non-smoking rooms
Garden
Free toiletries
Soundproof
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Books, DVDs or music for children
Food & Drink
Bar
Restaurant
Tea/Coffee maker
General
Carpeted
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Soundproof
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Electric kettle
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
TV
Outdoors
Garden
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Visa,
Mastercard,
American Express,
Maestro
This property does not accept cash.
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