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Royal Oak

Royal Oak

36 Lower Road, Dover, CT17 0QU, United Kingdom

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Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Garden

Free toiletries

Royal Oak

Welcome to the Royal Oak, your delightful retreat nestled just 1.9mi from the heart of Dover! This charming 3-star hotel offers the perfect blend of comfort and accessibility, making it an ideal base for your adventures in this historic city. With prices starting from just $93, you can enjoy a cozy stay without breaking the bank.

At the Royal Oak, you’ll be greeted with friendly vibes and a host of fantastic amenities to enhance your experience. Start your day with a hearty breakfast, then unwind in our lush garden or grab a refreshing drink at the bar. Need to stay connected? Enjoy complimentary WiFi throughout the property. Plus, you’ll have the peace of mind knowing that parking is free on-site—making your travels even smoother.

Join the 838 satisfied guests who have left glowing reviews about their experiences here. From soundproof rooms ensuring a peaceful night’s sleep, to generous free toiletries, the Royal Oak is dedicated to making your stay as delightful as possible. So pack your bags, grab your sense of adventure, and get ready to discover everything Dover has to offer!

Indulge your palate at our very own Restaurant #1, where culinary magic awaits! Delight in an array of delectable dishes crafted with fresh, local ingredients that promise to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty meal to fuel your day of exploration or a light bite to savor amidst the comfort of our inviting atmosphere, our restaurant caters to all cravings. Don’t forget to save room for dessert; you won’t want to miss our irresistible sweet treats that are sure to leave you smiling!

At the Royal Oak, your comfort is key. The beautifully appointed Deluxe and Deluxe Double Rooms provide a cozy haven for you and your loved ones after a day filled with adventure. With the ability to accommodate up to two adults and one child, these spaces are designed to ensure a peaceful retreat. You'll enjoy modern touches blended with charming decor—perfect for unwinding while reminiscing about your day. Best of all, our soundproof rooms guarantee that you'll sleep like a baby, fully rested for whatever experience awaits you the next day!

When it’s time to settle the bill, rest easy knowing we accept all major credit cards including Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Maestro—sorry, no cash accepted here! With all of these conveniences and delightful offerings, your stay at the Royal Oak promises to be not just a trip, but a memorable experience. So come along for the ride, leave your worries at home, and create cherished memories in the picturesque setting of Dover!

Closest airports

Lydd Airport

19.7mi

London Southend Airport

38.8mi

Le Touquet – Côte d'Opale Airport

45.8mi

London City Airport

58.5mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Garden

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Rooms

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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.

Deluxe Double Room in Royal Oak

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Deluxe

1 Double Bed

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Guest reviews

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838 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Kate

10

July 2023

We stayed here for one night to catch a ferry from Dover. The location is absolutely perfect, it took us 10 mins to get to the ferry. Perfect for an early crossing. The staff were so lovely and helpful. We arrived late and they made sure we were all settled and had everything we needed. Then made us a grab and go breakfast for the morning as we were too early for breakfast at the hotel which was left outside our door ready for us in the morning. The room was comfortable and clean and we had everything we needed for a really comfortable stay. Would stay again.

Car park was quite small and tight but other than that it was all great.

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Martin

9.1

October 2023

Location is very good - less than 15 minutes to the Ferries. Parking is a little limited but it's an older property so could not expect any thing else. Room was very clean, excellent shower ensuite bathroom with large, easily accessible shower, complementary toiletries. Bed a tad too firm if like us sleep on a soft mattress, however, I have slept on harder beds. We had to leave before breakfast serving so owner left us a grab and go bag to take with us. We had an evening meal in the pub - good standard of food.

All good

Points of Interest Around Royal Oak

Attractions

Dover Castle

2.1mi

Port of Dover

2.8mi

Canterbury Cathedral

12.7mi

Whitstable

18.4mi

Todt Battery (Batterie Todt)

25mi

Tenterden

26.2mi

Kent & East Sussex Railway

26.3mi

Rye

27.2mi

Calais

28.4mi

Leeds Castle

29.1mi

Sissinghurst Castle

30.3mi

Restaurants

Amenities of Royal Oak

Restaurant

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

Non-smoking rooms

Garden

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Stay rules - Royal Oak

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property