With a fine position on the seafront in St. Leonards-on-Sea, this hotel offers traditional hospitality and a friendly atmosphere. Built in 1828, the Royal Victoria Hotel has seen many guests, including the Queen. A fine marble staircase leads up from the lobby to the Piano Bar and Sea Terrace Restaurant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.2
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.1
Low score for Hastings

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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Sea Terrace
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Piano Bar
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Royal Victoria Hotel

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Beachfront

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Beach
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Languages spoken

  • Czech
  • Greek
  • English
  • Italian
  • Korean
  • Lithuanian
  • Polish
  • Romanian

House rules
Royal Victoria Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
£15 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The hotel is dog-friendly and dogs are welcome in any of the standard (non sea view) rooms.

While there is no on-site car parking available, there is free car parking available in all the streets around the hotel.

Guests choosing to pay in cash on arrival will need to provide photo ID and a GBP 100 cash deposit.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Royal Victoria Hotel

  • Royal Victoria Hotel is 1.3 miles from the centre of Hastings. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Royal Victoria Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Royal Victoria Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Royal Victoria Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Suite
    • Twin
    • Triple

  • Royal Victoria Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • The prices at Royal Victoria Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Royal Victoria Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Sea Terrace
    • Piano Bar