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Reviews of Royal Oak This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

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

#3 of 8 hotels in Dover

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 471 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: February 16, 2023

    9.0
    Clean and Private, Perfect for a naughty getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was clean and tidy, with a great shower facility that’s big enough for 2, you were left to be as private as you needed and the staff were friendly and eager to help.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely hotel great value for money. The cooked breakfast was really nice.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2023

    8.0
    Clean value for money and good beers. Staff more than helpfull.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was very good. Location for me was bad as no food had been available only snacks. Nothing else was close.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2022

    9.0
    Royal Oak for Xmas
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn't really miss the TV

    Cosy warm soundproof

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2022

    7.0
    Very good for what we needed very helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No tv. we had to leave early and paid for breakfast and carry out included a bottle of water why not an orange juice I could have brought my own breakfast we only discovered no breakfast on arrival. Carol was so helpful and added a bacon sandwich albeit cold next day

    Warm comfortable bed very helpful staff good shower!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2022

    8.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The coffee machine and kettle could have been cleaner (they had a lot of limescale) The breakfast if from 8-9 am only.

    The rooms are cozy and tidy. Very nicely decorated. We loved that there was a coffee machine and kettle there. The staff was wonderful, very helpful and friendly. They let us in before our check in time to leave our stuff. They have a small garden where to leave our bikes. Communication was great. Breakfast delicious, in the pub. The are where it's located is beautiful, I would say the best area in town. We really liked staying at The Royal Oak.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2022

    8.0
    Comfy room handy for the cruise parking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking was a bit tight and we prefer not to park on the road. Steep stairs up to room but it's an old building so that's to be expected.

    Lovely comfy bed, nicely furnished room. We had a meal in the pub which was good. Secure access system.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2022

    8.0
    Cosy Inn ideal for short stay upon arrival by car ferry.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Given the rather small room size, it's good for a one night stay and less for staying multiple nights.

    Late evening arrival possible because of self check-in. Nice pub with tasty breakfast.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2022

    9.0
    Lovely Property and Great location 👍
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I just think that there should be specially reserved parking for guests as it gets full with the local patrons cars and there isn't any other near car parks around. We only were given two toliet rolls for our bathroom and they weren't replenished.

    The room was so Gorgeous loved the decor and the fact it was a period property! The cleanliness was 10/10 The Food was delicious! The Breakfast especially was top notch and so was the breakfast host she was very welcoming and couldn't do enough for us. The Location is ideal to Dover Castle.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Having to chase down supplies for the room. Room cold on arrival. No TV, which was unexpected.

    Lovely spot. Great shower and fluffy towels.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2022

    8.0
    Pleasant and peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff very friendly. Breakfast was good. Room and shower very clean and tidy. Car parking tight but good. Stairs for older folk such as I a little difficult. Apart from that a very pleasant stay.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Steep stairs, .

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 5, 2022

    8.0
    confortable and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    please give the full address on booking.com. the hotel is in River, not Dover. this is important as there are 2 lower roads in short distance, it was very confusing to fine the property. it should be Royal Oak, River (Dover)

    friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2022

    9.0
    Great little getaway near the Kent downs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattress was a little springy to sit on but ended up being a comfortable night.

    The location, the staff, fluffy towels, the pub, cleanilensss of the room.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room recently refurbished but quite small. Couldn't open window because of noise from ventilation outlet on adjacent roof

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2022

    7.0
    Overall good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Steep stairs, tiny bathroom

    Breakfast

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing really, nice location and value for money.

    Very nice country inn, lovely location, friendly staff and good food, excellent value for money and will definitely look to stay again in future.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2022

    8.0
    Geweldige prijs/kwaliteit verhouding
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Niets

    Lovely place, nice and friendly people. A good breakfast and easy close to the ferries

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2022

    8.0
    Good location for ferry, good pub food, nice staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    room quite small but not a problem.

    Convenient to ferry port, clean, good pub food. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2022

    7.0
    Friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We stayed in rooms 3 and 5 and beds were quite uncomfortable with no TV in either. I think better mattresses would compliment this accommodation.

    Fantastic location and staff so friendly and helpful.they weren't serving food the night we were there but they had no problems with us ordering a takeaway and provided plates/ cutlery ect.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2022

    8.0
    Everything fine
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    * Low shower * Permanent sound of bathroom ventilator

    * About fifteen minutes by car to Dover castle * Private parking * Room was clean, cosy and well equipped * Good breakfast * Possibility to dine on site * Friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very noisy at night during and after pup opening times. Car parking was a problem a few times. Not having a TV in the room was a disappointment.

    The location was good for many attractions in the area. Lovely pub in a nice village.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2022

    9.0
    A very pleasant stopover
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    TV in room

    A clean well run establishment with very friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2022

    9.0
    cozy and welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing! loved it all

    Lovely staff, fantastic breakfast and a very cute cozy room. there is a very cute outdoor area too!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2022

    9.0
    a lovely break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    mattress

    almost everything . lovely staff , nice decor

    Stayed in September 2022

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