36 Lower Road, Dover, CT17 0QU, United Kingdom
#3 of 8 hotels in Dover
Guests' ChoiceBased on 474 hotel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.2
Location
8.4
Facilities
7.9
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
8.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 February 2023
Deborah
United KingdomNot that it was a problem but they was no tv yes it's nice may be a radio or alexa if not a TV
The room and facilities were perfect the staff were very helpful I would recommend the hotel to friends and family
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 22 February 2023
Richard
United KingdomThe shower head needed descaling and the mattress on the bed was a bit thin (you felt the frame below when you sat on it), the bar closed at 9.30pm.
The Royal Oak was a pleasant place to stay and had great facilities especially the EV charger in the car park. The staff were accommodating in providing an early breakfast.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 16 February 2023
Makaila
United KingdomThe 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: 1 February 2023
Lana
United KingdomLovely hotel great value for money. The cooked breakfast was really nice.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 1 February 2023
Tim
United KingdomBreakfast 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: 27 December 2022
Ian
United KingdomDidn't really miss the TV
Cosy warm soundproof
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 16 December 2022
Roger
United KingdomNo 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: 5 December 2022
Luciana
ArgentinaThe 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: 21 November 2022
Karen
FranceParking 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: 14 November 2022
Joeri
BelgiumGiven 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: 22 October 2022
Samantha
United KingdomI 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: 15 October 2022
Valerie
United KingdomHaving 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: 7 October 2022
Malcolm
GermanyStaff 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: 7 October 2022
Robert
United KingdomSteep stairs, .
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 5 October 2022
Martyn
Franceplease 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: 4 October 2022
I
JordanThe 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: 3 October 2022
Allyson
United KingdomRoom 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: 30 September 2022
Mike
United KingdomSteep stairs, tiny bathroom
Breakfast
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 27 September 2022
Andy
United KingdomNothing 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: 25 September 2022
Helena
NetherlandsNiets
Lovely place, nice and friendly people. A good breakfast and easy close to the ferries
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 24 September 2022
Simon
United Kingdomroom quite small but not a problem.
Convenient to ferry port, clean, good pub food. Friendly staff.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 22 September 2022
Deborah
United KingdomWe 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: 19 September 2022
Peter
Belgium* 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: 16 September 2022
Steve
United KingdomVery 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: 13 September 2022
Stuart
United KingdomTV in room
A clean well run establishment with very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in September 2022
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