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Royal Oak

3.0 star property
3-star inn near Dover Castle

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Double Room
Double Room | Bathroom
Bar (on property)
Double Room
Garden

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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36 Lower Rd, Dover, England, CT17 0QU
  • Place, Crabble Corn Mill
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kearsney Abbey Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Crabble Stadium
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Dover

In Dover .Within a 5-minute walk of this Dover inn, you'll find Crabble Corn Mill and Kearsney Abbey Gardens. Also, Crabble Stadium is within half a mile (1 km) and Russell Gardens is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crabble Corn Mill - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kearsney Abbey Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Crabble Stadium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dover Transport Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Russell Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Kearsney (Kent) Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bull Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nightingale Dairy - Mobile Milk Vending Machine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Breakwater Brewery and Taproom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Staggered Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Royal Oak

3-star inn near Dover Castle
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star Dover inn is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Royal Oak offers 5 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Dover inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
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includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Tuesday (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM) and Wednesday - Sunday (noon - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Royal Oak Inn
Royal Oak Dover
Royal Oak Inn Dover

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Oak have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Oak.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Oak?

As of Apr 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Oak on Apr 9, 2026 start from CA $184, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is Royal Oak to the beach?

This inn is 2.6 mi (11-min drive) from Dover Beach and 7 mi (12-min drive) from St Margaret's Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Royal Oak offer free breakfast?

Royal Oak offers free English breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Royal Oak?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Royal Oak?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Royal Oak?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does Royal Oak have a pool?

Royal Oak does not have a pool.

Does Royal Oak have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Royal Oak have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Royal Oak to downtown Dover?

Royal Oak is 0.2 mi away from River.

Royal Oak Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 109 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

george

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
all okay stairs bit unsafe
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing cozy and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked everything, the room was spotless, the staff were very helpful and friendly, the breakfast was excellent and the parking was nice and easy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the friendly staff and the locals. Love the atmosphere of the pub...Great breakfast...will stay here again for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lester

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location

Nice location quiet out the way food is very reasonably priced. Breakfast is also nice. Wi-Fi is good free parking. The only thing for me is breakfast doesn’t start till eight and usually have to be at work by then apart from that no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dover

The rooms were above a pub. There is no elevator and the stairs were steep. Once upstairs and in the room it was comfortable. The pub below served food for a cost. The food was very good. Breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mellissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Den
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wynter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Second visit

My second visit. Lovely, friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a quaint old pub in a charming village and the staff went above and neyoung great service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wynter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wanted to stay 2nd night but sold out

Lively and welcoming atmosphere.nice breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The pub and restaurant were more than adequate. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean facility, friendly staff, and good food! The breakfast was INCREDIBLE!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean renovated rooms. Great breakfast. Friendly service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

donna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice stop friendly staff

Lovely little stop, shame no food was being served of an evening meant we had to drive out and find a decent pub which wasn't that easy. Room was lovely and clean mattress a little lumpy but good pillows. I did ask for a printed invoice as Hotels.com dont provide this with VAT which is a huge problem for business users. Places need to understand this and prepare VAT receipts also if you take one payment the receipt needs to be one not two.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice pub with good rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Service and Delicious Food

We were greeted with a big smile and enjoyed friendly service throughout our stay. Our room was clean, warm and very comfortable. Both our dinner and breakfast at Royal Oak were delicious and served with a smile :) I warmly welcome Royal Oak for any length of stay and will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Royal Oak River

Very clean, lovely decor. Food great. Bed mattress a little well used and semi collapsed on one side. Not much parking.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable!

Had a very enjoyable stay — the room was comfortable, and I slept well. The pub downstairs has a great vibe and friendly staff. I also really appreciated the helpfulness when I had some trouble getting into my room. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025