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Royal Oak

3.0 star property
Dover inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Step into Royal Oak and indulge in a hearty English breakfast. Unwind with a drink at the cozy bar, or stroll through the garden while connecting to WiFi. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Digital TV service
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Soundproofed rooms
The current price is $107
$129 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

Room options

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Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, soundproofing

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
36 Lower Rd, Dover, England, CT17 0QU

What's nearby

  • Dover Castle - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Dover Beach - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Dover Harbour - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal - 6 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Dover Shepperdswell Station - 9 min drive
  • Dover (QQD-Dover Priory Train Station) - 9 min drive
  • Kearsney (Kent) Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Nightingale Dairy - Mobile Milk Vending Machine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Three Cups - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Bull Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Breakwater Brewery and Taproom - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Royal Oak

Royal Oak puts you within a 10-minute drive of Dover Castle and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Also, White Cliffs of Dover and Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Royal Oak Inn
Royal Oak Dover
Royal Oak Inn Dover

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Oak offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Royal Oak does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Royal Oak?

Yes, pets stay free.

Is parking offered on site at Royal Oak?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Oak?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Royal Oak and nearby?

Royal Oak has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Royal Oak?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Royal Oak like?

Royal Oak is a short 5-minute walk from Kearsney Abbey Gardens and 5 minutes' walk from Crabble Corn Mill.

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Royal Oak Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Food
Pizza
Location

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with many guests praising its quality, variety, and accommodating staff. (13 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Clean facility, friendly staff, and good food! The breakfast was INCREDIBLE!
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was a quaint old pub in a charming village and the staff went above and neyoung great service
Louise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel

Very nice place. Good breakfast and nice bed.
Raimo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Second visit

My second visit. Lovely, friendly people.
Wynter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were amazing and welcoming, food was divine, room was brilliant
Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, helpful, competent staff
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place to stay in Dover. Perfect for one night
Arkadiusz, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Recommended by friends who live in the area. Friendly staff & comfortable room.
Antony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent for journeys to and from Dover
Fausto Sergej, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely small friendly hotel. Nice bar area. Rooms are compact, but absolutely pristine everything you need for a comfortable stay. Staff are friendly. Lovely choice of breakfast. Definitely stay again
Pauline, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location

The location is the Hotel's biggest selling point as it is so close to the Dover Castle and the White Cliffs. The room was ok for a "base" but would not recommend it for a long stay. The food served was excellent.
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very warm welcoming, uncomplicated service. Lovely little pub inhouse, excellent staff. Anytime again!
Christian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly

Staff very friendly
Tina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely location and staff. Lacking a TV in the room and mattresses could do with replacing. Food average too. Even so would stay again .
Jill, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really helpful and friendly staff.

Really helpful and friendly staff. Prepared me a grab bag for breakfast as had to leave earlier than breakfast was served. My room was a little on the small side but was very beautifully presented. (And would be fine for any one of average hight and build. As I am over 6’5 and of large build.)
Jonathan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Very limited breakfast; not even honey available; very steep steps and small room
Mechthild, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

2 nights at The Royal Oak

No parking available on day 1. I was told an email would be sent on the day of our arrival to give us instructions for accessing the room but never received it. Had to wait for someone to take us to the room and give me the passkey. Pub was very busy and noisy on our first night which kept us awake. Second night we didn’t hear anything in the pub. Breakfast was really good and the cooks were excellent at catering for my dairy and egg allergies. Bed mattress was not good.
Sue, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Lester, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
valerie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Mellissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wanted to stay 2nd night but sold out

Lively and welcoming atmosphere.nice breakfast included.
Wynter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The pub and restaurant were more than adequate. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Charles, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nettes kleines Hotel mit angrenzenden Pub. Das Zimmer war sauber und hat alles für ein Paar Nächte geboten. Das Personal war freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Hotel ist der perfekt Urlaubseinstieg nach der Fährüberfahrt.
Marc, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean renovated rooms. Great breakfast. Friendly service
Anthony Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved Royal Oak and the thoughtfully designed spaces. Our room was extremely clean and also had a very nice bathroom accommodation. We thoroughly enjoyed walking around the area, Kearsney Gardens and quick train to Dover area. The pub was fun and great food. We felt like locals by partaking in the Easter trivia night!! We knew this ahead of time and had no issues, but for your planning purposes-- the rooms are on the second floor above the pub area. Breakfast was very generous servings and great food. Staff assisted us with travel advice. We hope to visit again in the future.
Stephen, 3-night trip