Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Getting around
Kearsney (Kent) Station - 12 min walk
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Breakwater Brewery - 3 min drive
KFC - 5 min drive
The Fox Inn - 17 min walk
The Archer - 4 min drive
About this property
Royal Oak
Inn near Dover Castle
At Royal Oak, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a garden, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks at this inn include:
An electric car charging station, outdoor furniture, and luggage storage
Smoke-free premises
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Family friendly
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
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
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Smart TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
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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
Access methods
Staffed front desk, smart lock
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Royal Oak Inn
Royal Oak Dover
Royal Oak Inn Dover
Frequently asked questions
Is Royal Oak pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Royal Oak?
Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Royal Oak?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Royal Oak?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Royal Oak located?
Situated in Dover, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of Crabble Corn Mill and Kearsney Abbey Gardens. Crabble Stadium and Russell Gardens are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kearsney (Kent) Station is 12 minutes by foot.
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Royal Oak Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 94 reviews
10 - Excellent
55
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 94 reviews
8 - Good
28
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 94 reviews
6 - Okay
7
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 94 reviews
4 - Poor
3
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 94 reviews
2 - Terrible
1
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The pub and restaurant were more than adequate. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Charles
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Nice pub with good rooms
craig
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Very nice place. Good breakfast and nice bed.
Raimo
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Friendly, helpful, competent staff
Susan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
Staff were amazing. Very friendly. We would definitely stay again if we come back to the area.
Suzanne
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Staff were amazing and welcoming, food was divine, room was brilliant
Laura
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
8/10
Wonderful hosts, conveniently located between canterbury and dover.
Sanjeev
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
10/10
It was very clean en modern. Property beautifull. Beds very confortable
Marcia van
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10
Lovely little boozer. Friendly staff and great pub quiz
Judy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
10/10
What a cozy, unique, and magical place it is. Clean, comfortable, quiet, and easy to find. The staff is super friendly. We absolutely loved it and can’t wait to go back!
Marlley
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10
Great spot for overnight stay for work would recormend
Paul
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
6/10
Clean room and bathroom.
Bed uncomfortable.
Food nice and service really good throughout. Poor nights sleep though as party on til 12.30 am and we would have probably chosen another place to stay if we knew that a function was being held so late.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10
Lovely place to stay in Dover. Perfect for one night
Arkadiusz
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
8/10
A good place to stay when visiting Dover. Lots of people use it for the port. We used it to visit the castle and Battke of Britain memorial. Parking is a bit tight in the car park so we used the road. Breakfast is good and food options in the evening also good. Room has everything you need and is cosy.
Howard
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10
Recommended by friends who live in the area. Friendly staff & comfortable room.
Antony
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
8/10
Excellent for journeys to and from Dover
Fausto Sergej
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
10/10
Lovely small pub/inn. Check in/out was effortless with electronic access. Ideal for us with a couple of small dogs. Wonderful cooked breakfast. Definitely recommend
Tim
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
6/10
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10
Lovely little pub with rooms - idea for a cozier stay in Dover. Expect old world style and rooms - and you won’t be disappointed
But they really need to get new mattresses
Neil
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10
Very pleasant and helpful, we arrived earlier than the assigned check-in and Heidi was very helpful and let us leave our bags so we could venture out for the afternoon. Highly recommend, and also the pub down stairs.
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10
Very warm welcoming, uncomplicated service. Lovely little pub inhouse, excellent staff. Anytime again!
Christian
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
8/10
Staff very friendly
Tina
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
8/10
Staff and service was excellent.
Access to room not suitable for aged and infirm.