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About this property
Royal Hotel
Royal Hotel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Dover Castle. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Boathouse Bar, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
18 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
On the beach
Beach access
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Sailing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
1 building/tower
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
The Boathouse Bar - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 5.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per night
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per accommodation, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Hotel Royal
Royal Deal
Royal Hotel Deal
Royal Hotel Deal
Royal Hotel Hotel
Royal Hotel Hotel Deal
Frequently asked questions
Does Royal Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Royal Hotel 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 Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20.00 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Royal Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Royal Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Royal Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Grosvenor G Casino Thanet (20-min drive) and Genting Casino (25-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Royal Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like hiking, horseback riding, and sailing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course.
Are there restaurants at or near Royal Hotel?
Yes, The Boathouse Bar offers British cuisine.
What's the area around Royal Hotel like?
Royal Hotel is located near Deal Beach, just a short 7-minute walk from Deal Station and 2 minutes' walk from Deal Pier.
Royal Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2024
Great
Very comfortable, very good food and above all very good service
Simon
Simon, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 27, 2024
The Royal Hotel.
The hotel is lovely. Excellent location, staff are really lovely and helpful. Unfortunately it does need a complete refurbishment. It is very tired and dated. It has the potential to be a fantastic hotel if the above is carried out.
loraine
loraine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 7, 2024
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2024
Charming seaside hotel with a nice bar and restaurant
Lawrence
Lawrence, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Sep 4, 2024
Verified traveler
2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
We stayed one night in a family room, which was much nicer than the photos! Very spacious with comfy beds and a modern bathroom. It was sufficiently clean and the tea/coffee station was well stocked. One little niggle is that the room is rather warm so the duvets were a bit heavy for summer, but we managed. We would absolutely return!
Kimberly
Kimberly, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 1, 2024
Fantastic hotel at fantastic location. Very friendly staff. Would stay again
Biji
Biji, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 28, 2024
Room was very spacious but not very clean at all, bath panel was rotting, windows were in bad condition and the decor needs updating. Had to walk up 3 flights of stairs which is fine but the stairs were uneven (slanted down to oneside) so for health & safety reasons - very poor. Staff were lovely and the positioning of the hotel was fantastic.
Terry
Terry, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 28, 2024
The staff at The Royal are always good. The rooms are a little dated but exceptionally clean - lovely bedding!
The issue is the breakfast. Nice choice of fruit, juice etc. but the cooked breakfast leaves a bit to be desired! Fake watery baked beans, poor quality sausage, precooked mushrooms and tomatoes. They weren’t so busy that they have to precook to the extent that they do.
The breakfast is the reason we don’t stay there very often - and we visit Deal about 10 times a year!
Delphine
Delphine, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2024
Beautiful views out to sea
Liz
Liz, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
Carol
Carol, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
Karyn
Karyn, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
Luke
Luke, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2024
D
D, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2024
Great family room at the Royal
Great sized family room. Beds were comfy and big enough including the bunk beds. Part sea view with great facilities in the room. Lacked an iron or hairdryer but I believe these were available on request
Ian
Ian, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2024
No free parking and parking is expensive even in the car park right infront of the hotel.
Beautiful rooms in a lovely position on the sea front.
Kerry
Kerry, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2024
Dan is a great host. Told us all about the hotel, area and made a ton of suggestions on what to see. The restaurant was solid for breakfast and dinner. Good options for vegans - burger, lentil salad and a few other options for dinner. Full English vegan for breakfast. Right in town - walk to a castle and the pier in minutes.
Mike
Mike, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2024
Frederick
Frederick, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2024
Very comfotable and friendly.
Ian
Ian, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2024
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2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jul 3, 2024
Fantastic room with sea view and balcony. Some areas a bit tired but this didn’t spoil our stay.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jul 2, 2024
Saheed
Saheed, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2024
Super location on the beach. Very good restaurant. Carpets in bedrooms and stairs could do with replacement
Derek
Derek, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2024
Ken
Ken, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 19, 2024
We stayed at this hotel for just one night. It was perfect for our family of 5. It was clean and bed was comfortable. The complementary breakfast was absolutely AMAZING. I'd go back just for the breakfast! The reason for the 4 stars is that the hotel itself is very dated. My family would prefer more modern accommodations, but I thought it had character and charm.