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Royal Hotel
Beach Street, Deal CT14 6JD England
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#3 of 5 hotels in Deal
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Looking for a place to stay in Deal? Then look no further than The Royal Hotel, a family-friendly hotel that brings the best of Deal to your doorstep.
Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the hotel.
The Royal Hotel features room service, newspaper, and baggage storage, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts free breakfast.
For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Deal, The Royal Hotel is located a short distance from St George's Church (0.2 mi) and Sandown Castle Community Garden (0.6 mi).
While in Deal, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from The Royal Hotel, including 81 Beach Street (0.0 mi), The Lane Cafe & Restaurant (0.2 mi), and The Court Yard Bar and Restaurant (0.2 mi).
Looking to explore? Then look no further than Deal Castle (0.4 mi), Deal Pier (0.1 mi), and Deal Maritime & Local History Museum (0.2 mi), which are some popular Deal attractions – all conveniently located within walking distance of the hotel.
We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at The Royal Hotel as you experience everything Deal has to offer.
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Property amenities
Paid public parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Beach
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Newspaper
Street parking
Wifi
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Non-smoking hotel
Sun terrace
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Housekeeping
Private balcony
Room service
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Flatscreen TV
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Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
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Quiet
Romantic
Languages Spoken
English
Location
Beach Street, Deal CT14 6JD England
Getting there
Great for walkers
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The Royal Hotel stands out for its stunning beachfront location and the sea views that delight numerous guests. However, opinions on the hotel's atmosphere and service are split; some guests are charmed by its nostalgic feel and friendly staff, while others find the ambiance outdated and the service lacking.
Cleanliness is generally good, particularly in the spacious rooms, though the hotel's exterior could benefit from extra attention. Despite praise for the breakfast and room comfort, travelers caution that the hotel may not offer the best value, with some calling out high costs and additional fees.
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We took advantage of the "Dinner, Bed & Breakfast for £99" deal and we were not disappointed. Having been shielding for 4 months, I was a little apprehensive about staying in a hotel but as soon as we arrived I felt at ease. Everywhere was spotless, and the staff took great care to outline when/where we should wear a mask, where we should wait for dinner or drinks, etc.
The room was lovely with high ceilings, a big comfy bed and a nice bathroom. Again, everything was clean and although the weather was hot the double aspect windows both opened which meant we could get a nice breeze through the room.
As the price was so reasonable, we didn't really have high expectations for dinner. We had calamari, chicken wings, then we both had the seafood linguine, then cheesecake, all washed down with a couple of pints and a bottle of Rose and the food was excellent! However the best was still to come - BREAKFAST. All elements of my full english were perfect and delicious and hot and fresh and the toast, juice, drinks were plentiful. The avo/bacon/egg breakfast was also perfect. We will definitely be back for this again.
We left having been away for 24 hours but it felt like we had been away for days. We will definitely return to the Royal Hotel to stay, or even visit for dinner, and definitely for breakfast. The £99 deal was an absolute bargain and we will not hesitate in recommending The Royal Hotel to others.
The room was lovely with high ceilings, a big comfy bed and a nice bathroom. Again, everything was clean and although the weather was hot the double aspect windows both opened which meant we could get a nice breeze through the room.
As the price was so reasonable, we didn't really have high expectations for dinner. We had calamari, chicken wings, then we both had the seafood linguine, then cheesecake, all washed down with a couple of pints and a bottle of Rose and the food was excellent! However the best was still to come - BREAKFAST. All elements of my full english were perfect and delicious and hot and fresh and the toast, juice, drinks were plentiful. The avo/bacon/egg breakfast was also perfect. We will definitely be back for this again.
We left having been away for 24 hours but it felt like we had been away for days. We will definitely return to the Royal Hotel to stay, or even visit for dinner, and definitely for breakfast. The £99 deal was an absolute bargain and we will not hesitate in recommending The Royal Hotel to others.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Stayed here for one night with a Shepherd Neame special deal and what a bargain it was. The price we paid included a two course evening meal off the main menu, plus bed and full English breakfast that was amazing value. The quality of the food served in the evening plus at breakfast, was perfect and the very friendly service was faultless.
The hotel and restaurant throughout was spotlessly clean, as was our very comfortable room. The hotel is situated right on the beach and a few minutes walk to the town centre. Because our room was near the main road, we did get woken by noise from the passing traffic, but that was the only thing about the room that was not good.
My only small criticism I have is that whilst during the current covid problems there obviously has to be safe guards in place, but a no entry sign on the front door leading to the hotel seemed strange and maybe they expect guests to drag their luggage through the other entrance which is the restaurant including stairs. Also a nice touch would of been, if the female checking us out who I think was a manager had actually bothered to enquire if we had a nice stay or was everything ok and would of been a nice end to our stay lovely stay.
The hotel and restaurant throughout was spotlessly clean, as was our very comfortable room. The hotel is situated right on the beach and a few minutes walk to the town centre. Because our room was near the main road, we did get woken by noise from the passing traffic, but that was the only thing about the room that was not good.
My only small criticism I have is that whilst during the current covid problems there obviously has to be safe guards in place, but a no entry sign on the front door leading to the hotel seemed strange and maybe they expect guests to drag their luggage through the other entrance which is the restaurant including stairs. Also a nice touch would of been, if the female checking us out who I think was a manager had actually bothered to enquire if we had a nice stay or was everything ok and would of been a nice end to our stay lovely stay.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Arrived last Sunday for a one night stay. The reception person was friendly and lovely. Kindly allowed our bicycles to be safely parked in the hotel as a one-off. Room was good, we had Nelson. Large space, balcony was lovely. Excellent sea views. Nespresso coffee in the room is always a winning touch.
Negatives - very low armchair in the bedroom, to the point that we avoided using it as we struggled to get out. If furniture is there for an 'image' but not practical, please get rid of it. I'm never comfortable with only 1 loo roll in the bathroom, it makes me feel a lack of hospitality spirit. There were teas and coffees provided but no bottled waters. I had to ask for these. Breakfast service felt a bit chaotic and slow even though we had to book a time slot. Actual food was enjoyable, filtered coffee was very poor quality. We asked for an americano as an alternative, only to be told that the machines are not switched on until 10am. However, even under these restrictive times, breakfast did not feel value for money as there was no fruit offered, cereals or yogurts.
So when you put these negatives all together, the room rate is expensive as it does not justify the experience.
Negatives - very low armchair in the bedroom, to the point that we avoided using it as we struggled to get out. If furniture is there for an 'image' but not practical, please get rid of it. I'm never comfortable with only 1 loo roll in the bathroom, it makes me feel a lack of hospitality spirit. There were teas and coffees provided but no bottled waters. I had to ask for these. Breakfast service felt a bit chaotic and slow even though we had to book a time slot. Actual food was enjoyable, filtered coffee was very poor quality. We asked for an americano as an alternative, only to be told that the machines are not switched on until 10am. However, even under these restrictive times, breakfast did not feel value for money as there was no fruit offered, cereals or yogurts.
So when you put these negatives all together, the room rate is expensive as it does not justify the experience.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Room Tip: Balcony for sea views
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A lovely looking hotel by the sea in Deal. Had hoped to sit outside overlooking the sea but the hotel do not allow you to book an outside table. You can say this is your preference when you book but this far from guarantees an outside table. We did not get an outside table.
The food was very disappointing. I had bangers and mash. The sausages were OK but I was not convinced the mash was made with fresh whole potatoes. It tasted like it may have been reconstituted. The cabbage had no flavour and was watery. I was not offered any condiments such as mustard or ketchup.
The person who came with me had crayfish and crab linguine. They told me there was little crayfish and they could not find any crab in it. As the hotel is located next to a stall that sells fresh crab I find this surprising.
For dessert there was Eton Mess on offer. However no fresh strawberries were used to make it. Instead there was strawberry compote not made from fresh strawberries. As fresh strawberries were still readily available in the shops I find this amazing for a four star hotel. We decided to forgo desserts as we did not want Eton Mess made with mush rather than real strawberries.
It felt like they had employed a chef who was used to cooking school dinners or who was not being given the budget to buy fresh produce.
The food was very disappointing. I had bangers and mash. The sausages were OK but I was not convinced the mash was made with fresh whole potatoes. It tasted like it may have been reconstituted. The cabbage had no flavour and was watery. I was not offered any condiments such as mustard or ketchup.
The person who came with me had crayfish and crab linguine. They told me there was little crayfish and they could not find any crab in it. As the hotel is located next to a stall that sells fresh crab I find this surprising.
For dessert there was Eton Mess on offer. However no fresh strawberries were used to make it. Instead there was strawberry compote not made from fresh strawberries. As fresh strawberries were still readily available in the shops I find this amazing for a four star hotel. We decided to forgo desserts as we did not want Eton Mess made with mush rather than real strawberries.
It felt like they had employed a chef who was used to cooking school dinners or who was not being given the budget to buy fresh produce.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Sent the winter dinner bed and breakfast offer by e mail and couldn't pass it up. We upgraded to a superior room, not a sea view but very large and comfortable. A few things were a let down. The rooms at the back abut the road through Deal and the traffic sounded as if it was in the room, particularly the lorries, until fairly late. The hotel was full. On arrival, we found that we could not have a table in the restaurant, even though we were a confirmed dinner reservation by virtue of the Offer. fortunately, the same menu was available in the bar and we found a table easily when we wanted one. It's noisy but hubbub is what you expect in a bar setting. I did suggest to the manager that they could reserve tables for people like us in future but this is not company policy. The hotel doesnt seem to have a clear identity, it's a bit of all things to all men, exacerbated by its location right on the seafront. There was a lot of scaffolding up and obvious refurbishment going on, perhaps Shepherd Neame could consider creating a bigger restaurant, as we wouldn't come back at full prices.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Room Tip: Rooms at the back get traffic noise. If you want to eat in, reserve a table when you book the room
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We visited on an overnight stay, which included dinner and breakfast.
The social distancing was really good from the outset there was 1 entrance use of antibacterial products as well as very caring helpful staff.
We were directed to the check in and told the booking times for our meals, then directed to our room which had everything you could want.
Both the spotless bedroom and luxurious bathroom made us feel at home, we had a sea view, large wardrobe and television.
I can highly recommend the Royal Hotel.
The social distancing was really good from the outset there was 1 entrance use of antibacterial products as well as very caring helpful staff.
We were directed to the check in and told the booking times for our meals, then directed to our room which had everything you could want.
Both the spotless bedroom and luxurious bathroom made us feel at home, we had a sea view, large wardrobe and television.
I can highly recommend the Royal Hotel.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Room Tip: Ask for a sea view
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We wanted a change of scenery from our country’prison’ With a slight worry as to how hotels and restaurants newly opened would manage the Covid 19 restrictions We booked this. We were totally reassured that the hotel were taking H&S matters very seriously. Upon arrival we had to use 1 door through the restaurant using hand gel and distancing, which followed a one way system to reception. All staff were very diligent which made us feel safe. Screens had been set up to aid social distancing. The hotel is in a superb location on the beach. It is full of character given its history, with interesting sloping floors and staircases, which made you concentrate on your balance! The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Room Tip: Ask for pier or beach view
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The bathroom in my bedroom was similar to ones found in backpacker hostels in the outer Hebrides-Clean enough but needed a refurb 15 yrs ago. WiFi was this silly sky iCloud which disconnected every moment you stopped using it.
Staff were good and efficient.
Staff were good and efficient.
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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Visited for lunch. Following COVID protocol and Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
Booked 2 weeks prior to visit and there was no high chair as requested which meant sitting in the upstairs room alone- this made us feel as though children were not welcome during the day time. Also very little atmosphere in a quiet and empty room. Unfortunately all outside tables were occupied, which is frustrating when booked so far in advance and then having to sit (what felt) ‘out of the way’.
Food was good and served quickly. Chicken schnitzel was very nice.
Had very dirty glasses served for water which had to be returned and swapped- which concerned me during COVID times!! Hopefully the filthy marks were just water stains?
Staff who greeted us seemed stressed and did not show us to our table but just said “you’re inside”.
Quite an odd experience, lacking atmosphere, made to feel like a burden which is unfair when this lunch had been booked two weeks in advance.
Based on my visit today I wouldn’t return and would be sharing my experience with others.
Booked 2 weeks prior to visit and there was no high chair as requested which meant sitting in the upstairs room alone- this made us feel as though children were not welcome during the day time. Also very little atmosphere in a quiet and empty room. Unfortunately all outside tables were occupied, which is frustrating when booked so far in advance and then having to sit (what felt) ‘out of the way’.
Food was good and served quickly. Chicken schnitzel was very nice.
Had very dirty glasses served for water which had to be returned and swapped- which concerned me during COVID times!! Hopefully the filthy marks were just water stains?
Staff who greeted us seemed stressed and did not show us to our table but just said “you’re inside”.
Quite an odd experience, lacking atmosphere, made to feel like a burden which is unfair when this lunch had been booked two weeks in advance.
Based on my visit today I wouldn’t return and would be sharing my experience with others.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Just visited Deal for the first time as a family of 6 - 2 adults and 4 children and stopped by for a Sunday Lunch.
The service was appalling! To start we were told we couldn’t order kids roast dinner or swap new potatoes for extra roast potatoes. This was then corrected and we were told by another waitress they did do kids roasts (although no price was given for the kids portion) we wrongly assumed it was be the same price as a kids meal advertised however it was considerably more. When we asked if we could have a Yorkshire puddings with a roast pork we were told it would be a charge of £1.50 which is ridiculous on a £14 roast dinner!
The food overall was nice however the potions were all small at £15 for beef and £14 for pork and £7.95 for a tiny kids portion.
The staff were cold, they didn’t understand their own menu and we were never asked if our meal was ok or if we wanted any sauces.
Service goes a long way and we could have forgiven the portion sizes had we felt more welcomed and been given a little but more attention.
Over all hugely disappointed and expected more for a nearly £90 Sunday dinner!!
The service was appalling! To start we were told we couldn’t order kids roast dinner or swap new potatoes for extra roast potatoes. This was then corrected and we were told by another waitress they did do kids roasts (although no price was given for the kids portion) we wrongly assumed it was be the same price as a kids meal advertised however it was considerably more. When we asked if we could have a Yorkshire puddings with a roast pork we were told it would be a charge of £1.50 which is ridiculous on a £14 roast dinner!
The food overall was nice however the potions were all small at £15 for beef and £14 for pork and £7.95 for a tiny kids portion.
The staff were cold, they didn’t understand their own menu and we were never asked if our meal was ok or if we wanted any sauces.
Service goes a long way and we could have forgiven the portion sizes had we felt more welcomed and been given a little but more attention.
Over all hugely disappointed and expected more for a nearly £90 Sunday dinner!!
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Royal Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Deal Beach (0.03 miles), Deal Museum (0.2 miles), and The Just Reproach (0.06 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Royal Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Royal Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Royal Hotel?
Yes, paid public parking nearby and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Royal Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Kings Coffee Shop, Little Harriettes of Deal Tea Rooms, and V Gastro & Bar.
Are pets allowed at Royal Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Royal Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Deal Castle (0.4 miles), St Peter's Church (4.6 miles), and Sandwich Toll Bridge (4.4 miles).
Does Royal Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbour view available here.
Is Royal Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.