The Royal Castle
US$172
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$172
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Royal Castle average US$129 in the cheapest month (January) and US$235 in the most expensive month (July), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | US$129 |
| February | US$148 |
| March | US$148 |
| April | US$167 |
| May | US$202 |
| June | US$224 |
| July | US$235 |
| August | US$233 |
| September | US$172 |
| October | US$191 |
| November | US$173 |
| December | US$157 |
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Most expensive: July (~US$235)
Cheapest: January (~US$129)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a reception hall.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a reception hall.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Rooms
Stay in one of 24 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
When you stay at Royal Castle Hotel in Dartmouth, you'll be near the beach, just steps from Dartmouth Museum and Visit Dartmouth. This hotel is 18.8 mi (30.2 km) from Dartmoor National Park and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Royal Naval College.
What's nearby
Dartmouth Museum(0.1 Miles)
Visit Dartmouth(0.1 Miles)
Royal Naval College(0.4 Miles)
South West Coast Path Section 41 Trailhead(0.4 Miles)
St. Saviour's Church(0.5 Miles)
South Devon(1 Miles)
Dartmouth Castle(1.1 Miles)
Sugary Cove Beach(1.2 Miles)
Compass Cove(1.7 Miles)
Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens(2.7 Miles)
Greenway House and Garden(3 Miles)
Blackpool Sands(4 Miles)
Landcombe Cove Beach(4.4 Miles)
Woodlands Family Theme Park(4.6 Miles)
Mansands(5 Miles)
The preferred airport for Royal Castle Hotel is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)(47.1 Miles)
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Golf course (nearby)
Location
The Quay, Dartmouth, England, United Kingdom
Dartmouth Museum (0.1 Miles)
Visit Dartmouth (0.1 Miles)
Royal Naval College (0.4 Miles)
South West Coast Path Section 41 Trailhead (0.4 Miles)
St. Saviour's Church (0.5 Miles)
South Devon (1 Miles)
Guest reviews
8.8
Fabulous
Based on 855 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
3%
Couple
62%
Family
19%
Group
12%
Solo
2%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Reviews of The Royal Castle describe a historic, characterful hotel in central Dartmouth, praised for friendly staff and river or harbour views, while noting difficult parking and many stairs due to the building's lack of a lift.
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What guests think
Reviews of The Royal Castle describe a historic, characterful hotel in central Dartmouth, praised for friendly staff and river or harbour views, while noting difficult parking and many stairs due to the building's lack of a lift.
Rooms vary widely, from spacious river-facing options to small attic or inward-facing ones with limited ventilation, inconsistent air conditioning, noise from equipment or seagulls, and occasional maintenance issues. Cleanliness is generally good but inconsistent, with several reports of dusty areas or unclean items alongside many comments about spotless rooms. Breakfast and bar experiences are often enjoyed, though a few guests found food average, coffee weak, stock limited, or service slow at busy times. Expect a charming stay, provided you choose the right room and plan for access and parking.
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Facilities
Historic building without a lift means many stairs, and parking is limited or off site. Some rooms have air conditioning, though a few reported faults.
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10
John
15 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great staff and right in the centre of town. Old hotel full of character. Only downside is that there is no parking any more, this used to be a real bonus.
Great staff and right in the centre of town. Old hotel full of character. Only downside is that there is no parking any more, this used to be a real bonus.
8
Peter
18 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a really nice stay, the breakfast was good and the hotel is nice and quirky. The room didn't look like its had been vacuumed, there was a hare clip in the middle of the floor. The location is perfect for Dartmouth's attractions. Beware that the hotel doesn't have any parking and there are no long stay car parks in Dartmouth.
We had a really nice stay, the breakfast was good and the hotel is nice and quirky. The room didn't look like its had been vacuumed, there was a hare clip in the middle of the floor. The location is perfect for Dartmouth's attractions. Beware that the hotel doesn't have any parking and there are no long stay car parks in Dartmouth.
10
Martin
19 Sept 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a great time in Dartmouth and our stay in this hotel. Our room was a generous size and the staff were superb, very friendly and helpful. The breakfast choice was outstanding and delicious. The hotel is right in the centre which is great for walking around the town, but make sure you arrange parking before you leave as it’s difficult to park close to the hotel
We had a great time in Dartmouth and our stay in this hotel. Our room was a generous size and the staff were superb, very friendly and helpful. The breakfast choice was outstanding and delicious. The hotel is right in the centre which is great for walking around the town, but make sure you arrange parking before you leave as it’s difficult to park close to the hotel
4
Lisa
11 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and convenient. Parking is difficult. Room was clean and tidy. Bed comfortable. No net curtain so either on display or closed blackout curtain. Couldn’t have window open as it was very noisy (boiler, air con or extraction system) and air con was noisy too, so not good for a relaxing lay in! Bathroom needed decent repairs/silicone and some bleach around the taps! Breakfast coffee weak. It wasn’t worth the money.
Great location and convenient. Parking is difficult. Room was clean and tidy. Bed comfortable. No net curtain so either on display or closed blackout curtain. Couldn’t have window open as it was very noisy (boiler, air con or extraction system) and air con was noisy too, so not good for a relaxing lay in! Bathroom needed decent repairs/silicone and some bleach around the taps! Breakfast coffee weak. It wasn’t worth the money.
10
John
31 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Loved the AC!
Loved the AC!
4
Ian
30 Jan 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
we were disappointed on arrival that we had been booked into the worst room in the hotel. 4th floor attic room, no lift and an wife who struggles on stairs. we asked for another room lower down and were given a second floor room but had to pay more than double what we had booked for.
we were disappointed on arrival that we had been booked into the worst room in the hotel. 4th floor attic room, no lift and an wife who struggles on stairs. we asked for another room lower down and were given a second floor room but had to pay more than double what we had booked for.
8
Deborah
2 Jul 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Everything was fantastic...except our room was attic room with an air conditioner that did not work. It has been broken for some time as there is a laminated sign advising not to use. We also had the seagulls right outside the window, squawking. I think management should rectify these two issue, first fix the air conditioner and second put some netting up over the chimney stacks so the birds can't perch up there. It's a poor decision from management to be booking out this room until these issues are resolved. Otherwise, it's a wonderful place to stay.
Everything was fantastic...except our room was attic room with an air conditioner that did not work. It has been broken for some time as there is a laminated sign advising not to use. We also had the seagulls right outside the window, squawking. I think management should rectify these two issue, first fix the air conditioner and second put some netting up over the chimney stacks so the birds can't perch up there. It's a poor decision from management to be booking out this room until these issues are resolved. Otherwise, it's a wonderful place to stay.
6
Graham
29 Apr 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
To many stairs
To many stairs
10
Hazel
29 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Theresa on reception was absolutely lovely and very helpful. Parking for any length of time was quite tricky!
Theresa on reception was absolutely lovely and very helpful. Parking for any length of time was quite tricky!
8
Philip
22 Oct 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We enjoyed our stay despite being in the attic a lot of stairs to negotiate🙂
We enjoyed our stay despite being in the attic a lot of stairs to negotiate🙂
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Cleanliness
Many guests found rooms very clean or spotless, but several reported dust, unclean items, or bathrooms needing better upkeep. Housekeeping consistency (e.g., vacuuming or bedding changes) was occasionally an issue.
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8
Peter
18 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a really nice stay, the breakfast was good and the hotel is nice and quirky. The room didn't look like its had been vacuumed, there was a hare clip in the middle of the floor. The location is perfect for Dartmouth's attractions. Beware that the hotel doesn't have any parking and there are no long stay car parks in Dartmouth.
We had a really nice stay, the breakfast was good and the hotel is nice and quirky. The room didn't look like its had been vacuumed, there was a hare clip in the middle of the floor. The location is perfect for Dartmouth's attractions. Beware that the hotel doesn't have any parking and there are no long stay car parks in Dartmouth.
8
j
10 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel is located in an ideal location in the centre of Dartmouth. The staff were particularly helpful and pleasant. The room was a bit dated and tired but clean, the only window was looking inward over the internal courtyard and it did get a bit stuffy late at night but aircon is available. The breakfast was good and the restaurant has a nice view overlooking the harbour. No parking but the park and ride drops you 100m from the hotel so not a problem.
This hotel is located in an ideal location in the centre of Dartmouth. The staff were particularly helpful and pleasant. The room was a bit dated and tired but clean, the only window was looking inward over the internal courtyard and it did get a bit stuffy late at night but aircon is available. The breakfast was good and the restaurant has a nice view overlooking the harbour. No parking but the park and ride drops you 100m from the hotel so not a problem.
6
Reenie
14 Mar 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Room 25, Top of the hotel, small room ,view is a dirty glass roof Shower very small 6’3 husband struggled to use. Window in bathroom so dirty you couldn’t see outside. Staff lovely. Room not worth the price . We would not stay here again
Room 25, Top of the hotel, small room ,view is a dirty glass roof Shower very small 6’3 husband struggled to use. Window in bathroom so dirty you couldn’t see outside. Staff lovely. Room not worth the price . We would not stay here again
10
Gary
30 Jul 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had an amazing stay, the location is perfect, the building has a deep history and unique and authentic style, the room was comfortable, clean and well appointed, the breakfast was freshly cooked with an excellent choice and the staff were friendly, attentive and we're always happy to help. The whole place has a really wonderful feel in all areas. We would happily stay again and would highly recommend it in all areas.
We had an amazing stay, the location is perfect, the building has a deep history and unique and authentic style, the room was comfortable, clean and well appointed, the breakfast was freshly cooked with an excellent choice and the staff were friendly, attentive and we're always happy to help. The whole place has a really wonderful feel in all areas. We would happily stay again and would highly recommend it in all areas.
4
Lisa
11 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and convenient. Parking is difficult. Room was clean and tidy. Bed comfortable. No net curtain so either on display or closed blackout curtain. Couldn’t have window open as it was very noisy (boiler, air con or extraction system) and air con was noisy too, so not good for a relaxing lay in! Bathroom needed decent repairs/silicone and some bleach around the taps! Breakfast coffee weak. It wasn’t worth the money.
Great location and convenient. Parking is difficult. Room was clean and tidy. Bed comfortable. No net curtain so either on display or closed blackout curtain. Couldn’t have window open as it was very noisy (boiler, air con or extraction system) and air con was noisy too, so not good for a relaxing lay in! Bathroom needed decent repairs/silicone and some bleach around the taps! Breakfast coffee weak. It wasn’t worth the money.
8
Linda
23 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
This is a very tired hotel in urgent need of a major refurbishment and staffing levels seem inadequate resulting in delays, breakfast can take up to an hour to complete In our 4 night stay our bedding was not changed and our room was dusty and at the top of 7 flights of stairs overlooking a shabby fire escape with a tangled hosepipe left there to trip us up if we needed to escape that way
This is a very tired hotel in urgent need of a major refurbishment and staffing levels seem inadequate resulting in delays, breakfast can take up to an hour to complete In our 4 night stay our bedding was not changed and our room was dusty and at the top of 7 flights of stairs overlooking a shabby fire escape with a tangled hosepipe left there to trip us up if we needed to escape that way
10
Kate
11 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Gorgeous river view room that was spotlessly clean. Staff very friendly & location was fantastic.
Gorgeous river view room that was spotlessly clean. Staff very friendly & location was fantastic.
4
Takako
11 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Property is old. Hairdryer and TV‘s remote control were unclean.
Property is old. Hairdryer and TV‘s remote control were unclean.
8
Nicholas
12 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely quirky old hotel, great staff, clean and well equipped/presented room - only negative was generator/pump starting up about 07:00 each morning.
Lovely quirky old hotel, great staff, clean and well equipped/presented room - only negative was generator/pump starting up about 07:00 each morning.
10
Martin
5 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel is very old and has lots of character. It was very clean and the staff were welcoming. The breakfast was nice. The location is great.
The hotel is very old and has lots of character. It was very clean and the staff were welcoming. The breakfast was nice. The location is great.
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Rooms
Rooms differ widely: some are spacious and comfortable with harbour or river views, while others are small, attic or inward facing, and can feel stuffy. Noise and intermittent issues with air conditioning or showers appear in some rooms.
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Kevin
12 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, very comfortable room, staff were amazing, view from room was not great, shower completely stopped flow of water probably due to water demand in hotel which was full?
Great location, very comfortable room, staff were amazing, view from room was not great, shower completely stopped flow of water probably due to water demand in hotel which was full?
8
j
10 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel is located in an ideal location in the centre of Dartmouth. The staff were particularly helpful and pleasant. The room was a bit dated and tired but clean, the only window was looking inward over the internal courtyard and it did get a bit stuffy late at night but aircon is available. The breakfast was good and the restaurant has a nice view overlooking the harbour. No parking but the park and ride drops you 100m from the hotel so not a problem.
This hotel is located in an ideal location in the centre of Dartmouth. The staff were particularly helpful and pleasant. The room was a bit dated and tired but clean, the only window was looking inward over the internal courtyard and it did get a bit stuffy late at night but aircon is available. The breakfast was good and the restaurant has a nice view overlooking the harbour. No parking but the park and ride drops you 100m from the hotel so not a problem.
8
Peter
7 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great spacious rooms, friendly staff Perfect breakfast
Great spacious rooms, friendly staff Perfect breakfast
10
Martin
19 Sept 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a great time in Dartmouth and our stay in this hotel. Our room was a generous size and the staff were superb, very friendly and helpful. The breakfast choice was outstanding and delicious. The hotel is right in the centre which is great for walking around the town, but make sure you arrange parking before you leave as it’s difficult to park close to the hotel
We had a great time in Dartmouth and our stay in this hotel. Our room was a generous size and the staff were superb, very friendly and helpful. The breakfast choice was outstanding and delicious. The hotel is right in the centre which is great for walking around the town, but make sure you arrange parking before you leave as it’s difficult to park close to the hotel
6
Reenie
14 Mar 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Room 25, Top of the hotel, small room ,view is a dirty glass roof Shower very small 6’3 husband struggled to use. Window in bathroom so dirty you couldn’t see outside. Staff lovely. Room not worth the price . We would not stay here again
Room 25, Top of the hotel, small room ,view is a dirty glass roof Shower very small 6’3 husband struggled to use. Window in bathroom so dirty you couldn’t see outside. Staff lovely. Room not worth the price . We would not stay here again
4
Lisa
11 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and convenient. Parking is difficult. Room was clean and tidy. Bed comfortable. No net curtain so either on display or closed blackout curtain. Couldn’t have window open as it was very noisy (boiler, air con or extraction system) and air con was noisy too, so not good for a relaxing lay in! Bathroom needed decent repairs/silicone and some bleach around the taps! Breakfast coffee weak. It wasn’t worth the money.
Great location and convenient. Parking is difficult. Room was clean and tidy. Bed comfortable. No net curtain so either on display or closed blackout curtain. Couldn’t have window open as it was very noisy (boiler, air con or extraction system) and air con was noisy too, so not good for a relaxing lay in! Bathroom needed decent repairs/silicone and some bleach around the taps! Breakfast coffee weak. It wasn’t worth the money.
10
Kate
11 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Gorgeous river view room that was spotlessly clean. Staff very friendly & location was fantastic.
Gorgeous river view room that was spotlessly clean. Staff very friendly & location was fantastic.
6
Sarah
4 Jan 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was very nice,decorated well. The staff,especially Lena,were very helpful. The downside was our room,we knew it would be small but it faced into the inside of the building and had no openable window.It was very warm in there and felt claustrophobic.Not even a glimpse of the outside world.
The hotel was very nice,decorated well. The staff,especially Lena,were very helpful. The downside was our room,we knew it would be small but it faced into the inside of the building and had no openable window.It was very warm in there and felt claustrophobic.Not even a glimpse of the outside world.
8
Deborah
2 Jul 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Everything was fantastic...except our room was attic room with an air conditioner that did not work. It has been broken for some time as there is a laminated sign advising not to use. We also had the seagulls right outside the window, squawking. I think management should rectify these two issue, first fix the air conditioner and second put some netting up over the chimney stacks so the birds can't perch up there. It's a poor decision from management to be booking out this room until these issues are resolved. Otherwise, it's a wonderful place to stay.
Everything was fantastic...except our room was attic room with an air conditioner that did not work. It has been broken for some time as there is a laminated sign advising not to use. We also had the seagulls right outside the window, squawking. I think management should rectify these two issue, first fix the air conditioner and second put some netting up over the chimney stacks so the birds can't perch up there. It's a poor decision from management to be booking out this room until these issues are resolved. Otherwise, it's a wonderful place to stay.
8
Nicholas
12 Jan 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely quirky old hotel, great staff, clean and well equipped/presented room - only negative was generator/pump starting up about 07:00 each morning.
Lovely quirky old hotel, great staff, clean and well equipped/presented room - only negative was generator/pump starting up about 07:00 each morning.
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Service
Service is frequently praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with thoughtful touches like early coffee and strong dog friendly hospitality. A few guests mentioned slow breakfast service or difficulties around room changes.
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Victoria
8 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Such welcoming staff. We are regulars and we love this hotel
Such welcoming staff. We are regulars and we love this hotel
10
Martin
19 Sept 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a great time in Dartmouth and our stay in this hotel. Our room was a generous size and the staff were superb, very friendly and helpful. The breakfast choice was outstanding and delicious. The hotel is right in the centre which is great for walking around the town, but make sure you arrange parking before you leave as it’s difficult to park close to the hotel
We had a great time in Dartmouth and our stay in this hotel. Our room was a generous size and the staff were superb, very friendly and helpful. The breakfast choice was outstanding and delicious. The hotel is right in the centre which is great for walking around the town, but make sure you arrange parking before you leave as it’s difficult to park close to the hotel
8
Linda
23 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
This is a very tired hotel in urgent need of a major refurbishment and staffing levels seem inadequate resulting in delays, breakfast can take up to an hour to complete In our 4 night stay our bedding was not changed and our room was dusty and at the top of 7 flights of stairs overlooking a shabby fire escape with a tangled hosepipe left there to trip us up if we needed to escape that way
This is a very tired hotel in urgent need of a major refurbishment and staffing levels seem inadequate resulting in delays, breakfast can take up to an hour to complete In our 4 night stay our bedding was not changed and our room was dusty and at the top of 7 flights of stairs overlooking a shabby fire escape with a tangled hosepipe left there to trip us up if we needed to escape that way
10
Mary
13 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff were exceptional, very comfortable room, wonderfull breakfast and my dog was treated first class too!
The staff were exceptional, very comfortable room, wonderfull breakfast and my dog was treated first class too!
10
steve
9 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very helpful staff at reception, bar and the night before porter. Got a coffee at 5am! 👏👏
Very helpful staff at reception, bar and the night before porter. Got a coffee at 5am! 👏👏
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Ian
30 Jan 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
we were disappointed on arrival that we had been booked into the worst room in the hotel. 4th floor attic room, no lift and an wife who struggles on stairs. we asked for another room lower down and were given a second floor room but had to pay more than double what we had booked for.
we were disappointed on arrival that we had been booked into the worst room in the hotel. 4th floor attic room, no lift and an wife who struggles on stairs. we asked for another room lower down and were given a second floor room but had to pay more than double what we had booked for.
10
Nick
4 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
What a fantastic hotel! We were welcomed warmly and made to feel relaxed from the word go. Our spaniel was given an even better welcome and a gift was waiting in the room. I won’t spoil the surprise. We will certainly be staying at the Royal Castle again. Thank you to all your staff.
What a fantastic hotel! We were welcomed warmly and made to feel relaxed from the word go. Our spaniel was given an even better welcome and a gift was waiting in the room. I won’t spoil the surprise. We will certainly be staying at the Royal Castle again. Thank you to all your staff.
10
Hazel
29 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Theresa on reception was absolutely lovely and very helpful. Parking for any length of time was quite tricky!
Theresa on reception was absolutely lovely and very helpful. Parking for any length of time was quite tricky!
10
Neil
11 Jul 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were amazing and made our stay special. We only stayed for one night but it was an amazing experience.
Staff were amazing and made our stay special. We only stayed for one night but it was an amazing experience.
10
Andrew
21 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I enjoyed my stay at the Royal Castle Hotel. The Hotel is warm, cosy and interesting with pleasant, responsive and helpful staff, a good bar and dining facilities and an excellent breakfast. Its setting is attractive and convenient for exploring the town and the area.
I enjoyed my stay at the Royal Castle Hotel. The Hotel is warm, cosy and interesting with pleasant, responsive and helpful staff, a good bar and dining facilities and an excellent breakfast. Its setting is attractive and convenient for exploring the town and the area.
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Location
Central Dartmouth setting is widely appreciated, with easy access to the river, ferry and local sights. Parking near the hotel is difficult or unavailable, so advance planning is common.
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John
15 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great staff and right in the centre of town. Old hotel full of character. Only downside is that there is no parking any more, this used to be a real bonus.
Great staff and right in the centre of town. Old hotel full of character. Only downside is that there is no parking any more, this used to be a real bonus.
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Peter
18 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a really nice stay, the breakfast was good and the hotel is nice and quirky. The room didn't look like its had been vacuumed, there was a hare clip in the middle of the floor. The location is perfect for Dartmouth's attractions. Beware that the hotel doesn't have any parking and there are no long stay car parks in Dartmouth.
We had a really nice stay, the breakfast was good and the hotel is nice and quirky. The room didn't look like its had been vacuumed, there was a hare clip in the middle of the floor. The location is perfect for Dartmouth's attractions. Beware that the hotel doesn't have any parking and there are no long stay car parks in Dartmouth.
10
Toby
19 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Charming old hotel in centre of Dartmouth
Charming old hotel in centre of Dartmouth
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j
10 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This hotel is located in an ideal location in the centre of Dartmouth. The staff were particularly helpful and pleasant. The room was a bit dated and tired but clean, the only window was looking inward over the internal courtyard and it did get a bit stuffy late at night but aircon is available. The breakfast was good and the restaurant has a nice view overlooking the harbour. No parking but the park and ride drops you 100m from the hotel so not a problem.
This hotel is located in an ideal location in the centre of Dartmouth. The staff were particularly helpful and pleasant. The room was a bit dated and tired but clean, the only window was looking inward over the internal courtyard and it did get a bit stuffy late at night but aircon is available. The breakfast was good and the restaurant has a nice view overlooking the harbour. No parking but the park and ride drops you 100m from the hotel so not a problem.
10
neil
20 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff, fantastic location, good breakfast and bar, all round very easy and relaxing.
Friendly staff, fantastic location, good breakfast and bar, all round very easy and relaxing.
10
Martin
19 Sept 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a great time in Dartmouth and our stay in this hotel. Our room was a generous size and the staff were superb, very friendly and helpful. The breakfast choice was outstanding and delicious. The hotel is right in the centre which is great for walking around the town, but make sure you arrange parking before you leave as it’s difficult to park close to the hotel
We had a great time in Dartmouth and our stay in this hotel. Our room was a generous size and the staff were superb, very friendly and helpful. The breakfast choice was outstanding and delicious. The hotel is right in the centre which is great for walking around the town, but make sure you arrange parking before you leave as it’s difficult to park close to the hotel
4
Lisa
11 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and convenient. Parking is difficult. Room was clean and tidy. Bed comfortable. No net curtain so either on display or closed blackout curtain. Couldn’t have window open as it was very noisy (boiler, air con or extraction system) and air con was noisy too, so not good for a relaxing lay in! Bathroom needed decent repairs/silicone and some bleach around the taps! Breakfast coffee weak. It wasn’t worth the money.
Great location and convenient. Parking is difficult. Room was clean and tidy. Bed comfortable. No net curtain so either on display or closed blackout curtain. Couldn’t have window open as it was very noisy (boiler, air con or extraction system) and air con was noisy too, so not good for a relaxing lay in! Bathroom needed decent repairs/silicone and some bleach around the taps! Breakfast coffee weak. It wasn’t worth the money.
10
Kate
11 Jan 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Gorgeous river view room that was spotlessly clean. Staff very friendly & location was fantastic.
Gorgeous river view room that was spotlessly clean. Staff very friendly & location was fantastic.
8
Antony
11 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great for getting to be train and ferry. Ideally located with great views overlooking the harbour. Breakfast was excellent although we didn’t experience other dining options. Staff were very friendly and the property was historical and full of charm. Would thoroughly recommend a stay but as far as we are concerned it would preferably be in an external room.
Great for getting to be train and ferry. Ideally located with great views overlooking the harbour. Breakfast was excellent although we didn’t experience other dining options. Staff were very friendly and the property was historical and full of charm. Would thoroughly recommend a stay but as far as we are concerned it would preferably be in an external room.
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Hazel
29 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Theresa on reception was absolutely lovely and very helpful. Parking for any length of time was quite tricky!
Theresa on reception was absolutely lovely and very helpful. Parking for any length of time was quite tricky!
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Breakfast is often rated excellent and the bar or restaurant generally enjoyed. Some guests found food average, coffee weak, stock limited, early starts unavailable, or service slow at busy times.
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Richard
1 Apr 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
We enjoyed our stay but didn't like number's of dogs allowed to enter the eating area. It is rather disconcerting to have a large dog drooling over every mouthful you take. Also stock levels of several non alcohol were very poor. It is no use being told the delivery is next Monday I would like my drink now.
We enjoyed our stay but didn't like number's of dogs allowed to enter the eating area. It is rather disconcerting to have a large dog drooling over every mouthful you take. Also stock levels of several non alcohol were very poor. It is no use being told the delivery is next Monday I would like my drink now.
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Peter
7 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great spacious rooms, friendly staff Perfect breakfast
Great spacious rooms, friendly staff Perfect breakfast
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Martin
19 Sept 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a great time in Dartmouth and our stay in this hotel. Our room was a generous size and the staff were superb, very friendly and helpful. The breakfast choice was outstanding and delicious. The hotel is right in the centre which is great for walking around the town, but make sure you arrange parking before you leave as it’s difficult to park close to the hotel
We had a great time in Dartmouth and our stay in this hotel. Our room was a generous size and the staff were superb, very friendly and helpful. The breakfast choice was outstanding and delicious. The hotel is right in the centre which is great for walking around the town, but make sure you arrange parking before you leave as it’s difficult to park close to the hotel
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Gary
30 Jul 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
We had an amazing stay, the location is perfect, the building has a deep history and unique and authentic style, the room was comfortable, clean and well appointed, the breakfast was freshly cooked with an excellent choice and the staff were friendly, attentive and we're always happy to help. The whole place has a really wonderful feel in all areas. We would happily stay again and would highly recommend it in all areas.
We had an amazing stay, the location is perfect, the building has a deep history and unique and authentic style, the room was comfortable, clean and well appointed, the breakfast was freshly cooked with an excellent choice and the staff were friendly, attentive and we're always happy to help. The whole place has a really wonderful feel in all areas. We would happily stay again and would highly recommend it in all areas.
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Lisa
11 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location and convenient. Parking is difficult. Room was clean and tidy. Bed comfortable. No net curtain so either on display or closed blackout curtain. Couldn’t have window open as it was very noisy (boiler, air con or extraction system) and air con was noisy too, so not good for a relaxing lay in! Bathroom needed decent repairs/silicone and some bleach around the taps! Breakfast coffee weak. It wasn’t worth the money.
Great location and convenient. Parking is difficult. Room was clean and tidy. Bed comfortable. No net curtain so either on display or closed blackout curtain. Couldn’t have window open as it was very noisy (boiler, air con or extraction system) and air con was noisy too, so not good for a relaxing lay in! Bathroom needed decent repairs/silicone and some bleach around the taps! Breakfast coffee weak. It wasn’t worth the money.
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Linda
23 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
This is a very tired hotel in urgent need of a major refurbishment and staffing levels seem inadequate resulting in delays, breakfast can take up to an hour to complete In our 4 night stay our bedding was not changed and our room was dusty and at the top of 7 flights of stairs overlooking a shabby fire escape with a tangled hosepipe left there to trip us up if we needed to escape that way
This is a very tired hotel in urgent need of a major refurbishment and staffing levels seem inadequate resulting in delays, breakfast can take up to an hour to complete In our 4 night stay our bedding was not changed and our room was dusty and at the top of 7 flights of stairs overlooking a shabby fire escape with a tangled hosepipe left there to trip us up if we needed to escape that way
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Vaughan
26 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Step back in time. Needs a bit of a refresh but has character. Pleasant place to stay but quality of food provided in our opinion was average at best. So if everywhere is booked up for evening you will find a table here, but don’t get excited.
Step back in time. Needs a bit of a refresh but has character. Pleasant place to stay but quality of food provided in our opinion was average at best. So if everywhere is booked up for evening you will find a table here, but don’t get excited.
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Antony
11 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great for getting to be train and ferry. Ideally located with great views overlooking the harbour. Breakfast was excellent although we didn’t experience other dining options. Staff were very friendly and the property was historical and full of charm. Would thoroughly recommend a stay but as far as we are concerned it would preferably be in an external room.
Great for getting to be train and ferry. Ideally located with great views overlooking the harbour. Breakfast was excellent although we didn’t experience other dining options. Staff were very friendly and the property was historical and full of charm. Would thoroughly recommend a stay but as far as we are concerned it would preferably be in an external room.
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Matt
16 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Only grumble was shower didnt get hot room 32, just warm and the kettle needed persuading to stay on. Please start breakfasts at 7 or 730am so business users can get up and go
Only grumble was shower didnt get hot room 32, just warm and the kettle needed persuading to stay on. Please start breakfasts at 7 or 730am so business users can get up and go
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Andrew
21 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I enjoyed my stay at the Royal Castle Hotel. The Hotel is warm, cosy and interesting with pleasant, responsive and helpful staff, a good bar and dining facilities and an excellent breakfast. Its setting is attractive and convenient for exploring the town and the area.
I enjoyed my stay at the Royal Castle Hotel. The Hotel is warm, cosy and interesting with pleasant, responsive and helpful staff, a good bar and dining facilities and an excellent breakfast. Its setting is attractive and convenient for exploring the town and the area.
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Michael
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
The room was over 35 degrees with no air conditioning. The bed was hard and very uncomfortable. For the price I expected something much more than was delivered.
The room was over 35 degrees with no air conditioning. The bed was hard and very uncomfortable. For the price I expected something much more than was delivered.
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Luca
30 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great Hotel with a lovely staff.
Great Hotel with a lovely staff.
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Bianca
17 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
This hotel does not have any air conditioning despite what it advertises. We deliberately booked this hotel for the AC given we were travelling during the heatwave with a baby who suffers from bad heat rash. On arrival we were given one fan. The window barely opened for safety reasons. When we complained we were told that they consider AC to mean fan. This is incredibly untrue, misleading and ruined what was otherwise a wonderful stay.
This hotel does not have any air conditioning despite what it advertises. We deliberately booked this hotel for the AC given we were travelling during the heatwave with a baby who suffers from bad heat rash. On arrival we were given one fan. The window barely opened for safety reasons. When we complained we were told that they consider AC to mean fan. This is incredibly untrue, misleading and ruined what was otherwise a wonderful stay.
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Richard
15 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
We love the quality and finish on the recent upgrade to the hotel - the room was very clean, well appointed and fabulous. Staff were very helpful and breakfast was superb. My only negatives are that there was no means of contacting reception from the room and there was no notepad/pen, which ironically I needed.
We love the quality and finish on the recent upgrade to the hotel - the room was very clean, well appointed and fabulous. Staff were very helpful and breakfast was superb. My only negatives are that there was no means of contacting reception from the room and there was no notepad/pen, which ironically I needed.
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Alan
12 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Our stay at the Royal Castle was OK, the fact we could not open a window in our room made sleeping difficult duringthe hot wearher,despite a fan which merely moved the warm air. Also the fact that Dartmouth town does not have any option to park a car for a couple of days without having to move parking spaces throughout the day, this has probably swayed us into not visiting Dartmouth again.
Our stay at the Royal Castle was OK, the fact we could not open a window in our room made sleeping difficult duringthe hot wearher,despite a fan which merely moved the warm air. Also the fact that Dartmouth town does not have any option to park a car for a couple of days without having to move parking spaces throughout the day, this has probably swayed us into not visiting Dartmouth again.
FAQs about The Royal Castle
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are allowed with a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located near the beach, just steps from Dartmouth Museum and Visit Dartmouth. It is 0.4 mi from Royal Naval College and 18.8 mi from Dartmoor National Park.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.
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The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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