Name: Royal Oak
Address: 36 Lower Road, River, England, United Kingdom, River, Kent, United Kingdom
Rating: 8.25

Guest reviews

8.3

Very good

Based on 85 verified reviews

What guests think

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At Royal Oak, travellers describe a friendly pub-with-rooms that’s clean and welcoming, set in a quiet village handy for Dover and ferry crossings, with compact, simply furnished rooms reached by steep stairs and a lively bar popular with locals.

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8

Michael

1 Mar 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room and common areas very clean, staff friendly and helpful. Room well decorated and bed comfirtable Some minor issues with fixtures. Only real problem is physical size of the room - too small for two adults and bathroom just uncomfortable.

10

David

6 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

My stay eas fantastic, the staff went above and beyond, i had my cat with me our stay was amazing, the evening meal and breakfast was the best, i would highly recommend the royal oak

8

george

21 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

all okay stairs bit unsafe

10

Andrea

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing cozy and friendly

10

Alistair

7 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We liked everything, the room was spotless, the staff were very helpful and friendly, the breakfast was excellent and the parking was nice and easy

36 Lower Road, River, England, United Kingdom

Location

With a stay at Royal Oak in Dover, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Dover Castle and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal. This inn is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from White Cliffs of Dover and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Crabble Corn Mill.

Crabble Corn Mill(0.2 Miles)

Kearsney Abbey Gardens(0.2 Miles)

Crabble Stadium(0.6 Miles)

Russell Gardens(1 Miles)

Dover Transport Museum(1.4 Miles)

Connaught Park(1.8 Miles)

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From 14:00 to 00:00

Before 10:00

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FAQs

Limited parking is available onsite, and it is free of charge. No reservation is required.

A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

The property is located within a 10-minute drive of Dover Castle and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal, 3.5 miles from the White Cliffs of Dover, and just 0.2 miles from Crabble Corn Mill.

Children are welcome at the property. There is no minimum age requirement for children to stay for free.

The property does not offer extra beds or cribs. Guests are advised to check in advance for any specific needs.

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