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About the Hotel

Beach St, Deal, United Kingdom

The Royal Hotel in Deal, an early 18th-century Georgian establishment, is steeped in rich naval history and has welcomed notable figures, including Lord Nelson. This seafront hotel combines period charm with contemporary comfort, making it an intriguing destination for travelers. Its strategic location allows guests to explore the historical town of Deal and nearby attractions, including castles and nature reserves. With a focus on seasonal Kentish produce, the hotel also offers an inviting dining experience.

Location

The Royal Hotel enjoys a prime seafront location in the historic town of Deal, making it easily accessible for exploration. The area is rich in attractions such as castles, nature reserves, and local markets, ideal for family outings. It is approximately 100 km from London Southend Airport, ensuring convenient travel options for guests arriving from further afield. Local transportation options provide easy access to nearby towns and attractions.

Rooms

The Royal Hotel offers a variety of accommodation options designed for comfort and relaxation. Spacious superior double and twin rooms provide a refined environment and modern conveniences, including WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Feature rooms, such as the Lady Hamilton room, feature elegant bathrooms with roll-top baths and stunning sea views. Family rooms are available, comfortably accommodating two adults and up to three children, making it a family-friendly destination.

Eat & Drink

Guests can enjoy meals at The Quarterdeck restaurant, which specializes in fresh seafood and champions local produce. The Boathouse Bar offers a casual dining atmosphere, perfect for light refreshments or a more substantial meal. Menus feature seasonal dishes complemented by an extensive selection of local beers and international wines. The terrace invites guests to enjoy meals outdoors while taking in the sea views.

Leisure & Business

The hotel provides excellent facilities for both leisure and business travelers. Function spaces are available for meetings and events, equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity. Visitors can unwind in the bar or explore the nearby attractions after a day of meetings. For leisure, the nearby coastline and historic sites, including the iconic Deal Pier, offer plenty of activities for families and adventurers alike.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior Room

Max:

2 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

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Balcony Room

Max:

2 persons

36 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Sea view

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Double Room

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2 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Deal400 m

Airports

London Southend (SEN) 141.4 km

Bus

Bus stop 10.4 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spectacular Balcony View

Our balcony room offered a stunning view that made every morning feel special. We enjoyed sipping coffee while taking in the breathtaking scenery.view full review

Luxe Bath Experience

The enormous claw-footed freestanding bath was a real highlight for us. It provided a luxurious and relaxing soak after a long day.view full review

Perfect for Kids

The separate room with bunk beds for the kids was fantastic. It gave them their own space, making the stay enjoyable for the whole family.view full review

Delicious Breakfast

Breakfast was a delightful start to our days, with room-service included in our package. The variety was good, and the kids loved their choices!view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
No parking
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Wind surfing
Canoeing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Golf course
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Dinner

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots
Board games
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Beach access
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Beach St, Deal, United Kingdom

Map view

Beach St, Deal, United Kingdom

City landmarks

Castle

Deal Castle

770 m

Garden

Sandown Castle

1.0 km

Garden

Walmer Castle and Gardens

2.8 km

Museum

Deal Maritime and Local History Museum

910 m

Museum

Kent Museum of the Moving Image

820 m

Beach

Deal Beach

830 m

Park Avenue

Victoria Park

1.2 km

Church

Deal Parish Church of St. Leonard's

2.1 km

Sandwich Road

Fowlmead Country Park

2.7 km

The Dairy

Solley's Ice Cream Parlour

3.7 km

Church Cliff

St John the Evangelist Church Kingsdown

4.4 km

Church

Church Of St Peter And St Paul

5.2 km

Beach

Kingsdown Beach

4.9 km

Church

St Clement's Church

6.9 km

Church

St Mary the Virgin

7.0 km

The Quay

P22

7.0 km

Nearby

Harbour

Deal Pier

110 m

Museum

Deal Timeball Tower Museum

400 m

112 High Street

Dunlin & Diver

140 m

Gallery

Linden Hall Studio

270 m

Church

St George's Church Deal

430 m

Gallery

Le Pinardier

120 m

Middle Street

Deal's Old Town

440 m

Union Street Dover Harbour

Prince of Wales Pier

490 m

Beach St

Deal Seafront

250 m

Night club

Prince Albert Public House

470 m

Gallery

Seaward Gallery

280 m

5 Broad Street

The Artificer

320 m

Church

St Andrew's Church

480 m

Restaurants

Sea View

90 m

69 Beach Street

RouteOne Cycle Cafe

70 m

70 Beach Street The Promenade

Deal Shellfish Stall

60 m

Beach Street

Peckish

150 m

14A King Street Peckish Rotisserie Chicken ,

Deal Beach Parlour

130 m

57 Beach Street

Spires Cafe

210 m

129 High Street The Landmark Centre

Gregory's Cafe

240 m

23 Park Street

The Seagull

300 m

33 High Street

The Sir Norman Wisdom

400 m

18-20 Queen Street

Happy Fryer

350 m

22 Park Street

Starburger

360 m

21A High Street

Kings Coffee Shop

450 m

1 High Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

82%

liked the hotel and would stay again

comfortable

friendly staff

maintenance

narrow rooms

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

8.3

Location

8.5

Service

9.0

Dining

8.0

Mary

United Kingdom, October 2023

9.0/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms were modern, comfortable, and clean with views of the sea, and they even had a coffee machine. The service was top-notch, with friendly and helpful staff. The location was stunning, right on the seafront, and the dining experience was superb with great quality produce. However, the bacon was a bit hard at times. Overall, a great value for the money.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were modern and comfortable, clean, spacious, bright, and airy with views of the sea. They even had a coffee machine and lots of character.

Service

9.0

The staff were so friendly and kind, especially the lady on reception who checked me in. They responded promptly to any concerns, like the unpleasant smell of drains in our room.

Location

10.0

The location was stunning, exactly as described, right on the seafront with service from the staff. Perfect for watching The Open Golf Championship.

Dining

8.0

The dining was superb with great quality produce. The bacon and sausages were really tasty, although the bacon could be a bit hard at times.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were great overall, enhancing the entire stay.

Jack

United Kingdom, September 2023

7.8/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The room had an amazing sea view, stylish decor, and a comfortable bed, although it was a bit narrow. The service was absolutely fantastic, with staff attending to my needs immediately. The location was amazing with very spacious rooms, although some areas needed maintenance. The dining experience was lovely, with a nice bonus included. Overall, a great value for the money.

Rooms

8.0

The room was amazing with a great sea view, stylish decor, and a comfortable bed, although it was narrow and faced the town.

Service

9.0

The service was absolutely fantastic, with staff attending to our needs immediately following our comments to them.

Location

8.0

The location was amazing, enjoying a large room on the first floor with bathroom sea views, although some areas needed maintenance.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was a lovely bonus, not the standard buffet affair.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were good, but some areas needed maintenance.

comfortable

maintenance

Jim

United States, June 2023

8.6/10

My stay at the hotel was truly luxurious. The room, called 'Clarence,' was beautiful, really comfortable, and had a brilliant view of the sea. The service was exceptional, with friendly staff making my evening meal and breakfast fantastic. The stunning location added to the whole experience, and the superb dining was a highlight. The facilities were top-notch, enhancing my overall stay.

Rooms

9.0

The room right under the roof was luxurious and stunning. It was called 'Clarence,' and it provided a beautiful view of the sea, making my stay really special.

Service

9.0

The staff were so friendly and helpful, making my stay truly enjoyable. I even received a lovely surprise of pain au chocolat and orange juice when I had to leave early before breakfast.

Location

8.0

The location was stunning and splendid, adding to the luxury of the hotel. The only downside was some noise as it was on the main beach road, but the overall experience was brilliant.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was superb with great quality produce. The breakfast was tasty, although you have to pay extra for a standard English breakfast.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offered top-notch facilities that added to the luxury experience of my stay.

Richard

United Kingdom, May 2023

8.2/10

The hotel offered stunning sea views and was exceptionally clean and well-maintained, ideal for a special occasion like our Valentine's night. However, some noise disturbances and limited room amenities were a bit disappointing.

Rooms

7.0

The room was very clean and in good decorative order, but the noise from the corridor and lack of adequate towels for two guests were issues. The TV volume control was also problematic.

Service

9.0

The staff, including the manager, were very friendly and accommodating, going out of their way to make our dining experience enjoyable.

Location

8.0

The beachfront location was superb, offering stunning sea views and easy access to the beach, although some aspects didn't fully match the high-quality accommodations above.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was of a very high quality, with personalized service and a good selection of options that pleased the whole family.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had great dining options and facilities, adding to the overall enjoyable experience.

clean

noise disturbances