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The Royal Hotel

3.5 star property

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Royal Quadruple Room | Balcony view
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1 Marine Parade E, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO15 1PT
  • Place, Clacton-on-Sea Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clacton Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Princes Theatre
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Royal Quadruple Room

Royal Quadruple Room

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Clacton-on-Sea

The Royal Hotel places you steps from Clacton Pier and within a short 5-minute stroll of Clacton-on-Sea Beach. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .The restaurant, My Big Fat Greek Taverna, serves Greek cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Business amenities include conference space and coworking space. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Clacton-on-Sea hotel include Princes Theatre and West Cliff Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Clacton Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Wheel Experience - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Cliff Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Princes Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Clacton-on-Sea Station - 10 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Boardwalk - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Armstrong's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Geo's Fish Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a lift are also featured at the business-friendly The Royal Hotel. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of The Royal Hotel was completed in January 2019.

  • 1 floor
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1872
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Lift
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
The Royal Hotel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. 42-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 12 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • My Big Fat Greek Taverna

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1872
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2019
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 12 per day
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

The Royal Hotel Hotel
The Royal Hotel Clacton-on-Sea
The Royal Hotel Hotel Clacton-on-Sea

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Royal Hotel?

The Royal Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Royal Hotel?

Yep, The Royal Hotel has an uncovered self car park for GBP 12 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to The Royal Hotel?

Yep, The Royal Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Clacton-on-Sea Beach.

What makes The Royal Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and romance packages, as well as memory foam beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Royal Hotel.

Is The Royal Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals, as well as highchairs and travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Royal Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Royal Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, free cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Hotel?

No, The Royal Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 66 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely short break.

Nice hotel, excellent position, nice room, great food, public car parking at rear of hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Raphael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely weekend at the Royal Horl

Lovely hotel excellent food from Greek restaurant staff excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and very welcoming. The room was really clean and comfortable with lovely views .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night...was upgraded to Super King Room with wetroom, jacuzzi and large balcony overlooking coastline. All staff was excellent from front desk to restaurant. Would absolutely stay again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

martin

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel and staff really nice pity about the surrounding area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in the heart of Clacton. Stacy on reception was excellent with her communication and extremely accommodating. Highly recommend The Royal Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

i claudiu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in staff was amazing very friendly. Breakfast was nice with friendly waitresses. Parking was a problem no onsite parking or subsidy all in all a great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We are regulars to the royal hotel and as usual it was made better by the staff going the extra mile to make our stay more comfortable and enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice stay at the Royal Hotel. Staff were polite and the hotel is right on the beach in a very good location. The only downside was the lack of gluten free options at breakfast in the morning which meant my partner was not really able to have a proper meal. Overall though a very nice stay and would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely hotel, we would definitely go back if we needed to be in the area. Staff were great called ahead and we were able to check in early so we could get ready and head off to a wedding. Room was lovely. Next morning had a delicious breakfast. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was lovely and comfortable. The staff were very helpful and friendly and the restaurants food was amazing😍 Only thing i can say is that the wait for are food was a little long but id put that down to it being very busy, the restaurant staff were very attentive and did apologise for the wait. Over all we had a lovely time and i would recommend anyone to stay here and to definitely try the food as it was sooo nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smallish rooms & showerooms but nicely decorated. Hotel over both Wetherspoons & My Big Fat Greek Restaurant (where reakfast is served) right on sea front opposite pier. Busy area but no problems noise wise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mini break

Fantastic service speedy check in nice reception area no issues hotel was very clean and tidy this is the 2nd time we have used the hotel The hotel is a stone throw from the beach and a 5 minute walk into the town center
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Maisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend away

Lovely hotel and very clean, lots of food places around, and easy access to arcades and beach, room was loud until 3am from pub below every night, when you put the tap on or flush the toilet there was a big noise from the pipes which is inconvenient when going to the toilet in the night, towels are small so recommend to bring your own, balcony door was broken so let in more noise from pub below, bed was comfy had nice balcony area, breakfast was good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Nick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not ever stay here

Dirty place , kids running around Corridors smelling of food , people living in to hotel it seems Restaurant was closed , sink was cracked Stains on the sheets
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hello! My cousin and I were visiting from America as we have family roots in Clacton. We found the staff to be extremely helpful and pleasant. They attended to our needs (including a malfunctioning air conditioning unit!) and were very quick to get the matter attended to. We also very much enjoyed the breakfasts in the morning. We would definitely recommend the Royal Hotel to anyone planning to visit Clacton.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautifully decorated and the staff we met were really helpful and made us so welcome. The lovely gent at the desk sorted out a new room for us very quickly and graciously. The room was wonderful with a lovely comfortable bed. There is a jacuzzi bath in the corner of the room and a great walk in shower in the bathroom. The outside space with a wrap around balcony was great too. We were lucky to be given this room, the smaller rooms are equally as beautifully decorated. Would definitely stay again. Thank you to the team for making our stay so great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I chose The Royal for its location. I was aware that it would be noisy during the day due to its proximity to all the attractions and rides by the pier but take note if you are looking for a quiet stay! The staff were very obliging and friendly. Some of the shared areas such as the lift, rear exit and doors to the first floor need some attention. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was good pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally the property and surrounding area was very good for local amenities easy access to all shops beaches very good car parking Unfortunately I am a disabled driver and only one disabled car parking area which was very narrow After returning to my car after a two day break I found my car had been damaged the car park is not owned by the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Outside was clean and inviting loved the revolving doors the entrance was so pretty stylish clean and smelt lovely the deco is beautiful. Staff were friendly and informative. The room was big good quality clean fresh water in room and tea coffee biscuits. Bed was comfortable we had bath&a shower and toiletries were provided. We had a sea view room with balcony and rattan furniture lovely view it was lovely my only concern was the stairs down to the balcony be careful the stairs were quite steep only 3 or 4.. we slept well..breakfast choices were fantastic we had a full English which was very nice tasty. We are definitely gonna stay again well done Royal hotel 💗
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Judith

Couldn’t park in the car park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
parking almost impossible to find at weekends except early and from late afternoon when crowds are less. also there is no facility for laundry
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel is situated opposite the funfair which was open 11am - 6pm. We requested a sea view room, therefore opposite the funfair. It was very noisy within those hours. The breakfast was above expectations. The inner stairwell to the first floor desperately needs the carpets cleaning. The double doors to the first floor landing had many cracked panes of glass, first impressions were not good. However once inside the first floor things improved, we could see refurbishments had taken place. The bedroom was comfortable and clean. The shower was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Faulty towers book somewhere else

No hot water till evening on first day Second day also problems with hot water as did other rooms the staff made us aware it’s an ongoing problem … noise from upstairs apartments horrendous… dirty lift 7 smashed glass panels on doors as you enter hallway to rooms No bed linen or towels for child has to Ask … sofa bed rock hard shouldn’t be in there as bed ! Cobwebs all over the place wouldn’t advice staying unless desperate
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023