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The Royal Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel, walk to Clacton Pier

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed
Food and drink
Reception
Royal Quadruple Room | Bathroom
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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1 Marine Parade E, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO15 1PT
  • Popular LocationClacton Pier1 min walk
  • Popular LocationClacton-on-Sea Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationWest Cliff Theatre8 min walk
  • AirportLondon (STN-Stansted)73 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Royal Quadruple Room

Royal Quadruple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Luxury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Memory foam bed
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Clacton-on-Sea

A luxury stay in Clacton-on-Sea awaits you at The Royal Hotel. You'll be within steps of 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 4.5-property class Clacton-on-Sea hotel include Princes Theatre and West Cliff Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Clacton Pier - 1 min walk
  • Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 1 min walk
  • Princes Theatre - 8 min walk
  • West Cliff Theatre - 8 min walk
  • Jaywick Martello Tower - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Clacton-on-Sea Station - 10 min walk
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • Moon & Starfish - 1 min walk
  • The Boardwalk - 2 min walk
  • Geo's Fish Bar - 2 min walk
  • Armstrong's Restaurant - 2 min walk
  • The Jolly Roger Restaurant - 2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Luxury hotel, walk to Clacton Pier
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 luxury 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. 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. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2019.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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)
  • 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

  • Highchair
  • 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

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1872
  • Floor
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • Smart TV with premium digital channels

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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.

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

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Claire

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Razvan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Judith

Couldn’t park in the car park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Hotel and staff really nice pity about the surrounding area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023