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Alma House

2.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal

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Exterior
Family Room
Dining
Shared kitchen
Triple Room

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$113
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept

Explore the area

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37 Folkestone Road, Dover, England, CT17 9RZ
  • Dover Castle
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 7 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 7 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the area

Dover

At Alma House you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Roman Painted House and Pencester Gardens. Highlights at this guest house include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Dover guest house include Dover Castle and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Dover Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dover Harbour - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dover Castle - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Dover Priory Station - 2 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Dovorian - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Hoptimist - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wellingtons Bistro and Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Elephant And Hind - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Alma House

Guesthouse with free parking, near Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal
WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Dover guest house is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Alma House offers 8 accommodations with a hairdryer. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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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
  • Free offsite parking within 30 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 7 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 7 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of GBP 50 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Children 7 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Hostel Alma Cafe Express Dover
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Alma House Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Alma House Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dover

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Alma House?

Alma House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Alma House?

As of 10 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alma House on 24 Sept 2025 start from AU$112.99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Alma House?

Yep, Alma House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Alma House?

Yep, Alma House is a short 11-minute walk from Dover Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Alma House?

No, Alma House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Alma House?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Alma House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Alma House Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 61 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Paulo, New York

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad: no reception; mot friendly; cold water only; very small; Good: close to downtown; cheap;
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty basic and a little overpriced but overall it does what it says on the tin
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good location for ferries. Narrow entrance and difficult door to open. Step into shower very high, trip hazard.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ELOISA MICHEL

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Amenities
Very steep stairs. Landing very dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Delaney

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It looked closed with no office. Expedia had to call to find owner to let me in. 3rd rate place everything cheapest quality possible. Ad misrepresents the place and if you complain owner says you can leave if you don’t like it. Worst place I ever stayed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Stacey

Travelled with family
Didn’t stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

1 night business stay

Just needed somewhere to have a roof over my head. Nothing special
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Nicola

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Raj

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

ELEFTHERIOS

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

Best to Avoid

Really bad smell. No way to rebook that hostel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was difficult. There was no parking on premises but had to park elsewhere and move the car by 9.30am
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Hans-Ulrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel was close to town and breakfast provided was filling. It's right by a busy road so may not be for light sleepers, but I am usually a light sleeper and I was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bad customer service!! He was very grimpy very Bad service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
0 stars horrible breakfast over priced bad staff weird stairs small room tiny bathroom never going again hotels chea0er and better
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

o

Liked: Cleanliness

Good value accommodation, close to the ferry port

Good value accommodation, close to the ferry port. No car park available
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ravneet

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

Value for money

Value for money. No frills but great service. Close to town center and castle. Breakfast was minimal but you do get a 24/7 mini kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Lovely place.

Check in was easy, showed to our room and how to work all the doors. Room was comfortable, kitchen was easily accessible. Very noisy location but perfect for going to the ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Yvonne

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

Basic but has everything you need.

Check in is easy, beds are very comfortable. Unfortunately it was very noisy due to being on the main road(cars and people walking past). Alma emailed the check in information as we were arriving late. This made check in possible at 1am. We would stay again but bring ear plugs.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Do not go there

Damp,fleas jumping around pure grime
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

My wife stood at the door for 10 minutes waiting for someone to open the door. A man came out but wasn't a member of the hotel personnel. We didn't like the look of the place so decided not to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018