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Royal Victoria Hotel

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Terrace/patio
Piano bar, beach views, open daily
Staircase
Daily buffet breakfast (GBP 14.00 per person)
Business centre

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

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Marina, St Leonards-On-Sea, England, TN38 0BD
  • Place, St Leonards Gardens
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hastings Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, White Rock Theatre
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View

Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ocean View

Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Heating
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Triple Room, Sea View

Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Triple Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Triple Room

Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the area

St Leonards-On-Sea

Royal Victoria Hotel places you in the centre of St Leonards-On-Sea, steps from St Leonards Gardens and within a short 5-minute stroll of Hastings Beach. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Sea Terrace, serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Piano Lounge is the hotel's own piano bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class St Leonards-On-Sea hotel include Hastings Pier and White Rock Theatre.

What's nearby

  • St Leonards Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hastings Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Hastings Museum and Art Gallery - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • White Rock Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hastings Pier - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • St Leonards Warrior Square Station - 11 min walk
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Folks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Horse and Groom Public House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Collected Fictions - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Three Legs Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bonjour - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Royal Victoria Hotel

Beach hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at Royal Victoria Hotel.

This 3-star St Leonards-On-Sea hotel is smoke free.

  • 52 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Royal Victoria Hotel offers 52 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily 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 50 metres
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: GBP 14 for adults and GBP 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Piano Lounge
  • Sea Terrace

Things to do

  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 15.0 per night.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.00 for adults and from GBP 7.0 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
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, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Royal Victoria Hotel St Leonards-On-Sea
Royal Victoria St Leonards-On-Sea
Royal Victoria Hotel Hotel
Royal Victoria Hotel St Leonards-On-Sea
Royal Victoria Hotel Hotel St Leonards-On-Sea

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Royal Victoria Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Victoria Hotel?

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Victoria Hotel on 5 Jan 2026 start from AU$183.67, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Royal Victoria Hotel?

Yep, Royal Victoria Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Hastings Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing and fishing.

Is Royal Victoria Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Royal Victoria Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Royal Victoria Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is served daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Royal Victoria Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Modern European cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

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

Royal Victoria Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 704 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 704 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 704 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 704 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 704 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Sea view

The hotel was going through a external facelift...from the completed section it will look super when it's all done. The interior is historic and very attractive. Our room was massive and had a marvellous sea view. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lewis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yrs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was slow as I had a trainee but other than time it took eveything else was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

m a r c

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We usually enjoy our stay at the Royal Victoria , however, this time the front of the building was covered in scaffolding. We booked a premier room with sea view, the only view we had from the room was through filthy glass, of builders rubbish and a mess of scaffolding. Impossible to see anything else. Of course we complained but there were no other rooms available. I have since written to the hotel manager and in fact the owner, no reply from either. I think that says a lot. Disgraceful .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Liked: Staff & service
Had a very nice stay for 2 nights at the royal Victoria.beautiful building but could do with a little updating. Disappointed that scaffolding outside windows without pre warning. Breakfast was self serve but waiting times for replenishing hot food and toasting machine didn't toast so had to queue for one tiny toaster. It meant one element of breakfast always got cold. The staff were very helpful though but could do with more at breakfast time. Also disappointed as sat in piano bar 2 nights and no one played it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carole

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

Could do better

We booked a twin bed room but there was only one set of towels and one set of toiletries and even one biscuit (not bothered about this!!) The electronic key did not work and had to be changed. Staff very helpful however
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Roland

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Iain

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Explore With

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
i like the overall olace
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Karan

Liked: Cleanliness

An average stay for a £140 suite

The stay could have been better. Booked a suite but surprised there was no fan. When asked for it, the fans conditioned was not functioning well. No fridge and the shower was decent. Could have been better for 140 quid a night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Needs a new bit of life into the decor ! No glasses or mugs in bathroom for teeth cleaning . No warning of step inside the door of our room ‘TRIP HAZARD ‘ big time !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with group
Lovely room with sea view, the breakfast was great and a good ambience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

June

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and friendly staff. Great location right on seafront. Spacious room. Exceeded our expectations.
Royal Victoria afternoon tea
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian, Bexleyheath

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
A nice traditional hotel with a lot of history. In need of freshening up, but staff are friendly and the rooms are well kept
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

A

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Deb

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious room. It was hot and there was no air condtioning or fans. Maybe fans could be provided in hot weather
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Oh dear!

The hotel was so bad we left after one night of 2 night trip. I asked for a refund but unlikely we will get one. The receptionist barely spoke when we checked in so we didn't feel welcome. The hotel is in a filthy state with dirt, detritus and flecks of paint on all the carpets. There was a towel dumped in the middle of our corridor and it was still there the next day. I’m not surprised though, for the entire time we were there we didn’t see one cleaner, not even in the morning. The bed matresss was lumpy and uncomfortable. The shower and bath controls were awkward to use and get water coming out of the shower. The final event that made us leave was when the large, metal shower head fell from its bracket and hit my partner on the head. During the night the fire alarm went off, and having dressed and gone down to reception. The night person, said it was probably ok and we could go back to our rooms, although he didn’t understand why it had gone off. This is against all fire regulations. The TV stopped working after a bit, and the hair drier was difficult to use as a short flex came out of a drawer connected to the mains with some dodgy looking wiring. Breakfast options were meagre, and the coffee was cold. On leaving we asked to see the manager, Dr Shin, who wasn’t available. But receptionist said he would try to get a refund. The other two couples checking out were also asking for refunds. If you google Dr Shin, Royal Victoria Hotel you will discover some interesting stuff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025