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Royal Castle Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers can unwind at two inviting bars after a day of exploration or retreat to their rooms for quiet relaxation at this welcoming hotel

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The Royal Castle Hotel offers a comfortable base with a library and two distinct bars. Guests enjoy practical amenities like free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities. The restaurant serves satisfying meals, and the staff consistently earns praise for their helpful service.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$245
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Dartmouth, Royal Castle Hotel is near the beach. Dartmouth Museum and Golden Hind are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cayman Golf and Brixham Harbour. Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens and Woodlands Family Theme Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Dartmouth travel guide
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11 The Quay, Dartmouth, England, TQ6 9PS

What's nearby

  • Challaborough Bay and Burgh Island Devon England
    South Devon
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • View from the River of the Naval College
    Royal Naval College
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Visit Dartmouth
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dartmouth Museum
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dartmouth Golf and Country Club
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Ivybridge Station
    31 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    77 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Belle Bistro
    5 min drive
  • Ship Inn
    5 min drive
  • The Floating Bridge
    7 min walk
  • Steam Packet Inn
    5 min drive
  • The Crab & Bucket
    2 min walk

About this property

Royal Castle Hotel

Property highlights
Royal Castle Hotel provides amenities, such as 2 bars and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and 1 meeting room
  • A banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Royal Castle Hotel feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed for Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Castle Royal Hotel
Hotel Royal Castle
Royal Castle Dartmouth
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Royal Castle Hotel Dartmouth
Royal Castle Hotel Dartmouth, Devon
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Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Castle Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 6 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Castle Hotel on 23 Feb 2026 start from NZ$245.45, 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.

How much is parking at Royal Castle Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Royal Castle Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Royal Castle Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Royal Castle Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is steps away from Dartmouth Museum and Visit Dartmouth. Royal Naval College and South West Coast Path Section 41 Trailhead are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Royal Castle Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 294 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 294 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 294 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 294 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 294 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast excellent so it was confusing that the lunch menu and food was poor. Hotel looks lovely and staff were great. Small attic room up several flights of stairs and no lift to assist with heavy luggage resulted in sore backs!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great Central place to stay the staff were all lovely and the food was great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to visit and relaxing, stunning views of the Devon coastline..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were exceptional, very comfortable room, wonderfull breakfast and my dog was treated first class too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great dog friendly hotel with lovely river views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay at the Royal Castle Hotel. The Hotel is warm, cosy and interesting with pleasant, responsive and helpful staff, a good bar and dining facilities and an excellent breakfast. Its setting is attractive and convenient for exploring the town and the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

A good break

Lovely old place with original features. Good food and staff, good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed for nights, the hotel is quaint with very obliging staff. Restaurant looks over the river which makes an ideal situation for breakfast and evening meal
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very old and has lots of character. It was very clean and the staff were welcoming. The breakfast was nice. The location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

neil

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

Very Relaxed

Friendly staff, fantastic location, good breakfast and bar, all round very easy and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel and staff. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

Cannot complain

Would recommend the Royal Castle Hotel to anyone. Staff are amazing so are the rooms
What more can you say
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and right in the centre of town. Old hotel full of character. Only downside is that there is no parking any more, this used to be a real bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely quirky old hotel, great staff, clean and well equipped/presented room - only negative was generator/pump starting up about 07:00 each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

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

Dog friendly beyond belief

What a lovely place to stay at whilst visiting Dartmouth. Convenient for food as well as a local drink. Breakfast was included and the dog was spoiled in the most dog friendly hotel i think we have ever stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Enjoyable stay.

We had a fabulous stay. The staff were superb with very good all round service. The view from the window was a picture! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Wonderful Stay, highly recommended

We had a great time in Dartmouth and our stay in this hotel. Our room was a generous size and the staff were superb, very friendly and helpful. The breakfast choice was outstanding and delicious. The hotel is right in the centre which is great for walking around the town, but make sure you arrange parking before you leave as it’s difficult to park close to the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

A wonderful find.

We had an amazing stay, the location is perfect, the building has a deep history and unique and authentic style, the room was comfortable, clean and well appointed, the breakfast was freshly cooked with an excellent choice and the staff were friendly, attentive and we're always happy to help. The whole place has a really wonderful feel in all areas. We would happily stay again and would highly recommend it in all areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for getting to be train and ferry. Ideally located with great views overlooking the harbour. Breakfast was excellent although we didn’t experience other dining options. Staff were very friendly and the property was historical and full of charm. Would thoroughly recommend a stay but as far as we are concerned it would preferably be in an external room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, very comfortable room, staff were amazing, view from room was not great, shower completely stopped flow of water probably due to water demand in hotel which was full?
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

j

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

Ideal location in centre of Dartmouth

This hotel is located in an ideal location in the centre of Dartmouth. The staff were particularly helpful and pleasant. The room was a bit dated and tired but clean, the only window was looking inward over the internal courtyard and it did get a bit stuffy late at night but aircon is available. The breakfast was good and the restaurant has a nice view overlooking the harbour. No parking but the park and ride drops you 100m from the hotel so not a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice location, lack of parking.

We had a really nice stay, the breakfast was good and the hotel is nice and quirky. The room didn't look like its had been vacuumed, there was a hare clip in the middle of the floor. The location is perfect for Dartmouth's attractions. Beware that the hotel doesn't have any parking and there are no long stay car parks in Dartmouth.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service

Nice but ....

Great location, chacterful old building, with excellent service. However, we stayed in a family room which was a bit shabby and needed an update. e.g the toilet roll holder was hanging off the wall, the door lock was temperamental, and the single bed was rickety. We enjoyed our overnight stay but wouldn't have wanted to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Weekend away!

We really enjoyed our stay for my partners birthday. Location of the hotel was fantastic and close to local amenities. Staff were friendly, helpful and attentive. The breakfasts were delicious with lots of choice from a full english, eggs benedict, fresh fruit, cereals etc, all good quality. The room was tidy and clean, some areas were worn but that’s expected. We stayed in room 29, only criticism is the room could have been organised differently but other than that it was lovely. We loved the character of the building, and I can imagine in the summer it would be gorgeous. We will definitely come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location and convenient. Parking is difficult. Room was clean and tidy. Bed comfortable. No net curtain so either on display or closed blackout curtain. Couldn’t have window open as it was very noisy (boiler, air con or extraction system) and air con was noisy too, so not good for a relaxing lay in! Bathroom needed decent repairs/silicone and some bleach around the taps! Breakfast coffee weak. It wasn’t worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024