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The Royal Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Clacton Pier

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk
Royal Quadruple Room | Balcony view
Reception
By Clacton-on-Sea Beach, The Royal Hotel offers a seaside escape with cooked-to-order breakfast and Greek cuisine at its two on-site restaurants. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, unwind with a coffee or cocktail at the cafe and bar, or take advantage of conference space for work sessions.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Conference space
  • Multilingual staff
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Ballroom

For families (6)

  • Premium TV channels
  • Elevator
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Kids' menu
  • Highchair
  • Travel crib

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/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 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Royal Quadruple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Marine Parade E, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO15 1PT

What's nearby

  • Clacton Pier - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Princes Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • West Cliff Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Osyth Beach - 7 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • London (SEN-Southend) - 91 min drive
  • Clacton-on-Sea Station - 10 min walk
  • Colchester Great Bentley Station - 12 min drive
  • Frinton-on-Sea Kirby Cross Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Boardwalk - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Moon & Starfish - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Armstrong's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Located near a train station, The Royal Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Clacton-on-Sea. For a bite to eat, guests can check out My Big Fat Greek Taverna, one of 2 restaurants, which serves Greek cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (GBP 12 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Coworking spaces
  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 1872
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch Smart TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Travel crib
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Highchair
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Dining

My Big Fat Greek Taverna - This restaurant specializes in Greek cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs GBP 12 per day

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Royal Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 12 per day. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Royal Hotel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Clacton Pier (1-min walk) and Clacton-on-Sea Beach (1-min walk), along with Princes Theatre (8-min walk) and West Cliff Theatre (8-min walk).

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring Greek cuisine.

What's the area around The Royal Hotel like?

The Royal Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Clacton Pier and 8 minutes' walk from Princes Theatre.

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The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and the waitresses were friendly. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Lovely short break.

Nice hotel, excellent position, nice room, great food, public car parking at rear of hotel.
Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location in the heart of Clacton. Stacy on reception was excellent with her communication and extremely accommodating. Highly recommend The Royal Hotel
Michelle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely weekend at the Royal Horl

Lovely hotel excellent food from Greek restaurant staff excellent
Raphael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very helpful and very welcoming. The room was really clean and comfortable with lovely views .
Vanessa, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel and staff really nice pity about the surrounding area
martin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.

10/10 Exceptional

I had a great time
i claudiu, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Neil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Tom, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
jack, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Amanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sophie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
christopher, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Darren, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Maisy, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

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
Nick, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Heather, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Natalie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jackie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Richard, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 💗
Maryann, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Couldn’t park in the car park.
Judith, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

parking almost impossible to find at weekends except early and from late afternoon when crowds are less. also there is no facility for laundry
STEVEN, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
peter, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

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
Jennifer, 2-night trip