The Royal Hotel

3.5 star property
Travelers find beachside relaxation at this coastal retreat, where Greek cuisine awaits after Clacton Pier adventures and coffee breaks inspire the next day's plans

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Located by Clacton-on-Sea Beach, The Royal Hotel is perfect for seaside exploration. Guests enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast, Greek cuisine at two restaurants, and free in-room WiFi. The cafe and bar offer refreshments, while conference space meets work needs.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Royal Quadruple Room

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Room

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Clacton-on-Sea, The Royal Hotel is near a train station and near the beach. West Cliff Theatre and Princes Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Clacton Pier and Walton Pier. Check out an event or a game at Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool, and consider making time for Beth Chatto Garden, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Clacton-on-Sea travel guide
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1 Marine Parade E, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO15 1PT

What's nearby

  • Clacton-on-Sea Beach
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Clacton Pier
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Cliff Theatre
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Princes Theatre
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clacton Leisure Centre
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Costa Coffee
    3 min walk
  • Greggs
    3 min walk
  • The Boardwalk
    1 min walk
  • Armstrong's
    2 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

  • Hotel remodeled in 2019 and located near Clacton-on-Sea Beach
  • Located close to Clacton Pier and West Cliff Theatre, The Royal Hotel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and Greek cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a reception hall
    • Coworking spaces, a ballroom, and a banquet hall
    • An elevator, multilingual staff, and outdoor furniture
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Royal Hotel have perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Highchairs and travel cribs
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and memory foam beds
    • Free toiletries and hair dryers
    • 42-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self 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

  • High chair
  • Travel crib

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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1872
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2019
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

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 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 available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 12 per day
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM

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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 12 per day.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Royal Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is steps from Clacton-on-Sea Beach and Clacton Pier. Princes Theatre and West Cliff Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Clacton-on-Sea Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Royal Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

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