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The Royal Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Clacton Pier

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Reception
Royal Quadruple Room
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Greek cuisine
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/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

Royal Quadruple Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe

Luxury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Clacton Pier - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Clacton-on-Sea Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • West Cliff Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princes Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jaywick Martello Tower - 8 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Hotel remodelled in 2019 and located near Clacton Pier
Located close to West Cliff Theatre and Clacton-on-Sea Beach, 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 such as:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and coworking spaces
  • A reception hall, a vending machine and a lift
  • Outdoor furniture, a banquet hall and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Royal Hotel feature thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs and travel cots
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and memory foam beds
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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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
  • Uncovered 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

  • Highchair
  • Travel cot

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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1872
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2019
  • Smoke-free property

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 films

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 and check-out are 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

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

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

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Royal Hotel?

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 to 2:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Royal Hotel located?

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

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The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Nice hotel, excellent position, nice room, great food, public car parking at rear of hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Lovely hotel excellent food from Greek restaurant staff excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Staff were very helpful and very welcoming. The room was really clean and comfortable with lovely views .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Perfect location in the heart of Clacton. Stacy on reception was excellent with her communication and extremely accommodating. Highly recommend The Royal Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10

Hotel and staff really nice pity about the surrounding area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

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

I had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

2/10

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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

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 💗
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10

parking almost impossible to find at weekends except early and from late afternoon when crowds are less. also there is no facility for laundry
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10

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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10

Hotel was very clean and room was a good size. Windows did not shut properly- room above a very busy pub and across the road from a night club! Excessive noise both music and shouting until gone 3am. Service at Breakfast was awful and totally unorganised. Waited over 30 mins for a bowl and some milk for cereal. I only ordered toast still had to wait 30+ minutes for it to arrive cold and without butter which took a further 5 minutes to get. Only one cup of tea was allowed per person - if you wanted a second cup it was £1 per cup. Had to choose between juice or a hot drink as you couldn’t have both!! Vegan breakfast had half the ingredients missing - when challenged was told the kitchen did not have them available! No manager available to discuss issues with. Overall the hotel fell short of the 2 basic needs - a good nights sleep and a good breakfast!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023