The Royal Oak Hotel

Good location but hard to park nearby ...friendly staff and decent room but a little warm as no air con or fan

Very cold room, doesn’t look clean, no slippers either!

Perfect location opposite the harbour and close to the beach. Good bars and restaurants on the doorstep and walkable into town or the theatre.

The Royal Oak Hotel is a mixed bag. It’s got generous-sized rooms, but the place feels a bit tired and worn out — a bit tatty, and in need of some refurbishment. There was some noise from the surrounding area in the evening, which might be an issue if you’re a light sleeper. One real gem nearby is Penelope, a lovely little wine bar just around the corner. It has a laid-back, effortlessly stylish vibe and wouldn’t be out of place in Whitstable — think natural wines, simple small plates, and thoughtful decor. A perfect spot to unwind after a walk along the seafront. Also worth mentioning is The Brasserie on the Dock — an old-school, family-run restaurant with friendly service and solid value. The food isn’t fancy, but it’s comforting and done well, and the warm welcome makes a real difference.

Favourite place to stay in Ramsgate This was our second stay here. We really like the hotel and the location could not be better.

Very good stay at The Royal Oak Hotel Friendly staff, very helpful and any concerns were acted on immediately. We were given double rooms even though only booked single rooms which was a nice bonus. There was a rubber bath non-slip mat in the wardrobe in the bedroom (strange place to be) which was breaking up and I let the hotel know on check out that I had placed it on top of the bin as needed to be thrown away and replaced with a new one. The kettle in my room was also not working on arrival so I called the staff and they immediately replaced this. The brown covering on the bath side panel was coming away as was no longer sticking. But excellent water pressure. The hotel decor/fittings etc. are a little old and tired and so a little attention to detail/ cleanliness is needed. Overall a really nice stay with good value for money and really good staff.