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About the Hotel

The Quay, Dartmouth, United Kingdom, TQ6 9PS
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The Royal Castle Hotel, a 3-star property with an 8.4/10 Booking.com rating, stands in the center of Dartmouth amid cobbled streets and world-famous restaurants. This 17th-century landmark hotel features vintage armoury displays, antiquarian ships' logs, and has hosted notable guests including Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, Cary Grant, and Gregory Peck.

River View Rooms

The Royal Castle Hotel offers 11 rooms with River Dart views and 14 additional rooms at the property's rear. All accommodations start from the second floor and include air conditioning in select rooms, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee facilities.

Traditional Pub Dining

The Galleon Bar showcases flagstone floors and beamed ceilings from a Spanish Man-of-War wreckage. The menu features pub classics, lobster, white fish curry, and mushroom gnocchi, alongside locally-caught sea bass and braised ox cheek.

Sports Bar Entertainment

A modern sports bar occupies the ground floor, featuring a floor-to-ceiling Ordnance Survey map and large television for sporting events. The indoor play area ranks among the South West's largest.

Central Town Location

The Royal Castle positions guests 1 miles from Dartmouth Castle and 37 miles from Exeter International Airport. The property provides access to independent shops, galleries, and multiple walking trails along coastal paths.

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The Royal Castle Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Double Room
2 persons
140 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Premium View Double
2 persons
140 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Cosy Double
2 persons
100 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Standard Twin
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments
Facilities: Great
8.2/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access
  • Live entertainment

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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The Royal Castle Hotel Location

The Quay, Dartmouth, United Kingdom, TQ6 9PS
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The Quay, Dartmouth, United Kingdom, TQ6 9PS
Nearby
Museum
Dartmouth Museum
300 ft
Dartmouth's inner harbour
Bayard's Cove Fort
1500 ft
Church
St. Saviour's Church
1900 ft
The Engine House Mayors Avenue Mayor's Avenue
Thomas Newcomen Engine
400 ft
9 South Embankment
Dartmouth RNLI Visitor Centre
400 ft
Market
Old Market Square
500 ft
Dartmouth TQ6 9PJ
Royal Avenue Gardens
100 ft
6 Oxford Street
Dart Harbour
900 ft
Dartmouth Harbour
200 ft
North Embankment
Dartmouth Boat Hire
400 ft
Gallery
Rowbury Gallery Dartmouth
400 ft
Gallery
D'art Gallery
600 ft
Park
Coronation Park
1500 ft
Restaurants
Rockfish
600 ft
8 South Embankment
Salcombe Dairy Ice Cream Parlour
100 ft
8 The Quay
The Cornish Bakery
300 ft
28 Fairfax Place
Woodroast Dartmouth
400 ft
2A Smith Street
The Deli at Dartmouth
300 ft
22 Duke Street
Yarn
400 ft
4A Smith Street
The Crab Shell
400 ft
1 Raleigh Street
Bucket & Crab Bar
600 ft
6 South Embankment
The Old Market Cafe
600 ft
Unit 1 The Market
Morellos
600 ft
15 Victoria Road
Bula devon
600 ft
Bula 6 Newcomen Road
Mad Hatters Cupcakes & Tea Room
1900 ft
15 Town Hall Street
The Dartmouth Ice Cream Company
800 ft
30 Lower Street
Getting around
City Centre
Dartmouth2 min  ·  400 ft
Airports
Exeter International Airport (EXT)85 min  ·  35.1 mi
Bus
Bus stop22 min  ·  8.8 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-21:00
Check-out
from 07:00-11:00
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Breakfast
The hotel The Royal Castle provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Hungarian, Romanian, Polish
Number of rooms:
21

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Royal Castle Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 499 verified reviews
8.4/10
Great
86%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.3/10
Cleanliness
8.7/10
Comfort
8.8/10
Facilities
8.2/10
Free Wi-Fi
7.9/10
Location
9.7/10
Paid Wi-Fi
6.5/10
Staff
9.2/10
Value for money
8.3/10
Guest reviews
based on 1466 reviews
4.5/5
based on 966 reviews
8.5/10
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