The Royal Oak Hotel

Property class: 3

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant at The Royal Oak Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
The current price is ￥9,482
￥11,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a grey blanket and a rolled towel, two bedside lamps, a yellow pillow, and a mirror on the wall.

Premium Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a lamp.

Classic Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with white and pink bedding, a teal pillow with fish patterns, and a gold-framed mirror reflecting the room.

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Hawkhurst is home to The Royal Oak Hotel. Cranbrook Museum and Morgan Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bodiam Castle and Cranbrook Union Mill. The American Garden and Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest are also worth visiting. Visit our Cranbrook travel guide
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TN18 4EP, England, Hawkhurst, Rye Rd

What's nearby

  • A Tudor-style building with a steeply pitched roof, large windows, and a symmetrical facade.
    High Weald
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A large medieval castle with multiple towers and a moat surrounding it.
    Bodiam Castle
    10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • A historic brick tower with a clock, surrounded by lush green grass and purple flowers.
    Sissinghurst Castle and Garden
    17 min drive - 12.8 km
  • A large castle with multiple towers and a moat.
    Leeds Castle
    38 min drive - 36.9 km
  • A beach with sand dunes and grass.
    Camber Sands
    44 min drive - 44.5 km

Getting around

  • Robertsbridge Station
    9 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ostrich Hotel
    9 min drive
  • Pizza Cucina
    8 min drive
  • The Salehurst Halt
    7 min drive
  • Judges Bakery Robertsbridge
    9 min drive
  • The Milk House
    9 min drive

About this property

The Royal Oak Hotel

  • Property highlights
  • Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant at The Royal Oak Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Oak Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Oak Hotel?

As of Sep 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Oak Hotel on Oct 19, 2026 start from ￥9,482, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Royal Oak Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Royal Oak Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Royal Oak Hotel located?

Situated in Cranbrook, this hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Merriments Gardens and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bodiam Castle and St Dunstan's Church. Cranbrook Museum and Cranbrook Union Mill are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Royal Oak Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean nice room with all the facilities we would have expected for a night out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, room was very clean, bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy and nice staff! Very comfortable for me and my Mrs. Complementary snacks and drinks were a touch too! Would 1000% stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to say. Lovely staff especially Eddie and Emma. Would definitely stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were great as was the room Main issue was the faulty outside door lock and a failure to let me know that I had to register my car’s number plate Resolved after I contacted the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Good value for money and stay was what we expected
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean with a kettle, fridge, tv and coffee machine. Really friendly and nice staff. Very close to shops including waitrose.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff really friendly and helpful. There were a few plumbing issues with the bathroom and the windows could have done with a clean, but otherwise the room was great and well provisioned with tea and coffee. A complimentary in-room breakfast was provided, which we weren't expecting. Would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Renovated room was very comfortable, and bodes well for the other areas of the hotel that are still rather tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Room was a little dated but very clean & I really appreciated the complimentary breakfast hamper which was a lovely surprise
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at the Royal Oak . Would go again. Wonderful Sunday lunch. Staff couldn’t do enough for you. Only thing’s needs to be worked on , Our lovely modern room had nowhere to sit & dry your hair .. Only needs a mirror . No draws to put cloths in , only four coat hangers . No shower gel or shampoo. Just a bit of hand gel at the bottom of a dispenser. Just things you tend to expect. The pub is well situated, locals very friendly. Lots of things to do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a great stay! The room was lovely, spacious, clean and really nicely decorated. The breakfast hamper was a lovely touch. The bathroom was massive and had a bath in it as well as a shower which was great. I really wasn’t expecting it to be so good as the price was low. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, breakfast basket handy. Comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes. clean room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Both the bedroom and ensuite were very clean. People were helpful and friendly. Within walking distance of shops, supermarket and several restaurants. The place was built several hundred years ago so has plenty of beautiful features in the pub.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was good, clean and bed comfortable. There was a complimentary breakfast basket and refreshment facility. We were not informed that the restaurant was closed until with arrived and not on the website. Worth checking out beforehand.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay at the Royal Oak. The staff were really friendly and Neil was super helpful carrying my heavy suitcase up the stairs and then down again on departure. The room was cozy and had all the amenities: flat screen tv, kettle and a radio. I loved the continental breakfast hamper; It was so nice to not have to go down to get breakfast in the morning (especially as I was feeling quite tired) because the breakfast hamper was already in the room complete with a coffee machine, kettle and mini fridge with milk, juice and water. This way I was able to choose a time that suited me to have my breakfast. The hotel's pub served food; the fish was well made (I ordered fish and chips). Hotel had free parking on its premises and it was in a good location - high street with shops, plus close proximity to other attractions; I went to Scotne Castle which was about 15 minutes drive away. Overall I had an enjoyable stay and would recommend.
Room with breakfast hamper
Scotne castle
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful!! It’s recently been done apparently, and there was a lovely hamper and fridge with food and drinks included. The only issue was the shower wasn’t amazing and was hard to get to the right temperature. Otherwise staff super lovely to and great pub! Highley recommend - Lauren
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and spacious, no hanging space for clothes though? And we were in room 14 which was over a very noisy bar.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this for my husband as he was in the area for business purposes & from their photos and reviews it looked great and somewhere he could eat a decent meal. However, when he arrived there is no food served during the week. The hotel side was totally unmanned. Entry was via tapping in a code, which was fine, however the door handle needs replacing as kept.spinning round. His room was terrible.and nothing like the photos, it was poorly maintained, cup stained furniture, holes in the wall that had been filled but left unpainted, just a very poorly maintained room. To add to that as it was one of the hottest days of the year, the windows could not be opened, so sleep wise was terrible. The offering of breakfast was a jar of granola which was soft and due to how bad the room was my husband didn't feel he could even the breakfast. As he travels all over the UK & Scotland for business he has said unfortunately this was on his top 10 of the worst places he has stayed at.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were in one of the refurbished rooms which was vey clean, however there is obviously still some additions that are required in the main areas that look very drab and neglected. The heating in the bedroom was good but the en-suite bathroom had no heating at all and was so cold you didn't want to shower in there, the addition of some form of heating is needed here .A bin in the bathroom and some sort of shelf to put your own bits and pieces on would be useful.A mirror in the bedroom would be a good addition. The breakfast hamper and small chiller is a nice touch and was useful. Overall the stay was good and once the renovations are complete we are sure it will all look lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed in Room 6 for 1 night. First the bad bits : Toilet had very slight weep from soil pipe at back that dribbled across the bathroom floor. TV didn’t work. Aerial disconnected and no way to join the 2 halves of lead. And no remote. Clearly had not been checked or tested. Very poor sound insulation between our room and next door. Could hear the tv, normal speaking voices quite clearly, and the snoring during the night!! The room is at the front of the building overlooking a junction. As it’s only single glazed it can be bit noisy with traffic. Didn’t bother me as used to traffic noise at home. Good bits: Staff very helpful and friendly. Bed was soft, comfortable and sheets clean. Room /bathroom clean. Pub itself very comfortable. Usual pub grub fayre bit limited but spicy chicken wings, fish & chips, sticky toffee pudding, hot and tasty. Though no cooked breakfast available, a croissant, small jar jam, and form of granola was in our room along with small bottle of milk in fridge. There was however, a cafe across the road that did an excellent cooked breakfast on a Sunday morning. We didn’t discover the bad bits about the room because we hardly spent any time in it until the night after the pub had closed. And because you let yourselves out and leave the room key in a pot by the door and the pub is closed, I couldn’t inform anyone of the condition of the room. Would I stay here again?? Possibly for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff with everything you need for an overnight stay within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, shown to room by polite, informative member of staff, breakfast selection in room very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026