The Royal Castle Hotel offers a comfortable base with a library and two distinct bars. Guests enjoy practical amenities like free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities. The restaurant serves satisfying meals, and the staff consistently earns praise for their helpful service.
Located in Dartmouth, Royal Castle Hotel is near the beach. Dartmouth Museum and Brixham Heritage Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cayman Golf and Brixham Harbour. Coleton Fishacre House & Gardens and Woodlands Family Theme Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Dartmouth travel guide
TQ6 9PS, England, Dartmouth, 11 The Quay
What's nearby
South Devon
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Royal Naval College
5 min walk - 0.4 km
Visit Dartmouth
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Dartmouth Museum
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Dartmouth Golf and Country Club
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Ivybridge Station
31 min drive
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
77 min drive
Restaurants
The Belle Bistro
5 min drive
Ship Inn
5 min drive
The Floating Bridge
7 min walk
Steam Packet Inn
5 min drive
Seale Arms
3 min walk
About this property
Royal Castle Hotel
Property highlights
Royal Castle Hotel provides amenities like 2 bars and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
1 meeting room, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
Smoke-free premises
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Royal Castle Hotel include thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Day:
Bar/lounge
Dining venue(s)
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
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
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
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 major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Property is also known as
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Royal Castle Dartmouth
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Frequently asked questions
Is Royal Castle Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Royal Castle Hotel?
As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Castle Hotel on Mar 15, 2026 start from ¥19,623, 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?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Royal Castle Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Royal Castle Hotel?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Royal Castle Hotel located?
Situated near the beach, this hotel is steps from Dartmouth Museum and Visit Dartmouth. Royal Naval College and South West Coast Path Section 41 Trailhead are also within 10 minutes.
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Reviews
Royal Castle Hotel Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Breakfast excellent so it was confusing that the lunch menu and food was poor.
Hotel looks lovely and staff were great.
Small attic room up several flights of stairs and no lift to assist with heavy luggage resulted in sore backs!
I enjoyed my stay at the Royal Castle Hotel. The Hotel is warm, cosy and interesting with pleasant, responsive and helpful staff, a good bar and dining facilities and an excellent breakfast. Its setting is attractive and convenient for exploring the town and the area.
Andrew
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
David
Dec 17, 2024
A good break
Lovely old place with original features.
Good food and staff, good location
David
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Jul 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed for nights, the hotel is quaint with very obliging staff. Restaurant looks over the river which makes an ideal situation for breakfast and evening meal
Great staff and right in the centre of town. Old hotel full of character. Only downside is that there is no parking any more, this used to be a real bonus.
What a lovely place to stay at whilst visiting Dartmouth. Convenient for food as well as a local drink. Breakfast was included and the dog was spoiled in the most dog friendly hotel i think we have ever stayed at.
Krzysztof
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Nicholas
Jan 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely quirky old hotel, great staff, clean and well equipped/presented room - only negative was generator/pump starting up about 07:00 each morning.
We had a great time in Dartmouth and our stay in this hotel.
Our room was a generous size and the staff were superb, very friendly and helpful.
The breakfast choice was outstanding and delicious.
The hotel is right in the centre which is great for walking around the town, but make sure you arrange parking before you leave as it’s difficult to park close to the hotel
We had an amazing stay, the location is perfect, the building has a deep history and unique and authentic style, the room was comfortable, clean and well appointed, the breakfast was freshly cooked with an excellent choice and the staff were friendly, attentive and we're always happy to help. The whole place has a really wonderful feel in all areas. We would happily stay again and would highly recommend it in all areas.
Great for getting to be train and ferry. Ideally located with great views overlooking the harbour. Breakfast was excellent although we didn’t experience other dining options. Staff were very friendly and the property was historical and full of charm. Would thoroughly recommend a stay but as far as we are concerned it would preferably be in an external room.
Great location, very comfortable room, staff were amazing, view from room was not great, shower completely stopped flow of water probably due to water demand in hotel which was full?
This hotel is located in an ideal location in the centre of Dartmouth. The staff were particularly helpful and pleasant. The room was a bit dated and tired but clean, the only window was looking inward over the internal courtyard and it did get a bit stuffy late at night but aircon is available. The breakfast was good and the restaurant has a nice view overlooking the harbour. No parking but the park and ride drops you 100m from the hotel so not a problem.
We had a really nice stay, the breakfast was good and the hotel is nice and quirky. The room didn't look like its had been vacuumed, there was a hare clip in the middle of the floor.
The location is perfect for Dartmouth's attractions.
Beware that the hotel doesn't have any parking and there are no long stay car parks in Dartmouth.
Peter
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Robert
Jul 14, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Nice but ....
Great location, chacterful old building, with excellent service. However, we stayed in a family room which was a bit shabby and needed an update. e.g the toilet roll holder was hanging off the wall, the door lock was temperamental, and the single bed was rickety. We enjoyed our overnight stay but wouldn't have wanted to stay longer.
We really enjoyed our stay for my partners birthday. Location of the hotel was fantastic and close to local amenities. Staff were friendly, helpful and attentive. The breakfasts were delicious with lots of choice from a full english, eggs benedict, fresh fruit, cereals etc, all good quality. The room was tidy and clean, some areas were worn but that’s expected. We stayed in room 29, only criticism is the room could have been organised differently but other than that it was lovely. We loved the character of the building, and I can imagine in the summer it would be gorgeous. We will definitely come back again!
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
4/10 Poor
Lisa
Aug 11, 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location and convenient. Parking is difficult. Room was clean and tidy. Bed comfortable. No net curtain so either on display or closed blackout curtain. Couldn’t have window open as it was very noisy (boiler, air con or extraction system) and air con was noisy too, so not good for a relaxing lay in! Bathroom needed decent repairs/silicone and some bleach around the taps! Breakfast coffee weak. It wasn’t worth the money.