Terrace/patio

Reviews of The Royal Hotel

4.5 out of 5
The Royal Hotel
1 Marine Parade E, Clacton-on-Sea, England

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Claire

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Faulty towers book somewhere else
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
Response from Hotel Manager on 2 Nov 2023
Dear Guest, hankypou foryour time to make this review we take all feedback on board, sorry tohear your experience was like other customers, and you had a few issues.bringing your opinion to a public forum doesn't mean others won't enjoy their stay and experience the same issues, but thank you for your time the title of your stay is a bit misleading, and not appropriate.many thanks The Royal Hotel

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Manager on 2 Nov 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review and your rating. Many thanks

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Hotel Manager on 2 Nov 2023
Thank you for taking the time for a review and rating,glad you enjoyed your recent stay, Many thanks

8/10 Good

Hazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel Manager on 13 Sept 2023
Dear Guest, Thankyou for taking thid time to post your review

8/10 Good

Razvan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Manager on 28 Sept 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to post this review, we take all feedback on board.

8/10 Good

Judith

Couldn’t park in the car park.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Hotel Manager on 13 Sept 2023
Hi, thankyou your for your review, the car park is adjacent from the hotel and is infasct a public car park, so therefore doesn't belong to us, and is a risk you take when parking, we just allow guests to use this carpark but they are aware of payment via the pay and display machine.Thanks again

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Manager on 30 Aug 2023
Thank you for taking the time to post your wonderful review, we hope to welcome your again soon,

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Manager on 16 Sept 2023
Dear Guest, Thankyou for taking the time to post your review, we take all feed back on board.Kind Regards

6/10 Okay

martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Hotel and staff really nice pity about the surrounding area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Manager on 28 Aug 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write your wonderful review, it means a lot to us and serves us motivation to continue delivering a great stay for all guests, we would also like to thank you for your kind words towards our hotel, staff and taverna.we hope to welcome your again soon,

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Manager on 28 Aug 2023
Dear Guest, thankyou for taking the time to post a review, its much appreciated.

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Response from Hotel Manager on 18 Aug 2023
Dear Guest, Thankyou for taking the time to write this review, we glad your enjoyed your stay, yes, we are situated on a busy road, with the sea side attractions directly opposite us, and the tourist population expanding with the summer and school holidays, this is out of our control, we do advise guests to opt for a quieter room with non sea view if they don't like noise, we also provide upon request ear plugs. Many thanks

10/10 Excellent

i claudiu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Manager on 14 Aug 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you again soon,

4/10 Poor

carol

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Hotel Manager on 18 Aug 2023
Dear Guest Glad you enjoyed your stay, Thank you for taking the time to make this review, we take all feedback on board.

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Response from Hotel Manager on 13 Aug 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Sorry to hear you had a problem with your car, the Car park doesn't belong to us that's correct so We do not provide private parking, however, its a Pay and Display car park overlooking our back entrance and we do advise customers to use it as at their own choice the cost for overnight is 12.00 for 24 hours. we hope to welcome you again soon,

8/10 Good

peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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
Response from Hotel Manager on 13 Aug 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. this time of the season the stairs can be used more often so the housekeeping team have been trying there best to keep on top of this, as well as the rest of the hotel to keep in top form, and yes we are also in process of getting the repairs made due to customers had smashed the doors very intoxicated one evening. also due to being situated directly on the seafront the level of noise being a seaside town we can't control we do advise if you prefer a quieter stay let our team know and we shall accommodate you.We hope to welcome you again soon,

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and very welcoming. The room was really clean and comfortable with lovely views .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Stacy on 9 Aug 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We would also like to thank you for your kind words about our Hotel and Taverna! We hope to welcome you again soon,StacyHotel Manager

8/10 Good

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Stacy on 9 Aug 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you again soon,StacyHotel Manager

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Hotel Manager on 25 Jul 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to post this review. We hope to welcome you again soon,

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Hotel Manager on 24 Jul 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to post this review. We hope to welcome you again soon,

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mini break
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
Response from Hotel Manager on 24 Jul 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We would also like to thank you for the kind words towards the hotel.We hope to welcome you again soon,

4/10 Poor

Natshalie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Hotel Manager on 24 Jul 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to post this review. We hope to welcome you again soon,

8/10 Good

STEVEN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Response from Lorenzo on 1 Jul 2023
Dear Steven,Thank you for your feedback. Unfortunately, Clacton-on-Sea gets quite busy, especially on summer weekends and we do not provide private parking for our guests. We hope to welcome you again soon,Regards

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Response from Lorenzo on 1 Jul 2023
Dear Heather,Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We would also like to thank you for the kind words expressed towards our Staff and Taverna! We hope to welcome you again soon,

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Lorenzo on 24 Jun 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for giving us such a positive feedback! We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you again soon,

4/10 Poor

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Lorenzo on 10 Jun 2023
Dear Matt,We are sorry that your stay was not entirely satisfactory. We would like to know what went wrong in order to fix the problem. We are at your complete disposal and we hope that you will give us another chance in the future.Regards

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Lorenzo on 10 Jun 2023
Dear Robert,Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you again soon,

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Lorenzo on 4 Jun 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for your feedback. We hope to welcome you again soon,

10/10 Excellent

Maryann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Response from Lorenzo on 3 Jun 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for making time to write this review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We would also like to thank you for the kind words expressed towards our Staff and Taverna! We hope to welcome you again soon,

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Lorenzo on 27 May 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay.We hope to welcome you again soon,

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Lorenzo on 27 May 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for giving us your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay.We hope to welcome you again soon,

8/10 Good

Darren, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smallish rooms & showerooms but nicely decorated. Hotel over both Wetherspoons & My Big Fat Greek Restaurant (where reakfast is served) right on sea front opposite pier. Busy area but no problems noise wise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Lorenzo on 20 May 2023
Dear Darren,Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We would also like to thank you for the kind words expressed towards our Hotel.We hope to welcome you again soon,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Lorenzo on 20 May 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback on your stay. We hope to welcome you again soon,

8/10 Good

Maisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend away
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
Response from Lorenzo on 3 May 2023
Dear Maisy,Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Our maintenance team is looking into the issues that you mentioned so as to fix any fault.We hope to welcome you again soon,

8/10 Good

D GREENWOOD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Lorenzo on 28 Apr 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay.We hope to welcome you again soon,

10/10 Excellent

Raphael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely weekend at the Royal Horl
Lovely hotel excellent food from Greek restaurant staff excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Lorenzo on 19 Apr 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We would also like to thank you for the kind words expressed towards our Staff and Taverna! We hope to welcome you again soon,

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Lorenzo on 19 Apr 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you again soon,

6/10 Okay

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Lorenzo on 19 Apr 2023
Dear Richard,It seems like we could have done better this time and we would appreciate further feedback that would help us monitor and improve our service. We remain at your disposal,Regards

8/10 Good

Nadine

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Lorenzo on 13 Apr 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay.We hope to welcome you again soon

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Lorenzo on 13 Apr 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay.We hope to welcome you again soon

4/10 Poor

Estelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Lacked the 2 most important elements - sleep and a
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
Response from Lorenzo on 10 Apr 2023
Dear Estelle,We are sorry to hear that you were disturbed by noise during your stay. We understand how important a peaceful and relaxing environment is for our guests, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.We would like to clarify that while we do everything within our control to ensure a quiet stay for our guests, the noise coming from nearby pubs and nightclubs is unfortunately beyond our control. We are located in a bustling area with plenty of entertainment options, and we understand that this can result in some level of noise disturbance.We are truly sorry for the inconvenience caused by the delay in your breakfast service, and we understand how frustrating it can be to wait for your food. We would like to inform you that we were short-staffed during the time of your visit, which led to a delay in the preparation and service of your breakfast. Please know that this is not the standard of service we strive to provide, and we are taking steps to ensure that this does not happen again in the future. We appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve and serve our customers better. We would like to invite you to give us another chance to make it up to you by offering you a 15% discount on your next stay. We are confident that with our full team in place, you will experience the quality of service that our restaurant is known for. Once again, please accept our sincerest apologies, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon. Sincerely, Lorenzo L. Hotel Manager

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Lorenzo on 13 Apr 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay.We hope to welcome you again soon

4/10 Poor

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lift door broken glass with cardboard covering it.
Broken glass panels in double doors leading to hallway.
Damage to table in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Lorenzo on 10 Apr 2023
Barry,Thank you for your feedback.We regret that you had to see such an unpleasant sight. Unfortunately, we had a drunk customer that smashed the doors. We have arranged glass replacement, as we understand that is paramount to maintain a safe and decorous spaces.Our Maintenance & Housekeeping staff have been made aware of all the issues you have reported and already working to solve them.Thanks for the time you set aside to give us your feedback.Regards

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Response from Lorenzo on 9 Apr 2023
Dear Amanda,Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We would also like to thank you for the kind words expressed towards our Staff and Taverna! We hope to welcome you again soon,

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Lorenzo on 6 Apr 2023
Dear Guest,Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you again soon,

2/10 Terrible

Kandeel

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Lorenzo on 31 Mar 2023
"I just tried to check out and there was nobody in reception. Music was blaring until nearly midnight. Toilet seat was broken. Shower didn’t work properly. Check in was painful because you couldn’t find my booking. Terrible" Kandeel,Thank you for your feedback. I took the liberty to mention above your direct message to us, since there is no comment to your review. We are sorry that you didn't enjoy your time with us. Guest experience is paramount for us and we want all our customers to feel welcome and at home. Unfortunately, sometimes, things can go wrong, but we are always ready and happy to help. Let's go in order.You have complained about toilet seat being broken and faulty shower, but still you haven't reported the issues to any member of the staff, which would have been more than happy to upgrade you to a better room. However, after inspection carried out by our housekeeping manager we have found no faults in the bathroom.We are sorry that your check-in took longer than usual. This was due to a delay on the system, that didn't show your booking immediately. Nevertheless, despite of this minor inconvenience, our Reception staff managed to check you in with no issues.Please, be informed that music was off at 9.30pm.As you understand, we are a busy hotel, and sometimes our reception Staff has to temporarily leave the lobby unattended. For this reason, we have installed a Ring doorbell at the front desk, should our guests require attention. Upon your check out, no calls were missed at that time in the morning.Thank you for the time you took to give us your feedback. Regards

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Lorenzo on 26 Mar 2023
Dear Denise,We are delighted that you have enjoyed your stay with us and thank you for your post-stay review. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.Sincerely

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Lorenzo on 25 Mar 2023
Dear Paul,Thank you so much for your rating. We are pleased that you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.Sincerely

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Response from Lorenzo on 22 Mar 2023
Dear Jackie,Thank you very much for the kinds words expressed towards the staff and the hotel. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and we are looking forward to welcoming you again soon.Warm regards