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The Royal Oak Hotel

Property class: 3

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A room with a blue wall, wooden beams, a red sofa, two patterned chairs, a small table with a vase, and framed pictures.
The Royal Oak Hotel with a traditional facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A room with a dark blue wall, a red leather sofa, a white table, and framed pictures.
A bar area with a wooden counter, a copper bucket, and a variety of liquor bottles.
A bedroom with a bed, a mirror, a window with curtains, and framed pictures on the wall.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

Explore the area

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Rye Rd, Hawkhurst, England, TN18 4EP
  • Place, High Weald
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bodiam Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Leeds Castle
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LGW-Gatwick)
    ‪83 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Double Room

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

View all photos for Classic Twin Room

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 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

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

About the area

Cranbrook

At The Royal Oak Hotel, you'll be 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Merriments Gardens and 6.7 km (4.1 mi) from Bodiam Castle. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel has free WiFi in public areas and a picnic area. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Cranbrook hotel include St Dunstan's Church and Cranbrook Museum.

What's nearby

  • High Weald - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bodiam Castle - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Sissinghurst Castle and Garden - 17 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Leeds Castle - 38 min drive - 36.9 km
  • 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

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cranbrook hotel.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Royal Oak Hotel offers 12 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift
  • 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: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Royal Oak Hotel?

Yep, The Royal Oak Hotel has a free self car park.

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

As of 25 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Oak Hotel on 19 Oct 2026 start from NZ$126, including 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.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Oak Hotel?

No, The Royal Oak Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Oak Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Oak Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Oak Hotel?

Dogs are welcome at The Royal Oak Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Royal Oak Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful
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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were very helpful. From check in thru departure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near a busy intersection, and noisy at night. Slept well nevertheless. Kitchen closed during week, breakfast only a buffet in room. Near a bus stop useful for possible trips.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast box was a great start to the day. Bed very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was good for a pit stop. Apart from you could hear the traffic noise outside.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly lady checked us in and showed us to our room, which was very clean and there was an actual bath in the bathroom, which is quite unusual these days! We didn’t expect breakfast, but there was a hamper containing continental breakfast, and a fridge with milk, water and orange juice. The kitchen wasn’t open on the evening we stayed, so we ate at The Prince of Kent Indian restaurant next door (which was also very good). The bed was comfortable and my only criticism was there was no mirror in the bedroom, but all in all, great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was to a great standard
Stayed 3 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

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Firstly at the website where we book the hotel, the location was at cranbrook, and clearly you are not in Cranbrook. Stay in a hotel, didn’t get a proper receptionist, was a barman to give us the key. The bed sheets were dirty, stained, the walls were moldy. For the price that we paid for a night wasn’t worth it. Definitely not come back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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