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Royal Inn

2.5 star property

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A brown leather sofa and a glass coffee table with a black panther design.
A room with a wooden table, a chair, a lamp, and a patterned curtain.
A parking lot with two cars, a building with a red roof, and trees in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A television on a wooden dresser with a mirror above it and a wall-mounted lamp beside the TV.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$133
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July

Explore the area

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1600 Kendall Ave, Portsmouth, OH, 45662
  • Place, Mound Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Shawnee State University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Ashland Town Center
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A television on a wooden dresser with a mirror above it and a wall-mounted lamp beside the TV.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a wooden table, a chair, a lamp, and a patterned curtain.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Portsmouth

Royal Inn places you steps from Ohio River Valley and within a 15-minute stroll of Mound Park. .This pet-friendly motel has free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Portsmouth motel, you'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Ohio River and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Shawnee State University.
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What's nearby

  • Mound Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shawnee State University - 8 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Paramount Arts Center - 34 min drive - 63.0 km
  • Ashland Town Center - 34 min drive - 63.4 km
  • Dogwood Pass - 37 min drive - 51.5 km

Getting around

  • South Portsmouth–South Shore Station - 8 min drive
  • Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kroger Fuel Center - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jade East Chinese Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fred's Pizza Express - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Royal Inn

Royal Inn offers its guests coffee/tea in common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.
  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
Royal Inn offers 36 accommodations with air conditioning. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • 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

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: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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, American Express and Discover. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Royal Inn Portsmouth
Royal Portsmouth
Royal Inn Motel
Royal Inn Portsmouth
Royal Inn Motel Portsmouth

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Royal Inn?

Royal Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Inn?

As of 27 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Inn on 30 Jun 2026 start from NZ$133, 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 parking available at Royal Inn?

Yep, Royal Inn has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Royal Inn?

The closest beach to Royal Inn is Big Bend Swimming Beach (32.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Royal Inn?

No, Royal Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Royal Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 137 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes room was clean and staff was nice and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another awesome stay. Love the shower there. Quiet throughout the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lanell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We went there due to Frozen water at our home. Surprisingly the room was very clean and less hot water great shower pressure exactly what we needed we did not spend the night as we did not need to.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Regina

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but it needed a lot of updates holes in the wall shower curtain nasty, and noisy probably would not stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was good other than the bed was too hard for my wife's arthritis. Registration was smooth and staff polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chase

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes and yes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice stay

Just a nice n cheap place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good cheap hotel

One of the best showers ever
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very clean and bug free. Rooms are dated, but
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome stay

A very clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara

Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice room

Just a clean n cheap room. The shower is the best ive had. Ive stayed in more expensive hotels and the showers aren't very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, scummy place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind of a low cost gem. It was actually a nice little place for the lower cost. The room was clean and cozy.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dale

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the Royal Inn to be very outdated and in need of repair and cleaning. The highlight was a very nice bed and linens.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julian

Liked: Staff & service
It was fine cheap and good to just sleep for the next day
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ac was good and cold. Many cable channels.

Ok for the price. New older veteran at front desk. He treated us well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Bryan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pets were welcome and probably needed for protection obvious drug activity looked like the type of place you wake up to your truck on blocks if its there at all. Dirty in poor condition and definitely not ssfe
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shower

A nice little cozy room. The shower looked iffy, but the water pressure was the best ive had, i know its silly, but that morning shower felt so good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

LeeAnna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Royall stay .

I was disappointed that the picture in my room was hung upside down .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Adam

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This motel is in horrible disrepair. Rooms are dirty, no hot water, smells moldy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Needs updating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Staff & service
Rooms are hit and miss. Some have heat and some don’t so I carry an electric heater with me. It’s close to town and have had no problems at night . Make sure to check room for working lights and ac
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024