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Reviews of Royal Hotel 3 stars

Dockray,, Dockray, CA11 0JY, United Kingdom

#2 of 4 hotels in Dockray

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1212 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Premier Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely room, friendly staff, good food.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Ideal for access to Lake District but set in quiet location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom rather small but adequate.

    our second stay. We love the location being ideal for Ullswater and surrounding area. Our dog is made very welcome. Staff very helpful. Good food.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room was small

    Room was small but adequate Food was excellent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and very friendly

    Quiet place to relax and enjoy the nature.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    8.0
    Super accommodation for our great mini adventure break!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Just as few few things but definitely not game changers as I am booked in again in July! There were no bulbs in the light above the mirror, the room as very warm and the radiator wouldn't turn off, we would have preferred an earlier breakfast. I have know doubt that if we had raised any of these they would have been promptly resolved we just didn't think it that important to mention. We had a great stay!

    Spoke to the lady owner when we arrived and she was lovely as were all of the staff we came into contact with. The food was excellent and we loved the location having close access to Aira Force.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premier Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dinner menu very limited on a Sunday especially for vegetarian

    Large room. Staff catered for baby with provision of travel cot

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    This would have been a 5* review but for one small error
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Premier Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    This would have been a 5* review but for one error. When booking we made it clear (and it was acknowledged) that we wanted a twin bed room. On arrival we were given a double bed room. This was pointed out and we were told that the housekeeper would come and sort it out. At this stage I just wanted to rest but had to wait for the housekeeper to turn up. It turns out that it's the housekeepers day off and the young lad who checked us in had to make the changes. Problem was he had to wait for others to arrive before he could make the changes. Turns out that our requirement was not logged into the computer system. Such a small and unnecessary mistake that had a significant impact.

    The hotel has a great location. The food was excellent and covered the wide range of requirements that we had within the party. Being close to the waterfalls is a real bonus. The room was well equipped. The staff were great. Very friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Great friendly and helpful staff. Clean and tidy rooms, well provisioned, great location and parking
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I was disappointed to learn the breakfast was only served between 08:30 - 09:30 and this was too late for me to have a proper start to the day. Most people start early in the lakes for walking and activities. But the staff were kind enough to prepare a packed breakfast for me which wasn't the ideal choice of items, but did a good enough job. Thank you.

    I loved the location, the parking, the hotel entrance, the friendliness of the staff, the room, the bed linen. toiletries and the towels. Dinner was exceptional with a great choice for vegetarians and desserts. Reasonably priced, if not on the higher end of a pub meal, but probably Lakes based pricing for the area. I was not there for breakfast I left at 08:00 and they did not serve until 08:30 which was a disappointment.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bathroom door did not close properly. Breakfast could be half an hour earlier.

    Nice location. Staff were friendly and accommodating with an earlier breakfast request. Good breakfast served.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fire alarm went off at 5:30am

    Excellent food, really friendly staff, good value for money

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Perfect for walking holiday.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outside painting

    Location. Not too smart

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed a few days in an area we enjoy for hill walking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Food was good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable, but lacking in some things like heating in bedroom during the day.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Hot water took too long to run in washbasin

    Very good breakfast served with variety

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Warm and comfortable, but some elements in need of an upgrade.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Whilst the bedroom was comfortable everything was a bit tired and in need of an upgrade. The bathroom was functional but not great. In particular, the bath panel was badly cracked.

    Very good food at dinner and breakfast. The staff were friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    We really enjoyed our stay. The breakfast was nice with good options and the staff were really friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    A charming hotel in a lovely location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We did have a little issue with the plumbing, and the floor was rather creaky.

    We chose this hotel as a stopover, but wished we could have stayed longer. It is an attractive old pub, set in a tiny hamlet, close to walking trails. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the ambience of the public rooms was charming. Our room was small but comfortable: the bed was also small but comfy. Dinner was delicious, and breakfast was served cooked to order. We would recommend this hotel as a destination, rather than a stopover.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Great for the pricing, lovely pub with delicious food downstairs. Fantastic breakfast in a lovely spot, would return.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great staff and food

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    A lovely relaxing time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Rooms very comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premier Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It's a central location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel, excellent staff, great breakfast
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows were uncomfortable

    Location close to my Mum

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Very comfortable, enjoyable stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I’m glad I bought my ear plugs as the floor boards are creaky and the rooms are above the pub, so noise expected. It didn’t affect me though with my ear plugs. So recommend you bring a pair to have a alround comfortable stay/sleep.

    Set in a beautiful location, the staff were exceptionally friendly, polite and professional. The room was comfortable, I had the lamb shank for evening which was delicious and the breakfast included was also very nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms outdated and there was renovation being done in the room next door which lead to loads of dust and smell from what I assume was welding into our room.

    Breakfast was very good we paid for dinner as well which was very pricy but also good. Staff was very friendly and very accommodating for a dog companions. The area around was stunning!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful Lakelake Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premier Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Wonderful staff who care. Great home cooked dinners and breakfast. Really comfy bed. Would happily return.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    Nice Lakes Getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really only minor things which I wouldn't bother to mention unless asked: the bathroom was a bit tired but it didn't impact on our stay.

    Good location near to Ullswater and Glenridding. Lovely, helpful staff. Excellent breakfast and very good evening meal - fairly standard bar menu but well-presented and good portions. Large room with good facilities.

    Stayed in March 2024

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