The Royal Castle Hotel - Dartmouth

4-star historic hotel overlooking the River Dart with the largest indoor play area in the South West

Dining

The Royal Castle Hotel Dartmouth operates an award-winning restaurant that prepares dishes using locally-sourced ingredients from the South West. Guests can choose between two distinct bars: the contemporary The Ketch bar and the traditional The Dory bar, both featuring real open log fires during winter. The restaurant offers special diet menus and a wine/champagne selection, while the hotel also has a coffee house on site for lighter refreshments.

Rooms & Accommodations

All rooms at The Royal Castle are individually decorated and en-suite, with many offering views over the River Dart. Each room includes a TV and tea/coffee making facilities, while some rooms feature a double-size spa bath or a Jacuzzi bath. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms throughout, with air conditioning and heating available in the rooms.

Family & Kids

The Royal Castle Hotel Dartmouth provides the largest indoor play area in the South West, giving children a dedicated space to play regardless of weather. Board games and puzzles are available for family entertainment, and kids' meals are offered on the dining menu. The hotel's central location puts Woodlands Family Theme Park and Coleton Fishacre National Trust property within easy reach for day trips.

Pet-Friendly

The Royal Castle enforces dog-friendly policies that welcome dogs in bars and the restaurant, with dog beds, bowls, and treats provided in pet-friendly rooms. A dog-friendly room includes a dog towel and a hessian bag containing treats, a ball, and poo bags for convenience. The hotel operates a 'paws to the floor' policy to ensure all guests can enjoy the shared spaces comfortably.

Location & Entertainment

Situated in the centre of Dartmouth, The Royal Castle Hotel Dartmouth overlooks the harbour and the River Dart, within walking distance of Dartmouth Castle and the town's cobbled streets. The hotel provides evening entertainment and live music/performance on select nights, as well as a golf course for guests. A modern sports bar shows live sport events, and the hotel is close to park-and-ride options for visitors arriving by car.

• Location: Overlooks River Dart, 2 min from Dartmouth Castle and town centre
• Dining: Award-winning restaurant with locally-sourced menu plus The Ketch and The Dory bars
• Family: Largest indoor play area in the South West, kids' meals and board games provided
• Pet-friendly: Dog beds, bowls, treats and dog-friendly dining areas available
• History: 17th-century building with individually decorated rooms and original features