The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel

3.0 star property
Dartford inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Bar (on property)
Games room
Interior entrance
Exterior
Step into the charming atmosphere of The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel, where you can unwind with a cup of coffee or a drink at the bar. Take advantage of free in-room WiFi, enjoy English breakfast options, and park your vehicle conveniently on site.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Limited hour front desk
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bath or shower
  • Free self-parking
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room (Family)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
1 High Street, Dartford, England, DA1 1DU

What's nearby

  • Orchard Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Darent Valley Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Bluewater Shopping Centre - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Lakeside Shopping Centre - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Brands Hatch Circuit - 13 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • London (LCY-London City) - 41 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 48 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 49 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 51 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 76 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 78 min drive
  • Dartford Crayford Station - 4 min drive
  • Dartford Station - 5 min walk
  • Greenhithe Stone Crossing Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Esquires Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Boat (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Long Dog - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Dartford Sports Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel

When you stay at The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Bluewater Shopping Centre and Lakeside Shopping Centre. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Thames River and Brands Hatch Circuit are within a short drive. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 8.95 per person

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Royal Victoria Bull Hotel Dartford
Royal Victoria Bull Dartford
Royal Victoria Bull
The Royal Victoria & Bull Inn
The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel Inn
The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel Dartford
The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel Inn Dartford

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel?

No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Aspers Casino (26-min drive) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers British cuisine.

What's the area around The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel like?

The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Dartford Station and 4 minutes' walk from Orchard Theatre.

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Reviews

The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with many guests praising its quality, variety, and value. (17 reviews)
  • Convenient on-site parking and free parking behind the property were a welcome bonus. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good Place to stay

Great hotel. I would recommend this to other people.
Albert, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Away for work

This was a 1-night stay for work. I was in room 107 and it was a good sized room with a large ensuite (watch out for the step down into ensuite). Tv and wifi were okay but bed was not comfortable. Nice large bath towels. Free parking at rear of venue - need to drive up as if you were going into public car park. Breakfast (included in my room cost) was good and hot - I had the full cooked breakfast.
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Weekend break

Very enjoyable stay,great room,super bathroom! Staff all very helpful and friendly, especially Sharon. Looking forward to coming back again!
michael phillips, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

In a good location

It was a good stay, the bonus of free parking.The restaurant meals are good and reasonably priced. Beds are comfy. Good location.
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable room and good breakfast. The only challenge was that the parking wasn’t the easiest to find.
Tatiana, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Old converted coaching house

Lovely old converted coaching house bar entrance Room spacious & comfy but too hot Opening windows meant it wasn’t secure as directly onto the parking lot at ground level
Donna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, comfortable room, really enjoyed our stay, thank you.
John, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely

Lovely old boozer , great beer and food, nice rooms.. friendly helpful staff. Lovely
m, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Another pleasant stay

I stay here for the convenience and location to where I need to be. Second stay here. The staff are friendly and welcoming. I had a queen size bed which was lovely and comfy. Breakfast was also nice. It’s a lovely old pub/hotel with a friendly atmosphere. Would recommend.
Karen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ok fir a one nights stay in the for the area
Lawrence, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Friendly staff, comfy bed.
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming nice room comfy bed staff very friendly and was close to where we needed to be would definitely stay again
Sylvia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great overnight stay

Nice pub, decent breakfast included and comfy room
graham, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay,super clean rooms and great hospitality
andy, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very central location. We booked 2 rooms 1 had been refurbish and one hadnt. Both clean. Staff great and nice breakfast. Room at back waa quiet but one at front heard the evening noise
Vivienne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Definitely stay again soon.

Lovely Quirky hotel, fantastic free breakfast freshly cooked and free parking.
Paul, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Anyone giving this hotel a review which defines it as very good is misleading future guests. It barely qualifies to be described as good; no more, no less. It’s very good value (free car park and breakfast included) but on the whole this is a tired place. My room looked like it had last been decorated or refurbished 20 years ago, at best. It was advertised as superior but I’m not sure what it was superior to. It was bog standard. The carpets in the common areas looked like they were laid last century, and most recently hoovered a couple of years ago. Worn, filthy and dilapidated. Yes, the staff were friendly and efficient, but I feel like that should be the minimum standard in hospitality, rather than something that merits significant praise. There were cleaning materials left in the breakfast area, in the same place as food and crockery. And finally, if f-bomb-peppered racist banter is not your thing, then neither is the hotel bar. Even at 6pm.
Graham, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good Old-Worldy Feel Pub/Hotel

Nice, old-worldy feel pub/hotel. Food was plentiful and cheap. Service was friendly.
Robert, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Lobby nice staff were good small room and no hot water felt run down and shabby
Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Historic hotel.

A nice hotel in a historic building. Free parking behind the hotel with easy access into the rear of the building.
Christopher, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

really great staff - friendly and welcoming - great central location and city centre parking
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great value for money
RICHARD, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great 1 night trip.

Great short overnight stay for work. Lovely food, lovely breakfast plus residents get a 20% discount on food and drinks. Excellent value. Free parking, hotel in middle of the town so great access. Look forwards to next stay!
marcus, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Could have benefitted from clearer directions to the car park. A does what is says on the tin stay and very appropriate for working away. Nice staff members, friendly and helpful.
Daniel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pleasant stay

We had a lovely stay, met all our needs. Room could do with a refurbish, but was clean and bed very comfortable. Easy access into the hotel after 11pm too.
Nicola, 1-night trip