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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
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Game room
Interior entrance
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
  • Restaurant 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
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room (Family) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room (Family)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, 1,019 reviews
$67 nightly
The price is $80
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

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 - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • London City Airport (LCY) - 41 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 48 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 49 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 51 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 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

  • ‪The Long Dog - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Esquires Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Boat (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Dartford Sports Bar - ‬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, this inn is within a short drive of Thames River. Fellow travelers 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 available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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 cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking 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
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes 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 elevators.
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 to 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 spots 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 check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite 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 onsite 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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The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
Pub
Bathroom
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent, with many guests praising its quality and value. (15 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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Good Place to stay

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

Lovely

Lovely old boozer , great beer and food, nice rooms.. friendly helpful staff. Lovely
m, 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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

Fantastic place

Brilliant stay, lovely service. Delicious breakfast. Very friendly staff. Cigarette smell in stairwell was the only small inconvenience.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great overnight stay

Nice pub, decent breakfast included and comfy room
graham, 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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Definitely stay again soon.

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

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous can’t wait to stay again.

Very quirky hotel with free parking and breakfast and 20% off food and drink in the pub. Fabulous can’t wait to stay again.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great inn with a nice pub downstairs, included full English breakfast is a huge plus as well
Petr, 3-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

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

2/10 Poor

Noisy

Parking is a nightmare to find. The noisiest hotel I've stayed in. Delivery early doors. Staff good, food average, not the worst
Dave, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great value

Comfrey beds children loved it great friendly helpful staff.breakfast was lovley
Nikki, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1 night stay on the way to a family funeral

A very comfortable room and the Staff were so helpfull to ensure I had everything I needed including signposting me to parking areas.
Dawn, 1-night trip