With a stay at The Royal Lodge in Ross-on-Wye, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Wye Valley and River Wye. .This inn is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Symonds Yat West Leisure Park and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Goodrich Castle.
Symonds Yat West Leisure Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Wye Valley - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
Goodrich Castle - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
Puzzlewood - 13 min drive - 8.8 km
Tintern Abbey - 27 min drive - 28.6 km
Getting around
Abergavenny Station - 29 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 82 min drive
Restaurants
The Gamekeepers Inn - 11 min drive
Hong Kong House - 13 min drive
The Saracens Head Inn - 2 min walk
The Dog House Micro Pub - 13 min drive
Forge Hammer Inn - 12 min drive
About this property
The Royal Lodge
Riverfront inn with a restaurant and a bar
The Royal Lodge offers 26 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 26 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this inn include wedding services, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy local cuisine at Restaurant, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in a common area. Planning an event in Ross-on-Wye? This inn has 861 square feet (80 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Bar - Overlooking the garden, this bar serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Offsite parking available (GBP 8 per day); discounts available
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Restaurants on site
Bar
Restaurant
Things to do
Fishing
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room sofa bed
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Wedding services
Business services
2 meeting rooms
861 square feet of conference space
Outdoors
Garden
On a river
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
Low-height counter and sink
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
More
2 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1846
Designated smoking areas
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
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Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Portable fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 15 for check-in between 9:30 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 15
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 16 and January 03.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 17.50 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: GBP 40 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children
Nearby parking fee: GBP 8 per day
Pet fee: GBP 17.50 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-in fee: GBP 15 for check-in between 9:30 PM and midnight
Late check-out fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Royal Lodge Hotel Ross-on-Wye
Royal Ross-on-Wye
Royal Lodge Ross-on-Wye
The Royal Lodge Inn
The Royal Lodge Ross-on-Wye
The Royal Lodge Inn Ross-on-Wye
The Royal Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 296 reviews
10 - Excellent
113
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 296 reviews
8 - Good
104
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 296 reviews
6 - Okay
54
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 296 reviews
4 - Poor
16
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 296 reviews
2 - Terrible
9
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ashley
Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
The hotel is situated in a beautiful picturesque valley, beside the river. The staff were so welcoming and friendly, and the room, dog friendly option, was clean and tidy x
The property was excellent apart from wifi not working properly and the roads to the property was narrow and had pot holes but carparking was easy and the staff were excellent friendly
Very pleased with every aspect of our holiday and will probably stay here again. Can't recommend it enough. Very pleased.
Christopher Keith
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
David
8 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful scenery but I'm still waiting for the refund you agreed. I stayed 2 nights but a third was taken from my account and I was told it would take 4 to 5 days to refund.
It's now10 days and no sign.
David
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Ladan
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
3 Sept 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I booked for river view but gave me a room where was with forest view. Not found any toothpaste and bathroom but was clean and hygiene. Very quite nice staff. Dinner was a bit expensive and quality was average.
Great menu, pricing good too.
Lovely area for walks.
Dave
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark
2 Sept 2024
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
D
1 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
typical small country hotel, nice staff, food was good. hotel itself is a little dated and tired, but for a night or two to explore the area, all that you need.
Great spot, exceptional beauty. Hotel cosy and very clean.
Only thing is, parking should be in room price for people staying.
Food options limited and pricy but expected for such a beautiful spot.
Emma
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert
10 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wye View
Great view and lovely room. Stairs were steep but worth the climb
Robert
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Aoife
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great stay
Old hotel but friendly staff and clean rooms. Perfect for a hiking trip in symonds yat
Location was excellent. Beautiful scenery and very quiet. Staff are pleasant and very helpful.
However, we were very disappointed with the accommodation. We noticed after arrival that the property website stresses that it is not a 4 star hotel but a lodge. I assume this is because other guests have been similarly disappointed by the supposedly 4 star accommodation. This accommodation is not 4 star by any standard! The property is very dated and in need of refurbishment.
Food also was not great and quite pricey.
On the whole it was a good stay; there were only two issues we faced: 1) We had to pay £20 for our dog, which we were not told about until we arrived! 2) We thought the on-line information said we could take the dog into the dinning room/restaurant - but we found this was not permitted, hence we did not have an evening meal or a breakfast, because we would not leave our small dog alone in the room.
The only good thing about this hotel was the location. It is rated 8/10 but I wouldn't give it any more than 4. The price was far too high for the standard of room, which basically had a sink in the bed room and a toilet and shower in a cupboard the opposite end of the room. The price of the food was too expensive. Not even free parking. Very disappointing.
The staff are friendly, professional and welcoming with a ready smile.
Clearly there has been upgrades and investment in some areas of the Lodge, with a new light and airy dining area. However, the flat roof of the new dining area limited the 'river view' from our first floor room window where the view is now about half to two third flat roof.
The Lodge is well situated to access all the beautiful walks and view points which is what drew us here. We were out walking for hours and the helpful map/leaflet in the Reception area was brilliant.
The room we had was clean, spacious and deceptively warm which was welcome after a long walk. The shower and toilet were together in an 'en suite' with the hand basin outside in the room itself which felt a little odd and inconvenient. From an aesthetic perspective the PAT test stickers, whilst reassuring, could be placed out of sight on the lamps etc. and the anaglypta wallpaper felt dated. The sofa in the room offered little in support so we did not sit on it after the first try and unfortunately the bed was not to our comfort liking. To give the Lodge credit when we mentioned this they said they would have offered another room however were fully booked, so we left a day early.
Breakfast was delicious! Good quality ingredients and lots of choice. We cannot recommend the combo continental and cooked option enough.