Balmoral Gardens
Balmoral Gardens, Upton, Thanet, Kent, England, United Kingdom- Park
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Magnificent Seafront Location
The Royal Albion, with its historic roots dating back to 1760, offers a breathtaking view of Viking Bay in Broadstairs. Enjoy the perfect blend of seaside tranquility and town convenience with Charles Dickens' Bleak House just a glance away.
Comfortable En Suite Rooms
Experience comfort and convenience in any of the 21 en suite rooms, each equipped with satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities. Wake up to picturesque views of the town or the bay from your window, creating a memorable stay.
Delightful Amenities
Indulge in complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and start your day right with a delicious full English breakfast included in your stay. With rear gardens leading to the seafront promenade and sandy beaches, the Royal Albion offers a charming seaside escape.
Book now to experience the historic charm and seaside beauty of the Royal Albion.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
16 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Clothes dryer, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, fresh towels every 3 days, fresh bed sheets every 3 days
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Smoking And Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
15 sqm
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Clothes dryer, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, fresh towels every 3 days, fresh bed sheets every 3 days
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
In-room amenities
2 Twin Beds
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Partially open bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Clothes dryer, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, fresh towels every 3 days, fresh bed sheets every 3 days
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
3 adults · 4 children
Beds
Bunk bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 1 guests
1 adults
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
8 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
14 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Amazing location, great ocean view rooms and terrance, nice and helpful staff!
No lifts was challenging, the sash windows were not all perfectly functional.
Whole stay was lovely, breakfast really good. Rooms were clean.
I didn’t notice any WiFi. The room was really stuffy even though there was a fan. Unfortunately we were in room 24 at the front and the noise from early hours of the morning was awful. I would definitely stay here again, but ask for a room at the other aide of hotel which I presume are sea views.
Seaview was amazing and outside areas made it special. The staff were very polite and helpful. Breakfast was lovely lots of choice.
Room overpriced for the size,
Loved the character of the hotel & the lovely rooms. Also a great location on the seafront & close to restaurants & shops.
A great location with beautiful sea views
The food was disappointing.
The location was superb.The breakfast was fantastic. Dinner was excellent.
The fan in the bathroom did not work. The WIFi was very bad. There was no real connection in the room
Central location and very clean and tidy
Lots of stairs
Location and view
I would have liked to stay longer
Die Lage ist wunderschön, das Frühstück ist auch in Ordnung.
Die Mitarbeiter waren teilweise unfreundlich und überfordert, sehr untypisch für England.
Beautiful period property right on Broadstairs seafront. Friendly helpful staff. Dog friendly
Na
The location
Tired in places, old windows meant noise from outside could be heard
Location and breakfast
Location is wonderful. Great, tasty breakfast.
Bed was bit small.
Loved the location and view of the beach and sea, super kingsize bed, and the breakfast was phenomenal. The staff were exceptional.
As it was the middle of summer a mini fridge freezer would have been a wonderful facility, and needed.
We expected three star accommodation and The Hotel and their staff exceeded our expectations in every area. Particularly the amazing Seaview room and the wonderful breakfast made our stay so lovely and special. Our daughter has disabilities and she had no problem accessing everything she needed to in the hotel. Thank you very much for making our bank holiday extra special.
The only thing we could’ve hoped for would be a slightly larger room, but with the amazing sea views, in room coffee facilities and lovely plush towel towels, we hardly noticed.
Great location
The mattresses were uncomfortable Pillows smelt need replacing Very noisy back of property
Very good staff & fantastic location. Breakfast was wonderfull
N/a
all went well.
It would have been good to have been able to open the window abit more. Obviously the room is very small and there is no lift, which limits who can stay at the hotel. It is also very expensive, but I know that visitors pay for the view (provided the room has a sea view) I would not contemplate staying at the Albion unless I had a sea view!
Breakfast was good & plenty of variety.
I had a nice single room. The mattress was smaller than the base which looked a bit odd when walking into the room. The base on one side was exposed. The mattress wasn’t that comfortable
Wonderful location overlooking the bay at the rear of the hotel. Great nights sleep on a very comfy bed. Breakfast was excellent. Plenty of pubs and eateries close by to hotel if you chose to do so. Overall loved it and we will return in the future.
Nothing to dislike except we were not able to stay a bit longer as on the move our loss!
Location, ambience and friendly staff. Amazing breakfast menu! Nice modern beachy decor
Rooms are quite warm, but fans were provided.
Breakfast was excellent. Good choice on the buffet and the cooked menu. Super service, as usual. Great location overlooking the sea.
No parking which wasn’t a problem for us but could be for some. Very hot as our room caught the early morning sun, but it was during a heat wave!
Amazing location. Spacious room with a stunning sea view and nicely fitted bathroom. Staff were very friendly and helpful, Hermes who was at breakfast both mornings was lovely and knew what I needed to help with our baby - cushion for high chair etc. House keeping staff were helpful. We were always offered fresh milk and cold water for our room.
No lift for buggy which can’t be helped, although staff were very happy to lock it in the luggage room whenever we needed. A cot was provided but didn’t come with fitted sheets only a flat sheet folded under.
Clean & great location good breakfast 👌
Room had no ventilation & a bit expensive for that room
Excellent breakfasts, wide range of food. Staff friendly and helpful. Room always cleaned well.
Room a bit stuffy, I would have liked to open the window a little more
La atención del personal, en especial el detalle que tuvo el chico que nos recibió en la recepción a las 23:00 de la noche, recién llegados desde el aeropuerto, fue muy amable y nos orientó en todo lo que necesitábamos.
Location, view, food
The welcoming was lovely and the apartment was great couldnt ask for better situated place to stay in over looking the sea amazing
Maybe more of a variety of normal coffee and tea apart from that was really good
Lovely building in the heart of everything
I loved its charm
Stairs are harrow, hard with luggage and kids and dogs and people with disabilities.
The location was amazing, right next to the beach. Staff were were nice and helpful, room was cozy and very nicely decorated
The bathroom was a bit dirty, rug had a big stain right next to the door Another negative feedback would be that there was live music until late at night, would have been nice to be made aware of that when we checked in. We had a child with us and sleep was a struggle
Excellent location with amazing views.
No concessions for having to park in the public car park as it was very expensive. Hard beds and pillows which made it difficult for us to sleep.
the room was a bit small
no parking
Breakfast good location amazing
Room in loft was unbearably hot no fans no air con ! We ordered lunch , my partners did not arrive ! Mine was such a low standard it was uneatable !plus very expensive ! Absolute chaos in bar and lounge where you order lunch ! So hot we left our room at 3am to sit in the garden . Very very dissapointing for such a lovely situated hotel ! What a waste ! Won’t return
Great place, room was amazing, loved the views.
The hotel is simply lovely. The room was charming, clean and comfortable. The staff where lovely and friendly. The Lounge/bar and terrace is beautiful and the location is perfect. I cannot fault this hotel and would very highly recommend it.
Nothing, it was all lovely,
The breakfast was lovely and the room was clean and spacious
The room was very warm and only had a small fan. The windows didn’t open much (which I understand was for safety) so maybe have larger fans or air con in the rooms?
Nydelig og koselig hotell med perfekt beliggenhet. Flott stort rom med sjøutsikt og fint bad. God frokost med bra utvalg. Uteområdet er veldig fint.
Ingen aircon
The location overlooking Viking Bay.
Our room was up 5 flights of narrow stairs. Hotel does not have a lift but staff did carry suitcase upstairs for us.
Perfect location. Great hotels and excellent views
The stairs are difficult if you are older
The staff, room with sea view, were lovely. And breakfast was the best, cooked perfect for me.
Pillows were to hard for me. No lift i was not told, but the staff carried the case up the stairs for me.
Exceptional service, fantastic location, comfortable room
It was hot. Fan nice touch, but probably need air con now heat waves more frequent.
Great location and friendly staff. Comfortable rooms and good breakfast
Location
The bacon at breakfast - undercooked
Location couldn’t be better
No carpark
The room was very nice and clean and quiet as well. Everything was perfect.
We liked everything perhaps a small fridge in the room would be a nice idea
The room The staff The vegan breakfast Location The sea view
WiFi wasn’t working well, especially in the room
The room was very comfortable,and had lovely accessories.The breakfast was very enjoyable and didn’t have to wait too long for the hot breakfast. Location was great,near loads of amenities and restaurants.
Parking was a problem,you had drive around until you found a parking place,as the car parks were full.
Very well kept. Welcoming. Nice breakfast. Met all my needs
Friendly and helpful staff, great food and breakfast, spotlessly clean, great location
No fridge in room was a problem in the hot weather
The most charming hotel on the coast! Absolutely beautiful design, spacious, authentic, gorgeous - loved it so much we booked another stay on the first night in!
Virtually nothing
The location and the staff
I booked two rooms. A twin and a single. The twin was on. The single was a box. No fan . I was charged £190 for the single . The double was only £15 more. Totally outrageous pricing
Location excellent
I can't find anything to complain about
Location was amazing and the terrace was lovely, as was the views. The property was impeccable, very clean and all staff members were friendly and helpful.
The rooms were smaller than expected but had everything you need in the room.
Bon endroit en face de la,plage.
3 etages à monter pour accéder à la chambre par un petit escalier. Chambre sous les toits avec une temperature ne permettant pas de dormir confortablement (température proche des 30 degrés malgré 2 ventilateurs. ). Moquette tachée et nettoyage de la chambre très approximatif..
Great location in Broadstairs, good food, clean, staff very pleasant and helpful.
No fridge in the room which was a big let-down for me, bit pricey.
It was a central hotel on the high street and facing the sea front . Our room was lovely and clean , the team are all great and nothing was too much trouble . Had a great stay and the breakfast was ace . Would defiantly stay here again
The best hotel I have ever stayed in and I am old!
No issues at all.
The location .. easy acess to all the places
There is no Air Condition .. summer can be very hot
Loved the building as we pulled up outside and the interior of the hotel was just as lovely. Friendly, helpful staff and great bar and restaurant areas inside and overlooking the beach. Perfect location. Our room (No:28) was really comfortable with sea views and a large bathroom and the Housekeeping Team had added 'Happy Birthday' bunting for my husband's birthday which was such a nice touch. Thanks everyone. We look forward to coming back soon.
Breakfast choice was very good, however we did ask for poached eggs with mushrooms instead of avocado, food was delicious but we only got half a large mushroom each, this is my only complaint, I think a whole mushroom would have been nice.
Just the mushroom, all else was perfect.
Location - couldn’t be better!
Expensive room needed a little more care and attention - marked furniture. No complaints about cleanliness though / it was super clean.
Ambience is superbly superb. Beginning from the reception to the each corner of our stay at hotel was perfectly catered. The staff is amazing.
Honestly there is nothing i didn't like.. This place is heaven right at the heart of place
Attention to detail. Staff were super friendly and helpful. The room was lovely and very clean. Location was perfect
Nothing I was very happy
Clean comfortable and welcoming staff. Lovely breakfast
No lift and there was 4 flights of stairs. I was offered help with my bags
L’emplacement et la chambre très agréable
Les tarifs du bar
The location, the bathroom, the view and the staff were really lovely and helpful!
Tge bath looked great but you couldn't really sit up in it comfortably!
Great location.
Very expensive for a poor quality hotel facility. ‘Tired’ public areas. Staircases and access inadequate.
The room was very nice, especially the bathroom. Had a sea view room with a balcony, shame about the tree obscuring the view. Location excellent, right on the beachfront. Breakfast was 5-star with very friendly staff and excellent choices.
The location is great, hotel is great, breakfast fantastic
Could do with some where to put our suit cases and toiletries in the bathroom
Great location, overlooks the sea and beach. Nice breakfast and staff were pleasant. Tea/coffee and water in the room.
I felt our room was a little small for the price. There are a lot of stairs to climb and no lift, so not suitable for everyone.
Tolle Lage, sehr gutes Frühstück.
the hotel is great, the Team could not do enough for us :) the breakfast was great, i especially liked that it was cooked to order. the rooms are lovely, really clean and spacious. the Team and coffee selection was amazing.
only thing i didn't realize when booking was that the balcony was shared, we stayed during the heatwave so we kept the door open at night and i didn't sleep very well because it didn't feel very secure ,however this will not stop us from coming back and booking the same room again.
Everyone was very welcome and it was beautiful and clean
I liked everything
Excellent location and an amazing view. Clean, comfortable, a little bit dated, but added to the charm. Very helpful, friendly staff, would definitely return.
Bathroom door did not lock due to slant of room due to age, but was not a big issue at all.
Amazing central location on the beach, fabulous beach bar/resteraunt. Very comfortable room with lovely tea/coffee facilities. Spacious bathroom with lovely products. Delicious breakfast. 10/10
Very central, know this hotel well, always happy to come back? Good dinng options, & decent breakfast provided. Decent facilities in room, good shower.
Not all Shepherd Neame beers available. General decor of public spaces could do with a refresh. Rooms generally a bit pricey, for whats on offer, I'm afraid?
Friendly staff. Needed more supplies for the room such as tea bags. They brought them up no issues at all. Clean facilities.
The family room we stayed in was incredibly hot. Ideally needs air con installed
Justo al frente de la playa, muy bonito y cómodo. El desayuno delicioso y la cama muy cómoda. El baño con mucho espacio.
No tienen aire acondicionado y llegamos en ola de calor.
Attention to detail was great, especially addition of floor fan, open windows and fresh water upon arrival in heatwave! Extensive and well cooked selection at breakfast. Really enjoyed the granola and yoghurt pots! Especially appreciated being able to leave our cases safely at the hotel, after checkout, in order to make the most of our last day in Broadstairs, without dragging luggage around with us.
No complaints
Clean the location
Nothing to say
So near the sea you can hear the waves💙
Stairs☹️
My room was lovely with excellent views of Viking Beach. The bed was so comfortable and the colour scheme so calming and relaxing. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and wished I had booked another night. The breakfast was also very nice and the breakfast menu had lots of choices which made it difficult to choose as everything sounded lovely. The staff in the hotel were also very nice and helpful, particularly "Lucy" who gave us great advice and information on visiting surrounding areas. We visited Sandwich on her advice and it did not disappoint and we had lunch in the Bell Hotel recommended by Lucy.
There is no lift, but this can't be helped as it is an old building.
Everything, stunning location, friendly staff ( Lucy) , lovely rooms, fabulous view, great food, cleanliness etc etc
Nothing
The location and staff
The height of the bath and the noise, the room was so hot
Perfect location. Lovely hotel, lots of character with, discreet but attentive staff. All food was excellent and much of it locally sourced.
It would have been nice to have a small fridge in the room.
Clean, great location
Toiletries in bathroom difficult to use as fixed to a spot,
Breakfast
Lack of parking
Great location
Rooms were dated and expensive
The breakfast was excellent and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful.
The bath was very deep and difficult to get in and out of.
Absolutely marvellous hotel, the views over Viking bay are fantastic and having access to the balcony was an added bonus. The facilities were 1st class and the staff were wonderful. Great experience and highly recommended
The bar closing early.
Great location and friendly staff.
No brown bread for breakfast!
Prachtig locatie, onbijt lekker
Een persoons kamer was echt klein
View and staff
Fabulous location, great food, friendly staff. The room was excellent clean and tidy.
Perhaps air conditioning might be good but then again you are by the sea with a cool breeze so it’s probably not required.
Loved the environment and the staff was excellent. Couldn't ask for better location and everything was 5 star ✨️
Die Lage und der Ausblick. Das Restaurant/ der Bar Bereich.
Leider ein Diebstahl aus dem Zimmer raus vom Reinigungspersonal.
Very convenient and the staff are always very helpful and welcoming. They even put up bunting and a left a birthday card for my husband!
I would prefer a private balcony with the sea view room
Food awful and very over priced,has definitely gone down hill very sad as have stayed many times. Will definitely never going back.
Food and check out recepiton women,didn't check paying detail's made us uncomfortable by trying to get us to pay again!
Beautiful location, lovely staff, gorgeous patio
Rooms are very stuffy and hot, and it’s SO LOUD. Didn’t get any sleep. Don’t book unless you’re partying out late and not worried about sleeping.
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Cleanliness
8.03/10General sentiment indicates good cleanliness; specific mentions of clean rooms.
Service
8.6/10Staff were friendly and accommodating, with positive experiences noted.
Location
8.74/10Excellent location close to the beach and town, highly praised.
Room Quality
7.99/10Mixed reviews; issues with room temperature and size noted.
Amenities
8.32/10Some good amenities mentioned, but a lack of USB sockets noted.
Value for Money
8.18/10Some concerns about pricing; perceived as tourist-priced.
Food and Beverage
8.13/10Breakfast was excellent, but some complaints about food temperature.
Overall Experience
8.4/10Generally positive with minor issues; overall satisfaction high.