Our pick
The Royal Harbour Hotel
Ramsgate, GB
★ 3-star9/10863 reviews
1.7 km (1.1 mi) from original
English
The Pegwell Bay Hotel vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
What matters most to you?
Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence
Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
8.8Some rooms were described as cold and lacking curtains on beds.
Cleanliness
8.3Specific mentions of issues such as blood-stained towels and a dirty bathroom.
Location
10.0Quaint building with character and a nice seaview.
Close alternatives
No close alternative was identified for this preference.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Our pick
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG
Ramsgate, GB
★ 3-star8.6/101,710 reviews
5.6 km (3.5 mi) from original
Trade-offs
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
Key differences
Rooms
The Royal Harbour Hotel8.8
The Royal Oak Hotel7.4
Cleanliness
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG8.6
The Royal Oak Hotel7.0
Location
The Royal Harbour Hotel10.0
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG8.8
Service
The Royal Harbour Hotel9.8
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG9.2
Food & Breakfast
The Pegwell Bay Hotel9.2
The Royal Oak Hotel6.5
Amenities & Facilities
The Royal Harbour Hotel8.8
The Royal Oak Hotel7.0
Value
The Royal Harbour Hotel9.3
The Royal Oak Hotel8.4
The Royal Oak Hotel amenity advantages
Beach
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG amenity advantages
Electric vehicle charging station
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 3.9 km.
The Royal Harbour Hotel: 1.7 km (1.1 mi)
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG: 5.6 km (3.5 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
The Pegwell Bay Hotel
9/10The Royal Oak Hotel
7.9/10The Royal Harbour Hotel
9/10Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG
8.6/10Rooms
The Pegwell Bay Hotel
8.7Generally good with some issues noted regarding bed comfort in some reviews.
The Royal Oak Hotel
7.4While some rooms were nice, others showed signs of wear and were described as needing TLC.
The Royal Harbour Hotel
8.8Some rooms were described as cold and lacking curtains on beds.
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG
8.2Rooms were described as comfortable, but mixed reviews on temperature control.
Cleanliness
The Pegwell Bay Hotel
8.2Most reviews mention spotless rooms, but one review indicated a concern for safety due to a lack of bath mat.
The Royal Oak Hotel
7.0Several reviews indicated concerns about cleanliness, describing the hotel as dirty and dusty.
The Royal Harbour Hotel
8.3Specific mentions of issues such as blood-stained towels and a dirty bathroom.
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG
8.6The hotel was noted as nice and clean throughout, though there were mentions of some issues.
Location
The Pegwell Bay Hotel
9.2Described as very good and well-situated, with access to local attractions.
The Royal Oak Hotel
9.0A consistently mentioned positive point with comments about being close to the beach and town.
The Royal Harbour Hotel
10.0Quaint building with character and a nice seaview.
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG
8.8The location is central and convenient for guests.
Service
The Pegwell Bay Hotel
9.7Consistently praised for friendliness and helpfulness across reviews.
The Royal Oak Hotel
9.4Guests praised the helpfulness of the staff and the receptionist's willingness to assist.
The Royal Harbour Hotel
9.8Reported friendly staff and a helpful gentleman at reception, despite other complaints.
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG
9.2Staff received multiple positive remarks for being friendly and helpful.
Sleep & Noise
The Pegwell Bay Hotel
—The Royal Oak Hotel
—The Royal Harbour Hotel
—Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG
—Food & Breakfast
The Pegwell Bay Hotel
9.2Food described as very good with a good variety; breakfast praised.
The Royal Oak Hotel
6.5Negative comments regarding dining options and expectations not being met.
The Royal Harbour Hotel
7.8No catering service and concerns from several guests about food options.
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG
7.8Breakfast had several criticisms regarding quality, with many guests finding it unsatisfactory.
Amenities & Facilities
The Pegwell Bay Hotel
8.7Features a restaurant and bar; however, there were some comfort complaints.
The Royal Oak Hotel
7.0Lack of amenities like breakfast and limited hotel facilities were noted.
The Royal Harbour Hotel
8.8Limited amenities mentioned, with challenges noted regarding stairs and no lift.
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG
8.8Facilities were generally good, but some amenities like the WiFi need improvement.
Value
The Pegwell Bay Hotel
9.2Many reviews indicated excellent value for the quality received.
The Royal Oak Hotel
8.4Some guests felt the price was reasonable for the location and services provided.
The Royal Harbour Hotel
9.3Mixed responses with expectations not met compared to price.
Holiday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG
8.8Guests felt the value was excellent for what was offered.
Landmarks
The Pegwell Bay Hotel
Courtstairs ParkThe Royal Oak Hotel
Sea Searcher Boat TripsThe Royal Harbour Hotel
Vale SquareHoliday Inn Express Ramsgate – Minster by IHG
Minster-in-Thanet Village Sign