The Royal Lodge

4.0 star property

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Exterior
King Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Premium Double Room (Four Poster) | View from property
Garden views, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Symonds Yat East, Ross-on-Wye, England, HR9 6JL
  • Place, Wye Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Symonds Yat West Leisure Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Puzzlewood
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

King Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (River View Cosy)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (and Sofa Bed)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Double Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Additional bed)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Double Room (Four Poster)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite (Oak Suite)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Classic Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Large-Additional bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Forest Facing )

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Single Room, Ensuite, Garden View (and River view)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double-Classic-Ensuite with Shower-Juliette Balcony

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King-Standard-Ensuite with Shower-Garden View-(Walk in)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Forest Facing )

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double-Classic-Ensuite with Shower-Garden View-and River view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double-Classic-Ensuite with Shower-Garden View-(Walk-in shower)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double-Standard-Ensuite with Shower-Small Forest Facing

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Large)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King-Classic-Ensuite with Shower-Garden View-River view

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King-Classic-Ensuite with Shower-Garden View-and River view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Additional bed)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Single Room, Ensuite (Walk in Cosy)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Cosy)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Royal Lodge

This inn features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, wedding services and a garden.
The Royal Lodge offers 26 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Royal Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from River Wye. Features include free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include 2 meeting rooms, conference space and multilingual staff
  • 8 minutes by car from Wye Valley and 14 minutes from Puzzlewood
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this inn measures 861 square feet (80 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at The Royal Lodge.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Ross-on-Wye inn.

The inn hosts a free manager's reception daily.
On-site venue – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
On-site venue No. 2 – 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.

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

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • TV in common areas

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

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

More

  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 16 December and 03 January.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 17.50 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 40 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and from 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 9:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 323 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, great staff, and food / bar really well decorate great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Neale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location with outstanding views. Amazing breakfasts to see you through the day and very friendly staff who couldn't do enough for you and made us feel very special.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was excellent and the setting/views delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely little hideaway

The location was absolutely wonderful and the room we stayed it was lovely. We enjoyed our stay and the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great views and access to the River Wye

A pleasant stay in an old hotel situated near the River Wye in Symonds Yat. Lovely walks very close to the hotel and some water sports hire a few minutes walk from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great menu, pricing good too. Lovely area for walks.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic, but well run. Lots of communal lounge areas. Too many dogs especially in the dining room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, helpful. Made welcome,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The breakfast was really good. We used to have dogs but sadly lost both of them last year, but what we could see with people with the dogs were well catered for. We did feel that even though very clean a bit of updating needed overall, the dining room was lovely(looked new).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Beautiful place friendly staff staff went out of their way to help room good value good food quality will stay again for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting is amazing! Lovely walks straight from the door of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ceri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay at the Royal Lodge. Dinner was really good. Everything was dog friendly and even she was given a little meal. Felt the rooms could do with a little revamping but were clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful relaxing stay

Wonderful relaxing stay. Weather was perfect. Hotel is homely and staff are friendly and helpful. Food was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, lovely staff and food. A little dated but thoroughly enjoyed the stay and surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Aoife

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay

Old hotel but friendly staff and clean rooms. Perfect for a hiking trip in symonds yat
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business trip

Stunning location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

D

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and in a nice location. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay. Very good food and value for money. Lovely views of the river. We will be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Dogs in next door room, all guests with dogs should be allocated separately from other guests
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning scenery
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazingly helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024