Lightwater Valley Theme Park - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
Newby Hall and Gardens - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
Getting around
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 50 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 52 min drive
Cattal Station - 17 min drive
Hammerton Station - 19 min drive
Thirsk Station - 20 min drive
Restaurants
The Dragon Inn - 4 min walk
The Black Swan - 3 min walk
Oliver's Pantry - 3 min walk
Drakes Fish & Chips - 4 min walk
The Golden Lion - 5 min walk
About this property
The Royal Oak
The Royal Oak is a great choice for a stay in Ripon. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free full breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free offsite parking within 338 ft
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Royal Oak Inn Ripon
Royal Oak Ripon
Inn The Royal Oak Ripon
Ripon The Royal Oak Inn
The Royal Oak Ripon
Royal Oak Inn
Royal Oak
Inn The Royal Oak
The Royal Oak Inn
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The Royal Oak Inn Ripon
Frequently asked questions
Does The Royal Oak offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Royal Oak 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 Oak?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Royal Oak?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Oak?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around The Royal Oak like?
The Royal Oak is a short 3-minute walk from Ripon Cathedral and 2 minutes' walk from Workhouse Museum.
The Royal Oak Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 20, 2021
Just great !
Wonderful old pub/hotel. Central to everything. Beautiful room, great breakfast choices and very friendly, helpful staff.
angela
angela, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 18, 2021
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Robert
Robert, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2021
Three night stay at the Royal Oak, Ripon.
The staff at this hotel are first class and made our stay very pleasant. The rooms and outside areas need repair and updating but this did not detract from a very pleasant stay.
Alban
Alban, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 20, 2021
Christine
Christine, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 13, 2021
Weekend break
Pleasant enough, pub itself is lovely but rooms could do with a refurb.
Leanne
Leanne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2021
Hayley
Hayley, 1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 23, 2021
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 23, 2021
D
D, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2021
Martin
Martin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2021
Very surprised at the size of the property. Loved the "olde worlde" atmosphere with the modern amenities. Food and service in the restaurant superb. Room "olde worlde" and romantic, loved it. Staff welcoming, made us feel very comfortable. Will stay and/ or eat there again.
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 12, 2021
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2021
The Royal Oak is in a prime position near the centre and cathedral, lots of restaurants near by thought the food her is very good , good collection of beers and nice beer garden, the room on the top floor was clean and spacious though the tv reception poor and no bath plug, good views over the cathedral thought
Verified traveler
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 11, 2021
Stay at Ripon
Comfortable room and excellent breakfast. Everything clean. All staff were very helpful. Had dinner at the hotel which was also excellent. A major downside was being disturbed after midnight by very noisy drinkers in the hotel's outside area. Free secure parking was a bonus
S A
S A, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 2, 2021
Friendly helpful staff. Good location with secure parking. Pleasant room well decorated.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Jun 28, 2021
Lovely stay, amazing breakfast and the staff couldn’t help enough.
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 26, 2021
Disappointing
Room was nice apart from TV didn’t work properly, Milk in the room was off , no plug for the bath or hairdryer or bottled water as stated .
Wasn’t told or asked if we had parked ok luckily a gentleman out the back told us where to park and gave us the code .
Service at breakfast was disappointing , lady serving was on her own and clearly needed help and came across as unapproachable when asking for anything!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 26, 2021
Recommended in Ripon
Friendly staff, comfortable hotel and great location
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 26, 2021
A one night stay
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2021
Central location in the town.
Verified traveler
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2021
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2021
Excellent stay The Royal Hotel.
We have been a number of time to this hotel alway excellent service and friendly staff the breakfast is always good and lots of choice.
Hotel is right in the centre of Ripon very convenient for site seeing and restaurants.
Will be back again.
Christine
Christine, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2021
Great stay
Great stay at this central hotel, staff very friendly and amazing breakfasts!
denise
denise, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2021
3 days away
Great breakfast, nice room with a brilliant lamp shade made of wine glasses. Powerful shower.
William
William, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 12, 2021
Nice place to stay
Good for a over night stop over. Well positioned with good local restaurants, good breakfast, good range of Timothy Taylor's ales. Good free parking.