The Green, Long Whatton, Leicestershire, Loughborough, England, LE12 5DB
What's nearby
Loughborough University - 6 min drive - 5.0 miles
University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington Campus - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
Loughborough Town Hall - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
Donington Park Racing Circuit - 10 min drive - 6.4 miles
Great Central Railway - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles
Getting around
East Midlands Parkway Station - 8 min drive
East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 6 min drive
Restaurants
The King's Arms - 2 min drive
Cafe Leo's - 6 min drive
Pret a Manger - 5 min drive
The Plough Inn - 5 min drive
Costa Express - 5 min drive
About this property
The Royal Oak - Inn
Upscale inn near Donington Park Racing Circuit
At The Royal Oak - Inn, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a garden, and a bar. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
Free self parking
Free newspapers and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Royal Oak - Inn have comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Refrigerators, free infant beds, and electric kettles
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Family friendly
In-room crib
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free crib
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Refrigerator
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11:30 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Royal Oak Inn Loughborough
Royal Oak Loughborough
The Royal Oak - Inn Inn
The Royal Oak - Inn Loughborough
The Royal Oak - Inn Inn Loughborough
Frequently asked questions
Is The Royal Oak - Inn pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at The Royal Oak - Inn?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Royal Oak - Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.
What time is check-out at The Royal Oak - Inn?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Where is The Royal Oak - Inn located?
Situated in Loughborough, this inn is within 6 mi (10 km) of University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington Campus, Delta Force Paintball Kegworth, and Charnwood Museum. Donington Park Racing Circuit and Donington Grand Prix Collection are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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The Royal Oak - Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 324 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 324 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 324 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 324 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 324 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10
Comfortable room on the ground floor with parking outside. Good dining choices for dinner and breakfast.
David
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Food is amazing in the restaurant
MATTHEW
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
The accommodation was very good. To a high standard and the staff where great. The pub uts self was clean tidy and well set out. The staff again where great. A fantastic breakfast and eveni g meal that I had was very good. I would recommend this place.
michael
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10
Excellent property. A large King size bed! Loved the kettle and teas and bottled water available. The pub was perfect for a drink and card games!
Kyla
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10
Another stop off on route to Reading, yet again spot on, very comfortable room, excellent food/refreshments.
graeme
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
Easy, quick check-in. Very nice room with all of the essentials.
Good food - excellent breakfast.
Ian
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
Check-in was quick and friendly. The room was better than expected. Very comfortable, spacious and warm.
Jason
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10
A very beautiful property, the rooms are very doacious and modern. We enjoyed the breakfast and the staff were so helpful.
Sharon
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10
Great accommodation, quality breakfast, no information offered about accommodation on check in, just handed key.
Nicholas
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10
Great stay, perfect for an overnight stop.
David
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
10/10
Lovely place with excellent breakfast.
Nice rooms.
Ian
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10
Great place
Jose
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10
Brilliant little hotel. Really enjoyed my stay here(business). Food was great and really friendly staff. Room was very comfortable and homely.
Kevin
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Excellent all round, great room, food and price.
Jack
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
6/10
Clean and functional. Rooms a little hot and walls very thin so tv noise carrried through until late night. Staff lacked a warm welcome
Amber
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Last minute booking - very happy with level of service and quality of food
Simon
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10
The staff were very attentive. They made good the missing towrls and tea. The restaurant is very good.
Thomas
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10
Ideal for a night or two business trip
David
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10
Great
Jose
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10
Only stopped for one night, plenty of room in the room, very clean and comfortable
Staff very friendly, breakfast excellent
Anita
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10
Really good place. Great shower, comfy bed, excellent breakfast. Superb
Dan
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10
Warm welcome from the all the staff upon arrival &”service for food, breakfast & dinner great quality, would recommend.
Room was lovely with really clean bathroom parking also easy .
Daren
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10
Very friendly and welcoming. Lovely breakfast
Maureen
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10
It was only an over night wedding stay, the only real complaint would be the breakfast, bacon was inedible
otherwise a great stay