First problem, the car park is too small. The receptionist said I could park in the street-no thanks, I want my car to still have wheels and a radio in the morning. There's a large part of the hotel jutting out into the car park & taking up several potential spaces. I don't think it's guest rooms-it could be staff rooms or offices, but it would be best knocked down for parking spaces if possible. Finding your way into the car park is a challenge in itself if you haven't been there before.

Entering the hotel from the car park in the evening you are hit by the strong smell of cooked food, which seems to permeate throughout the entire ground floor. Reception staff were pretty indifferent. From the number of people in the bar/reception area I suspect this place is also used as a local by folk living nearby.

My room was a strange shape - very narrow and elongated, with a window at the pointy end, facing the sea. It was a windy night, and the window was rattling like the chains on Jacob Marley's ghost, so I had to wedge it with some paper. Unfortunately this left a gap through which blew a draft that was so strong I could have gone wind-surfing in the bath. However, the room was clean and warm, as was the en-suite. The internet didn't work. Rather than ask the staff I went out into the corridor, stood on a chair and rebooted the router myself (much quicker). It worked after that, albeit rather intermittently.

The room service food was definitely pub grub, but I wasn't too bothered as I was only there for a couple of nights, and the breakfast in the mornings was fine.

Overall, could be much better - needs a manager with a bit of gumption.

What a little jewel only stayed for 2 nights but loved the place firstly a pat on the back for James on front desk so helpfull we had an upgrade free of charge the room a Seaview did not dissapoint old world charm with a modern twist all staff friendly but other than james i want high praise for Christina in the resturant service was exceptional my only little comment would be the CAR PARK but hey you c'nt have it all we will be back well done

Just returned from a weekend stay at Best Western Royal Beach. What a lovely weekend we had. The room was sooooo big - it was lovely. It was rather quaint the way the floor is slightly uneven. The view from the dual aspect windows was fantastic. Having breakfast sat in the room overlooking the sea was an extra treat. The bathroom was on the small size but adequate and very clean as was the whole room. The breakfast was lovely. There was a wide choice and plenty of it. The whole hotel was very clean and all the staff were very pleasant and friendly. We cannot wait to stay again.

Second time I have stayed now for work. Rooms very big but sparsely furnished and very dimly lit. Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast adequate but bacon and eggs lukewarm. All told a tired hotel that has seen better days.