The Royal Oak Inn
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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The Royal Oak Inn
Pook Ln, East Lavant, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0AX, United Kingdom
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With a stay at The Royal Oak in Chichester, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Goodwood Motor Circuit and 7 minutes from South Downs National Park. This luxury inn is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Arundel Castle and Gardens and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Thorney Island.Show More
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Highlights
Free parking
Delicious breakfast
Pets welcome
Lots to doAmenities
Hiking
Private parkingFree
Luggage storage
Bar
Restaurant
Conference room
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Concierge service
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Property Description
With a stay at The Royal Oak in Chichester, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Goodwood Motor Circuit and 7 minutes from South Downs National Park. This luxury inn is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Arundel Castle and Gardens and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Thorney Island.
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4.3/5
Very GoodCleanliness4.3
Amenities4.3
Location4.3
Service4.3
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Surroundings
Airport: Chichester/Goodwood Airport
(2.9 km)
Airport: Farnborough Airport
(77.0 km)
Train: Chichester
(5.4 km)
Train: Bognor Regis Station
(14.5 km)
Landmarks: St Mary's Church
(170m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
5
Family Room (Flint)
1 bedroom: 1 double bed | 1 living room
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Electric fan
Towels
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15
Comfort Room
1 double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Electric fan
Towels
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10
Cottage (Mulberry)
2 bedrooms: 2 double beds | 1 living room
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
Towels
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7
Classic Room
1 double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Electric fan
Towels
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4
Cottage
1 king bed and 1 double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Towels
Microwave
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Guest Reviews
4.3/5
Very Good
78 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.3
- Amenities4.3
- Location4.3
- Service4.3
Average for similar properties in Chichester
AI Summary
The breakfast is superb and fabulous, although finding fruit juice during breakfast was an issue. The village location near Goodwood Racing Circuit is great. Guests enjoy spacious rooms and excellent service from friendly staff.
Guest User
March 29, 2025
We came here for dinner by chance after a day out and we're glad we did! The food was delicious and the staff were so friendly and attentive it made for a perfect end to the day. The cream brulee was amazing, just a shame it was a special and not a permanent menu item! We look forward to coming back again the next time we're in the area.
Guest User
March 25, 2025
A great country pub, well managed by Jemima and her team. Good service, food, friendly staff, pleasant surroundings and good beers! Well worth a visit. For me, 5-star!! I will definitely be going back soon, with friends and even solo. It's just what I look for in a Countty pub...
Guest User
February 21, 2025
Absolutely gorgeous food and such friendly staff. Warm and cozy with the fire going. Absolutely worth the visit, especially on a lazy afternoon or on the way back from the beach as we did! Very accommodating to our little one and nothing was too much for them.
Guest User
January 2, 2025
First EVER bad experience at The Royal Oak - we are local and it is our favourite pub. Many meals on the menu unavailable, no specials, chips barely cooked, food presentation underwhelming, poor waitress service (cutlery just plonked in a pile on the table), staff walking through pub with armfuls of frozen chips, even the ‘Happy New Year’ on the chalkboard was ungrammatical! What’s happened? SO disappointing.
Guest User
December 17, 2024
Arrived slightly early and our table wasn’t ready, not a problem, patiently waited. Sat and given our menu’s. After about fifteen minutes the chap that arrived to take our order, advised what wasn’t available, not ideal. Staters ok, crab cakes more potato than crab. Roasts arrived. Good portions wide a variety of vegetables some very very crisp, each of us got a varying amount of Brussels sprouts. Overall disappointing and not very hot. Puddings ok but nothing extraordinary to be honest. Did we complain, no the staff seemed rushed off their feet with very little co ordination by who ever was in charge.
Guest User
September 16, 2024
Been let down 3 times now by the pub and we are locals - just a two minute walk away! First time the excuse was no chef, the second time it was no fish and chips (! What pub doesn't have this??) and the third time - not enough food ! We've been going here for 40 plus years - such a disappointment.
Guest User
August 2, 2024
Not the greatest experience. High expectations as we have not visited this gastropub for a few years. and after pre ordering we still had high expectations. However, and may be this was down to the pub loosing its chef recently, but the food was very average, nothing really tasty, and obviously prepared before hand, and we could not make any changes as there was no chef! Would have been nice to know before hand though so perhaps we could have made some alternative plans? However the service was attentive and polite. Need to up its game before we return..
Explorer21234456
July 29, 2024
The cottage accommodation is not recommended. Very expensive for what it offers. In need of a refurbishment. The check-in/ welcome was strange. you arrive at a pub. The cottages are on the other side of the lane, and you feel like an unwanted spare part and ignored by the staff in the pub. The quality of food served at the pub is poor. The steaks are rubbish quality and badly, overcooked. The dinner service as the guest accommodation welcome is poor. The whole experience from first impression to handing back the key was poor. The staff don't care. The manager clearly needs to change and the staff retained in how hospitality is supposed to work. I can't recommend a stay at The Royal Oak.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Hiking
Private parking
Free
Luggage storage
Bar
Restaurant
Conference room
Additional charge
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private parking
Free
Business Services
Conference room
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Luggage storage
Concierge service
VIP check-in service
Express check-in and check-out
Front desk (limited hours)
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Snack bar
Public Areas
No smoking in public areas
Smoking area
Garden
Health & Wellness
Hiking
Facilities for Children
Children's meals available
Safety & Security
CCTV in public areas
Fire extinguisher
Smoke detector
Intruder alarm
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 15:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]08:00–22:00
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs can be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Children 2 years old and under | Extra crib: Free |
Breakfast
TypeFull English/Irish, Gluten-free, Vegetarian
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Types of pets allowed: dogs
Fee: £20.00 (approx. AED 96.19) per pet per stay
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 8
With a stay at The Royal Oak in Chichester, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Goodwood Motor Circuit and 7 minutes from South Downs National Park. This luxury inn is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Arundel Castle and Gardens and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Thorney Island.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Royal Oak, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Royal Oak, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water.