The Royal Oak - Inn, nestled in a serene setting, offers a warm welcome with full breakfast, a garden oasis, and cozy bar. Indulge in local flavors at the restaurant or unwind with WiFi from the comfort of your room.
The Green, Long Whatton, Leicestershire, Loughborough, England, LE12 5DB
What's nearby
Loughborough University - 6 min drive - 8.0 km
University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington Campus - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
Loughborough Town Hall - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
Donington Park Racing Circuit - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
Great Central Railway - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
Getting around
East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 6 min drive
Nottingham (NQT) - 32 min drive
Birmingham Airport (BHX) - 40 min drive
East Midlands Parkway Station - 8 min drive
Loughborough Station - 9 min drive
Nottingham Long Eaton Station - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Costa Coffee - 5 min drive
KFC - 5 min drive
Mulberry Tree Cafe - 8 min drive
Pret a Manger - 5 min drive
Jee-Ja-Jees - 4 min drive
About this property
The Royal Oak - Inn
At The Royal Oak - Inn, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Donington Park Racing Circuit and Loughborough University. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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
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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
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Free newspapers in lobby
Facilities
Garden
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
12 bathrooms
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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.
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
Are pets allowed at The Royal Oak - Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Royal Oak - Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Oak - Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in is available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Royal Oak - Inn?
No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Dusk till Dawn Poker and Casino (16-min drive) and Mecca Bingo Beeston (18-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Royal Oak - Inn and nearby?
The Royal Oak - Inn has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Oak - Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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The Royal Oak - Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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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
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, hot, and freshly cooked with a good choice of dishes and large portions. (23 reviews)
The food was excellent, with tasty breakfast and evening meals, and the restaurant offered a great choice. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2025
Rooms were very comfortable and food delicious
Sue
Sue, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2025
Relaxing break after long drive.
Relaxing stay after a long drive, room very clean and comfortable. Restaurant was very good with a great choice, staff very professional and friendly.
Derek
Derek, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2025
Always a good welcome and a pleasure to stay there
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
Great location, comfy room and good service
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 2, 2025
Comfortable stay in a lovely pub
Great room, good breakfast, lovely decor, parking right outside the room, duvet too hot & not enough tea bag’s & a bit tight with the biscuits but other with that, would stay again
Charlotte
Charlotte, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2025
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Zafer Ziya
Zafer Ziya, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2025
I stopped at the hotel to attend an open day at a local university, would defiantly stop again.
Csabai
Csabai, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2025
work
As normal it was a lovely stay, A different room for me but almost as nice. the facilities where just as good.
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2025
Hidden gem!
What a find! Lovely room with plenty of space, two armchairs and a full length mirror. Quiet location. Pub food was great and the staff were very friendly. We really enjoyed our stay
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 20, 2025
Comfortable room on the ground floor with parking outside. Good dining choices for dinner and breakfast.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 12, 2025
Food is amazing in the restaurant
MATTHEW
MATTHEW, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2025
Work
Its always a pleasent and comfortable stay at The Royal oak Long Whatton.
The breakfast is the best I have had anywhere and I have stayed in a lot of places.
The staff are always polite and friendly.
Nice work.
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2025
Surprised and delighted!
A tastefully and comfortably modernised pub in a somewhat downbeat village near the M1 and airport but surprisingly quiet. The M1 is white noise in the background. I couldn't hear the planes. Rooms in the pub's grounds were comfortable with parking right outside and the food was amazing, including breakfast. No soggy mushrooms! If I was a lone female traveller I would feel particularly safe here. Very happy that we broke our journey overnight and will definitely do so again.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 15, 2025
Nice but noisy
Lovely little pub and the food in the restaurant was great. The rooms however, have paper thin walls. The guest in the room next to ours left the TV on all night and it was like it was in our room. Even the sound of a spoon in a cup being stirred could be heard. It was a nice place and the location suited us, but it was a sleepless night and so we wouldn’t stay again.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2024
Another stop off on route to Reading, yet again spot on, very comfortable room, excellent food/refreshments.
graeme
graeme, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2023
Great stay, perfect for an overnight stop.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2025
Great 1-night stay
Easy, quick check-in. Very nice room with all of the essentials.
Good food - excellent breakfast.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
A very beautiful property, the rooms are very doacious and modern. We enjoyed the breakfast and the staff were so helpful.
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2025
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
Kyla, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2025
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
michael, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 13, 2025
Check-in was quick and friendly. The room was better than expected. Very comfortable, spacious and warm.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2024
Great place
Jose
Jose, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2024
Excellent all round, great room, food and price.
Excellent all round, great room, food and price.
Jack
Jack, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2024
Quality accommodation
Great accommodation, quality breakfast, no information offered about accommodation on check in, just handed key.
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2024
Country living.
Lovely place with excellent breakfast.
Nice rooms.