Tunbridge Wells Retreat is the perfect haven in Tunbridge Wells Town Centre. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the garden, unwind at the bar, or savor a meal at the restaurant with free WiFi and luggage storage available for your convenience.
54-57 London Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, TN1 1DS
What's nearby
Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Pantiles - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Assembly Hall Theater - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Groombridge Place - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
Hever Castle and Gardens - 23 min drive - 19.5 km
Getting around
Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 53 min drive
London City Airport (LCY) - 74 min drive
Tunbridge Wells Station - 5 min walk
Royal Tunbridge Wells Frant Station - 5 min drive
Tunbridge Wells West Station - 14 min walk
Restaurants
Bengal Brasserie - 5 min walk
Momentum - 6 min walk
Wagamama Tunbridge Wells - 7 min walk
The Bedford - 6 min walk
Fine Grind - 5 min walk
About this property
Tunbridge Wells Retreat
Located near a train station, Tunbridge Wells Retreat is a great choice for a stay in Royal Tunbridge Wells. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15 per day
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Tunbridge Wells Retreat Hotel
Smart Simple Hotel Royal Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells Retreat Royal Kent
Hotel Smart And Simple
Smart And Simple Hotel Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Tunbridge Wells Retreat Hotel
Tunbridge Wells Retreat Royal Tunbridge Wells
Tunbridge Wells Retreat Hotel Royal Tunbridge Wells
Frequently asked questions
Does Tunbridge Wells Retreat offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Tunbridge Wells Retreat 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 Tunbridge Wells Retreat?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Tunbridge Wells Retreat?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tunbridge Wells Retreat?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Tunbridge Wells Retreat and nearby?
Tunbridge Wells Retreat has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Tunbridge Wells Retreat?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Tunbridge Wells Retreat like?
Tunbridge Wells Retreat is a short 5-minute walk from Tunbridge Wells Station and 5 minutes' walk from Pantiles.
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Reviews
Tunbridge Wells Retreat Reviews
6.8
Good
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7.2
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.0
Staff & service
6.2
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2016
Went to show at Assembly rooms which was close by. Hotel close to town centre and railway station. Lovely room, peaceful area, good breakfast.
Carol
4/10 Fair
Mar 14, 2020
Dirty
Cleanliness was terrible. Dirty room. Coffee left caked on teaspoon. Plastic fork with dust by bed by radiator. Stained sheets. Yuk.
Had to park a distance from hotel. Breakfast was not good either.
Barbie
Barbie, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Mar 4, 2020
Honest review
Very poor on all counts we will never return.
Michael
Michael, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 2, 2020
Reasonable price.
Staff great , breakfast good. Hotel just a little tired.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 20, 2020
Verified traveler
2-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 16, 2020
The rooms were nice enough for a budget hotel but the toilet did not flush, we did not have flannels nor -any mini toiletries you expect to find in a hotel.
However, comfy bed and friendly staff!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jan 2, 2020
Tired
Fantastic location easy to walk to all the attractions. Unfortunately accommodation quite basic, and our family room was tired, tatty and a bit grubby although the beds were clean and comfortable and the room was very spacious with a separate bunk bedded room for the kids which was perfect. Plastic tea and coffee cups in our room were not great! Again at breakfast!!??
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 21, 2019
A little over priced for what you get.
Reasonable place, basic room, shower was a little mouldy.The mushrooms at breakfast were stone cold.
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 19, 2019
in meinem Zimmer kam am Abend nur sehr heißes Wasser aus der Dusche, am morgen nur kaltes Wasser. Es gab eine schöne Badewanne, aber in der konnte man nicht Duschen, der Hebel zum Umstellen fehlte. Das Zimmer war aber ruhig und angenehm. Das Hotel liegt sehr zentral im Ort und am Bahnhof.
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 16, 2019
Adrian
Adrian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2019
We really like the bathroom , brand new with unique lighting and with bath and shower separated , overall the room was really spacious an quite definitely we will come back
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 9, 2019
The carpets in the stairwell and landings were very worn and dirty
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 9, 2019
Rooms were basic and functional - served a purpose but didn’t go the extra mile.
Internal doors were quite heavy and banged a lot behind you and the funny maze of steps made for an interesting trip back to your room!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 4, 2019
Martyn
Martyn, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Dec 4, 2019
c
c, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Dec 1, 2019
CARL
CARL, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Nov 25, 2019
Jess
Jess, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 25, 2019
My room was great, I'd asked for a z bed which never showed up, quite a few of our group had not hot water in shower, the water in our shower was boiling and not able to turn it down
Frankki
Frankki, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 20, 2019
Very friendly staff. A small issue was dealt with swiftly. Lovely spacious rooms. Would stay again.
Joanna
Joanna, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 17, 2019
Short visit
Quick flying visit for me so only needed a comfortable quiet room but I got upgraded to a lovely large room. Only downside was it was on the front on the building and traffic was noisy. There was also no soap so I had to use the complimentary shower gel as soap. Staff I encountered were nice especially on check in.
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Nov 11, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Nov 2, 2019
The staff are brilliant at this hotel. Very helpful, polite and friendly. It’s an old building but has been decorated in a modern style suited to it. It’s bright and tastefully done. The public areas are very clean. The breakfast area is in the conservatory, which is very nice. The full English was hot and cooked well. The down side, the scrambled eggs tasted a bit powdery. The bedrooms are tastefully decorated, clean and are a good size but are starting to look abit tired. The carpet showed old stains. The bathroom was very disappointing, cracked tiles on the floor repaired with sealant, black mould sealant round the sink and shower area. The window’s need replacing as the wood is starting to rot. The bed was extremely comfortable. Tea/coffee facilities are in the room. It could do with electrical sockets by the bed. The hotel is in a good location, not too close to the shops but in easy walking distance. Despite the negatives I would stay here again for one or two nights but no longer unless the bathrooms were sorted out. We were with other people who had better rooms and bathrooms than me.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 28, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 25, 2019
Peggy
Peggy, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 25, 2019
Some staff were nice some not so much.
The room was small but thats fine.
All the walls were scuffed, carpet had stains on it the grout in the bathroom was black.
The shower was clap cold. I messed around with it for half hour and it was still freezing.
There was also no toilet brush
The milk for the coffee was also off
The iron shorted and burnt my clothes
The breakfast was okay. The friends who i was staying with said the dinner was nice too.
The parking situation is awful. They should do permits or something.
I think thats it all covered.
There are better hotels near by. This one is old and tired and needs a full scale revamp. Dont go for jt just because it is the cheapest!