Situated in the picturesque seaside town of Sandgate, The Royal Norfolk Hotel is a minute's walk from the pebble beach and offers free onsite parking and a bar. It is directly behind Sandgate Castle, which is a favourite spot for local fishermen catching sea bass and mackerel. With a pool table, the bar serves a selection of real ales, cider, draft lagers, and house wines. Guests can enjoy food between 12:00 and 20:00 each day. Live music is featured in the bar at the beginning and end of the month. The Rag-Times restaurant has a 1930's jazz and blues theme, and serves daily specials and an a la carte menu. Free Wi-Fi, a TV and tea/coffee making facilities are featured in all rooms at Royal Norfolk. The neighbouring town of Folkestone can be reached in a 25-minute walk and features many shops, a cinema, and the Leas Cliffs. Port Lympne Wild Animal Park is a 15-minute drive, and the town of Dover is just 11 miles away.