Royal Wells Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Tunbridge Wells
Royal Wells Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 59 Mount Ephraim, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8BE
How it compares in Tunbridge Wells
That puts Royal Wells Hotel among the 860 places in Tunbridge Wells holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 860 | 83% | ← Royal Wells Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 114 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Royal Wells Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Bowl Delight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| After School Club - Honey Bee Club School/college/university | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2022 |
| Basil Wholefoods Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Fiveways Post Office Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Fourteen Arrows Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2021 |
| German Doner Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Cup 109 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about Royal Wells Hotel
What is Royal Wells Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Royal Wells Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tunbridge Wells Council on 24 February 2026.
Is Royal Wells Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal Wells Hotel last inspected?
Royal Wells Hotel was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tunbridge Wells Council rather than by the business.
How does Royal Wells Hotel compare to other places in Tunbridge Wells?
83% of the 1,038 rated food businesses in Tunbridge Wells hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Wells Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tunbridge Wells Council inspects Royal Wells Hotel and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Royal Wells Hotel is one of 465 rated food businesses in Royal Tunbridge Wells. See every hygiene rating in Royal Tunbridge Wells →
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