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Alma House

1.0 star property
Hostel within easy reach of Dover Castle

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Near Dover Castle and Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal, Hostel Alma offers a convenient retreat. Connect to in-room WiFi, enjoy the peace of mind that comes with luggage storage, or take advantage of free self parking.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Near the beach
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (5)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self parking
  • Hair dryer
The current price is CA $73
CA $87 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 7 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 7 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Sea View (with Sofabed)

Best Western Premier Dover Marina Hotel & Spa

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 421 reviews
Best Western Premier Dover Marina Hotel & Spa
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About the area

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37 Folkestone Road, Dover, England, CT17 9RZ

What's nearby

  • Dover Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dover Harbour - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Dover Castle - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Dover Priory Station - 2 min walk
  • Dover (QQD-Dover Priory Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • Kearsney (Kent) Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Eight Bells - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Hoptimist - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Salle Verte - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Alma House

When you stay at Alma House, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Dover Western Docks Cruise Terminal and Dover Castle. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, White Cliffs of Dover and Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal are within a short drive.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily until 10 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance 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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Children

    • Children (7 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • A damage deposit of GBP 50 will be collected before check-in

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 5 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 5 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Hostel Alma Cafe Express Dover
Hostel Alma Cafe Express
Alma Cafe Express Dover
Alma Cafe Express
Hostel Alma
Alma House Dover
Hostel Alma Cafe Express
Alma House Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Alma House Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dover

Frequently asked questions

Does Alma House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Alma House 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 Alma House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Alma House?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Alma House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. There's a charge of GBP 5 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 5 (subject to availability).

What's the area around Alma House like?

Alma House is a short 2-minute walk from Dover Priory Station and 11 minutes' walk from Dover Beach.

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Reviews

5.4

6.0/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Very steep stairs. Landing very dark.
Sandra, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Drew, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

It looked closed with no office. Expedia had to call to find owner to let me in. 3rd rate place everything cheapest quality possible. Ad misrepresents the place and if you complain owner says you can leave if you don’t like it. Worst place I ever stayed
Delaney, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Didn’t stay
Stacey, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

1 night business stay
Just needed somewhere to have a roof over my head. Nothing special
1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Joshua, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Nicola, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Raj, 1-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor

Best to Avoid
Really bad smell. No way to rebook that hostel.
ELEFTHERIOS, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Parking was difficult. There was no parking on premises but had to park elsewhere and move the car by 9.30am
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Hans-Ulrich, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Hostel was close to town and breakfast provided was filling. It's right by a busy road so may not be for light sleepers, but I am usually a light sleeper and I was fine.
3-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Very bad customer service!! He was very grimpy very Bad service
1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

0 stars horrible breakfast over priced bad staff weird stairs small room tiny bathroom never going again hotels chea0er and better
2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Good value accommodation, close to the ferry port
Good value accommodation, close to the ferry port. No car park available
o, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Value for money
Value for money. No frills but great service. Close to town center and castle. Breakfast was minimal but you do get a 24/7 mini kitchen.
Ravneet, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely place.
Check in was easy, showed to our room and how to work all the doors. Room was comfortable, kitchen was easily accessible. Very noisy location but perfect for going to the ferry.
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Basic but has everything you need.
Check in is easy, beds are very comfortable. Unfortunately it was very noisy due to being on the main road(cars and people walking past). Alma emailed the check in information as we were arriving late. This made check in possible at 1am. We would stay again but bring ear plugs.
Yvonne, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Do not go there
Damp,fleas jumping around pure grime
7-night trip
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2/10 Poor

My wife stood at the door for 10 minutes waiting for someone to open the door. A man came out but wasn't a member of the hotel personnel. We didn't like the look of the place so decided not to stay.
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great value in the heart of Dover
Great value here. OK, it isn't flash but it was much better than the usual basic hostel. We had our own en suite room with TV, and the continental breakfast was pretty good. Although on a busy road, the traffic died away during the night and we had no trouble sleeping. The kitchen (microwave, kettle and toaster) was basic, but useful. The central location near to downtown, the rail station and also the National Express bus stop was very convenient. WiFi was patchy however. Overall, our 3 night stay was very satisfactory, and we'd readily stay there again.
John, 3-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

There was a very strong smell of mould throughout. While it appears clean, I felt sick from being exposed to the mould for just one night.
Joanna, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Well, let's say that I foud a spider on my bed, the shower is so small that I barlely managed to use it and very very noisy. It's cheap, but still not worth it.
John, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Don't stay here
When checking us in the man was incredible rude - he made us feel like we were somehow inconveniencing him by asking him to check us in (i.e. do his job). The room was dusty and the bedsheets had black mildew and yellow stains on them... Loads of spider webs on the walls and ceilings. The bathroom was nice though. The guy told us breakfast was between 8 and 9, but when we went down at 8.50 everywhere was dark and locked up and there was no one to be seen. Really glad we had only booked this place for one night. Will never be staying here again - not a nice start to our holiday. At least it was close to the ferry port so no need to worry about traffic in the morning.
Claire, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

JoCo
A good stop over for Dover Ferry
Joanne, 1-night romance trip
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