Welcome to the Clarendon Royal Community
Set in a beautifully restored riverside location, our vibrant community offers more than just exceptional extra care living for over-55s. With a stylish bar and café serving food and drinks daily, and a stunning garden overlooking the River Thames, we’re a destination for all – locals, visitors, and residents alike.
Open to All, Powered by Purpose
Whether you're joining us for a coffee, a riverside lunch, or one of our many community events, you’ll be part of a unique social space that supports a powerful mission. Now operated by a respected charity, the former hotel has transformed into an inclusive hub of integrated living for over 55's, respite accommodation, and joyful connection – not a closed-off care home, but a thriving, welcoming place for all.
Come for the view. Stay for the cause. Be part of something special.
Where heritage meets community, right in the heart of Gravesend
When the chance came to breathe new life into the beloved Clarendon Royal Hotel, we knew it was something special.
This stunning Grade II listed building, set proudly on the banks of the River Thames in the heart of Gravesend, has long been a cherished landmark for the local community.
Now, as Age UK Kent Rivers takes the reins, our mission is clear: to honour the building’s rich heritage while reimagining it as a vibrant, inclusive community hub. Though its role may have changed, the spirit of the Clarendon Royal Hotel lives on — welcoming, warm, and at the heart of Gravesend life.
Get in touch with us
Find out more about Age UK Kent Rivers and the other services they provide throughout Medway, North West Kent and beyond, you can visit our website here.
We look forward to hearing from you.