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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Clovelly Village
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
View from property
Bicycling
Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Barnstaple Street, Bideford, England, EX39 4AE
  • The Big Sheep
    5 min drive
  • Clovelly Village
    5 min drive
  • Atlantis Adventure Park
    5 min drive

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Similar properties

Front of property
The Royal & Fortescue
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (520)
The price is AU$132
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
The Royal & Fortescue

About the area

Bideford

At The Royal Hotel, you'll be 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Clovelly Village and 15.2 km (9.5 mi) from The Milky Way Adventure Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Merchants Bistro, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Bideford hotel, you'll be 15.7 km (9.8 mi) from Queen's Theatre and 27.4 km (17 mi) from Saunton Sands.

What's nearby

  • The Big Sheep - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Clovelly Village - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Royal North Devon Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Instow Beach - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Saunton Sands - 35 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 16 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rose Salterne - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪East of the Water - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Spice - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mr Chips - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Clovelly Village
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Royal Hotel also features laundry facilities, room service (during limited hours), and a front desk safe. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property.
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Lift
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Royal Hotel offers 32 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Merchants Bistro

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and from GBP 5 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Royal Bideford
Royal Hotel Bideford
The Royal Hotel Hotel
The Royal Hotel Bideford
The Royal Hotel Hotel Bideford

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Royal Hotel?

The Royal Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?

As of 18 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 21 Nov 2024 start from AU$156.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Royal Hotel?

Yep, The Royal Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Royal Hotel?

The closest beach to The Royal Hotel is Saunton Sands (8.5 km).

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at The Royal Hotel?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does The Royal Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is on offer on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Hotel?

No, The Royal Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Royal Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 254 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 254 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 254 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 254 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 254 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good car parking, ideally situated, excellent service and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhuna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice room and hotel. We booked as close to ferry to Lundy Island.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer, Alton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, fabulous staff, good food. Local area a little shabby but nice views across the river. Bus stop to Barnstable station 2 mins walk. Would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Leigh

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Beautiful hotel, excellent food. I will definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant Stay
Lovely hotel great service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean the bed was really comfy and the food and service were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
it was fine- clean and comfortable, well staffed and relaxed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great attention to detail
We always find hotel rooms too hot, so take the duvet out of its cover and just use the cover. After our return at the end of our first full day, my heart sank as I though the housekeeping team had re-bagged it. However, n closer inspection whilst they had done just that, they also gave us another duvet cover so that the duvet could stay covered up. All the toiletries were very nice and refillable large bottles, not the small single use ones. Breakfast was excellent if a little pricey. £16.50 for full English.
Room 105 side outlook, deluxe room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

vance

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay.
Great historic hotel. Friendly staff . No problems.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Cramped and ok.
Comfortable enough. Bed was a small double. Reception was ok, but not terribly interested. Servers for dinner tried hard, but our stay was overshadowed by the wedding taking place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
pleasant stay for 2 nites. well located
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking is across from the hotel and the road can be busy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, happy to use again
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice well maintained hotel - friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lee, Brackley

Liked: Amenities
The room I stayed was good, if a little dated, the Restuarant, bar and lounge are very good, excellent and attentive staff, can’t fault them. Having free parking straight across the road in Bideford is a real bonus. The only downside is infront of the hotel, waste ground and metal fencing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Over priced for quality and level of service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very pleasant stay. Staff were extremely helpful, friendly and professional. Room was clean and well serviced. Hotel welcomed dog in all areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Laurence

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good stay, the bed was very comfortable. I found the restaurant staff were very accommodating and helpful…
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024