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The Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel in Barnstaple with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge

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Upscale charm and village views await you at The Imperial Hotel, near Clovelly Village. Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast, then unwind with a drink at the bar or take advantage of nearby pool access.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
$162 nightly
The total price is $195
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room, River View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 194 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Small Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 194 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Taw Vale Parade, Barnstaple, England, EX32 8NB

What's nearby

  • Pannier Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Queen's Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Saunton Sands - 17 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Exmoor Zoo - 23 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 27 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 67 min drive
  • Barnstaple Station - 10 min walk
  • Chapelton Station - 13 min drive
  • Umberleigh Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barum Takeaway - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Barnstaple Bus Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Water Gate - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Claytons & The Glasshouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Latitude 48 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Imperial Hotel

The Imperial Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Barnstaple. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Arlington Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 63 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property 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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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

The Arlington Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Colours Bar Bistro - This bistro serves lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Please note that some guestrooms are located in the Rivercourt Building and are accessed through a separate entrance.

Also known as

Imperial Barnstaple
Imperial Hotel Barnstaple
The Imperial Hotel Barnstaple, Devon
The Imperial Hotel Hotel
The Imperial Hotel Barnstaple
The Imperial Hotel Hotel Barnstaple

Frequently asked questions

Does The Imperial Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Imperial Hotel 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 The Imperial Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Imperial Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Imperial Hotel and nearby?

The Imperial Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Imperial Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around The Imperial Hotel like?

The Imperial Hotel is located by the river, a short 10-minute walk from Barnstaple Station and 6 minutes' walk from Queen's Theatre.

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The Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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Room
Food
Location
Breakfast
Restaurant
Towns
Parking
Ambience
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, plentiful, and well-served. (15 reviews)
  • Parking was safe, easily accessible, and conveniently located near the property. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Imperial hotel

Great stay. Lovely staff
steve, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel was superb - Barnstaple itself was a disappointment with run down town centre.
Peter, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The hotel is ideally placed to access the town centre. Room was newly decorated so in excellent condition although the bathroom is a little small. Would have expected more fresh fruit for breakfast, most fruit was tinned and the juices are from concentrate. Overall the hotel and dining is expenive for what is provided.
chris, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Go back in time and stay at a family owned Hotel

I have not stayed here for years and was surprised to see that its still a Brend Hotel ( family hotel). I went for breakfast and it was a traditional waiter service breakfast eg you are shown to a table, another waiter takes your order, you choose the items you want and its freshly cooked ( no food sitting under a heated light)
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Formal but friendly hotel, clean and well kept, small double actually a reasonable size, really good breakfast and beautiful location. Will be back one day
Carissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic

Wonderful Hotel in a very good location close to the shops. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was very good.
Neil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay.

Everything was excellent.
Maurice, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay, would recommend!
Emily, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The bathroom was a hotbox and if I wanted two single beds pushed together I'll ask for it, terrible night's sleep, no way on earth I'd stay here again
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in a dog friendly room that was extremely clean with no sign of dogs having stayed there previously - very clean and fresh. Staff friendly and efficient. A good stay.
Clive, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location easy parking clean room with comfy bed Excellent food
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were excellent and the hotel was amazing
Mike, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and a very nice place to stay
Kevin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very easy to walk into town . Good breakfast and for a big building very clean. I would go again.
martin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2 day break

Hotel was lovely, old in style by very grand. Lovely warm rooms, shower over bath but was excellent. Room had empty cupboard for a fridge but non provided. No plug sockets next to bed for phones. Spacious and free car park. Great location. Very grand high end dining room, excellent staff. Would highly recommend.
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

excellent stay
Martin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel.
Alison, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stay was really nice Hotel clean snd tidy Staff were friendly and helpful Nice breakfast but a bit pricey
Jason, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean hotel, and I loved the bedsheets.
Mark, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful hotel in a good location.
Elaine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Staff and Hotel Perfect place and truly wonderful Hotel
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hote
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great quality for the price. Lovely old hotel
Rory, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hotel
jane, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice friendly and helpful staff lovely clean room great breakfast
Michael, 1-night trip