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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Clovelly Village

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Experience the tranquility of The Royal Hotel, located near Saunton Sands and Clovelly Village. Enjoy a full breakfast, unwind in the nearby outdoor pool or indoor pool access nearby. With laundry facilities and luggage storage, your stay is sure to be relaxing.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool access
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Deep soaking bathtub
The current price is $104
includes taxes & fees
$86 per night
Mar 24 - Mar 25

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 129 sq ft
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 109 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Barnstaple Street, Bideford, England, EX39 4AE

What's nearby

  • The Big Sheep - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Clovelly Village - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Instow Beach - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Saunton Sands - 35 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Croyde Bay Beach - 38 min drive - 29.5 km

Getting around

  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 78 min drive
  • Barnstaple Station - 16 min drive
  • Chapelton Station - 21 min drive
  • Umberleigh Station - 21 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

When you stay at The Royal Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of North Devon Coast. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Merchants Bistro, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 32 rooms
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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
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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 allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby
    • Street parking available

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Access to nearby indoor pool

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Merchants Bistro - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 5 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, The Royal 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 Royal Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

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

The Royal Hotel has access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Hotel?

Yes, Merchants Bistro offers British cuisine.

Does The Royal Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around The Royal Hotel like?

The Royal Hotel is located a short 13-minute walk from The Burton Art Gallery and Museum.

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The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

2nd stay here - very nice, warm hotel in a great spot
Courtney, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable stay. Loved the lounge and views and excellent bistro
Maurice, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The stay was so enjoyable we intend to return next year
Mick, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

the Hotel was warm and very welcoming. Excellent location. Easy parking.
Georgie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Weekend away
Very nice hotel great location and friendly staff let down by allowing a Christmas party to go on into the early hours way beyond the midnight curfew!
Carole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Royal Hotel is a nice traditional establishment with great staff and good service. Grand experience😎
Grace, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good car parking, ideally situated, excellent service and good food.
stephen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean the bed was really comfy and the food and service were excellent.
Adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant Stay
Lovely hotel great service
Alexander, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Royal Hotel Bideford
Only thing id say is the glasses were not clean. We actually parked down the road as we didn't relaise where the hotel car park was but was £5.50 for 24 hrs. Lovely hotel and staff were very friendly Definitely stay again.
W, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely welcome, nice and central and great food
Julie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice well maintained hotel - friendly staff
Howard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

very nice room and hotel. We booked as close to ferry to Lundy Island.
Terrence, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

pleasant stay for 2 nites. well located
Geoff, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Beautiful hotel, excellent food. I will definitely go back
Clare, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Had a good stay, the bed was very comfortable. I found the restaurant staff were very accommodating and helpful…
Laurence, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An excellent price , convenient for the centre often and comfortable rooms
Nick, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay.
Great historic hotel. Friendly staff . No problems.
vance, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very helpful pleasant cleanliness excellent
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Bideford’s best hotel
Fantastic 3 star hotel with comfortable beds. Friendly staff. Very good food in the restaurant.
Jeffrey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A very pleasant stay. Staff were extremely helpful, friendly and professional. Room was clean and well serviced. Hotel welcomed dog in all areas.
Peter, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

it was fine- clean and comfortable, well staffed and relaxed.
lesley, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
What a hotel should be great service great staff great room great dinner great breakfast
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and the staff was very helpful and accommodating!
Thomas, 2-night trip