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Royal Exeter Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Bournemouth International Centre

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar
Exterior
Beach nearby
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Royal Exeter Hotel's vibrant atmosphere is just steps from Bournemouth Lower Gardens. Unwind at one of the 2 bars, enjoy lunch or dinner at Oishii sushi bar, and take in the live shows. The hotel's convenient location near Oceanarium also offers stunning views.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
The current price is $108
includes taxes & fees
$90 per night
May 5 - May 6

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Family Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Four Poster Suite | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Four Poster Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Exeter Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5AG

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth International Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Oceanarium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bournemouth Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 42 min drive
  • Branksome Station - 9 min drive
  • Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 12 min drive
  • Bournemouth Station - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Aruba - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bournemouth Pier - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar So - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prom Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪WestBeach - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Royal Exeter Hotel

Royal Exeter Hotel features a nightclub and puts you just steps from Bournemouth International Centre. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Oishii, which serves Asian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Also, Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth Pier are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 47 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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

    • Onsite self parking (GBP 10 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Beach access
  • Golfing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1812
  • Terrace
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Oishii - This sushi bar specializes in Asian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
1812 - Onsite cocktail bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
BarSo - Bar & Nightclub - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.5 per person
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Self parking costs GBP 10 per day

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Royal Exeter
Royal Exeter Bournemouth
Royal Exeter Hotel
Royal Exeter Hotel Bournemouth
Royal Exeter Hotel Hotel
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Royal Exeter Hotel Hotel Bournemouth

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, Royal Exeter 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 Royal Exeter Hotel?

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

Is parking offered on site at Royal Exeter Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 10 per day.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at Royal Exeter Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (8-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Royal Exeter Hotel and nearby?

Royal Exeter Hotel has 2 bars and a nightclub.

Are there restaurants at or near Royal Exeter Hotel?

Yes, Oishii offers Asian cuisine.

What's the area around Royal Exeter Hotel like?

Royal Exeter Hotel is located near Bournemouth Beach in Bournemouth City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Bournemouth International Centre and 5 minutes' walk from Bournemouth Pier. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Royal Exeter Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Bar
Bed
Nightclubs
Lobby
Parking
Beach

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, very good, delicious, and excellent with a good choice and decent size. (31 reviews)
  • The property's location is perfect for the beach, being within a short walking distance. (7 reviews)
  • Secure gated parking is a real bonus and a convenient feature for guests. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good

The hotel was very good, bedding and towels very clean as was the room. Would definitely stay there again
John, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfect for what we wanted

We had one night here and it was lovely friendly staff ,clean room comfy bed on the 3rd floor. Easy quick walking distance to the beach . Lovely fresh breakfast and happy hour cocktails in the bar.
Sharon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One night stay in Bournemouth

Hotel good location but needs updating Nice staff great location
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Very friendly, helpful. Thankyou for every thing.excellent breakfast. Safe parking.
Barbara, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Fantastic hotel….especially if you love music !

Fantastic service from check in to breakfast. Everyone very professional and friendly. Only one downside is the loud music from the club below…till 4am Shame as hotel is in a lovely central location and everything else was perfect !
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Tired bedroom decor but clean and great low price

So very cheaply priced. Building getting tired and rooms in need of decoration but were spotlessly clean. All staff were friendly and helpful. Bar / club area was exceptional. Breakfast great quality too Amazing value for Bournemouth. We will use again Perfect location too , easy secure car parking
Debbie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

5*

Brilliant hotel, great location , excellent breakfast
graham, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff

Friendly staff and helpful rooms bit dated
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal location and good value

Ideal place to stay in Bournemouth for the sea front, conference centre, and theatre at a very fair price. Car park is not huge, so get there early to get a spot.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Another perfect stay

Absolutely lovely in every way. I go to the Royal Exeter once a month and I feel as if I am returning home each time: from the lovely personal welcome from the reception staff, the comfort of the bed and the linen quality (far superior to some higher rated hotels locally) and the fab breakfast. The super secure parking is another bonus. Can’t wait to be back!
Valerie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Royal Exeter hotel

Nice hotel with an adjoining sushi bar. Sadly, we were not allowed to eat in the restaurant, as there were only two groups. The chef bought our breakfast to our room. It was delicious, but I’d have preferred it at a table. The staff were all friendly and the place was lovely.
View from the hotel
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Staircase
Sylvia, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

One night stay

Old large hotel not geared for comfort but for music and bar which was good. Room very basic usual old hotel en-suite small as was room bed very comfortable and small shower but good pressure and hot water. No where to eat on Monday in the hotel . Normally a sushi bar open but believe on Sundays they do a good roast. The breakfast and service was excellent though. Good for one night stay as opposite BiC which we wanted. Managed to park in gated car park as not too busy but they won’t guarantee you a place even with a disabled badge😩
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Broken lampshade
Hazel, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Don’t bother!

Very shabby and tired noisy single room. The floorboards were so creaky that you felt uncomfortable walking around because of the noise. Very outdated decor. Very old fashioned. Haven’t seen a toilet like that or the type of lampshade for years! Overlooked the car park and there was a lot of noise by the bins! Desperately in need of a total refurb.
Joe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fab hotel, amazing breakfast and perfect location for us. The band were brilliant A++
Sam, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We slept well!

We were visiting BIC so the location is perfect. We were wary about getting any sleep once we read some reviews but can genuinely say the music didnt affect either of us at all (one on 2nd floor and one on third). Maybe it wasnt a busy night, maybe we are heavy sleepers, either way we had a good nights sleep. Reception and the main 1812 bar were very nice, there's a secure car park, and all the staff were very friendly and efficient. Breakfast was very good (full English). I would certainly return.
Matthew, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Weekend away

The staff were amazing, the room was comfy and very clean and had everything you needed even though a bit old fashioned. At the weekend there was entertainment on the premises so be prepared for a little noise. Great stay. Thank you.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fab hotel with car park pnsite

Lovely staff, good sized single rooms and a fab breakfast with easy parking close to the Bournemouth pier. What more do you want for a quick trip to Bournemouth:
Valerie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay.

Lovely stay in Dorset Suite with 4 poster bed. Big and comfortable, but floor dips and is very creaky. The bathroom had a jacuzzi bath which was great but bathroom a bit worn. Breakfast great and hotel receptionist was lovely. Just be aware that music may go on until 4am.
Simon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The reception team were very friendly the room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was excellent. Very noisy over the weekend due to clubs though
Stephen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quick & easy check in, our room was dated but clean, warm and comfortable. We were above the night club and it was playing loud music. But we were warned about this several times, so ear plugs helped. We would definitely stay again.
Clive, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Totally enjoyed my stay. Very friendly and 5 minutes from the beach, bliss.
Andrew, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay for for all of us in a group of 8. The rooms were very tidy and the breakfasts were excellent. Particular commendation for the ladies serving at breakfast - nothing was too much trouble for them.
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The check in was quick and the bed was comfy
Faye, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quick walk to the beach. It was a decent spot. Nothing fancy but nice.
Adam, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ok hotel

Good location and friendly staff . Downside room was cold and shower was very weak and not hot
David, 1-night trip