In the heart of the city, The Royal Lion Hotel offers a warm retreat with an indoor pool and billiards/pool table for entertainment. Enjoy in-room WiFi, self parking and savor English breakfast at the on-site restaurant.
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
Getting around
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 44 min drive
Axminster Station - 16 min drive
Honiton Station - 28 min drive
Honiton Feniton Station - 29 min drive
Restaurants
The Royal Standard - 8 min walk
Swim - 7 min walk
The Harbour Inn - 8 min walk
The Pilot Boat - 2 min walk
Volunteer Inn - 2 min walk
About this property
The Royal Lion Hotel
When visiting Lyme Regis, The Royal Lion Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests can splash around at the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
32 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
What to do
Pool table
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
An indoor pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
36-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Phone
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Frequently asked questions
Does The Royal Lion Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Royal Lion 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.
Is there a pool at The Royal Lion Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Royal Lion Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Royal Lion Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Lion Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Royal Lion Hotel and nearby?
The Royal Lion Hotel has an indoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Lion Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Royal Lion Hotel like?
The Royal Lion Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Lyme Regis Beach and 5 minutes' walk from Dorset and East Devon Coast.
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The Royal Lion Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, superb, and perfect with a wide choice and high quality. (37 reviews)
Convenient on-site parking was a significant advantage for guests, making their visit even more convenient. (18 reviews)
The property's location is perfectly situated near the beach with easy access to shops and other amenities. (9 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
10/10-highly recommend and would visit again again
Perfect accommodation for our family trip to Lyme Regis, our children and dog were welcomed and felt so comfortable, very rare for us to visit the same place twice but I’d make an exception for the Royal Lion, we had the best time
Claire
Claire, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 31, 2025
Clean, comfortable with friendly staff.
Keith
Keith, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 18, 2025
Would stay again
We had a lovely stay, staff were friendly & helpful. Room was fine, breakfast was very good.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 8, 2025
Great one night stay, friendly and helpful staff. Excellent dinner and breakfast.
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 12, 2025
The room was very comfortable, bright and airy. Staff were very helpful. All in all it was very enjoyable.
Janey
Janey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2025
Great definitely be back
Staff was lovely and nice room
Neil
Neil, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2025
Great location with free parking
Great couple of night stay with friends. Perfect location with free car parking a definite bonus. Clean and comfortable room and good substantial breakfast. Would definitely book again. Booked slot for pool and jacuzzi which was fantastic.
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2025
Old-school, traditional hotel with relaxing bar and reception rooms.
Tristan
Tristan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2025
Lovely old hotel with lots of character, would definitely stay here again
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2025
Great place
Lovely location and a recommended spot if stopping by Lyme Regis.
Private parking might be very busy but it wasn't a problem parking near by.
Gonzalo
Gonzalo, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 16, 2025
Enjoyable stay
I had a lovely stay at the Royal Lion. The service was excellent and my room was lovely. I wasn't entirely happy with the cleanliness as the carpet was quite grubby but apart from that, it was good and I'd definitely go back again.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 26, 2025
Staff excellent. Room fine but plumbing needs attention - the hot tap on the washbasin didn’t work at all. Breakfast was fine but choices limited - not everything on the menu was available.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2024
This was a charming quiet hotel with friendly staff, a fabulous breakfast, very nice decor, very comfortable rooms and a great location for this quaint town.
Highly recommended.
Nick
Nick, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 13, 2025
The room was suppose to be deluxe, it was very small no dressing table, no room to sit and do my makeup, no room to dress. , no space to move around the toilet door scrapes the bathoom sink.
The food was greasy, undercooked and bland. It was not worth £192!! Staff were friendly.
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2025
Unparalleled Service
A thoroughly enjoyable stay, special thanks to Neil at front of house/reception and Honor in the restaurant/bar for their unparalleled service and attention. The Hotel and staff far outshine many hotels I have frequented over the years. Highly recommended.
tony
tony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Great place, highly recommend
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 28, 2024
A lovely friendly hotel definitely value for money
Marie
Marie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2025
Great hotel highly recommended
We had an amazing time at Lyme Regis and the hotel played a large part in that, the room (19) was clean and well equipped with everything you’d want… the pool and jacuzzi were a wonderful addition, although the sauna was out of order.
The staff went out of their way to be friendly , welcoming and helpful.
The television didn’t work on the channels but had a DVD player inbuilt and external connections..
Would definitely love to stay again,
thank you 🙏 ..
Steve
Steve, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2024
The staff were very helpful and considerate, i am disabled, and things were made very comfortable for me, great breakfast, facilities were good and i enjoyed my stay thank you.
anthony
anthony, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 20, 2024
A beautiful old coaching inn in the historic centre of Lyme Regis. Staff were really friendly, the room comfortable and breakfast excellent. Easy parking and a very short walk to the sea, shops, restaurants and bars. Will definitely stay again.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
Great value hotel
Great hotel with sea view. Clean, comfy and staff are great. Food in restaurant is great and breakfast superb.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 16, 2025
Hotel showing its age and not able to cater for our dietary requirements. But breakfast was good and there’s a lovely indoor pool. Convenient for town and beach and has parking which is a big bonus.
Dominic
Dominic, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2024
Classy hotel in a lovely location
Aylin
Aylin, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 8, 2024
The hotel is in a great location
Lorraine
Lorraine, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 19, 2025
Not the room that was advertised uncomfortable noisy and check in staff were not welcoming at all.