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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with restaurant, near The Big Sheep

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Flat-screen TV
Flat-screen TV
Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine
Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • 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
$151 nightly
The total price is $181
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, TV, and convenient bedside table.

Basic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic hotel room with a large bed, bedside table, and chair, featuring a television and door to an adjacent room.

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic hotel room with a neatly made bed, bedside table, and desk, offering a comfortable space to work and relax.

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 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

  • Clovelly Village - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • The Big Sheep - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Instow Beach - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Saunton Sands - 30 min drive - 29.7 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

DONE

Hotel size

    • 32 rooms
DONE

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
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

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
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

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

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Bicycle parking
  • 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

  • Travel crib
  • 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 20.00 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?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling.

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 by the river, a short 13-minute walk from The Burton Art Gallery and Museum.

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The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent, very good, and plentiful with great food options. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Staff were approachable and most helpful thoroughly enjoyed our visit
Bob, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Enjoyable stay

Really pleasant stay for work. Food in the restaurant was delicious and excellent portions.
Dave, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

The staff were particularly helpful and friendly. Lovely view from my room.
Anne, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

nice hotel and free parking

nice enough place food looked good but we didn't eat there.
joseph, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant Stay

Lovely hotel great service
Alexander, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 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 Excellent

Bar staff abd restaurant staff were amazing and really helpful. Shower was very weak and very low. Taller person would struggle fitting under the head.
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Perfect stay.

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

10/10 Excellent

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 Excellent

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 Good

Historic hotel in excellent location

Hotel in great location and looks good as well. Rooms a bit dated.
1-night trip