The Royal Hotel

Riverfront hotel with restaurant, near The Big Sheep

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December 2025

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January 2026

Flat-screen TV - The Royal Hotel (Bideford)

Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine - The Royal Hotel (Bideford)

Superior Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - The Royal Hotel (Bideford)

Terrace/patio - The Royal Hotel (Bideford)

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.

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

$115 nightly

Dec 19 - Dec 20

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 16 - Dec 17

Tomorrow

Dec 17 - Dec 18

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Standard Single Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Portable fan

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Electric kettle

109 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Portable fan

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Deep soaking bathtub

Electric kettle

172 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Portable fan

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Deep soaking bathtub

Electric kettle

172 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Portable fan

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Deep soaking bathtub

129 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Portable fan

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

172 sq ft
River view
Sleeps 3
1 Large Twin Bed

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Portable fan

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Portable fan

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Deep soaking bathtub

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Similar properties

Pet friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$105 nightly

Dec 18 - Dec 19

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

Barnstaple Street, Bideford, England, EX39 4AE

What's nearby

The Burton Art Gallery and Museum - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
The Big Sheep - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
Clovelly Village - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
RHS Garden Rosemoor - 14 min drive - 15.3 km
Croyde Bay Beach - 39 min drive - 34.5 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

‪Subway - ‬6 min walk
‪Bideford Station - ‬1 min walk
‪Pannier Pantry at the Custom House - ‬8 min walk
‪The 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.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 32 rooms

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

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Pets

- Pets allowed*
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free uncovered onsite self parking

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

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

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?

Recommended spots to visit include The Big Sheep (1.9 mi) and RHS Garden Rosemoor (8.4 mi), along with Queen's Theatre (9.8 mi) and Croyde Bay Beach (18.3 mi).

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

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

Breakfast was consistently excellent with a wide variety of options available. (8 reviews)

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Popular mentions

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10/10 Exceptional

Dec 9, 2025

Fabulous hotel, wondeeful staff.

Clare, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 7, 2025

Rooms clean & tidy & the staff was very courteous

Darren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 24, 2025

Very nice stay the staff were friendly, efficient and helpful our room was clean,comfortable and spacious. Having a carpark is a must and near to the hotel I would recommend too anyone looking for a relaxing holiday with a good breakfast.

Christine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 6, 2025

Room was clean although a little dated. The staff were excellent very friendly and helpful.

Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 14, 2025

Sunday carvery

Large clean room, excellent breakfast and amazing Sunday carvery

Kelvin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 23, 2025

Staff were approachable and most helpful thoroughly enjoyed our visit

Bob, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 24, 2025

Well maintained and renovated. Staff and service were excellent.

Barbara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 28, 2025

Very old hotel, yet updated. Very walkable to downtown and various sites.

Christine, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 7, 2025

Parts of the hotel need a refurb, but the room was clean if basic, staff were helpful and the breakfast was great. Good location.

Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 4, 2025

2nd stay here - very nice, warm hotel in a great spot

Courtney, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 20, 2025

Lovely hotel, the room was larger than the average with quality furnishing and a comfortable bed. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the restaurant was superb.

Penelope, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 16, 2025

Lovely hotel, friendly staff, very nice room and excellent food. Great breakfast and evening meal was fantastic. Was a little slow to get food in the evening but well worth the wait and others I chatted to in restaurant agreed.

sean, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 13, 2025

Enjoyable stay

Really pleasant stay for work. Food in the restaurant was delicious and excellent portions.

Dave, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 22, 2025

extremely good helpful courteous service will be my first chose when I am in this area again. and the f00d is excellent.

bryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 4, 2025

Very comfortable stay. Loved the lounge and views and excellent bistro

Maurice, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 16, 2025

Nice hotel good value

Hotel was clean and welcoming, receptionist was friendly and helpful. Only one thing which could have been better for me, the mattress, it was very soft.

Nigel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 9, 2025

Stay in Bideford on way to wedding.

The Royal Hotel was excellent and we would certainly recommend staying there. The food was very good at dinner & snack lunch. Breakfast was fine for us and we would have liked a better fruit collection. More brochures of surrounding places to visit would be helpful.

Peter, 2-night trip