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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of The Milky Way Adventure Park

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Exterior
Lounge
Interior entrance
Indoor wedding
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is RM667
RM801 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul

Room options

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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
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Basic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

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
  • Saunton Sands - 30 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Croyde Bay Beach - 33 min drive - 31.8 km

Getting around

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

Hotel near Queen's Theatre
Located close to Saunton Sands, The Royal Hotel provides laundry facilities and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), wedding services and a banquet hall
  • 1 meeting room, a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Royal Hotel boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

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The price is RM578
RM693 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Merchants Bistro

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and from GBP 5 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?

As of 10 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 18 Jul 2025 start from RM 667.44, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Royal Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Royal Hotel located?

Situated in Bideford, this hotel is 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from The Milky Way Adventure Park and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Queen's Theatre. Saunton Sands and Croyde Bay Beach are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 287 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 287 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 287 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 287 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 287 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2nd stay here - very nice, warm hotel in a great spot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay

Really pleasant stay for work. Food in the restaurant was delicious and excellent portions.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable stay. Loved the lounge and views and excellent bistro
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were particularly helpful and friendly. Lovely view from my room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice hotel and free parking

nice enough place food looked good but we didn't eat there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was so enjoyable we intend to return next year
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the Hotel was warm and very welcoming. Excellent location. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely welcome, nice and central and great food
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good car parking, ideally situated, excellent service and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant Stay

Lovely hotel great service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Royal Hotel is a nice traditional establishment with great staff and good service. Grand experience😎
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
pleasant stay for 2 nites. well located
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

What a hotel should be great service great staff great room great dinner great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice room and hotel. We booked as close to ferry to Lundy Island.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very helpful pleasant cleanliness excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bideford’s best hotel

Fantastic 3 star hotel with comfortable beds. Friendly staff. Very good food in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Beautiful hotel, excellent food. I will definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and the staff was very helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

vance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay.

Great historic hotel. Friendly staff . No problems.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very pleasant stay. Staff were extremely helpful, friendly and professional. Room was clean and well serviced. Hotel welcomed dog in all areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Historic hotel in excellent location

Hotel in great location and looks good as well. Rooms a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022