The Imperial Hotel

Riverfront hotel in Barnstaple with 2 restaurants and bar/lounge

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Upscale charm and village views await you at The Imperial Hotel, near Clovelly Village. Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast, then unwind with a drink at the bar or take advantage of nearby pool access.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
£99
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Why we love this property

Dining that delights
Culinary explorers find 2 restaurants and a bar ready to tantalise taste buds. Mornings start with cooked-to-order breakfast at this hotel.
Sleep in style
Premium bedding cradles guests in sumptuous comfort throughout every room in this hotel. Cravings are satisfied anytime with 24-hour room service.

Room options

Showing 7 of 7 rooms
Free toiletries, towels
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

Excellent

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Free toiletries, towels
Standard Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Free toiletries, towels
Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
Free toiletries, towels
Superior Double or Twin Room, River View | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, River View

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Free toiletries, towels
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Free toiletries, towels
Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Free toiletries, towels

Standard Double Room

Excellent

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Free toiletries, towels
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Small Double

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Taw Vale Parade, Barnstaple, England, EX32 8NB

What's nearby

  • St Anne's Arts & Community Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pannier Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Queen's Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • North Devon Karting Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Funder Zone - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 67 min drive
  • Barnstaple Station - 10 min walk
  • Chapelton Station - 13 min drive
  • Umberleigh Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barum Takeaway - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Claytons & the Glasshouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Water Gate - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kelly's Lounge And Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Imperial Hotel

The Imperial Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Barnstaple. For a bite to eat, guests can visit The Arlington Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 63 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out

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

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 not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

The Arlington Restaurant – This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Colours Bar Bistro – This bistro serves lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Please note that some guestrooms are located in the Rivercourt Building and are accessed through a separate entrance.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Imperial Barnstaple
Imperial Hotel Barnstaple
The Imperial Hotel Barnstaple, Devon
The Imperial Hotel Hotel
The Imperial Hotel Barnstaple
The Imperial Hotel Hotel Barnstaple

Frequently asked questions

Does The Imperial Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Imperial 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Imperial Hotel?

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

Is parking offered on site at The Imperial Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Imperial Hotel and nearby?

The Imperial Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Imperial Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.

What's the area around The Imperial Hotel like?

The Imperial Hotel is located by the river, a short 10-minute walk from Barnstaple Station and 6 minutes' walk from Queen's Theatre.

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The Imperial Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, plentiful, and excellent with a wide choice. (16 reviews)
  • Parking was safe, easily accessible, and conveniently located near the property. (4 reviews)
  • Dining experience was excellent with delicious and plentiful meals. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

Service staffRoomFoodLocationBreakfastRestaurantTownsParkingBarAmbience

10/10 Exceptional

Go back in time and stay at a family owned Hotel

I have not stayed here for years and was surprised to see that its still a Brend Hotel ( family hotel). I went for breakfast and it was a traditional waiter service breakfast eg you are shown to a table, another waiter takes your order, you choose the items you want and its freshly cooked ( no food sitting under a heated light)
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Formal but friendly hotel, clean and well kept, small double actually a reasonable size, really good breakfast and beautiful location. Will be back one day
Carissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic

Wonderful Hotel in a very good location close to the shops. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was very good.
Neil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were excellent and the hotel was amazing
Mike, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

All of the above
Kathryn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean hotel, and I loved the bedsheets.
Mark, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice friendly and helpful staff lovely clean room great breakfast
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay, easy parking in front of the hotel.
Philip, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, room was clean and staff were very friendly and helpful
Ahmed, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming hotel and staff. Kicked off our two-week tour of the SW in an exceptional manner.
Steve, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, really nicely done out. Would definitely return here
MARK, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

An excellent property in every respect, from service to food to room and bathroom.
Ira, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great couple of days. Such a lovely hotel
john, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location was superb. The River Taw is literally across the road, as is the excellent Barnstaple museum. The room was beautiful and the public areas are smart
Gillian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything about our stay at this hotel was superb from the friendly staff, an immaculately clean room and first class food. I would highly recommend this beautiful hotel.
Barbara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Welcoming and a Fantastic Breakfast
Russell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quick work trip turned into a mini vacation

Absolutely amazing stay! Beautiful, comfortable, wonderful staff, and tadty breakfast. We'll be back!
Jesse, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice historic building with modern well well-equipped rooms. Lounge bar food was very expensive and small in quantity, Restaurant breakfast was fantastic.
Russell, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent across the board
Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The building looked great inside and out. The staff were all very nice made you feel welcome. One night I came back at 1am and was still greeted by a smile which you don't get everywhere. The restaurant attached to the hotel looked great. The rooms are all well done out and feel cosy. Would definitely stay again.
Kieran Michael, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Another great stay st the Imperial

Yet another fabulous stay at the Imperial. Staff and service impeccable as always. We don't eat there as we are visiting family and go out to eat with them but there menu looks great and readonably priced
Frances, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely hotel with outstanding staff

Was upgraded to a lovely large room, very comfortable bed and bedding. Large bath that was enjoyed after a days work. Staff are a credit, always so friendly and helpful. Have stayed a few times and always exceptional service.
Wendy, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The lounge, bistro and restaurant were lovely. Staff were excellent. The food was extremely good. The bedroom was okay, but the decor looked a bit tired. For a four star hotel the the facilities in the room were limited. No spare toilet roll, no shaving mirror and the room itself was a little small. The toilet did not flush that well and the hot water/heating pipes were noisy.
Philip, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It is very pleasant hotel with excellent staff. The dining room and room service fee are very expensive. There seems to be no recycling effort made in the hotel.
Daniel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Short stay.

The staff were very polite and helpful. The room suited my solo needs. The internet access was good. Parking across the road was safe and easily accessible. The room was cleaned very well during my 2 night stay. I would book again.
Lubhaya, 2-night trip