The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

Hotel with restaurant, near Carmarthen Castle

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Sun 23 Nov
Sat 29 Nov
November 2025
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December 2025
Located close to Carmarthen Castle, The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality offers a tranquil retreat with a free daily manager's reception and a relaxing sauna. Unwind on the garden or enjoy the convenience of laundry facilities, 24-hour front desk, coffee shop/cafe and self parking. Previous guests praise the helpful staff for making their stay truly special.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
£99
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

Showing 12 of 12 rooms
Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Good

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Twin Room | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Twin Room | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Good

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Very good

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Good

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed
Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds
Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Bidet
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Bidet
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Garden Suite | Garden view
Garden Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Garden Suite | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden Suite | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
IVY Suite | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels
IVY Suite | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
IVY Suite | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
IVY Suite | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

IVY Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
11 Spilman Street, Carmarthen, Wales, SA31 1LG

What's nearby

  • Carmarthen Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carmarthen Heritage Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • King Street Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oriel Myrddin - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Picton Monument - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 90 min drive
  • Carmarthen Station - 6 min walk
  • Whitland Station - 16 min drive
  • Ferryside Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yr Hen Dderwen (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blasus Delicatessen Ltd - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The New Stags Head - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Gremlin Club - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality is a great choice for a stay in Carmarthen. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 70 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

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

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 cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised

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

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • 5 meeting rooms

Services

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

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fee & policy details

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6.25 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per week

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Also known as

Spilman Hotel Carmarthen
Spilman Hotel
Spilman Carmarthen
Spilman Hotel Wales/Carmarthen
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel CARMARTHEN
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel
Ivy Bush Royal CARMARTHEN
Ivy Bush Royal
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel Compass Hospitality Carmarthen
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel Compass Hospitality
Ivy Bush Royal Compass Hospitality Carmarthen
Ivy Bush Royal Compass Hospitality
Ivy Bush Royal Compass Hospit
The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality Hotel
The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality Carmarthen
The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality Hotel Carmarthen

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality 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 Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of GBP 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as fishing and hiking. The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality like?

The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality is a short 6-minute walk from Carmarthen Station and 4 minutes' walk from Carmarthen Castle.

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The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was plentiful, good, and had many options. (36 reviews)
  • Plenty of parking was available on site and was considered easy to access. (8 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Good location. Nice sized room. Good bar on site
Charles, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely triple room , breakfast great
Becky, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff and large room
molly, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great breakfast choices. Free car park. Central to town. Warm. Tea and coffee in rooms
brian, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Visiting
Sila, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel in a great location

Great location in the centre of town with loads of parking. Stayed in the older part of the hotel, bed is really comfortable, white crisp linen and towels, bathroom is clean with good shower, great breakfast with a nice bar that has proper Welsh ale, staff are friendly and helpful; carpets need a bit of tender loving care. Would stay again and recommend to others.
Kevin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

One night stay

Friendly staff, comfy bed, great location for Carmarthen town centre
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

staff are brillant and friendly, very good room
GURJIT, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Lovely hotel and great breakfast!
Stewart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

As an older property and with all the difficulties to maintain such a property I feel it has been taken care of very well , it's charming and welcoming, clean a comfortable and the food is great. We loved our 3 nights and hope to return in the future.
Mary, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I really like the staff and the hospitality. Room was really good and clean as well.
Kumudika Ridmani, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

10/10... great service, room well equipped food at reasonable prices staff helpful and friendly cant fault it... will stay again
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location
Bikki, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I always choose this hotel if I am working in South West Wales as its the best in the area.
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Yes
Toby, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Conveniernt easy walk to town centre
gerald, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent budget option

Excellent buget option room spacious and clean. Food good breakfast included in the price. Syaff polite and professional.Highly recommended
Sharon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to stay
Pavnil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel will definitely stay here again
Tim, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Average hotel in a poor town. Staff friendly and renovated rooms seemed nice, others were ok. Breakfast ok. Nothing really wrong with the hotel, it was just average.
Gareth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great
stephen, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice staff, great location, easy parking, great food,
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were so kind, we did a last minute booking and it was so comfy and quaint. The area is gorgeous and breakfast was great!
Alexsandria, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Room wasnt cleaned.then upgraded to a diff room.
Rob, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location. Nice breakfast and easy parking

Old property with smell. My room just above the bar, keeps noisy until mid-night. Stay one night for road trip so this is definitely fine for us. Buffet breakfast is good. Easy parking and good location which very closed to shopping centre.
1-night trip