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The Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property
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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

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
The current price is £112
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun

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

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, River View | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Small Double

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - 4 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

  • ‪Kelly's Lounge And Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Panniers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 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

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Hotel size

    • 63 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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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
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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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 fire extinguisher and 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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Reviews

The Imperial Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

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)
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10/10 Exceptional

It was perfect, friendly staff and beautiful views
Benjamin, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It is a wonderful place, and the staff was wonderful as well
Stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was faultless and this echoed the hotel in every way Nothing was too much trouble for the friendly staff The breakfast and evening meal was wonderful and catered for all tastes Thank you for an amazing stay will be back soon
Estelle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel. Room was spacious and comfortable and the breakfast was excellent with loads of choice. All the staff were friendly and helpful.
Petra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was spacious and clean, and the bathroom was fantastic. The staff could not have been more friendly and helpful. Loved the canapes with our pre-dinner drinks!
Sonia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We have stayed at the Imperial several times visiting family. Never been disappointed. All effort made to make us feel welcome and receive the high standard of service Thank you.
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location easy parking clean room with comfy bed Excellent food
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A beautiful hotel in a good location.
Elaine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Staff and Hotel Perfect place and truly wonderful Hotel
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and a very nice place to stay
Kevin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel. Staff care a lot and are very attentive - some good banter and nice to see some personalities. Breakfast was a little expensive but very robust portions. Will definitely be on the short-list for my next stay.
Barry, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were excellent and the hotel was amazing
Mike, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a lovely location

Overnight stay, lovely place and staff were very friendly.
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice friendly and helpful staff lovely clean room great breakfast
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean hotel, and I loved the bedsheets.
Mark, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stay was really nice Hotel clean snd tidy Staff were friendly and helpful Nice breakfast but a bit pricey
Jason, 3-night trip
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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
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, room was clean and staff were very friendly and helpful
Ahmed, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel excellent location staff went above and beyond
David, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Great food

Staff great, food great and charming building.
Belinda Lesley, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very comfortable and lovely food
Steve, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We had a lovely long weekend stay at The Imperial . Staff were very friendly and attentive, special mention to Sayed in Arlington restaurant 😀 great hotel
Jeanette, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice room close to town centre
Christian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Weekend away

Very nice hotel close to the town. Handy for exploring Barnstaple and the surrounding area
James, 2-night trip