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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverfront Bideford hotel with restaurant

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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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • 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)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lift
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free self-parking
The current price is £84
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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Standard Single Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Basic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Barnstaple Street, Bideford, England, EX39 4AE

What's nearby

  • The Burton Art Gallery and Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • North Devon Coast - 6 min drive - 6.1 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.) - 79 min drive
  • Barnstaple Station - 17 min drive
  • Chapelton Station - 21 min drive
  • Umberleigh Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon) - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fireaway Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪White Hart - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pannier Pantry at the Custom House - ‬9 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 visit Merchants Bistro, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 32 rooms
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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
    • 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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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
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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)

Travelling 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
  • Bike parking
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Merchants Bistro – This restaurant specialises 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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

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 that you 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 social distancing 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 (9.7 mi) and Croyde Bay Beach (18.2 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 bath.

What's the area around The Royal Hotel like?

The Royal Hotel is located by the river, a short 14-minute walk from The Burton Art Gallery and Museum.

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Reviews

The Royal Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with various choices and great quality. (9 reviews)
  • Food at the property was excellent, with great breakfast and evening meals that were well worth the wait. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was very good, the staff were very busy but were always there for you. Our room was lovely
Keith, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hotel, wondeeful staff.
Clare, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms clean & tidy & the staff was very courteous
Darren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. Our room was very nice
Daryl, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were very helpful, Food delicious. Room very clean. Car parking was not very convenient.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean although a little dated. The staff were excellent very friendly and helpful.
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were approachable and most helpful thoroughly enjoyed our visit
Bob, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sunday carvery

Large clean room, excellent breakfast and amazing Sunday carvery
Kelvin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2nd stay here - very nice, warm hotel in a great spot
Courtney, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Well maintained and renovated. Staff and service were excellent.
Barbara, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very old hotel, yet updated. Very walkable to downtown and various sites.
Christine, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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

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

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

Enjoyable stay

Really pleasant stay for work. Food in the restaurant was delicious and excellent portions.
Dave, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable stay. Loved the lounge and views and excellent bistro
Maurice, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

The stay was so enjoyable we intend to return next year
Mick, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

Really lovely welcome, nice and central and great food
Julie, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Left a day early!
David, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice well maintained hotel - friendly staff
Howard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean the bed was really comfy and the food and service were excellent.
Adam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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