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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel near Clovelly Village

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Point of interest
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor wedding
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Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Barnstaple Street, Bideford, England, EX39 4AE
  • Popular LocationThe Big Sheep5 min drive
  • Popular LocationClovelly Village5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSaunton Sands35 min drive
  • AirportExeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)77 min drive

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Basic Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Single Room

  • 109 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Bideford

Located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Clovelly Village, The Royal Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of other popular attractions like Queen's Theatre. This 3-star hotel has 32 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • The Big Sheep - 5 min drive
  • Clovelly Village - 5 min drive
  • Royal North Devon Golf Club - 7 min drive
  • Instow Beach - 7 min drive
  • Saunton Sands - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 16 min drive
  • The preferred airport is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.): 78-min drive, 60 mi/96.5 km.

Restaurants

  • The Royal Hotel - 1 min walk
  • The Rose Salterne - 9 min walk
  • Blacksmith Arms - 2 min walk
  • Joiners Arms - 6 min walk
  • Mr Chips - 4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Comfortable hotel near Clovelly Village
The Royal Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and laundry facilities. Free parking is available if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with securing valuables and luggage storage. Additional amenities include wedding services and a banquet hall.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Electric kettles, portable fans, and safes are other standard amenities.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Merchants Bistro

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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

Are free cancellation options available at The Royal Hotel?

The Royal Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of May 11, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on May 12, 2024 start from $114.81, 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.

What can I see within easy reach of The Royal Hotel?

This hotel is located in Bideford within a short 13-minute walk of The Burton Art Gallery and Museum. You'll also find North Devon Coast and Clovelly Village within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Royal Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Royal Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Royal Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Royal Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Royal Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a soaking tub as well as a restaurant and wedding services.

Does The Royal Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Royal Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Royal Hotel serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Merchants Bistro.

Does The Royal Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Royal Hotel for a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at The Royal Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Royal Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Royal Hotel.

Does The Royal Hotel host weddings?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at The Royal Hotel.

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 225 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 225 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need to upgrade windows overlooking road due to traffic noise early morning
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Absolutely fine for a nights sleep!
Hotel building was nice. Room was OK but very dated bathroom but clean, no usb plugs so had to use USB in back of TV to charge phone. Restaurant was deceiving, food was not to the standard the restaurant portrayed. Will stay again but definitely not eat in restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaspar

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival we were given an option to upgrade. This we took as the room was bigger and quieter being at the back of the property. However we were notified that there was a kitchen extract fan 2 floors below which would run during the day but would stop about 22:00 hrs. This did not present a problem during our stay. We ate in for the 2 nights. The meal choice was good with with very generous portions. A good location to town without being in the town
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

PL

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not as great as previous stays
Hotel is friendly with good service and check in is quick. Room is a bit tired and there was a random used cotton bud in the bathroom. Breakfast omelette was dire, worst I've ever eaten. 1000c hot and tastes of used oil. Small and definitely poor value. Coffee is always bad at the hotel so I've moved to tea. Probably won't bother with breakfast in future.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and aesthetically pleasing old premises with courteous staff and service. Spent first weekend in December there and hit xmas parties which limited evening dining spaces and parking for guests of the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely and characterful property with a bit of history and beautiful features to show off Rooms are nice and spacious. May need some updating at some point, but perfectly fine
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023