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The Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk

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Experience the grandeur of our lobby, featuring a classic reception area with a beautifully designed staircase and elegant decor.
Enjoy a serene beachside escape with access to the ocean.
Relax under the shade of our outdoor seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable seating.
Stroll through the serene garden, surrounded by vibrant flower beds and a beautiful archway of white blooms.
Stately manor house with arched windows and a central entrance, set amidst a well-manicured lawn and rolling hills.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Taw Vale Parade, Barnstaple, England, EX32 8NB
  • Pannier Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Queen's Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Saunton Sands
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, River View

Two double beds with matching headboards and a large window with curtains. A comfortable armchair, desk, and flat-screen TV are also featured.

Superior Double or Twin Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Comfortable accommodations feature a large bed, shower area, and flat-screen TV.

Small Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Relax in a stylishly designed room with a comfortable bed, flat-screen TV, and ample natural light.

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and comfortable seating area.

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Relax in comfort with a large bed, two armchairs, and a radiator beneath.

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

Relax in comfort with a large bed, bedside tables, and a TV, set amidst elegant floral wallpaper and a chandelier.

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, sofa, and dining area, featuring a desk for work and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Barnstaple

The Imperial Hotel places you 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Saunton Sands and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Croyde Bay Beach. This 63-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 2 restaurants, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Pannier Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Queen's Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Saunton Sands - 17 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Exmoor Zoo - 23 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Woolacombe Beach - 27 min drive - 13.6 miles

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 10 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barnstaple Bus Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Water Gate - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Claytons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Latitude 48 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Imperial Hotel

Riverwalk hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk
At The Imperial Hotel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a terrace. A stay here includes free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer free toiletries. Coffee makers and desks are also standard.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Colours Bar Bistro
  • The Arlington Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is 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

Is free cancellation available at The Imperial Hotel?

The Imperial Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Aug 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Imperial Hotel on Aug 14, 2025 start from $160.66, 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's there to do close to The Imperial Hotel?

This hotel in Barnstaple is within a 10-minute walk of Queen's Theatre, Pannier Market, and St Anne's Arts & Community Centre. You'll also find Funder Zone and Basett's Ridge within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Imperial Hotel?

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

Does The Imperial Hotel have a casino at the property?

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

Is there an indoor pool at The Imperial Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Imperial Hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront hotel include around-the-clock room service and premium bedding in each guestroom with some featuring river views.

Does The Imperial Hotel have a hot tub?

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

Does The Imperial Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Imperial Hotel has 2 restaurants, and serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does The Imperial Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Imperial Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Imperial Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Imperial Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Imperial Hotel.

The Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 329 out of 494 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 494 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 494 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 494 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 494 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

OB

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We very much appreciated the unexpected upgrade to the Imperial Suite. Bathroom was fabulous with one of the best showers ever. The hotel is popular with the older generation, but was in a great location for us and the staff were excellent. Our only criticism was the lack of feather pillows and the hairdryer sounded like it was on its last legs!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic

Wonderful Hotel in a very good location close to the shops. Staff were all very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

2 day break

Hotel was lovely, old in style by very grand. Lovely warm rooms, shower over bath but was excellent. Room had empty cupboard for a fridge but non provided. No plug sockets next to bed for phones. Spacious and free car park. Great location. Very grand high end dining room, excellent staff. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a dog friendly room that was extremely clean with no sign of dogs having stayed there previously - very clean and fresh. Staff friendly and efficient. A good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay.

Everything was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Hotel and Staff

Great hotel and amazing staff Food superb Despite cost of living and other hotels reducing their standards and cutting corners , this hotel has not .. have stayed many times and will return many more .. fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darran

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in an excellent position near the town centre but with an easy to access large car park. The staff are unassuming and helpful. We ate in the restaurant and the food and wines were excellent. The bedrooms were warm and comfortable with attractive traditional furnishings and immaculate en suites. The style is old empire and charming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to walk into town . Good breakfast and for a big building very clean. I would go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business overnight

Nice old hotel, very comfortable and clean room. Great shower Very central to town. 6 EV chargers so great for me (although 4 had non EVs parked in them) Very polite and professional staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Great little hotel, nestled by the river in Barnstaple. Staff were fab and couldn’t do enough for you. Had a very homely feel and was very cosy. Food awesome! Rooms clean and tidy but no air con so had to have the window open then was woken by bin men at 7am. Certainly not the hotels fault! Overall, very much looking forward to staying there again…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quality for the price. Lovely old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As ever, excellent experience from Barnstaple’s best hotel. Only request - please make sure that the new EV charging spaces are free for EVs rather than allowing anyone to park in the space. Most frustrating when you need to charge your car…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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