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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Flat-screen TV
Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine
Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Barnstaple Street, Bideford, England, EX39 4AE
  • Clovelly Village
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The Big Sheep
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Instow Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Basic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 109 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Bideford

Located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from The Big Sheep, The Royal Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of other popular attractions like RHS Garden Rosemoor. This 3-star hotel has 32 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Clovelly Village - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • The Big Sheep - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Instow Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor - 13 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Saunton Sands - 30 min drive - 18.5 miles

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 16 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rose Salterne - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪East of the Water - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Spice - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mr Chips - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Riverfront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
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 luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a banquet hall and wedding services.
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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 uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 20 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Merchants Bistro

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a river

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 at the property

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 20.00 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • 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.

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.

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 The Big Sheep within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Royal Hotel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

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.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Royal Hotel?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront hotel include a soaking tub as well as a restaurant and wedding services.

Does The Royal Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

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, at The Royal Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

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. 150 out of 292 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 292 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 292 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 292 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 292 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were particularly helpful and friendly. Lovely view from my room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

Great stay

Great stay ready for the boat for Lundy the next morninv. Lovely bar, nice big room. Great parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
I was allocated a room in the attic, through atiny door to my room, it was very cold upon arrival, so turned on the heater endedx up getting into beed fully clothed to warm up ,. It was ok, but felt as though i had been allocated the bulk head room as you would on a plane as a punishment! At 6.20am the staff arrived, the house keeping room was next door to my room. I was the only room onthis hsrry potter corridor and room. The staff were up and down this corridor doirs opening ,closing for the next two hours! What did i do to be allocated this room? £90 i dont think so ! Never again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bar staff abd restaurant staff were amazing and really helpful. Shower was very weak and very low. Taller person would struggle fitting under the head.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

Enjoyable stay

Really pleasant stay for work. Food in the restaurant was delicious and excellent portions.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

joseph

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

nice hotel and free parking

nice enough place food looked good but we didn't eat there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2nd stay here - very nice, warm hotel in a great spot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable stay. Loved the lounge and views and excellent bistro
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Callum

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

darren

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

4/10 Poor

Spencer

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

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

Never told about the party going on until midnight

Terrible - extremely loud party in the lounge which was going to go on until midnight. We were never informed about this, even when checking in. We left at 10pm and demanded a refund. Ended up having to book in to the local travel lodge.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carole

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

Weekend away

Very nice hotel great location and friendly staff let down by allowing a Christmas party to go on into the early hours way beyond the midnight curfew!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

W

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

Royal Hotel Bideford

Only thing id say is the glasses were not clean. We actually parked down the road as we didn't relaise where the hotel car park was but was £5.50 for 24 hrs. Lovely hotel and staff were very friendly Definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good one night stay. Room recently upgraded
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deon

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

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

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

10/10 Excellent

Csilla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the Hotel was warm and very welcoming. Excellent location. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024