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The Royal Britannia

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with a coffee shop and a restaurant

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Executive Room, Harbor View (Four Poster Bed) | Select Comfort beds, free WiFi
Superior Double Room, Harbor View (Four Poster Bed) | Select Comfort beds, free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room, Bathtub, Harbor View | Select Comfort beds, free WiFi
Superior Double Room, Harbor View | Select Comfort beds, free WiFi
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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The Harbour, Ilfracombe, Ilfracombe, England, EX349EE
  • Place, Ilfracombe Harbour
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Verity Statue
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, North Devon Coast
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Double Room (Small)

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

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Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Double Room (Large)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Harbor View (Four Poster Bed) | Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Harbor View (Four Poster Bed)

  • 603 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Harbor View | Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Harbor View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room (2 doubles + bunk beds) | Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Family Room (2 doubles + bunk beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Harbor View | Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Double Room, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, Harbor View (Four Poster Bed) | Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Executive Room, Harbor View (Four Poster Bed)

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Bathtub, Harbor View | Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Bathtub, Harbor View

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Quadruple Room (2 doubles) | Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Quadruple Room (2 doubles)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Ilfracombe

The Royal Britannia places you next to Ilfracombe Harbour and within a 5-minute walk of Verity Statue. This 27-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Verity Statue - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • North Devon Coast - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hele Bay Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Admiral Collingwood (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Royal Britannia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dolly's Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ilfracombe Aquarium - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Royal Britannia

Beach hotel with a coffee shop and a restaurant
The Royal Britannia features free WiFi in public areas, an arcade/game room, and a terrace. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. This beach hotel also has a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Climb into the Select Comfort bed for a pleasant night's sleep. Coffee makers are also available.

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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
7.8 out of 10, Good, 22 reviews
$85 nightly
The price is $85
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 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, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Royal Britannia Hotel Ilfracombe
Royal Britannia Hotel
Royal Britannia Ilfracombe
The Royal Britannia Ilfracombe Devon
The Royal Britannia Hotel Ilfracombe
The Royal Britannia Ilfracombe, Devon
The Royal Britannia Hotel
The Royal Britannia Ilfracombe
The Royal Britannia Hotel Ilfracombe

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of The Royal Britannia?

Located steps from Ilfracombe Harbour, this hotel is in Ilfracombe, and within a 10-minute walk of Verity Statue and Wildersmouth Beach. You'll also find Ilfracombe Beach and Ilfracombe Museum less than a mile away.

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

As of Dec 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Britannia on Jan 8, 2026 start from $55.98, 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.

Is there parking available at The Royal Britannia?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does The Royal Britannia include a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at The Royal Britannia?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Royal Britannia?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a comfy mattress as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Royal Britannia?

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

Does The Royal Britannia have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Royal Britannia serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Royal Britannia allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Royal Britannia for a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at The Royal Britannia?

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

Are there rooms with balconies at The Royal Britannia?

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

The Royal Britannia Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 93 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel ok apart from curtain coming away from fittingfeom yrack
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Great place to stay in Ilfracombe

Absolutely great place to stay if you're in Ilfracombe. Backs onto the very pretty harbour area, really good value breakfast and the pub is friendly, great beers but not noisy at all. Our room got a little warm and the mgt instantly upgraded us to a two-room suite opposite and the general service and friendliness of the team who manage the Royal Britannia would be a major reason for going back as well as the beautiful spots immediately around the hotel. Great job and thank you Royal Britannia team.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Traveled with group
fair hotel for the budget price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy

It has character and is nice and relaxed and easy-going.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Nice stay

Simple, great for 1 night stay, shower was great,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay and would definitely stay again! Lovely hotel and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

graham

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashrafi

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very lovely hotel with friendly staff. Very close to the beach and lots of local food around.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Val

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a brilliant weekend here. Lovely big room with a great view of the harbour. The bar is great. Good food and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located next to the harour, ideal if you're catching the ferry to Lundy. Good food and beer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

The hotel is in an outstanding location. The staff are most friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

evelyn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

evelyn

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

Amazing

Excellent. Great room, stunning views and location. Service fantastic. The gentleman at reception was extremely wonderful and gave us an amazing upgrade. He was very friendly and helpful. Thanks for a great stay. Will definitely recommend this hotel. Thanks kind Sir for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

evelyn

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

Excellent

My stay was very very enjoyable and comfortable. The room was absolutely beautiful and fully stocked with all the amenities. Thanks very much for a wonderful and great stay. So central as well with stunning views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely stay. Room was faultless and staff mainly friendly and helpful, couple of more miserable ones! Booked at very short notice so really happy. The young man who signed us in on arrival was delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023