Hotel
 Royal Exeter Hotel

Exeter Rd, Bournemouth, BH2 5AG, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 2379 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.7
Good
2,379 reviews

The room was really wide and really clean. Definitely enjoyed my stay. Staff were very accommodating and it's super close to the beach. Nothing more to ask!

Almas United Kingdom

Very near to the beach, town center and the lower gardens. Very accessible.

Charmaine United Arab Emirates

Beautiful hotel. Very spacious room. Cozy, warm and comfortable.

Julia United Kingdom

Location is great. good bar downstairs close to beach

Stephen South Africa

room was upgraded so that was unexpected. Had all the facilities you need breakfast was cooked fresh and good value couldn't get much closer to the pier and beach

Lyn United Kingdom

The people who work at Exeter are very welcoming, kind and helpful, from receptionist to cleaning ladies.

Onuta United Kingdom

Good location. Cocktail bar was great! Bathroom was hilariously spacious. Comfy bed

Colin United Kingdom

Decor, location, staff were so nice, the bar and terrace are incredible

Tatiana United Kingdom

This is an excellent hotel. I had absolutely no issues with it. The location is amazing, we loved the 3 onsite bars too. Would recommend staying here

Molly United Kingdom

The Breakfast was really nice and staff fantastic.

Paul United Kingdom
7.7
Good
2,379 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The room was really wide and really clean. Definitely enjoyed my stay. Staff were very accommodating and it's super close to the beach. Nothing more to ask!”
    Almas Almas United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very near to the beach, town center and the lower gardens. Very accessible.”
    Charmaine Charmaine United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
  • “Beautiful hotel. Very spacious room. Cozy, warm and comfortable.”
    Julia Julia United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location is great. good bar downstairs close to beach”
    Stephen Stephen South Africa South Africa
  • “room was upgraded so that was unexpected. Had all the facilities you need breakfast was cooked fresh and good value couldn't get much closer to the pier and beach”
    Lyn Lyn United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The people who work at Exeter are very welcoming, kind and helpful, from receptionist to cleaning ladies.”
    Onuta Onuta United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Good location. Cocktail bar was great! Bathroom was hilariously spacious. Comfy bed”
    Colin Colin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Decor, location, staff were so nice, the bar and terrace are incredible”
    Tatiana Tatiana United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “This is an excellent hotel. I had absolutely no issues with it. The location is amazing, we loved the 3 onsite bars too. Would recommend staying here”
    Molly Molly United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The Breakfast was really nice and staff fantastic.”
    Paul Paul United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities7.8
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money7.8
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi7.1

Stay in the heart of Bournemouth – Excellent location – show map

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This property is 3 minutes walk from the beach. The Royal Exeter Hotel is an ideal base for exploring Bournemouth and Dorset's delightful countryside. Bournemouth's beaches, the pier, promenade, shops and Bournemouth International Center are just a short walk away.

Rooms at the Royal Exeter Hotel are tastefully decorated and benefit from private bathrooms. Rooms are available in a variety of configurations, including family rooms. Guests can choose from either contemporary or more traditional décor.

This is our guests' favorite part of Bournemouth, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Royal Exeter Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 1, 2005

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Bournemouth, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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4 reasons to choose Royal Exeter Hotel

  • Prices you can't beat!
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  • The staff speaks English
Closest beaches

  • Westcliff Beach

    9.0 Wonderful beach
    750 feet from property

  • Eastcliff Beach

    8.9 Excellent beach
    950 feet from property

  • Alum Chine beach

    9.0 Wonderful beach
    2,750 feet from property

  • Canford Cliffs Beach

    8.9 Excellent beach
    1.5 miles from property
  • Boscombe Beach

    Boscombe Beach

    9.0 Wonderful beach
    1.6 miles from property

Guest reviews

7.7
Good · 2,379 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities7.8
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.2
  • Value for money7.8
  • Location9.3
  • Free WiFi7.1

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Almas
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The room was really wide and really clean. Definitely enjoyed my stay. Staff were very accommodating and it's super close to the beach. Nothing more to ask!”
  • Charmaine
    United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
    “Very near to the beach, town center and the lower gardens. Very accessible.”
  • Julia
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Beautiful hotel. Very spacious room. Cozy, warm and comfortable.”
  • Stephen
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Location is great. good bar downstairs close to beach”
  • Lyn
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “room was upgraded so that was unexpected. Had all the facilities you need breakfast was cooked fresh and good value couldn't get much closer to the pier and beach”
  • Onuta
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The people who work at Exeter are very welcoming, kind and helpful, from receptionist to cleaning ladies.”
  • Colin
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Good location. Cocktail bar was great! Bathroom was hilariously spacious. Comfy bed”
  • Tatiana
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Decor, location, staff were so nice, the bar and terrace are incredible”
  • Molly
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “This is an excellent hotel. I had absolutely no issues with it. The location is amazing, we loved the 3 onsite bars too. Would recommend staying here”
  • Paul
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The Breakfast was really nice and staff fantastic.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is there a kettle in the room and TV
    Yes
    Asked about: Double Room with Four Poster Bed • Answered on October 20, 2019
  • Is there parking near by
    There are plenty of parking facilities in the area.
    Answered on July 24, 2020
  • Is parking available?
    I'm afraid we don't have a car park at our hotel. The nearest car parks to our hotel are listed below - Exeter Park Road Car Park - BIC Multi Storey Car Park - Winter Garden Car Park
    Answered on August 25, 2021
  • How far away is the railway station as I intend travelling by rail
    Good morning, The train station is approx 45 minute walk to our hotel. Or 5-7 minutes in a taxi.
    Asked about: Executive Double Room • Answered on June 15, 2021
  • I think you don't have a lift? Do you have a Superior Single room on the first floor please?
    The hotel has 3 floors and we have one lift.
    Asked about: Superior Single Room • Answered on May 27, 2021

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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Lower Gardens
    0.1 miles
  • Bournemouth Beach
    0.2 miles
  • Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
    0.2 miles
  • West Cliff Lift
    0.2 miles
  • The Square
    0.2 miles
  • Grosvenor Casino Bournemouth
    0.2 miles
  • Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
    0.2 miles
  • St Peter's Church
    0.2 miles
  • Bournemouth Pier
    0.3 miles
  • Bournemouth Library
    0.3 miles
Top attractions
  • Boscombe Beach
    1.6 miles
  • Sandbanks
    3.7 miles
  • Poole Harbor
    5.4 miles
  • Corfe Castle
    9.5 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Westcliff Beach
    750 feet
  • Eastcliff Beach
    950 feet
  • Alum Chine beach
    2,750 feet
  • Canford Cliffs Beach
    1.5 miles
  • Boscombe Beach
    1.6 miles
Closest Airports
  • Bournemouth Airport
    4.7 miles
  • Southampton Airport
    27.7 miles
  • Bristol Airport
    58.8 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Royal Exeter Hotel

Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Live music/Performance Off-site
  • Happy hour Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 8 per day.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
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House rules Royal Exeter Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo American Express Royal Exeter Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

The hotel provide late night entertainment, therefore some areas of the hotel may be subject to noise from customers, music and traffic.

Groups:
It is hotel policy not to accept bookings from single-sex groups. The hotel reserves the right to decline bookings at check-in which may have been made individually and/or separately but are for groups.

Please be aware our hotel has one cocktail bar and one nightclub which are very popular onsite - 1812 & BarSo with live entertainment on the weekends and weekdays.
So, we cannot guarantee a quiet stay at our hotel.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Royal Exeter Hotel

  • Royal Exeter Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Happy hour
    • Live music/Performance

  • The nearest beach is 800 feet from Royal Exeter Hotel.

  • Check-in at Royal Exeter Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Royal Exeter Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Royal Exeter Hotel is 1,500 feet from the center of Bournemouth.

  • Guests staying at Royal Exeter Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • Room options at Royal Exeter Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Family