Name: The Royal Hotel
Address: Barnstaple Street, Bideford, EX39 4AE, United Kingdom, Barnstaple Street, Devon, EX39 4AE, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $63 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.2

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Guesthouse The Royal Hotel

Barnstaple Street, Bideford, EX39 4AE, United Kingdom –

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The staff were very friendly and polite. The Standard Room we had was very comfortable (pets can only stay in the Standard Rooms). We also, took our dog with us and The Royal are Pet friendly as well. The bed was very comfortable and the room was very quiet. A fan is provided in the room as the weather was muggy outside as well. Window only opens a fraction of the way and the chain needed repairing to keep it open. Car Parking was also a bonus, I like the idea you can just drive in and collect a coin from Reception to operate the barrier on exiting the car park. Breakfast menu provided was substantial from continental to full English catering for most people's needs. We booked an evening meal at the Restaurant one night, the lightly spiced fish cakes as starter excellent favour, well recommended. We had two very comfortable nights stay and will certainly use The Royal Hotel again.

Robert, United Kingdom

Good place very nice location and with a car park and a very nice hotel

Fred, United Kingdom

Our room was exceptionally clean. The building tho old was very interesting. I would stay again.

Warren, Australia

Lovely room. Comfortable. Didn't use restaurant.

Anon, United Kingdom

Hotel is in a good location, a short walk into Bideford, and there are two car parks. One is significantly closer, so of course fills up fast. Small issue in that you need a token to get out of the car park so if you drive in and find there are no spaces you have to run across to reception to get out again. Some spaces are quite small.

Ryan, United Kingdom

I didnt take the girls name who was at reception but she was the nicest, most polite and helpful person iver ever come acroos while staying at a hotel. please find her name from the date i stayed. i would stay again for service like that

Ed, United Kingdom

Very comfortable quiet room. Food in restaurant was excellent, especially breakfast. Staff in the restaurant, including the chef were friendly but professional. Restaurant caters for any allergies.

Anne, France

The biggest strength is the staff, who, to a person, have 'old school' manners. This is hardly surprising, as the Brends know how to run a good hotel. The hotel is spotlessly clean, well maintained, stylish and offering very good food.

Mark, United Kingdom

Nice reception and good size rooms, with free Wifi.

David, United Kingdom

The staff are wonderful like Brend Hotel staff always are.

Melanie, United Kingdom

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8.6

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What guests loved the most:
“The staff were very friendly and polite. The Standard Room we had was very comfortable (pets can only stay in the Standard Rooms). We also, took our dog with us and The Royal are Pet friendly as well....”

Robert United Kingdom
“Good place very nice location and with a car park and a very nice hotel”

Fred United Kingdom
“Our room was exceptionally clean. The building tho old was very interesting. I would stay again.”

Warren Australia
“Lovely room. Comfortable. Didn't use restaurant.”

Anon United Kingdom
“Hotel is in a good location, a short walk into Bideford, and there are two car parks. One is significantly closer, so of course fills up fast. ”

Ryan United Kingdom
“I didnt take the girls name who was at reception but she was the nicest, most polite and helpful person iver ever come acroos while staying at a hotel. please find her name from the date i stayed. ”

Ed United Kingdom
“Very comfortable quiet room. Food in restaurant was excellent, especially breakfast. Staff in the restaurant, including the chef were friendly but professional. Restaurant caters for any allergies.”

Anne France
“The biggest strength is the staff, who, to a person, have 'old school' manners. This is hardly surprising, as the Brends know how to run a good hotel. ”

Mark United Kingdom
“Nice reception and good size rooms, with free Wifi.”

David United Kingdom
“The staff are wonderful like Brend Hotel staff always are.”

Melanie United Kingdom

One of our top picks in Bideford.This historic hotel has first-class food, friendly service and a great location close to North Devon's sights, including Clovelly village and the picturesque Tarka Trail for walkers and cyclists.

The Royal Hotel is at the eastern end of ancient Bideford Bridge and close to public transportation. It is easy to explore the center of Bideford and the quayside, where you can catch a boat to Lundy Island.

The hotel is associated with the 17th-century Court of Assize and the author, Sir Charles Kingsley, who wrote parts of 'The Water Babies' and 'Westward Ho!' while staying here.

At The Royal Hotel, rooms are clean, comfortable and have 24-hour room service. One of the hotel's famous features is the oak-paneled Kingsley Room, with its ornate, sculpted ceiling.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Full English/Irish

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Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Lundy Island
0.6 miles
Royal North Devon Golf Club
2.1 miles
Westward Ho!
2.5 miles
Woolacombe Beach
10.8 miles
Bull Point Lighthouse
12.7 miles
Watermouth Castle
14.2 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Morrisons Supermarket
0.7 miles
Bideford Pannier Market Market
0.7 miles
Tesco Supermarket
0.9 miles
Asda Supermarket
2 miles
Barnstaple Pannier Market Market
9.6 miles

Natural Beauty

River Torridge River
0 miles

Closest Airports

Exeter International Airport
39.4 miles
Cardiff Airport
45.6 miles
Newquay Airport
52.6 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“everything.. the room nice and clean, bed super comfy, great breakfast, Bar, Restaurant all of it and very friendly welcoming staff, Close to the Town centre, w...”

Karen

United Kingdom

“Nice room, great location didnt spend much time in the hotel as stayed for a wedding which was in another location. ”

Simon

United Kingdom

8.3

“Located on the NCN makes it ideal for cyclists. I stored my bike safely inside the hotel. Helpful staff good breakfast very clean sizable single room. Just acr...”

United Kingdom

7.9

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1 Restaurant On Site

The Regency Restaurant

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Menu: À la carte

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From 3:00 PM

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7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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prepayment

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

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 12 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

All children under 16 years are charged GBP 10 per night for extra beds.

Any additional older children or adults are charged GBP 10 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 2.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The Royal Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

“The staff were very friendly and polite. The Standard Room we had was very comfortable (pets can only stay in the Standard Rooms). We also, took our dog with us and The Royal are Pet friendly as well. The bed was very comfortable and the room was very quiet. A fan is provided in the room as the weather was muggy outside as well. Window only opens a fraction of the way and the chain needed repairing to keep it open. Car Parking was also a bonus, I like the idea you can just drive in and collect a coin from Reception to operate the barrier on exiting the car park. Breakfast menu provided was substantial from continental to full English catering for most people's needs. We booked an evening meal at the Restaurant one night, the lightly spiced fish cakes as starter excellent favour, well recommended. We had two very comfortable nights stay and will certainly use The Royal Hotel again.”

Robert

“Hotel is in a good location, a short walk into Bideford, and there are two car parks. One is significantly closer, so of course fills up fast. Small issue in that you need a token to get out of the car park so if you drive in and find there are no spaces you have to run across to reception to get out again. Some spaces are quite small.”

Ryan

“I didnt take the girls name who was at reception but she was the nicest, most polite and helpful person iver ever come acroos while staying at a hotel. please find her name from the date i stayed. i would stay again for service like that”

“Very comfortable quiet room. Food in restaurant was excellent, especially breakfast. Staff in the restaurant, including the chef were friendly but professional. Restaurant caters for any allergies.”

Anne

France

“The biggest strength is the staff, who, to a person, have 'old school' manners. This is hardly surprising, as the Brends know how to run a good hotel. The hotel is spotlessly clean, well maintained, stylish and offering very good food.”

Mark

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Reviewed: December 9, 2018

Melanie
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room fixtures and fittings so dated. Unfortunate smell as you enter the building. Its a challenging building and just needs a complete refurb and modernisation.
The staff are wonderful like Brend Hotel staff always are.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 9, 2018

Christine
United Kingdom
7.9

“Clean comfy bed okay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The brick wall outside the window
Suited our purpose as a room to sleep in

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 9, 2018

Tobi
United Kingdom
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Carpets were smelly in the main foyer and stairs. Dated and tired impression Storage heating is very dated and not easy to regulate heat. Very dated bath suite Worst brend hotel I've ever stayed in, am surprised it is a brend hotel as they are usually excellent.
Lovely breakfast Friendly staff Quiet room as requested

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 8, 2018

Linsey
United Kingdom
5.4

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Tiny dated rooms. Weird smell throughout the building. Over priced.
Location is good with parking.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 4, 2018

Steve
United Kingdom
10

“Enjoyable short stay in an excellent location.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The weather!
Friendly efficient staff and facilities as I would expect at a good hotel. Location is excellent at the end of Bideford Bridge with easy access to the centre of town. Large secure free parking an added bonus.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 1, 2018

Mike
Guernsey
9.2

“Just nice and homely and they have a good chief to”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Toilet used a masirator and hot water took a few minutes to get through having said that not a big problem
Old world hospitality just great

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 24, 2018

Catherine
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff were incredibly helpful and welcoming. I felt really looked after.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 23, 2018

Jacky
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
We had a Superior Double, which was a lovely room. Hotel was friendly, comfortable and warm (it was a cold windy weekend). Sunday Carvery was a particular highlight and was excellent value. Breakfast also excellent.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 20, 2018

Group organiser
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bed was soft and central heating too hot
Location, parking and breakfast

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 20, 2018

Karen
United Kingdom
10

“a perfect place to stay, the Hotel is lovely, the Staff are very friendly, would highly recommend :)”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
everything.. the room nice and clean, bed super comfy, great breakfast, Bar, Restaurant all of it and very friendly welcoming staff, Close to the Town centre, will definitely stay here again

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 11, 2018

Fiona
United Kingdom
9.2

“A warm welcome”
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
It was handy for Bideford town centre, the staff were friendly and helpful, it was comfortable, welcoming and a good price.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 10, 2018

JohnTheBoffin
United Kingdom
6.3

“OK-ish. Selection of food very limited. Good staff, tatty building. Drinks very expensive.”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
A bit shoddy, dirty windows, obvious lack of maintenance.
Polite and friendly staff.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 7, 2018

Trevor
United Kingdom
9.2

“Would recommend for price n what I received for it.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was an odour in the lobby throught my stay, it was like fried food n quite offputting. Also in the bedroom one lightbulb was out from the start.
Bed room very clean n comfy.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 7, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
location, near busy road
staff

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 6, 2018

Justin
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very hot in our room window didn’t open very much but there is a fan in the room.
Very nice and comfortable.beds are very comfortable.

Stayed in November 2018

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