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 $96 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.2

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The Royal Hotel

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

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June 26, 2016

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Quite a large room and bed. Breakfast pretty good - lots of choice. There is a lift which is useful. The restaurant was pleasant and the evening menu was good. Most of staff very pleasant.

Knoller, United Kingdom

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 across the bridge from the town centre easy walking.

Uk, United Kingdom

Location. Right at the side of the old railway line, just across the river from the main town.

John, United Kingdom

I have stayed at the hotel on 3 occasions and found the rooms vary in their appeal. My room this time was an excellent size with chairs and table but the window was very small making the room very dark and the air flow into the room was nil. Outside the room was a wall with scaffold. The bed and bathroom were both excellent, food for both breakfast and dinner was well prepared and lovely to eat. Nearby parking is very handy and the town is just a pleasant walk over the bridge.

Rob, United Kingdom

Wonderful breakfast. Room was quiet. General atmosphere of hotel was more upper than lower.

Catherine, United Kingdom

Very pleasant room away from bustle. Good selection of tea and biscuits in the room.

Heather, Canada

Our room was comfortable and clean, breakfast was good

Stewart, United Kingdom

We made a very last minute booking.The receptionist we spoke to on the telephone and who also checked us in was one of the best we have encountered on our journey around the UK. She obviously enjoys her job and is very good at it! We had booked a double room with two single beds. The room was a bit cramped but the bathroom larger than one would normally expect. The room was above average clean and the linen and towels v clean and of good quality. The beds were very comfortable. We didn't eat at the hotel but we have had Sunday lunch there in the past and it was good value.

Sue, New Zealand

Staff friendly and helpful. Comfortable clean room. And nice bar area.

Michele, Australia

The bed was very comfortable. Good breakfast. Pleasant lounge.

Michael, United Kingdom

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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 8.3 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

“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

“Excellent, friendly service. Bed very comfortable. Service very efficient. Very good food generally.”

Mark

United Kingdom

“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

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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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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.

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Newest Reviews for The Royal Hotel

Reviewed: August 21, 2018

Andrew
Australia
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
눉Room service meal was very average.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 15, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.5

“Our stay at the Royal Hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉My husband is disabled and walks with crutches and our room was the furthest away from the lift also did not have a walk in shower so had a job getting in and out of the bath
눇The location was good and the staff were very helpfull

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 14, 2018

Simon
United Kingdom
5.8

“good position but very expensive for no sound proofing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉there was no soundproofing whatsoever in room 201. floors moved between rooms and the macerator in next door was as loud as if it had been in our room. also the snoring from next door was as clear as if that person was in our room
눇position central and good parking

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 10, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.6

“Staff are the strong point”
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing
눇This room was booked for my wife at the last minute when she unexpectedly had to stay in Devon overnight. The staff were absolutely excellent - efficient kind and caring. The meal served in the room arrived quickly and was both good quality and sound value for money. Plenty on offer for breakfast too.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 7, 2018

Knoller
United Kingdom
6.3

“Mixed response.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉Bathroom tiny - had expected more from a deluxe room - this room had not been refurbished hence dated. The room was stiflingly warm and had cooking smells most of the time as it was over the kitchen area. The shower (over the bath) was poor had to run around to get wet! Staff uniforms all a bit grubby giving wrong impression. Overall disappointing.
눇Quite a large room and bed. Breakfast pretty good - lots of choice. There is a lift which is useful. The restaurant was pleasant and the evening menu was good. Most of staff very pleasant.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 6, 2018

UK Explorer
United Kingdom
7.9

“convenient clean and good value for the standard on offer.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉check in from 3pm is a bit late I'd prefer 2pm latest, however they did take by bike in early so I could explore.
눇Located 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 across the bridge from the town centre easy walking.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 6, 2018

David
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Shower water pressure
눇Comfy bed

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 5, 2018

John
United Kingdom
7.1

Good
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Almost everything. Uncomfortable bed, Dogs allowed but not welcome, forced to have room service due to dog (charge waived after we objected). Food served on hot plates although food just warm. Toast cold with no butter. This hotel allows dogs so as to gain the extra custom that this brings, but then do nothing to make staying with a dog pleasant. With a dog I score 2/10, without a dog maybe 6/10
눇Location. Right at the side of the old railway line, just across the river from the main town.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 2, 2018

Rob
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇I have stayed at the hotel on 3 occasions and found the rooms vary in their appeal. My room this time was an excellent size with chairs and table but the window was very small making the room very dark and the air flow into the room was nil. Outside the room was a wall with scaffold. The bed and bathroom were both excellent, food for both breakfast and dinner was well prepared and lovely to eat. Nearby parking is very handy and the town is just a pleasant walk over the bridge.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 2, 2018

Anna
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Breakfast was nothing special
눇Exclusive hotel

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 29, 2018

Catherine
United Kingdom
7.5

“Good location, quiet room, spacious, lovely breakfast, very nice staff. Bathroom needed updating.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Although the nature, architecture of the hotel is old style I felt the bathroom should be updated to a walk in shower.
눇Wonderful breakfast. Room was quiet. General atmosphere of hotel was more upper than lower.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 26, 2018

James
United Kingdom
3.3

“expensive and dissapointing”
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉when we arrived after working a long day it was around 9pm. on walking to our hotel room we had no lighting in the corridor and had to rely on the lights from the fire exit signs. once in the room i went for a shower, i had to wait 5 minutes for the shower to warm up enough that i could actually get into it. when asking the reception why she said it is a listed building so if lots of people are using water it can take a while but im not sure how many people would be having a shower at 9.30pm, i am aware of this as i am a plumbing and heating engineer. This morning i was woken up at 6.30 from an awful sound, im assuming i was next/above to the kitchen as it sounded similar to kitchen fans, all the receptionist could say was that when we booked again ask for a different room, we certainly wont be staying again for the price we have paid and what we got.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 17, 2018

Heather
Canada
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉I booked online which meant the breakfast wasn't included. I ordered a very modest breakfast (one boiled egg, toast, tea) and was surprised to pay the full rate for a full English breakfast: 10 pounds.
눇Very pleasant room away from bustle. Good selection of tea and biscuits in the room.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: July 17, 2018

Stewart
United Kingdom
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉nothing not to like
눇Our room was comfortable and clean, breakfast was good

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: July 16, 2018

Sue
New Zealand
8.3

“Overall very pleasant hotel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The shower pressure could have been better.
눇We made a very last minute booking.The receptionist we spoke to on the telephone and who also checked us in was one of the best we have encountered on our journey around the UK. She obviously enjoys her job and is very good at it! We had booked a double room with two single beds. The room was a bit cramped but the bathroom larger than one would normally expect. The room was above average clean and the linen and towels v clean and of good quality. The beds were very comfortable. We didn't eat at the hotel but we have had Sunday lunch there in the past and it was good value.

Stayed in July 2018

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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 143 ft² Please advise the hotel if you have any room preference. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Standard Single Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 109 ft² Rooms have an en suite bathroom and a TV. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to 12 years of age)	Standard Twin Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 172 ft² Rooms have an en suite bathroom and a TV. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 243 ft² Some of these larger rooms have river views or king beds. Please request Twin or Double when booking. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Desk • Ironing facilities • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • View • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe/Closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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