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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Clovelly Village

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Lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Barnstaple Street, Bideford, England, EX39 4AE

What's nearby

  • The Big Sheep - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Clovelly Village - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Royal North Devon Golf Club - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Instow Beach - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Saunton Sands - 35 min drive - 27.4 km

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

Hotel near Clovelly Village
Located close to Saunton Sands, The Royal Hotel provides laundry facilities and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and wedding services
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Royal Hotel boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Merchants Bistro

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and from GBP 5 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

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

Is The Royal Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 25 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 30 Mar 2025 start from NZ$198.63, including 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.

How much is parking at The Royal Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Royal Hotel located?

Situated in Bideford, this hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Clovelly Village, and within 12 mi (20 km) of The Milky Way Adventure Park and Queen's Theatre. Saunton Sands and Croyde Bay Beach are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 274 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

8/10 Good

Mick

The stay was so enjoyable we intend to return next year
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgie

the Hotel was warm and very welcoming. Excellent location. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carole

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

stephen

Good car parking, ideally situated, excellent service and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

The Royal Hotel is a nice traditional establishment with great staff and good service. Grand experience😎
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

The room was clean the bed was really comfy and the food and service were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Brilliant Stay
Lovely hotel great service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Really lovely welcome, nice and central and great food
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Howard

Nice well maintained hotel - friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

W

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

Terrence

very nice room and hotel. We booked as close to ferry to Lundy Island.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Geoff

pleasant stay for 2 nites. well located
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Excellent
Beautiful hotel, excellent food. I will definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

An excellent price , convenient for the centre often and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Laurence

Had a good stay, the bed was very comfortable. I found the restaurant staff were very accommodating and helpful…
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Staff very helpful pleasant cleanliness excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

vance

Perfect stay.
Great historic hotel. Friendly staff . No problems.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Lovely hotel, fabulous staff, good food. Local area a little shabby but nice views across the river. Bus stop to Barnstable station 2 mins walk. Would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Bideford’s best hotel
Fantastic 3 star hotel with comfortable beds. Friendly staff. Very good food in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Great hotel
What a hotel should be great service great staff great room great dinner great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

A very pleasant stay. Staff were extremely helpful, friendly and professional. Room was clean and well serviced. Hotel welcomed dog in all areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Very nice and the staff was very helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

A very conveniently situated hotel which had been well updated and offered good service and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

lesley

it was fine- clean and comfortable, well staffed and relaxed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Historic hotel in excellent location
Hotel in great location and looks good as well. Rooms a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022