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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverfront Bideford hotel with restaurant

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Experience the tranquility of The Royal Hotel, located near Saunton Sands and Clovelly Village. Enjoy a full breakfast, unwind in the nearby outdoor pool or indoor pool access nearby. With laundry facilities and luggage storage, your stay is sure to be relaxing.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free self parking
The current price is CNY888
CNY1,065 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

Room options

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Standard Single Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Basic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Double Room

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Barnstaple Street, Bideford, England, EX39 4AE

What's nearby

  • The Burton Art Gallery and Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • North Devon Coast - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Clovelly Village - 10 min drive - 3.0 km
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor - 20 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 60 min drive - 48.4 km

Getting around

  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 79 min drive
  • Barnstaple Station - 17 min drive
  • Chapelton Station - 21 min drive
  • Umberleigh Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe du Parc - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪White Hart - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon) - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mr Chips - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of The Big Sheep and North Devon Coast. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Merchants Bistro, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Also, RHS Garden Rosemoor and Queen's Theatre are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 32 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Bicycle parking
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Merchants Bistro - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and GBP 5 for children

Pets

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

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Royal Bideford

Royal Hotel Bideford

The Royal Hotel Hotel

The Royal Hotel Bideford

The Royal Hotel Hotel Bideford

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Royal Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Royal Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Royal Hotel and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include The Big Sheep (1.9 mi) and RHS Garden Rosemoor (8.4 mi), along with Queen's Theatre (9.7 mi) and Croyde Bay Beach (18.2 mi).

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Hotel?

Yes, Merchants Bistro offers British cuisine.

Does The Royal Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around The Royal Hotel like?

The Royal Hotel is located by the river, a short 14-minute walk from The Burton Art Gallery and Museum.

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Reviews

The Royal Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great, and delicious with a wide variety of choices. (16 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, brilliant staff and the food was amazing
Emma, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice clean hotel with very friendly staff. Michelle provided very good service and shared some interesting history about the hotel and the local area. Evening meal and carvery was excellent. Very convenient car park also. I’d recommend staying here.
Jim, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay & friendly staff
Jason, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous hotel, wondeeful staff.
Clare, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was very good, the staff were very busy but were always there for you. Our room was lovely
Keith, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms clean & tidy & the staff was very courteous
Darren, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay the staff were friendly, efficient and helpful our room was clean,comfortable and spacious. Having a carpark is a must and near to the hotel I would recommend too anyone looking for a relaxing holiday with a good breakfast.
Christine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. Our room was very nice
Daryl, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were approachable and most helpful thoroughly enjoyed our visit
Bob, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff were very helpful, Food delicious. Room very clean. Car parking was not very convenient.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean although a little dated. The staff were excellent very friendly and helpful.
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sunday carvery

Large clean room, excellent breakfast and amazing Sunday carvery
Kelvin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable stay. Loved the lounge and views and excellent bistro
Maurice, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyable stay

Really pleasant stay for work. Food in the restaurant was delicious and excellent portions.
Dave, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, the room was larger than the average with quality furnishing and a comfortable bed. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the restaurant was superb.
Penelope, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, friendly staff, very nice room and excellent food. Great breakfast and evening meal was fantastic. Was a little slow to get food in the evening but well worth the wait and others I chatted to in restaurant agreed.
sean, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice well maintained hotel - friendly staff
Howard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean the bed was really comfy and the food and service were excellent.
Adam, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

extremely good helpful courteous service will be my first chose when I am in this area again. and the f00d is excellent.
bryan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel good value

Hotel was clean and welcoming, receptionist was friendly and helpful. Only one thing which could have been better for me, the mattress, it was very soft.
Nigel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good car parking, ideally situated, excellent service and good food.
stephen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

An excellent price , convenient for the centre often and comfortable rooms
Nick, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

nice hotel and free parking

nice enough place food looked good but we didn't eat there.
joseph, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and the staff was very helpful and accommodating!
Thomas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

the Hotel was warm and very welcoming. Excellent location. Easy parking.
Georgie, 1-night trip