In the heart of the city, The Royal Lion Hotel offers a warm retreat with an indoor pool and billiards/pool table for entertainment. Enjoy in-room WiFi, self parking and savor English breakfast at the on-site restaurant.
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
Getting around
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 44 min drive
Axminster Station - 16 min drive
Honiton Station - 28 min drive
Honiton Feniton Station - 29 min drive
Restaurants
The Royal Standard - 8 min walk
Swim - 7 min walk
The Harbour Inn - 8 min walk
The Pilot Boat - 2 min walk
Volunteer Inn - 2 min walk
About this property
The Royal Lion Hotel
When visiting Lyme Regis, The Royal Lion Hotel is a great choice to consider. Guests can splash around at the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant.
Languages
English
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: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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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 (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
What to do
Pool table
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
An indoor pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
36-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Phone
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Frequently asked questions
Does The Royal Lion Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Royal Lion 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.
Is there a pool at The Royal Lion Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Royal Lion Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Royal Lion Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Lion Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Royal Lion Hotel and nearby?
The Royal Lion Hotel has an indoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near The Royal Lion Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Royal Lion Hotel like?
The Royal Lion Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Lyme Regis Beach and 5 minutes' walk from Dorset and East Devon Coast.
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The Royal Lion Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
10/10-highly recommend and would visit again again
Perfect accommodation for our family trip to Lyme Regis, our children and dog were welcomed and felt so comfortable, very rare for us to visit the same place twice but I’d make an exception for the Royal Lion, we had the best time
Claire
Claire, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2025
Lyme Regis hotel little gem
Would stay there again , dog friendly , free safe parking , town centre close to beach & museum & mill & brewery ! Pub food excellent , receptionist Carol so welcoming & kind , all the bar staff very good & attentive & seemed happy to be there ( Some places staff are miserable !)
susan
susan, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 31, 2025
Clean, comfortable with friendly staff.
Keith
Keith, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2025
Great place to stay.
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2025
Good location and comfortable
We stopped at this hotel just overnight on our way from Cornwall to Portsmouth, and I thought it was a good choice! I found it comfortable and clean, with a tasty breakfast and helpful staff. It's a short walk to the beach and the Cobb, so I was able to go out in the early morning to see it. I wish we could have stayed longer, and hope to come back and visit again!
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 24, 2025
Lovely hotel. Highly recommend.
Really lovely hotel. Very conveniently positioned. Had a lovely balcony room and the staff were so very friendly and professional. Only grievance was not being able to turn down, or off, the towel rail. Was too hot to the touch and also made the bathroom and bedroom way too hot.
Kaye
Kaye, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 18, 2025
Would stay again
We had a lovely stay, staff were friendly & helpful. Room was fine, breakfast was very good.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 8, 2025
Great one night stay, friendly and helpful staff. Excellent dinner and breakfast.
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 12, 2025
The room was very comfortable, bright and airy. Staff were very helpful. All in all it was very enjoyable.
Janey
Janey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2025
Great definitely be back
Staff was lovely and nice room
Neil
Neil, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2025
Great location with free parking
Great couple of night stay with friends. Perfect location with free car parking a definite bonus. Clean and comfortable room and good substantial breakfast. Would definitely book again. Booked slot for pool and jacuzzi which was fantastic.
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2025
Old-school, traditional hotel with relaxing bar and reception rooms.
Tristan
Tristan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2025
Lovely old hotel with lots of character, would definitely stay here again
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2025
Great place
Lovely location and a recommended spot if stopping by Lyme Regis.
Private parking might be very busy but it wasn't a problem parking near by.
Gonzalo
Gonzalo, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 16, 2025
Enjoyable stay
I had a lovely stay at the Royal Lion. The service was excellent and my room was lovely. I wasn't entirely happy with the cleanliness as the carpet was quite grubby but apart from that, it was good and I'd definitely go back again.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 26, 2025
Staff excellent. Room fine but plumbing needs attention - the hot tap on the washbasin didn’t work at all. Breakfast was fine but choices limited - not everything on the menu was available.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 23, 2024
This was a charming quiet hotel with friendly staff, a fabulous breakfast, very nice decor, very comfortable rooms and a great location for this quaint town.
Highly recommended.
Nick
Nick, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 29, 2025
The room was exceptional. So warm and inviting. Food in the evening and the following morning breakfast was very good. Staff so helpful too. Wonderful relaxing stay.
Berenice
Berenice, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2025
This is lovely property. Simple in it’s furnishings but adequate for our needs. Quiet room in a court yard, tea coffee hot chocolate , biscuits and water provided. Ate in the restaurant too and the food was good. Staff friendly would visit again.
John
John, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 13, 2025
The room was suppose to be deluxe, it was very small no dressing table, no room to sit and do my makeup, no room to dress. , no space to move around the toilet door scrapes the bathoom sink.
The food was greasy, undercooked and bland. It was not worth £192!! Staff were friendly.
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2025
Unparalleled Service
A thoroughly enjoyable stay, special thanks to Neil at front of house/reception and Honor in the restaurant/bar for their unparalleled service and attention. The Hotel and staff far outshine many hotels I have frequented over the years. Highly recommended.
tony
tony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Great place, highly recommend
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2025
Great hotel highly recommended
We had an amazing time at Lyme Regis and the hotel played a large part in that, the room (19) was clean and well equipped with everything you’d want… the pool and jacuzzi were a wonderful addition, although the sauna was out of order.
The staff went out of their way to be friendly , welcoming and helpful.
The television didn’t work on the channels but had a DVD player inbuilt and external connections..
Would definitely love to stay again,
thank you 🙏 ..
Steve
Steve, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 28, 2024
A lovely friendly hotel definitely value for money
Marie
Marie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2024
The staff were very helpful and considerate, i am disabled, and things were made very comfortable for me, great breakfast, facilities were good and i enjoyed my stay thank you.