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.
When you stay at The Royal Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of North Devon Coast. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Merchants Bistro, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
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: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered on-site 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)
Travelling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Bike rentals nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Bike parking
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible
Assistive listening devices available
Raised toilet seat
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Portable fan
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Travel cot
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Merchants Bistro – This restaurant specialises 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 that there's 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 Hotel Bideford
Royal 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 that you 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.
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 social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Royal Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling.
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 bath.
What's the area around The Royal Hotel like?
The Royal Hotel is located by the river, a short 13-minute walk from The Burton Art Gallery and Museum.
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The Royal Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was excellent, very good, and plentiful with great food options. (7 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
23 Jul 2025
Staff were approachable and most helpful thoroughly enjoyed our visit
Bob
Bob, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
7 Aug 2025
Parts of the hotel need a refurb, but the room was clean if basic, staff were helpful and the breakfast was great. Good location.
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Mar 2025
2nd stay here - very nice, warm hotel in a great spot
Courtney
Courtney, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 Mar 2025
Enjoyable stay
Really pleasant stay for work. Food in the restaurant was delicious and excellent portions.
Dave
Dave, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Mar 2025
Very comfortable stay. Loved the lounge and views and excellent bistro
Maurice
Maurice, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
29 Apr 2025
The staff were particularly helpful and friendly. Lovely view from my room.
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
12 Mar 2025
nice hotel and free parking
nice enough place food looked good but we didn't eat there.
joseph
joseph, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
16 Sept 2024
The stay was so enjoyable we intend to return next year
Mick
Mick, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Nov 2024
the Hotel was warm and very welcoming. Excellent location. Easy parking.
Georgie
Georgie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Mar 2024
Really lovely welcome, nice and central and great food
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
11 Aug 2024
Good car parking, ideally situated, excellent service and good food.
stephen
stephen, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
29 Jun 2024
Brilliant Stay
Lovely hotel great service
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
13 Nov 2024
The Royal Hotel is a nice traditional establishment with great staff and good service. Grand experience😎
Grace
Grace, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
19 Dec 2024
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!
Carole
Carole, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 Mar 2025
Bar staff abd restaurant staff were amazing and really helpful.
Shower was very weak and very low. Taller person would struggle fitting under the head.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
22 May 2024
pleasant stay for 2 nites. well located
Geoff
Geoff, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
23 Oct 2022
Great hotel
What a hotel should be great service great staff great room great dinner great breakfast
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
17 Jul 2024
very nice room and hotel. We booked as close to ferry to Lundy Island.
Terrence
Terrence, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
24 Jan 2024
Bideford’s best hotel
Fantastic 3 star hotel with comfortable beds. Friendly staff. Very good food in the restaurant.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Mar 2024
Staff very helpful pleasant cleanliness excellent
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
22 Sept 2023
Very nice and the staff was very helpful and accommodating!
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Jul 2024
Excellent
Beautiful hotel, excellent food. I will definitely go back
Clare
Clare, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
28 May 2024
Perfect stay.
Great historic hotel. Friendly staff . No problems.
vance
vance, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Dec 2024
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.
W
W, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 Apr 2024
A very pleasant stay. Staff were extremely helpful, friendly and professional. Room was clean and well serviced.
Hotel welcomed dog in all areas.