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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Standard Single Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, deep-soaking bathtub, free toiletries
Business centre
Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Terrace/patio
Flat-screen TV
The Royal Hotel, near Saunton Sands and Clovelly Village, offers a tranquil base for travelers. Guests enjoy a full breakfast before using the outdoor pool or nearby indoor swimming facilities. Practical amenities like laundry and luggage storage ensure a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
The current price is 3.019.170 ₫
3.623.004 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Basic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Single Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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

  • Clovelly Village - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • The Big Sheep - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Instow Beach - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Saunton Sands - 30 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 16 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mr Chips - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bideford Station - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blacksmith's Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Hotel near The Big Sheep
Located close to RHS Garden Rosemoor, 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), wedding services and smoke-free property
  • A banquet hall, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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
  • Travel cots, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 20 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Merchants Bistro

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a river

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)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 20.00 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 26 Sep 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 26 Oct 2025 start from 3.019.170 ₫, excluding 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.

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 on a river, this hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from The Big Sheep, and within 12 mi (20 km) of RHS Garden Rosemoor and Queen's Theatre. Croyde Bay Beach and Exmoor Zoo are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Reviews

The Royal Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 297 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were approachable and most helpful thoroughly enjoyed our visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Parts of the hotel need a refurb, but the room was clean if basic, staff were helpful and the breakfast was great. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old hotel, yet updated. Very walkable to downtown and various sites.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained and renovated. Staff and service were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
extremely good helpful courteous service will be my first chose when I am in this area again. and the f00d is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2nd stay here - very nice, warm hotel in a great spot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay

Really pleasant stay for work. Food in the restaurant was delicious and excellent portions.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable stay. Loved the lounge and views and excellent bistro
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were particularly helpful and friendly. Lovely view from my room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay ready for the boat for Lundy the next morninv. Lovely bar, nice big room. Great parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was so enjoyable we intend to return next year
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely welcome, nice and central and great food
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant Stay

Lovely hotel great service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice hotel and free parking

nice enough place food looked good but we didn't eat there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good car parking, ideally situated, excellent service and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice well maintained hotel - friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the Hotel was warm and very welcoming. Excellent location. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very conveniently situated hotel which had been well updated and offered good service and facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent price , convenient for the centre often and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Royal Hotel is a nice traditional establishment with great staff and good service. Grand experience😎
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024