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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property

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50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Standard Single Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Deluxe Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio
Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
$135
$113 nightly
$135 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29

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Barnstaple Street, Bideford, England, EX39 4AE
  • Place, The Burton Art Gallery and Museum
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, RHS Garden Rosemoor
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Croyde Bay Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 109 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Basic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • River view

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

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Premium Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • River view

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About the neighborhood

Bideford

Located in Bideford, The Royal Hotel is on a river, a 5-minute drive from The Big Sheep and 13 minutes from RHS Garden Rosemoor. .This hotel is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Queen's Theatre and 18.2 mi (29.3 km) from Croyde Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • The Burton Art Gallery and Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • North Devon Coast - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Clovelly Village - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor - 14 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Croyde Bay Beach - 39 min drive - 21.5 miles

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 17 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon) - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pannier Pantry at the Custom House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fireaway Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Spice - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Riverfront hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of The Big Sheep
The Royal Hotel offers 32 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Stay in one of 32 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at Merchants Bistro, a restaurant which specializes in British cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Merchants Bistro - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and 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

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 312 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Staff & service
Left a day early!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. Our room was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

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

Sunday carvery

Large clean room, excellent breakfast and amazing Sunday carvery
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

PAUL!!

My stay started off beautifully, honestly couldn't have asked for a better check-in. Paul, the dapper gent with the soothing voice and vibe, made me feel instantly looked after. Talk about a safe place e. The room was exactly as shown in the pictures and had everything I needed for my stay. I even grabbed a cheeky pint at the bar, didn't catch the woman's name (that's on me), but she was an absolute laugh and made me feel welcome. All in all, At... and did I mention Paul?!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

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

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

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

10/10 Excellent

sean

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

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Stay in Bideford on way to wedding.

The Royal Hotel was excellent and we would certainly recommend staying there. The food was very good at dinner & snack lunch. Breakfast was fine for us and we would have liked a better fruit collection. More brochures of surrounding places to visit would be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

Our trip to the Royal Hotel Bideford

A very warm professional welcome. Excellent customer service. Lovely spacious room with great views. Comfortable bed. Clean classic bathroom with bathroom cabinet. Freshly laundered towels everyday. The food was particularly good and plenty for breakfast. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

bryan

Traveled with family
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

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

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The Royal is in a great location just off the Tarka Trail a short walk across the bridge into Bideford. I was staying in a Standard Room. I booked a single but was upgraded to a double which was a nice surprise. The hotel is currently undergoing a refurbishment - it didn't interfere with my stay. My room was dated - the bathroom wasn't great it was falling apart and the shower had extremely poor water pressure. My room is one of the ones which is yet to be refurbished. The bed was very comfortable. I look forward to coming back once the rooms have been upgraded to experience the place again. The staff made me feel extremely welcome. Everyone who I engaged with were warm and friendly and I got the feeling they loved working at the hotel and were excited for its future.
Standard double
Exterior view
Waffle, berries and yoghurt for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sean

Stayed 1 night in May 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