Royal Exeter Hotel

Property class: 3

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An aerial view of a beach with people, umbrellas, and a road running parallel to the shore.
An outdoor patio with black metal tables and chairs, a white umbrella with 'SALCONB' branding, and a building entrance with 'SALCONB' signage.
A spacious lobby with red seating areas, multiple tables, and large windows providing natural light.
A bar with a wooden counter, multiple shelves of liquor bottles, and several bar stools.
A bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple shelves of liquor bottles, and colorful bar stools.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $98
$81 nightly
$98 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Exeter Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5AG
  • Place, Bournemouth International Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bournemouth Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Four Poster Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Executive Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bournemouth

With a stay at Royal Exeter Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Bournemouth, steps from Bournemouth International Centre and Oceanarium. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Bournemouth Pier.

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth International Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Oceanarium - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bournemouth Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bournemouth Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bournemouth Station - 7 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aruba - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harry Ramsden's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brass Haus - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bar So - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Moon In The Square (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Royal Exeter Hotel

Royal Exeter Hotel offers 47 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 47 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a nightclub or take in the view from a terrace.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM on weekends.
Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast.
Royal Exeter Hotel has a restaurant on site.
1812 - Onsite cocktail bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
BarSo - Bar & Nightclub - Onsite bar. Open select days.
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

  • Self parking on site (GBP 20 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 20 to 25 for adults and GBP 12.50 to 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 1,812
  • BarSo - Bar & Nightclub

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1812
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 5 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 20 to 25 for adults, and GBP 12.50 to 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 20 per day
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

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Royal Exeter Bournemouth
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Royal Exeter Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 416 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
check in was straight forward though you will need to pay £15.00 to park which is not the end of the world parking is secure bedroom was big only a short walk to the pier and beach also there is live entertainment friday and saturday currently which we enjoyed benefits of being a resident overall a great expereince would recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is in an excellent location, very central to everything from the beach, gardens, theatre's etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms were very clean and lovely and warm food was excellent a lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm welcome, lovely atmosphere, great bar and breakfast and the best location for the BIC
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good quality hotel at a reasonable price. 1min walk to BIC and less than 5min to the Pavilion. I have stayed here twice and have no complaints. This is my hotel of choice when attending these venues. Just be warned that they have a nightclub which is open some nights and this can be heard on the top floor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAIZING EVERY THING IM TRAVELING VERY OFTEN AND DEFINITELY I WILL RECOMEMDAD CLEAN,FUALL ATENTION ,CLOSE TO THE BECH TO THE CENTER TOWN ALL WAS AMAIZING RECEPTION WAS VERY HELPFUL AND POLITE ALL GOOD DEFINITELY I WILL BACK AND RECOMMEND TO EVRY ONE.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent breakfast, friendly staff and secure parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed 1 night . It was directly opposite the Theatre which is what I came for and an easy walk into town. The Hotel was busy with live music for those who like a lively evening. I was on a higher floor so I slept ok. Pleasant and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
One of the reasons for Booking was the free WiFi but there was no connectivity on the third floor. Very difficult to sleep as the hotel incorporated a bar/nightclub on the ground floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and the staff were pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good size room, staff excellent and attentive. Great location very close to the beach and gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be aware that there is a bar that stays open until 4am on the premises, and it can easily prevent sleep. The night I stayed it sounded like raccoons going at it in a trash can full of broken glass all night long.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovey stay as usual. We like it here! Friendly and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The reason I revisit the royal Exeter again and again is eveything from the friendly staff, the entertainment; the cleanliness and the breakfast, it’s a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I asked if we could have a late check booked, which is £10 an hour, so we paid £20 to check out at 1pm, but at 12.15, the housekeeper was knocking on the door, I said we weren't ready, but still came back and knocked again 10 minutes later, we booked a late checkout for a reason.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, spacious room and nice cocktail bar
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
staff are good, 1812 bar entertainment is good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent for a beach holiday

Comfortable relaxing stay, idea situation a few minutes walk from the beach and pier. Excellent breakfast, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff Rooms comfortable Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We left the property 15 minutes after arriving and have requested a refund but haven’t had a response yet. Smelt strongly of mould. Plasterboard broken on the floor fallen from the ceiling. Windows didn’t work properly and rotton wood broke off as it was opened. Due to have an extra bed in the room but “due to house keeping not being in” that didn’t happen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
4th time we’ve stayed, so convenient for the beach,restaurants and shopping…friendly staff and clean rooms,some areas could do with a little tweaking, but overall a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
hotel is dated, windows, glass is literally falling outta rotting wooden frames, plumbing is noisy, full of air blocks, and all main staircases are outdated and creaky ! showers are hit and miss with no pressure in some whilst others are dangerously hot !
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I stayed here for one night returning from Cornwall. It proved to be a good location & Reception staff were really helpful with a quick check in & my early morning departure.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025