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The Royal Hotel

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine
Flat-screen TV
Flat-screen TV
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is S$194
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Basic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 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
  • Saunton Sands - 30 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Croyde Bay Beach - 32 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rose Salterne - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪East of the Water - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Spice - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mr Chips - ‬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), luggage storage and bike parking
  • Smoke-free property, 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

Languages

English

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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 20 Jul, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 23 Jul, 2025 start from S$193.58, including 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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The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 289 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 289 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 289 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 289 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 289 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

2nd stay here - very nice, warm hotel in a great spot
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Very comfortable stay. Loved the lounge and views and excellent bistro
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

The staff were particularly helpful and friendly. Lovely view from my room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

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

8/10

The stay was so enjoyable we intend to return next year
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

the Hotel was warm and very welcoming. Excellent location. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Really lovely welcome, nice and central and great food
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Good car parking, ideally situated, excellent service and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Lovely hotel great service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

The Royal Hotel is a nice traditional establishment with great staff and good service. Grand experience😎
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

pleasant stay for 2 nites. well located
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10

very nice room and hotel. We booked as close to ferry to Lundy Island.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

What a hotel should be great service great staff great room great dinner great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10

Staff very helpful pleasant cleanliness excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10

Fantastic 3 star hotel with comfortable beds. Friendly staff. Very good food in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Very nice and the staff was very helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Great historic hotel. Friendly staff . No problems.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

A very pleasant stay. Staff were extremely helpful, friendly and professional. Room was clean and well serviced. Hotel welcomed dog in all areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

Lovely hotel, fabulous staff, good food. Local area a little shabby but nice views across the river. Bus stop to Barnstable station 2 mins walk. Would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

Hotel in great location and looks good as well. Rooms a bit dated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022