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The Royal Hotel

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

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Flat-screen TV
Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 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 cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 172 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin 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 cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 172 sq ft
  • 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/tub combination
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 109 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

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 cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Bideford, The Royal Hotel is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Croyde Bay Beach and Valley of the Rocks, while The Big Sheep and RHS Garden Rosemoor are popular area attractions. Don't miss out on a visit to Exmoor Zoo.
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Map
Barnstaple Street, Bideford, England, EX39 4AE

What's nearby

  • Clovelly Village - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • The Big Sheep - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Instow Beach - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor - 13 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Saunton Sands - 30 min drive - 18.5 miles

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), a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, bicycle parking, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Royal Hotel feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Travel cribs, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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
  • Travel crib

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
  • 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 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

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

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

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 Aug 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on Aug 21, 2025 start from $121.91, 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?

Check-out 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. 150 out of 292 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 292 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 292 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 292 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 292 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

stephen

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

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

8/10 Good

Carole

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
pleasant stay for 2 nites. well located
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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

Terrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice room and hotel. We booked as close to ferry to Lundy Island.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

Bideford’s best hotel

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very helpful pleasant cleanliness excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and the staff was very helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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

vance

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

Perfect stay.

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

10/10 Excellent

W

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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