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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Clovelly Village

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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Barnstaple Street, Bideford, England, EX39 4AE
  • The Big Sheep
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Clovelly Village
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Saunton Sands
    ‪35 min drive‬

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Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

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

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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

Basic Double Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Single Room

  • 109 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Bideford

Located 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Clovelly Village, The Royal Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of other popular attractions like Queen's Theatre. This 3-star hotel has 32 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • The Big Sheep - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Clovelly Village - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Instow Beach - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Saunton Sands - 35 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Croyde Bay Beach - 38 min drive - 18.4 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 with free parking, near Clovelly Village
The Royal Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and laundry facilities. Free parking is available if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a banquet hall and wedding services.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Electric kettles, portable fans, and safes are other standard amenities.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Merchants Bistro

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • 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

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

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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features 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

Are free cancellation options available at The Royal Hotel?

The Royal Hotel provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?

As of Mar 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on Mar 24, 2025 start from $86.34, 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.

What can I see within easy reach of The Royal Hotel?

This hotel is located in Bideford within a short 13-minute walk of The Burton Art Gallery and Museum. You'll also find North Devon Coast and Clovelly Village within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Royal Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Royal Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Royal Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Royal Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Royal Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a soaking tub as well as a restaurant and wedding services.

Are there hot tubs at The Royal Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Royal Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Royal Hotel serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Merchants Bistro.

Does The Royal Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Royal Hotel for a fee of GBP 20.00 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at The Royal Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Royal Hotel?

No, at The Royal Hotel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does The Royal Hotel host weddings?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at The Royal Hotel.

The Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 273 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

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good one night stay. Room recently upgraded
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Csilla

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

Grace

Traveled with partner
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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

neil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

pearse

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not stay due to smell of cleaning/fabreze type overwhelmingly in corridor, room and lift triggered asthma and allergies...photos not a real reflection of room we were offered could not stay there
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

claire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just come home from a short stay with my daughter at The Royal Hotel. We were upgraded to a lovely suite when we arrived. The receptionist was very friendly and helpful.The room was amazing and very clean. I had the best night sleep. There was a kettle in the room, along with tea, coffee, hot chocolate and biscuits, which My daughter loved. We dined in the restaurant at dinner time. The food was lovely. So much to choose from. We also had breakfast which I cannot fault. The staff that served us were very friendly and worked really hard. There was a little car park opposite the hotel which was free. There were quite a few spaces when we arrived. We really enjoyed our stay even though it was very short. We will def return to the hotel in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatenda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Traveled with partner
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

Rhuna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer, Alton

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

6/10 Okay

Leigh

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Business traveler
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

Alexander

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant Stay
Lovely hotel great service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveler
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