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The Royal & Fortescue

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Saunton Sands

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Front of property
Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Interior
Lunch and dinner served
Point of interest

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Boutport Street, Barnstaple, England, EX31 1HG

What's nearby

  • Pannier Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Queen's Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Saunton Sands - 17 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Exmoor Zoo - 23 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Woolacombe Beach - 27 min drive - 13.2 miles

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 9 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barnstaple Bus Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Water Gate - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Claytons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Latitude 48 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal & Fortescue

Hotel near Clovelly Village
Consider a stay at The Royal & Fortescue and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. The on-site restaurant, RF Bar and Lounge, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, a porter/bellhop, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Royal & Fortescue feature perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 62 The Bank
  • RF Bar and Lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children

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

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Fortescue Hotel
Royal & Fortescue Hotel
Royal & Fortescue Hotel Barnstaple
Royal Fortescue
Royal Fortescue Barnstaple
Royal Fortescue Hotel
Royal And Fortescue Barnstaple
Royal And Fortescue Hotel Barnstaple, Devon
Royal Fortescue Hotel Barnstaple
The Royal & Fortescue Hotel
The Royal & Fortescue Barnstaple
The Royal & Fortescue Hotel Barnstaple

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal & Fortescue pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Royal & Fortescue?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Royal & Fortescue?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Royal & Fortescue?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Royal & Fortescue located?

Situated near a boardwalk/promenade, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay Beach, and Exmoor Zoo. Clovelly Village and RHS Garden Rosemoor are also within 12 mi (20 km). Barnstaple Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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The Royal & Fortescue Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 319 out of 593 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 593 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 593 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 593 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 593 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay with very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel friendly staff good food
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the center of town and an easy walk from the train station in Barnstaple. Everything is right there in walking distance and it's all just as funky and charming and welcoming as can be! The hotel's foundation has sunken a bit (or more in some places) which is charming but a little disconcerting if you're thinking you might fall out of bed!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marllyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and very helpful staff, good location and parking ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Ryan A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel in centre of town , good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building good secured parking loveliest helpful staff. Excellent meal and cocktails
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay, comfortable and relaxing. Easy check in and lovely breakfast. Room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

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

Well done Rotal & Fortescue

Really good experience. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very comfortable bed. Atmosphere in the bar lounge friendly and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A word of thanks to people who rarely get any.The standard of housekeeping in the room was outstanding. All staff very helpful and polite. Would we stay thete again....without doubt if we were in that area
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying, never had a bad experience 🙏
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Bar closing times early.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, Staff extremely helpful. Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Met my expectations and great for the morning !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent. Very clean. Pubs, restaurants and shops all close .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Keep Up The Good Work

Great service, excellent breakfast, and very central
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Very comfortable

Very comfortable stay , delux room was spacious , spotless and very comfortable. Overlooked the town and still very quiet , breakfast is a buffet , breakfast room is stunning. Well worth a stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Great hotel, dreadful car park

Hotel and staff where very nice, unfortunately we where blocked in the car park which made us 1.5 hrs late for our meeting/work which was very embarrassing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
when we raised concern over a loud noise coming from a room above ours the staff dealt with the problem quickly and efficiently.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

Lovely place, Fabulous Staff!

Lovely pre-holiday stay! Everybody really friendly and helpful but extra praise for Awad aka Howard on the bar, and Luke and Caitlyn in the restaurant. They all went the extra mile to make our stay wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Great hotel.

Very clean and welcoming. Breakfast and its surroundings were 2nd to none, it all felt rather plush. Staff very helpful. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hope Zinnia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and check in was smooth. The room was very spacious, well equipped and clean. The hotel is very central and easy walking distance to everything, including the station.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Would recommend

Fabulous stay. Perfect location. Brilliant service from reception and the bar. I look forward to staying their again in the new year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely overnight stay, convenient location with parking in the centre of Barnstaple
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient place to stay in the centre of Barnstaple staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024