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The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel offers peaceful surroundings near Saunton Sands with convenient pool access and attentive staff ready to enhance the stay experience

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50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV - The Royal Hotel (Bideford)
Standard Single Room | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer - The Royal Hotel (Bideford)
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Breakfast and dinner served, British cuisine - The Royal Hotel (Bideford)
Terrace/patio - The Royal Hotel (Bideford)
The Royal Hotel, near Saunton Sands and Clovelly Village, offers a tranquil base for travelers. Guests enjoy a full breakfast before using the outdoor pool or nearby indoor swimming facilities. Practical amenities like laundry and luggage storage ensure a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Basic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Premium Double Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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. Visit our Bideford travel guide
Map
Barnstaple Street, Bideford, England, EX39 4AE

What's nearby

  • Croyde featuring landscape views, rocky coastline and tranquil scenes
    North Devon Coast
    6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • A narrow cobbled street lined with pretty cottages at Clovelly in north Devon; Shutterstock ID 308796311; Purchase Order: -
    Clovelly Village
    6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Goldfinch
    RHS Garden Rosemoor
    14 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Croyde Devon UK beach in summer with blue sky panoramic view
    Croyde Bay Beach
    39 min drive - 21.5 miles
  • The Burton Art Gallery and Museum
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station
    17 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    79 min drive

Restaurants

  • Subway
    7 min walk
  • The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon)
    10 min walk
  • Pannier Pantry at the Custom House
    9 min walk
  • Fireaway Pizza
    9 min walk
  • The Spice
    7 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), wedding services, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, bicycle parking, and a banquet hall
  • 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
  • Deep soaking tubs, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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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

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
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 is parking?

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 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

The Royal Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 312 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice stay the staff were friendly, efficient and helpful our room was clean,comfortable and spacious. Having a carpark is a must and near to the hotel I would recommend too anyone looking for a relaxing holiday with a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. Our room was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

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

Sunday carvery

Large clean room, excellent breakfast and amazing Sunday carvery
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, the room was larger than the average with quality furnishing and a comfortable bed. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the restaurant was superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, friendly staff, very nice room and excellent food. Great breakfast and evening meal was fantastic. Was a little slow to get food in the evening but well worth the wait and others I chatted to in restaurant agreed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
extremely good helpful courteous service will be my first chose when I am in this area again. and the f00d is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Nice hotel good value

Hotel was clean and welcoming, receptionist was friendly and helpful. Only one thing which could have been better for me, the mattress, it was very soft.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Stay in Bideford on way to wedding.

The Royal Hotel was excellent and we would certainly recommend staying there. The food was very good at dinner & snack lunch. Breakfast was fine for us and we would have liked a better fruit collection. More brochures of surrounding places to visit would be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice well maintained hotel - friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent price , convenient for the centre often and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good stay, the bed was very comfortable. I found the restaurant staff were very accommodating and helpful…
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

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