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The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Carmarthen Castle

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Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Exterior
Located close to Carmarthen Castle, The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality offers a tranquil retreat with a free daily manager's reception and a relaxing sauna. Unwind on the garden or enjoy the convenience of laundry facilities, 24-hour front desk, coffee shop/cafe and self parking. Previous guests praise the helpful staff for making their stay truly special.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Suite | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Suite

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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IVY Suite | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

IVY Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
11 Spilman Street, Carmarthen, Wales, SA31 1LG

What's nearby

  • Carmarthen Castle - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Carmarthen Heritage Centre - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Carmarthenshire County Museum - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • National Botanic Garden of Wales - 13 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Skanda Vale - 22 min drive - 12.0 miles

Getting around

  • Carmarthen Station - 6 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yr Hen Dderwen (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blasus Delicatessen Ltd - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Gremlin Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪CWRW - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

Hotel near Carmarthen Castle
Located close to King Street Gallery and Carmarthenshire County Museum, The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and 5 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 70 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, bidets, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

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 per pet, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6.25 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Spilman Hotel Carmarthen
Spilman Hotel
Spilman Carmarthen
Spilman Hotel Wales/Carmarthen
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel CARMARTHEN
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel
Ivy Bush Royal CARMARTHEN
Ivy Bush Royal
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel Compass Hospitality Carmarthen
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality pet-friendly?

Yes, The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 25 (subject to availability).

Where is The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality located?

Situated in Carmarthen, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Carmarthen Castle and King Street Gallery. Carmarthenshire County Museum and Llansteffan Castle are also within 9 mi (15 km). Carmarthen Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 421 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 421 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 421 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 421 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 421 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to stay, breakfast and evening meal was good would stay again .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and the free wifi worked well. The room was very clean. If I find myself in Carmarthen again, I'd be happy to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All we needed for a quick trip. Breakfast had many options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kumudika Ridmani

Liked: Cleanliness
I really like the staff and the hospitality. Room was really good and clean as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10... great service, room well equipped food at reasonable prices staff helpful and friendly cant fault it... will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bikki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavnil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Karuna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room Average
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly hotel with excellent service and very clean. Will definitely be staying there again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpful bilingual staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable stay, excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location and comfortable good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mrugeshkumar

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and great. Decent Breakfast and rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ruma

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a convenient place for commuting. We found the staff very rude. We booked 2 rooms, which we thought would be the same size; however, one of them was good but other one was very tiny. Rooms were really hot, couldn’t keep the windows open because it was too noisy. No hand wash, also the temperature dial on the shower was unresponsive, and the shower was extremely hot. It was one of the worst hotels I have booked through Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms dated and a shower in a caravan would be bigger
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Meyrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Peony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great buffet breakfast and Sunday lunch carvery
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good stay

Good stay, excellent lication near town centre, hotel a little tired but clean with good staff an excellent breakfast and free parking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Staff & service
A good stay, staff helpful and friendly, room was quiet and comfortable. The hotel could benefit from some updating, but I quite enjoyed the 80’s vibe. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff & the food are great, really are. Unfortunately the hotel interior/ rooms are in need of a makeover. Some work on the cosmetics would improve the hotel greatly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

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

great hotel in Carmarthen centre

second stay at this great hotel, clean and comfortable rooms, great for exploring the Carmarthen centre with a few shops and bars, and a castle too, free car parking which is a bonus, great breakfast with good quality products used, will be returning for my third stay here soon !!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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