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Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Ilfracombe Harbour

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily full breakfast
Interior
Reception
Front of property
The Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel offers a full breakfast to start the day right. Guests can relax with library books, enjoy drinks at the bar, or use the 24-hour gym. Free WiFi and bike rentals enhance the experience, while helpful staff ensures a comfortable stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

Room options

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King Room with Sofa Bed | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

King Room with Sofa Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Accessible Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Free bottled water
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ilfracombe, Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel is near the beach. While the natural beauty of North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Ilfracombe Harbour. Watermouth Castle and Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Runnacleave Road, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 8AR

What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Verity Statue - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hele Bay Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Sandy Cove Beach - 18 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Admiral Collingwood (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dolly's Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Annie and the Flint - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Espresso Seafood Bar and Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rendezvous Cafe Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel

Hotel near Ilfracombe Harbour
At Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, wedding services, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel feature comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, heating, 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 self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,615 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • 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

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 8 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 8 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Property is also known as

Carlton Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe Carlton
Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel Hotel
Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel Devon
Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel
Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel Hotel
Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel Hotel Ilfracombe

Frequently asked questions

Is Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 8 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Ilfracombe Museum, Ilfracombe Harbour, and North Devon Coast. Wildersmouth Beach and Ilfracombe Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 356 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 356 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 356 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 356 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 356 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and helpful in every way, no complaints whatsoever.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Warm, welcoming, great staff, breakfast fast efficient, freshly cooked and always of the same standard.......high standard. Every member of staff from housekeeping, kitchen and reception all friendly and approachable and informative and helpful. Could not fault my stay in anyway.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean hotel, really good breakfast, good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and welcoming, the breakfast offered plenty of great options to choose from, and the room was clean, comfortable, and perfect for our stay. Overall, a great experience. I’d definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel , friendly staff Comfy bed Great selection for breakfast Will return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A friendly welcome on our arrival. A clean and comfortable room. A tasty breakfast made to order. It is an ideal location for visiting the area and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Would happily return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hotel with good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean and spacious very comfortable and the staff were brilliant we would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for the locality and for routes along the coast. Very clean rooms with good amenities. Excellent breakfast. Pleasant and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Weekend in July 2025

Very nice weekend in July 25. Hotel owner was very friendly as were his staff. Room was modern and clean, the whole hotel was spotless. The breakfasts were good. We would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly recommend the Carlton Hotel, hotel, staff, food fab!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First class hotel ,first class staff all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cleanliness is exceptional with the whole hotel freshly painted, neat and crisp. Some small problems too minor to even mention.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect for the town/harbour
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Michael and Kelsea were fantastic, lovely staff and location. I would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel Great breakfast Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Perfect location,lovely hotel

Couldn't fault it wanted to take the bed home! Stylish decor, friendly hotel,perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Very good hotel

Hotel spot on in every way from staff to meals. Excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Aquinuce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to access by car and walking distance to the beach and areas of interest
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

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

WEEKEND BREAK

Lovely friendly, helpful staff. Very clean and well decorated rooms throughout. Really nice food at breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and so helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff in all areas, on leaving even the hotel manager help me with our cases to the car,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Great place

Absolutely fabulous - food was ridiculously good - couldn’t fault anything. Fabulous place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

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