The Royal Hotel

Property class: 3

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Located close to The Big Sheep, The Royal Hotel provides laundry facilities and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is ₩148,028
₩177,634 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Room options

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside table, a desk with a laptop, a trash bin, and a door with a sign.

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with multiple pillows, a nightstand with a phone, and a window with blinds.

Basic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • River view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a book and a vase, and a view of a town through large windows.

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, two armchairs, a green sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a chandelier.

Premium Double Room

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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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
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Barnstaple Street, Bideford, England, EX39 4AE

What's nearby

  • A cobblestone street in a historic town with white buildings, a black gate, and a sunset in the background.
    Clovelly Village
    10 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Bideford Railway Heritage Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bideford Long Bridge
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pannier Market
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Burton Art Gallery and Museum
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon)
    10 min walk
  • White Hart
    8 min walk
  • Mr Chips
    5 min walk
  • Bideford Station
    2 min walk
  • Appledore Inn
    10 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), a front-desk safe, and wedding services
    • 1 meeting room, smoke-free premises, and bicycle parking
    • 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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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 does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on Nov 1, 2026 start from ₩148,028, 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.

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Royal Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 359 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice comfortable beds - convenient parking and Hotel is well placed for town centre
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. Great place to eat, decent breakfast. A lovely spot, beautiful bar/eating area with a lot of history.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A charming hotel in a convenient location within Bideford, with good parking, nice food and easy access to the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well situated, very large hotel which offered an excellent breakfast. Thevstagg were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and kind staff, gorgeous hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel, brilliant staff and the food was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice, the staff were excellent. The room was clean and comfortable, some features like doors and bathroom were on the budget side, all in all, an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay & friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous hotel, wondeeful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean hotel with very friendly staff. Michelle provided very good service and shared some interesting history about the hotel and the local area. Evening meal and carvery was excellent. Very convenient car park also. I’d recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms clean & tidy & the staff was very courteous
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Everything was very good, the staff were very busy but were always there for you. Our room was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were approachable and most helpful thoroughly enjoyed our visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel, staff, and parking were first class. Toilet seat moved every time I sat on it, Shower and cleanliness were great. Breakfast was very good, although it cost me extra. I had thought that my booking through Expedia did include breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good car parking, ideally situated, excellent service and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and the staff was very helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023