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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverside hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Basic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Barnstaple Street, Bideford, England, EX39 4AE

What's nearby

  • Clovelly Village - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • The Big Sheep - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Instow Beach - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Saunton Sands - 30 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 16 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr Chips - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bideford Station - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blacksmith's Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 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 property and bike parking
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Royal Hotel boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Travel cots, 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 transport

  • 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
  • Travel cot

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and from 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 does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 17 Nov 2025 start from NZ$225.18, including 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 at The Royal Hotel?

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?

Checkout 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 25 mi (40 km).

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