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About this property
This historic hotel has first-class food, friendly service and a great location close to North Devon's sights, including Clovelly village and the picturesque Tarka Trail for walkers and cyclists. The Royal Hotel is at the eastern end of ancient Bideford Bridge and close to public transportation. It is easy to explore the center of Bideford and the quayside, where you can catch a boat to Lundy Island. The hotel is associated with the 17th-century Court of Assize and the author, Sir Charles Kingsley, who wrote parts of 'The Water Babies' and 'Westward Ho!' while staying here. At The Royal Hotel, rooms are clean, comfortable and have 24-hour room service. One of the hotel's famous features is the oak-paneled Kingsley Room, with its ornate, sculpted ceiling.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Nick
Canada“Our server Michelle was above and beyond exceptional. The room was fantastic, comfortable, spacious and had everything we needed.” - Dutchandy
United Kingdom“excellent choice at breakfast. Helpful staff. Lift. Guest Lounge on 1st floor. Reserved parking available adjacent to hotel. Great location for exploring Bideford centre” - Angela United Kingdom“Comfortable clean room with very nice décor, free parking. Hotel has a beer garden and a wonderful lounge for relaxing/using laptop.”
- David
United States“My room was very comfortable, the staff were very helpful, and the food was very good.” - Ian United Kingdom“Absolutely 1st class, took me in as a lone cyclist arriving 1am in need of some rest and recovery. Looked after me so well. The room was lovely, everything I needed for a good rest before continuing on my way. Staff were fantastic, so welcoming!...”
- Deb Canada“This beautiful and stately old hotel still offers first rate service. Our room was very large, clean and comfortable. The concierge was very nice and helpful. The hotel has a small garage in which we were able to store our bicycles overnight. ...”
- Dave United Kingdom“The food was wonderful and the staff attentive. I would highly recommend staying here.”
- Susan United Kingdom“So historically interesting with information about Charles Kingsley and the military planning of D-Day also the 1800’s jail . Loved the decor and references to the past in the rooms and the restaurant names . Such a lovely ambiance. I was alone...”
Beese United Kingdom“Good theme and history in the hotel also had an excellent meal in the evening”- Jay United Kingdom“The property itself is full of character and old fashioned luxury. The way they have kept original features whilst decorating to an up to date standard is impressive.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Regency Restaurant
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Royal Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
