Guests enjoy convenient amenities at The Royal & Fortescue, from practical dry cleaning service and elevator access to delicious meals at RF Bar & Lounge
Located near Clovelly Village, The Royal & Fortescue offers genuine hospitality. The RF Bar and Lounge serves lunch and dinner, and the cafe offers coffee all day. Amenities: dry cleaning, nearby outdoor pool access, free self-parking. Guests praise the helpful staff.
Located in Barnstaple, The Royal & Fortescue is near a boardwalk/promenade. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Saunton Sands and Croyde Bay Beach, while Exmoor Zoo and RHS Garden Rosemoor are popular area attractions. Don't miss out on a visit to The Milky Way Adventure Park. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Barnstaple travel guide
Boutport Street, Barnstaple, England, EX31 1HG
What's nearby
Pannier Market
3 min walk - 0.3 km
St Anne's Arts & Community Centre
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Queen's Theatre
5 min walk - 0.4 km
North Devon Karting Centre
3 min drive - 2.1 km
Funder Zone
4 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Barnstaple Station
9 min walk
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
58 min drive
Restaurants
Barum Takeaway
3 min walk
Kelly's Lounge And Bar
2 min walk
The Panniers
3 min walk
Claytons & the Glasshouse
2 min walk
Subway
2 min walk
About this property
The Royal & Fortescue
Hotel near a boardwalk/promenade
Consider a stay at The Royal & Fortescue and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. The on-site restaurant, RF Bar and Lounge, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Royal & Fortescue feature perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
Heating and portable fans
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
2 bars/lounges
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
62 The Bank
RF Bar and Lounge
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Business services
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)
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Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Portable fan
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
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Royal & Fortescue Hotel Barnstaple
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Royal & Fortescue pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Royal & Fortescue?
As of 2026/3/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal & Fortescue on 2026/3/20 start from NT$2,923, 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 & Fortescue?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Royal & Fortescue?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is The Royal & Fortescue located?
Situated near a boardwalk/promenade, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay Beach, and Exmoor Zoo. RHS Garden Rosemoor and Woolacombe Beach are also within 16 mi (25 km). Barnstaple Station is 9 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
The Royal & Fortescue Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 647 reviews
10 - Excellent
353
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 647 reviews
8 - Good
209
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 647 reviews
6 - Okay
53
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 647 reviews
4 - Poor
21
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 647 reviews
2 - Terrible
11
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
J.Davey
2025/11/19
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean & staff very polite & welcoming. Breakfast was a good size & locally sourced.
J.Davey
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
John
2025/11/5
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Great location.
John
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carol
2025/9/9
Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff couldnt do enough
Clean and great breakfast
Carol
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
edward
2025/9/25
Liked: Amenities
Large room and good bathroom but TV dated Nice bar and friendly staff and handy car park Would recommend
I found The Royal & Fortescue to be a lovely comfortable place to stay in the centre of Barnstaple very close to all amenities including the bus station which was so handy for getting to other near by attractions. The hotel is very clean and welcoming. We had a really nice relaxing stay and if in Barnstaple again would be more than happy to stay again.
Thought it a little on expensive side for the room very small expect because it would be serving larger groups for weddings. As a couple would not return but would return to restaurant which was excellent.
Very clean and lovely staff comfortable beds.
Very clean and welcoming. Breakfast and its surroundings were 2nd to none, it all felt rather plush. Staff very helpful. Would definitely stay again if in the area.