The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
The Royal Hotel offers peaceful surroundings near Saunton Sands with convenient pool access and attentive staff ready to enhance the stay experience

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NT$4,016
NT$4,820 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
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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), 1 meeting room, and a front-desk safe
    • Wedding services, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
    • 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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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20.00 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

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

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 2026/5/21, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 2026/5/31 start from NT$4,016, 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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 319 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay & friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous hotel, wondeeful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

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
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms clean & tidy & the staff was very courteous
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

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
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10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were approachable and most helpful thoroughly enjoyed our visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very helpful, Food delicious. Room very clean. Car parking was not very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean although a little dated. The staff were excellent very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

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

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

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

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

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
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10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, friendly staff, very nice room and excellent food. Great breakfast and evening meal was fantastic. Was a little slow to get food in the evening but well worth the wait and others I chatted to in restaurant agreed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice well maintained hotel - friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

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
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10/10 Excellent

bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
extremely good helpful courteous service will be my first chose when I am in this area again. and the f00d is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Nice hotel good value

Hotel was clean and welcoming, receptionist was friendly and helpful. Only one thing which could have been better for me, the mattress, it was very soft.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good car parking, ideally situated, excellent service and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent price , convenient for the centre often and comfortable rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

joseph

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

nice hotel and free parking

nice enough place food looked good but we didn't eat there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and the staff was very helpful and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Georgie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the Hotel was warm and very welcoming. Excellent location. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

Bideford’s best hotel

Fantastic 3 star hotel with comfortable beds. Friendly staff. Very good food in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very helpful pleasant cleanliness excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024