The Royal Hotel | Hotel in Bideford

| 8.5 (1106 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  8 Bathrooms  15 Guests
Westleigh Hotel | The Royal Hotel

Hotel in Westleigh, Bideford

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.

The Royal Hotel is located in Bideford.

This 29 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 1106 reviews with the average score of 8.5 . Coming to Bideford and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 29 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this SunSki place in Bideford. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This The Royal Hotel in Bideford is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “The Royal Hotel”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Barnstaple Street, Bideford, EX39 4AE, United Kingdom

Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Free parking
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
Activities
  • Cycling
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Elevator
  • Pet friendly
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
Guest Services
  • Room service
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Baggage storage
  • Ironing service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Suit press
  • Laundry
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Pet bowls
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • Key access
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.
Please inform 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 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, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.33
Location:
9.01
Staff:
9.14
Facilities:
8.44
Comfort:
8.87
Cleanliness:
8.97
Elise
Oct 16, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: A convenient location for visiting the Shuutleworth collection. Our room was comfortable and quite newly redecorated, with good lighting, and an excellent shower. The staff were lovely, very friendly and helpful. Evening meal was nice, though not a great deal of choice as several dishes had sold out. Portions were modest, which worked for me as I don’t like feeling over full, but don’t like wasting food either. Bigger eaters might want a starter and/or pudding. Breakfast was good, freshly cooked to order, and there was quite a lot of choice, not just the standard full English, so if staying several nights you could have some variety.
Negative: Sound carried through from the room next door, though the occupants were only talking. Could do with improving sound insulation between rooms. In the meantime, I think there were only two rooms occupied, so it would have been better not to put residents in adjacent rooms when there are fewer guests. The bathroom door needs adjusting, it couldn’t be closed.
Summary: Very pleasant.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Body soap, Shower, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Bathtub, Shampoo, Toilet, Toilet paper, Conditioner

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Key access, Iron, Trash cans, Fan, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 13 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Body soap, Shower, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Bathtub, Shampoo, Toilet, Toilet paper, Conditioner

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Key access, Iron, Trash cans, Fan, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Cozy Double Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Body soap, Shower, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Bathtub, Shampoo, Toilet, Toilet paper, Conditioner

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Key access, Iron, Trash cans, Fan, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Standard Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 16 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Body soap, Shower, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Bathtub, Shampoo, Toilet, Toilet paper, Conditioner

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Key access, Iron, Trash cans, Fan, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Small Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 12 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Body soap, Shower, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Bathtub, Shampoo, Toilet, Toilet paper, Conditioner

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Key access, Iron, Trash cans, Fan, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Superior Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 16 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
Superior Double or Twin Room

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Body soap, Shower, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Bathtub, Shampoo, Toilet, Toilet paper, Conditioner

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Key access, Iron, Trash cans, Fan, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Living Area

Desk

View

View, River view

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Body soap, Shower, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Bathtub, Shampoo, Toilet, Toilet paper, Conditioner

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Key access, Iron, Trash cans, Fan, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Superior Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Body soap, Shower, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Bathtub, Shampoo, Toilet, Toilet paper, Conditioner

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Key access, Iron, Trash cans, Fan, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Heating

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Feather pillow

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator

FAQ's

Is this The Royal Hotel pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at The Royal Hotel?

Check-in time for The Royal Hotel starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the The Royal Hotel have a swimming pool?

No, this The Royal Hotel does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in The Royal Hotel?

Best-rates for the The Royal Hotel starts from $103 per night with includes Parking, Pet Friendly, Designated Smoking Area, Wheelchair Accessible, Balcony/Terrace, Entertainment, Breakfast, TV, Accessibility, Business Services, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, Bar, View, Security/Safety, Restaurant, Internet, Guest Services, Laundry At SunSki Resorts, we pair every traveler with their perfect accommodation, complete with all necessary facilities. Whether you're traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets, we have the ideal rental for you.

Is The Royal Hotel a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 3 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the The Royal Hotel wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the The Royal Hotel is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the The Royal Hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the The Royal Hotel indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for The Royal Hotel?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the The Royal Hotel are as follows: Non refundable Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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