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The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Carmarthen Castle

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Enjoy a drink at the bar, where a chalkboard menu and selection of bottles await.
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Reception
Two single beds with white linens, a desk, and a wall-mounted TV.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
11 Spilman Street, Carmarthen, Wales, SA31 1LG
  • Carmarthen Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Carmarthenshire County Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Skanda Vale
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Suite

Classic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Carmarthen

At The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Carmarthen Castle and within 15 minutes of King Street Gallery. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Other amenities include a free manager's reception, a sauna and a coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Carmarthen hotel include Carmarthenshire County Museum and National Botanic Garden of Wales.

What's nearby

  • Carmarthen Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carmarthen Heritage Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carmarthenshire County Museum - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • National Botanic Garden of Wales - 13 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Skanda Vale - 22 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Carmarthen Station - 6 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New Stags Head - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yr Hen Dderwen (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coffee No.1 Carmarthen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cofio Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪St. Peter's Civic Hall - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Carmarthen Castle
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 5 meeting rooms available. A sauna, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Carmarthen hotel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality offers 70 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. This Carmarthen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Polish, Spanish, Welsh

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per week
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 for adults and from GBP 6.25 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Spilman Hotel Carmarthen
Spilman Hotel
Spilman Carmarthen
Spilman Hotel Wales/Carmarthen
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel CARMARTHEN
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel
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Ivy Bush Royal
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel Compass Hospitality Carmarthen
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

Yep, The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

The closest beach to The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality is Llansteffan Beach (11 km).

Does The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is offered weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

No, The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 378 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 378 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 378 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 378 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 378 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent value for money

Right in the middle of Carmarthen with plenty of parking available. Lovely large room with everything you need. Evening meal was very good and reasonably priced. Breakfast was very good too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emyr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Amenities
Great hotel will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wiktor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Ceredigion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I needed time for myself. Comfy and the option of food or drink at hand if i needed. Beautiful breakfast included in the price. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
short walk to town centre secure parking
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexsandria

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so kind, we did a last minute booking and it was so comfy and quaint. The area is gorgeous and breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavnil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good food, great staff, well placed in the centre of town, plenty of free hotel parking. One gripe: Room 120 is plagued day and night by the sound of machinery - possibly the hotel's laundry room? So when booking again, I'll ask for a different room!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff, great location, easy parking, great food,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing tired old hotel

Very tired old hotel with creeking floors and outdated rooms. Noisy and couldn't get good sleep. I had asked for a normal double room but was given a disabled one. The ceiling in the bathroom was broken and just did not feel totally clean. Overall, very disappointed The only positive is the staff lady at breakfast room who was polite and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Staff & service
Very tired rooms, 1st one had a leak ,but room changed with no problem ,bar area and restaurant good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly hotel with excellent service and very clean. Will definitely be staying there again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Furniture very old fashion and worn. The room we stayed in,was cold with badly worn fittings. Bathroom was very cold with no heating. The window frames were rotten.not double glazed in our room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great. The staff the food and the room wereall amazing. Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025