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The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 4-minute walk to Carmarthen Castle

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IVY Suite
Reception
Lounge
Lobby lounge
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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11 Spilman Street, Carmarthen, Wales, SA31 1LG
  • Place, Carmarthen Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmarthen Heritage Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, King Street Gallery
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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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
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Suite | Living area

Garden Suite

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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IVY Suite

IVY Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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 and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception 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. There's also the convenience of self parking. .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
  • King Street Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oriel Myrddin - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Picton Monument - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rose and Crown Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Yr Hen Dderwen (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blasus Delicatessen Ltd - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪CWRW - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

Hotel with a restaurant, 4-minute 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. The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

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 a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Carmarthen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 5 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

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

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 5 per night
  • 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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
Ivy Bush Royal CARMARTHEN
Ivy Bush Royal
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel Compass Hospitality Carmarthen
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel Compass Hospitality
Ivy Bush Royal Compass Hospitality Carmarthen
Ivy Bush Royal Compass Hospitality
Ivy Bush Royal Compass Hospit
The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality Hotel
The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By 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 self car park for GBP 5 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

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. 172 out of 436 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 436 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 436 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 436 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 436 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely triple room , breakfast great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Val

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stuart

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room wasnt cleaned.then upgraded to a diff room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toby

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

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big room. Well decorated & maintained. Newly refurbished bathroom. Down side, lumpy uncomfortable pillows!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable stay in a building that has seen better days. Not all the lighting worked in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sila

Travelled with family
Visiting
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Karuna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room Average
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

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

Dirty and in need of repair

So dirty and run down; stains on carpet. Filthy scum around the window, which I we couldn’t leave open as the hinges were broken. Shower curtain too long so you stood on it in the shower. Walls are so thin you can hear everyone talking in there rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All we needed for a quick trip. Breakfast had many options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfriendly and unhelpful at reception. Corridors are so smelly. Then we went to our room and it hasn’t been cleaned! I asked for an upgrade or refund. Upgraded room was lovely but not even an apology or a suggestion of an upgrade or how to resolve. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and the free wifi worked well. The room was very clean. If I find myself in Carmarthen again, I'd be happy to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to stay, breakfast and evening meal was good would stay again .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ruma

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a convenient place for commuting. We found the staff very rude. We booked 2 rooms, which we thought would be the same size; however, one of them was good but other one was very tiny. Rooms were really hot, couldn’t keep the windows open because it was too noisy. No hand wash, also the temperature dial on the shower was unresponsive, and the shower was extremely hot. It was one of the worst hotels I have booked through Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Avril

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a pleasant stay, staff friendly and polite. Lovely breakfast and food. Disappointed with the corridor to our room, they hadn't laid down the carpet , it looked awful and cold. Disappointed with the shower also, the water wasnt hot, cold at times, not what you expect from a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Zoe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not great

Skirting boards had mold on them, chairs were thread bear, curtains had been cut badly! And were covered in paint! Noisy under the bar! However the one saving grace was the bed was clean and the bathroom was decent a relatively new… had i not arrived at 10pm i would have looked for another hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Good hotel in a great location

Great location in the centre of town with loads of parking. Stayed in the older part of the hotel, bed is really comfortable, white crisp linen and towels, bathroom is clean with good shower, great breakfast with a nice bar that has proper Welsh ale, staff are friendly and helpful; carpets need a bit of tender loving care. Would stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

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

Lovely hotel, but what was that noise???

Room 122. We initially had problems with excessive, constant, noise from what I surmise might have been a water pump at our end of the landing. It was plainly audible from half way back along the landing, never mind inside our room which, with room 120, was closest to the source. The noise was reported and the receptionist who came to inspect said she had never encountered the noise before. She said she would report the matter up the line. Deciding not to cause trouble, we suffered a night without much sleep and spoke to another receptionist the following day, asking to be moved to another room. This was agreed and we thankfully said goodbye to room 122. The noise was still ongoing when we checked out two days later. I was disappointed the staff were not more proactive about moving us once the matter had been reported, but at least this was rectified by my pushing the matter. Other than that and a quirky bathroom in need of some attention (and a failure of the wifi on 122's landing), the hotel was a pleasure to stay at. Staff were friendly and, despite the above, helpful, the food was excellent and the car park was large enough if you timed it right
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

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

Good and less good

Politely received and then left to our own devices. Room pleasant and spacious. Evening meal was ok but served nearly 45 minutes after ordering. Not good and no apology or explanation. Probably an aberration.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

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

Not quite Deluxe

We felt the room was lovely but lacking in storage ie a chest of drawers and too many chairs for 2 people. We were also surprised to find NO Mattress or Pillow Protectors these are standard in any hospitality business. And for a deluxe room we did expect biscuits and water which are also in most standard hotel rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great staff

I was in the rooms below. The damp smell was quite strong. Breakfast was very good. Staff where very helpful and very nice. Great shower, just ashame about the smell. The mattress was old spring type and very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025