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The Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
Riverside hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Standard Single Room | Bathroom
Business centre
Deluxe Room
Flat-screen TV
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec

Explore the area

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Barnstaple Street, Bideford, England, EX39 4AE
  • Place, The Burton Art Gallery and Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, The Big Sheep
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Croyde Bay Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Bideford

At The Royal Hotel, you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from The Big Sheep and 13.5 km (8.4 mi) from RHS Garden Rosemoor. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Merchants Bistro, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Bideford hotel, you'll be 15.7 km (9.8 mi) from Queen's Theatre and 29.5 km (18.3 mi) from Croyde Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • The Burton Art Gallery and Museum - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Big Sheep - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Clovelly Village - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • RHS Garden Rosemoor - 14 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Croyde Bay Beach - 39 min drive - 34.5 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 16 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bideford Station - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blacksmith's Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rose Salterne (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mr Chips - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Hotel

Riverside hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Royal Hotel also features laundry facilities, room service (during limited hours), and a front desk safe. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Bideford hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Royal Hotel offers 32 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 20 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Merchants Bistro

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 20.00 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 full breakfast: from approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and from GBP 5 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Royal Bideford
Royal Hotel Bideford
The Royal Hotel Hotel
The Royal Hotel Bideford
The Royal Hotel Hotel Bideford

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Royal Hotel?

The Royal Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Hotel?

As of 6 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Hotel on 13 Dec 2025 start from AU$207.54, including 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.

Is parking available at The Royal Hotel?

Yep, The Royal Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Royal Hotel?

The closest beach to The Royal Hotel is Instow Beach (4.5 km).

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at The Royal Hotel?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does The Royal Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is on offer on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Hotel?

No, The Royal Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Royal Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.