Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel

3.5 star property

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A neatly made bed with white and brown pillows, a magazine on the bed, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
Bar (on property)
A gym with cardio equipment, weight machines, and a mirror.
Library
Free daily full breakfast

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Runnacleave Road, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 8AR
  • Place, Ilfracombe Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ilfracombe Harbour
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, North Devon Coast
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Accessible Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Ilfracombe

At Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Ilfracombe Harbour and North Devon Coast. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Ilfracombe hotel include Exmoor National Park and Woolacombe Beach.

What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • North Devon Coast - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Verity Statue - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hele Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Admiral Collingwood (Wetherspoon) - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dolly's Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪George & Dragon - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Ilfracombe Fryer - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 1615 square feet (150 square metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, a library, and concierge services are also featured at Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Ilfracombe hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 1615 sq ft of conference space
  • 150 sq. m of conference space
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel offers 40 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using 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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,615 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

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

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 8 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per night.

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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 8 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property is also known as

Carlton Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe Carlton
Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel Hotel
Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel Devon
Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel
Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel Hotel
Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel Hotel Ilfracombe

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel?

Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel?

Yep, Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel?

Yep, Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Ilfracombe Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Does Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, our guests give top marks to the free full brekkie here! Served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel?

No, Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel?

Furry friends are welcome at Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 374 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 374 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 374 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 374 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 374 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to park, very attentive staff and excellent food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel that exceeded our expectations. Fabulous food with a great choice at both breakfast and dinner. The room had been refurbished to a high standard and was very clean. Staff were friendly and helpful and Michael made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great variety ...fresh fruit...amazing dinner. Happy and verry Friendly staff Clean and comfortable room. Parking with electric charger. Michael was amazing,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean hotel, really good breakfast, good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichola

Staff friendly and helpful. Room clean, everything required in there good location and parking. Would stay again and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel , friendly staff Comfy bed Great selection for breakfast Will return
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hotel with good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Carlton Hotel is our favorite spot to stay in Ilfracombe. The location is good, being on same level as the harbour for easy walking, and with it's own parking area. The rooms are always spotless and extremely well maintained and the staff are very frindly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Fab hotel

Great hotel, close to the sea and everything Ilfracombe had to offer
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Refurbished rooms were clean and well equipped. Staff coped well with the demands of a weekend wedding. Catered for my plant-based diet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming friendly staff. Amazing breakfast. Lovely room. Very enjoyable comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were lovely and helpful in every way, no complaints whatsoever.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

liam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with everything i needed. Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay. Warm, welcoming, great staff, breakfast fast efficient, freshly cooked and always of the same standard.......high standard. Every member of staff from housekeeping, kitchen and reception all friendly and approachable and informative and helpful. Could not fault my stay in anyway.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and clean and spacious very comfortable and the staff were brilliant we would definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room and good quality breakfast would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thoroughly recommend the Carlton Hotel, hotel, staff, food fab!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel Great breakfast Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and welcoming, the breakfast offered plenty of great options to choose from, and the room was clean, comfortable, and perfect for our stay. Overall, a great experience. I’d definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect for the town/harbour
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First class hotel ,first class staff all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for the locality and for routes along the coast. Very clean rooms with good amenities. Excellent breakfast. Pleasant and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025