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The Harbour Lights

Property class: 2

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A room with a large window offering a view of the sea and buildings. There is a round table with two chairs.
A coastal town with a marina, boats, and a prominent hill.
A marina with multiple boats docked in calm waters, surrounded by hills and greenery.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a wooden dresser, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table with a bowl of apples, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

The current price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

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26 Broad Street, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 9BL
  • Place, Ilfracombe Harbour
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Verity Statue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ilfracombe Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

Double Room (1st Floor Room 63)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a mirror, and a hairdryer.

Twin Room (1st Floor Room 64)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (1st Floor)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Double Room (1st Floor with balcony)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room (2nd Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a wooden dresser, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Double Room, Sea View (3rd floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms (3rd Floor Rooms 80/81)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Room (Room 74)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Double Room (3rd Floor Rooms 83/84)

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a hairdryer, a chair, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room (3rd Floor Rooms 83/84)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room (3rd Floor Room 82)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Twin Room (3rd Floor ROOM 86)

A hotel room with two single beds, a small desk with a mirror, and a chair.

Twin Room (3rd Floor ROOM 86)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Ilfracombe

The Harbour Lights places you steps from Ilfracombe Harbour and within a short 5-minute stroll of Verity Statue. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant and in-room LCD TVs. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Ilfracombe B&B include North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Verity Statue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • North Devon Coast - 7 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Hele Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Chapelton Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Admiral Collingwood (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ilfracombe Aquarium - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Thatched Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪George & Dragon - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Harbour Lights

There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Ilfracombe bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Harbour Lights offers 9 accommodations. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 15 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 15 per day (361 ft away)

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
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 in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Harbour Lights?

Yep, The Harbour Lights is a short 12-minute walk from Ilfracombe Beach.

How much does it cost to stay at The Harbour Lights?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Harbour Lights on 11 Nov 2026 start from AU$125, 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 there a free airport shuttle available at The Harbour Lights?

No, The Harbour Lights does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Harbour Lights?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Harbour Lights's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Harbour Lights?

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

Are pets allowed at The Harbour Lights?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Harbour Lights Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 88 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to visit lots of places to eat
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, excellent view and good value too. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay , lovely to be out of season and almost have the town to ourselves , lovely base to see the local area
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a good, reliable, clean, budget place to stay. We used it when walking Stage 4 of the SW Coast Path - very convenient. Easy to park round the corner at Ropery Road car park. Hearty breakfast available (actually at sister hotel, The Royal Britannia Hotel opposite) overlooking the harbour. We had a fantastic meal at 'Giovanni and Luca' Italian restaurant nearby (booking essential in summer).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice views. Check in was smooth. Lots of stairs up to the room but we knew that when booking. Would stay again as it’s good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless, superb view over the harbour, would definitely recommend and would book again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for a stay in the town - right next to the harbour - yes there was noise from the road but it’s an active harbour so what would you expect - good food options in the area and pubs nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and functional. The staff were lovely. Breakfast was excellent. The property is right near the harbour.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was lovely, clean and bright. The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was fresh and tasty.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean tidy no noise I’ll stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location but very basic facilities and pretty dirty especially the outside of the toilet bowl which clearly hadnt been cleaned for weeks or months. Clear retraining clearly necessary. Bar are in The Britannia (where you go for brealfast) opposite was grubby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean . Conveniently located in town with lovely shops, pubs and harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy location for an early boat trip from the harbour. Lovely light room, comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What lovely room everything was brand new
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that you can walk to everything Unfortunately parking is very expensive, we paid 12 p to park overnight in the car park
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was OK, basic and functional. Wooden floors throughout, meant that there was much noise from other rooms and the landing. Mostly due the fact that a school group of maybe 12-13 year old boys were staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelt of sewage couldn't sleep in the room wasnthat bad
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Room comfort
The room was as expected. Good location and views. Had researched this so knew parking was nearby which was fine. Obviously recently refurbished but it must have been on a tight budget. Everything seemed to be done cheaply and not very well. Disappointed that the decor didn’t do justice to such a historic building
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Harbour Lights was an experience we will never forget! Kyle at reception was beyond helpful, writing a lengthy list of attractions, ensuring we had a suitable room and switched us to their sister hotel The Royal Britannia. John was also amazing sharing some local favourites and chatting away each time we crossed paths. Our room and ensuite was huge and beautiful, with a large bay window and seating overlooking the harbour. The restaurant downstairs had amazing barkeeps that smiled and chatted friendly each time we requested a jug of ice to chill our drinks. Bed was comfortable, room was clean with access to fresh towels and linens whenever needed. 11/10 will HIGHLY recommend to anyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
On arrival, my wife went to use the toilet and discovered faeces on the seat and pan. We checked the bedding to find the mattress protector with blood and other bodily fluid stains. The lady who then deep cleaned the room did a great job, but explained that she couldn't change the mattress protector, it was changed weekly. I believe that company policy should state that in the event of it being soiled, it should be changed immediately. On our last night, the fire alarm sounded at about 1:30 am. Our biggest concern was that nobody else seemed to be aware of it. The receptionist/night manager was oblivious, despite visible screens to monitor the accommodation. He didn't know how to operate the buildings control panel. It would appear to have been an electrical fault, but we had a very uneasy nights sleep and were keen to depart at dawn. The barmaid who was subsequently tasked with performing a deep clean of the room was very helpful and did her very best under the circumstances. The receptionist/night manager could do with incident training to manage what could have been a very serious incident. Do not think there is free parking available. Parking is £15 for 24 hours. We used the Larkstone Lane car park at £7 for 24 hours, which took us past the excellent Lime Kiln Cafe. There is some free street parking if you can find it, but good luck finding it near the hotel. Ilfracombe is a lovely place with excellent walks and hiking opportunities and surprisingly quiet for mid July.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & fresh. Stairs will be a problem for some people. Public parking ~ 300m away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, very hospitable

Great location, Covid safe, very clean, great breakfast, very friendly hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great service

They were really careful about keeping everyone safe. Room was spotless and had everything I needed. Only one downside. Just be aware that the third floor is a long way up to have to carry your luggage! The guest house is perfectly positioned for the harbour
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and cheerful hotel

The hotel was clean and tidy and had good amenities, I booked it at short notice due for work but would definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019