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The Royal Britannia

3.0 star property
Beach hotel near Ilfracombe Harbour

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Interior
Dining
Miscellaneous
Exterior
Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$106
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

Explore the area

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The Harbour, Ilfracombe, Ilfracombe, England, EX349EE
  • Ilfracombe Harbour
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ilfracombe Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Hele Bay Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Quadruple Room (2 doubles)

Quadruple Room (2 doubles)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Bathtub, Harbour View

Deluxe Double Room, Bathtub, Harbour View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room (Large)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Small)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Harbour View

Superior Double Room, Harbour View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Harbour View (Four Poster Bed)

Superior Double Room, Harbour View (Four Poster Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 56 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, Harbour View (Four Poster Bed)

Executive Room, Harbour View (Four Poster Bed)

Executive Room, Harbour View (Four Poster Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Harbour View

Double Room, Harbour View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Ilfracombe

The Royal Britannia places you steps from Ilfracombe Harbour and within a 20-minute stroll of North Devon Coast. Highlights at this beach 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 coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Ilfracombe hotel include Exmoor National Park and Woolacombe Beach.

What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Verity Statue - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hele Bay Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sandy Cove Beach - 18 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Larkstone Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Admiral Collingwood (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Smugglers Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Britannia

Beach hotel near Ilfracombe Harbour
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at The Royal Britannia.

This 3-star Ilfracombe hotel is smoke free.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Royal Britannia offers 27 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. 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

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 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, debit cards and cash
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, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Royal Britannia Hotel Ilfracombe
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The Royal Britannia Ilfracombe Devon
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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Royal Britannia?

Yep, The Royal Britannia is a short 12-minute walk from Ilfracombe Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

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

As of 11 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Britannia on 14 Sept 2025 start from AU$106.35, 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.

What makes The Royal Britannia a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Royal Britannia.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Britannia?

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

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

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