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The Darnley Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, 7-minute walk to North Devon Coast

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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
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Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
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Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Room service

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3 Belmont Road, Ilfracombe, England, EX34 8DR
  • Place, North Devon Coast
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Ilfracombe Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ilfracombe Harbour
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

  • 105 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Private Bathroom (Top Floor, Small) | Bathroom

Family Room, Private Bathroom (Top Floor, Small)

  • 2250 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Room, Private Bathroom (Top Floor, Large)

  • 2405 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Ilfracombe

At The Darnley Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of North Devon Coast and Ilfracombe Beach. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Ilfracombe hotel include Exmoor National Park and Saunton Sands.

What's nearby

  • North Devon Coast - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wildersmouth Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Verity Statue - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 28 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Admiral Collingwood (Wetherspoon) - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Annie and the Flint - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪George & Dragon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Swiss Cottage Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Ilfracombe Fryer - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Darnley Hotel

Hotel with free parking, 7-minute walk to North Devon Coast
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. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Darnley Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance and a garden. Self parking is free.

This Ilfracombe hotel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1921
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Darnley Hotel offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Televisions come with DVD players. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room cot

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1921
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

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.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Darnley Hotel
Darnley Hotel Ilfracombe
Darnley Ilfracombe
The Darnley Hotel Ilfracombe Devon
The Darnley Hotel Hotel
The Darnley Hotel Ilfracombe
The Darnley Hotel Hotel Ilfracombe

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Darnley Hotel?

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

Is parking available at The Darnley Hotel?

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

Are there any beaches close to The Darnley Hotel?

Yep, The Darnley Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Ilfracombe Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing and sailing.

Does The Darnley Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental brekkie is served at The Darnley Hotel.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Darnley Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Darnley Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Darnley Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 16 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

mandy

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Reasonable stay in an old house with character

The hotel was easy to find but through a narrow gateway, in a larger car it might have been difficult.The room was clean, and money had been spent, but the finish was poor. Outside needed a tidy up.The bar did not open as scheduled, seemed a bit disorganised. Breakfast small but otherwise alright. Acceptable for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner is so lovely and very helpful, almost like a personal tour guide for us with plenty of suggestions for things for us to see and do. Very friendly!! Breakfast was beautiful! Room was clean, walking distance to beaches shops and restaurants. I’d stay again if visiting ilfracombe again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel run by a really friendly couple.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
bathroom toilet not screwed to the floor when you sat on it the toilet tilted, broken tiles on the floor ,tiles replaced with white sealant the rest of the floor had beige sealant. The blinds were broken and let in the light ,right through the night , spoke to owner was told it gets light early in the morning. dog in dining room owner petted dog and continued serving, requested well done toast was told cannot serve you well done toast as against health and hygiene ? Very miserable couple once try to say any thing is wrong, just reminds me of faulty towers , I can safely say it has been the worst hotel we have stayed in
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Great stay

Very friendly and attentive owners, lovely breakfast and nice room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

Comfortable stay

Sadley no one was there when i arrived. I return laster still no one there. But soon someone came to check me in. The room was on top floor. Was told best views but trees obscured the view. The room was very comfortable. The breakfast service was very slow. But enjoyably. There was a separate private bathroom not so good when a few visits needed. Was able to leave my car after check out so i could enjoy coastal walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bags of character comfy and friendly hosts
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

Autumn break

Clean. Great shower and breakfast. Nothing too much trouble for owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Awful and argumentative

I’m writing this review in the hope others can avoid the experience we had. The room initially looked ok. The decor was very dated but not necessarily concerning. However, the bed was very uncomfortable - the mattress was so old and tired that it drooped ever which way. Perhaps, if just one person stayed they could droop into the middle of the mattress and get some sleep but if there are two of you, sleep becomes very difficult. The shower shifts rapidly and unpredictably between scolding and freezing. You can lessen this somewhat if you turn it to the eco setting. Whilst the room was not conducive to sleep, this pales into comparison with the attitude and treatment by the staff. We politely asked when the wifi login details did not appear to work. We were immediately told off that they were old login details (they didn’t seem to think it was a good idea to update the guest folder in the room?!) and more so when we said that the wifi did not work at all in our room, even with the new login details. This began a very long and deeply uncomfortable process with both the man and woman staff (perhaps owners). They criticised us, blamed us, patronised us and did their best to make us feel as uncomfortable as possible. To name the highlights - entering & lingering in our bedroom when we were two females in our PJs and a barely veiled threat of him having been ‘MOD internal security’ in the past. Breakfast: only 8:30-9:30am ad greasy & gross.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Alan, Croydon.

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

Nice hotel, slow breakfast

Nice big hotel and we got our room upgraded at no extra cost. Room was comfortable and enormous. Easy access down to the town and harbour area. Seagulls were noisy! Breakfasts were terribly slow. We were out walking each day and like to make an early start. On our final day when we had a long drive home we ordered beans on toast as we thought it would be quick and it still took 35 minutes to arrive. As the earliest they start breakfast is at 8.30am we ended up leaving a fair but later than we would have liked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Tim

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

Early breakfast request

Not very good service for breakfast it states in there information pack breakfast 8 till 9.30 but were told its 8.30 till 9.30 If you want earlier let know I did and was told come down at 8.15 which we did as we were going to Lundy for the day had to leave at 8.55 breakfast arrived at 8.45
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Dated but comfortable and good location

When we arrived room was cold and no lights on in hotel made it feel slightly unwelcoming. We had breakfast no radio first morning so little atmosphere better next day with other guests. Used path down to high St you need to be careful where you walk and no lights when you come back in dark so next night walked up road. All said very comfortable stay and very helpful owners. Hotel very dated but spotless. I didn't have full breakfast but had small portion of what I wanted poached egg and bacon on toast. egg was lovely and runny. Coffee needs to be hotter and fresh as had bits in. Would have been nice to have fresh tomatoes and brown toast and top up of toast. I needed extra blanket which was there in room thankfully but would've been nice to have a little heat from radiator but they were turned off. We put lights on in hallways as very dark. Bathroom door handle needs attention as doesn't stay closed. Will stay again and ask for the above if not offered next time though. Its close to everything and owners are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

John, Alfreton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

3 hot days

The proprietor was very good working to put the customer first. Nothing was too much trouble. The wifi reception was almost non existent though perhaps that's a good thing when on holiday! Lovely secluded garden path leading down into town.