Wheelchair accessible, Higher level toilet, Toilet with grab rails
About this property
This historic hotel has first-class food, friendly service and a great location for North Devon's sights, including Clovelly village and the picturesque Tarka Trail for walkers and cyclists.
The Royal Hotel is at the eastern end of ancient Bideford Bridge and close to public transport. It is easy to explore the centre of Bideford and the quayside, where you can catch a boat to Lundy Island.
The hotel is associated with the 17th-century Court of Assize and the author, Sir Charles Kingsley, who wrote some of 'The Water Babies' and 'Westward Ho!' whilst staying here.
At The Royal Hotel, rooms are clean, comfortable and have 24-hour room service. One of the hotel's famous features is the oak-panelled Kingsley Room, with its ornate, sculpted ceiling.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
“We were upgraded without extra expense,comfortable bed. Staff were really friendly”
Miranda
United Kingdom
“Lovely rooms , clean & spacious
Staff were super friendly and helpful
Great bar & restaurant”
Pulford
United Kingdom
“The staff were really friendly and helpful.
My room was comfortable and spacious.
The food was excellent.”
Paul
United Kingdom
“Stylish old school hotel, lots of comfy sofas, nice bar, great views across the water.”
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Catherine
United Kingdom
“Location- right by the river. You walked over the old Bridge to the main part of the town. Enjoyed the view and the walk.
Lovely large cosy lounge which overlooks the river and in which you can order traditional afternoon tea tone brought up”
Pamela
United Kingdom
“The staff are a credit to the hotel. Everyone was friendly and helpful. We had an upgraded room which was a good size, lots of light and a view over the old bridge and the river. Traffic noise wasn’t a problem in the evening and overnight. Private...”
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Jenefer
United Kingdom
“Fantastic hotel in a great location. Comfortable, stylish, room with a bath, and a great view. We enjoyed sitting in the window seat people watching and watching the river.”
Sharon
United Kingdom
“The staff were all very friendly, and professional.
They all smiled, and engaged with people 😊
The food was excellent.
I can't fault it!”
Julie
United Kingdom
“Myself and a friend booked for the Murder mystery night which was amazing.The hotel was lovely, room was spotlessly clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly”
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Tracy
United Kingdom
“Beautiful clean room in keeping with style of property, staff are all lovely, friendly and polite. The food is absolutely gorgeous everytime !!”
The Royal Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£12.50 per child, per night
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Royal Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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