Royal Exeter Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (4382 reviews)
Exeter Rd , Bournemouth , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Nightclub
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
Evening entertainment
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cold rooms
Cleanliness issues
Parking charges

Categories

Cleanliness
7.65
Several reviews mentioned rooms being grubby and signs of water damage.
Service
9.15
Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.15
Many reviews highlighted the hotel's excellent location near the seafront and central attractions.
Room Quality
7.65
Mixed reviews with some rooms described as cold or needing updates.
Amenities
8.15
Some amenities were appreciated, but a lack of certain services was mentioned.
Value for Money
8.15
Value perception varied, particularly concerning parking charges.
Food and Beverage
8.65
Breakfast received positive remarks, though service inconsistency was noted.
Overall Experience
8.65
Despite some drawbacks, most guests had a satisfactory stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 11:07

Property Description

Explore Bournemouth and Dorset's Delightful Countryside
Located just a short walk away from Bournemouth's beaches, pier, and shops, The Royal Exeter Hotel offers the perfect base for your getaway. Explore the vibrant city or unwind in the delightful countryside of Dorset.

Vibrant Bars and Restaurant with Live Entertainment
Experience a lively weekend at The Royal Exeter Hotel with our vibrant bars and restaurant. Enjoy live music and DJs that set the perfect party mood for a memorable stay.

Tastefully Decorated Rooms with En-Suite Facilities
Relax in comfort in our tastefully decorated rooms, each equipped with en-suite facilities. Choose from a variety of room configurations, including family rooms, and select your preferred décor style, whether contemporary or traditional.

Book your stay at The Royal Exeter Hotel for an unforgettable experience in Bournemouth!

Important information:

The hotel provide late night entertainment, therefore some areas of the hotel may be subject to noise from customers, music and traffic.

Groups:
It is hotel policy not to accept bookings from single-sex groups. The hotel reserves the right to decline bookings at check-in which may have been made individually and/or separately but are for groups.

Please be aware our hotel has one cocktail bar and one nightclub which are very popular onsite.

Bar opening hours as fallows,

1812 Cocktail Lounge Bar
12pm till 11pm Sunday - Thursday,
12pm till 01:00 am Friday, 12pm till 02:00 am Saturday. (Bank Holiday Sunday closing time will be the same as Saturday)

BarSo
5pm - 12am Sunday - Thursday
12pm - 05:00 am Friday and Saturday (Bank Holiday Sunday closing time will be the same as Saturday)This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BOH

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 8 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 4382 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.65
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.15
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Jez • extended_group • gb
7
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Fantastic location bic is literally across the road. Room was very clean warm and comfortable, friendly staff. I've stayed here many times and I wouldn't go anywhere else. Highly recommend this hotel

Cons:

All perfect

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
10
Comfortable
Pros:

Close to town and was able to fit us in for an extra night

Cons:

Close to town

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Beckie • couple • gb
10
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Abigail • couple • gb
8
2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Morgan • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Location, staff, generally very clean and comfortable

Cons:

Bathroom was very clinical.
4 fire alarms in one night

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
7
Nice hotel, need to up their pillow game and showers
Pros:

Location was very good, staff were helpful and friendly. Very nice bar area and breakfast was good.

Cons:

Shower was very poor pressure.
Pillows were paper thin.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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PeterRowlands2014 • Couples
8
Great Location
Pros:

Great location ideal for my requirements. Rooms could benefit from updating. Bed smaller than base etc. Staff very polite & helpful. Great range of breakfast items although a little expensive. Parking available but at £8 pd (which I wasn`t aware of at time of booking. Quite noisy area with a few bars in vacinity creating a bit of noise late on.

2026-02-03 • via Tripadvisor
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Jesse • solo_traveller • gb
10
Would definitely stay again
Pros:

Great location, very clean and staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

A little expensive

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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andrew • family_with_children • gb
7
Ok but dated
Pros:

Location is fantastic

Cons:

Room too hot even after turning the radiator off , bed not the comfiest, dated , breakfast ok but not great ,

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
J
Jean • couple • gb
10
Will definitely be staying in the future
Pros:

Clean and staff very friendly

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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ALISON • couple • gb
5
For one night it’s ok, breakfast was excellent
Pros:

Close to BIC

Cons:

Night club noise didn’t stop until 4am

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Phil • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Great location opposite BIC

Cons:

Shower was hot but a trickle

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Wayne • couple • gb
10
Definitely be staying again 😊😊
Pros:

Friendly staff, excellent place to stay in Bournemouth

Cons:

How nice it was

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Ceri • solo_traveller • gb
7
Great value for money and a very enjoyable stay.
Pros:

Location, value for money and staff were all very friendly. Parking onsite was a bonus

Cons:

Room decor was a bit tired, especially in the bathroom, the bath panel could do with replacing. Room service to order snacks or lite bites would have been nice.
I found the rules in the email before arrival not very welcoming.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • gb
8
Fine
Pros:

Room size

Cons:

Room floor was very spongy

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Anne • family_with_children • gb
8
Convenient location
Pros:

Convenient location for seeing a show. Rooms spacious and all amenities. Good breakfast and staff are helpful.

Cons:

The club noise is very loud but I did know in advance and had decent ear plugs with me.
Floorboards are very creaky. Lift is quite small.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Gerald • solo_traveller • gb
7
Just the right place if you want to see a show.
Pros:

The Breakfast was good and it's a good location for the pavilion and the BIC

Cons:

It is very noisy, the sound from the club makes everything vibrate!

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee