The Harbour Lights

Hotels
7.9 (297 reviews)
26 Broad Street , Ilfracombe , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Clean and comfortable room
Helpful staff
Cons:
Dirty bedding
Small rooms
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.4
Issues with dirty bedding, towels, and a general lack of thoroughness in cleaning.
Service
8.9
Reception staff were helpful and accommodating, providing a positive service experience.
Location
9.4
Location is consistently praised as fabulous and perfectly situated.
Room Quality
7.4
Rooms were reported as small and some issues with cleanliness, but also featured comfortable stays.
Amenities
7.9
Limited facilities noted, but some amenities were appreciated.
Value for Money
7.4
Budget pricing aligns with the basic offerings; some reviews indicated it meets the expectations for the price.
Food and Beverage
7.4
Breakfast was mentioned positively, but few other options were noted within reviews.
Overall Experience
8.4
General sentiment indicates guests would return despite some complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 04:59

Property Description

Victorian Charm and Sea Views
Experience a stay in a charming Victorian guest house with original features and modern amenities, offering stunning sea views from select rooms.

Comfort and Convenience
Enjoy en suite bathrooms, free WiFi, and flat-screen TVs in all rooms, along with complimentary tea and coffee for a cozy stay.

Dining and Leisure Options
Indulge in full breakfast, lunch, and dinner options at the nearby Brit restaurant, and look forward to upcoming amenities like an Asian restaurant, sauna, steam room, bubble bath, and massage parlor.

To book your stay in this quaint Victorian guest house with modern comforts and exciting upcoming features, visit our website now!

Important information:

There is no private parking available. Guests are recommended to use Ropery Road Car Park, just a short stroll from our property along Broad Street.

There is no elevator, access to rooms is only via a central staircase.

The harbor area outside can be quite lively in the evenings, and guests may experience noise especially at weekends and peak periods.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • 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.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 8 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 297 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.4
Service: 8.9
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 7.4
Food and Beverage: 7.4
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Kia • couple • se
8
2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Arkadiusz • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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dcTraveller • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The location is perfect for exploring the harbour area of Ilfracombe.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

We loved everything about the harbour lights hotel our childern absolutely loved every minute of the stay wanted to stay longer mabey on our next visit we stay longer, room was beautiful an clean an beds where lovely an comfortable. The staff where helpful an very friendly, thank you all we hopefully see you again soon

Cons:

Nothing we loved it here can't wait to come back

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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jacqueline • couple • gb
4
Needs upgrading in places
Pros:

Location

Cons:

On arrival we put our bags into the room then went and got something to eat as we had a 4 hour journey , got back to room it was chilly so went to put the heater on and it didn’t work , had a shower the hot tap is on the right which normally is left , the bed was hard , pillows were as flat as a medium slice of bread , noise throughout the night with people , didn’t sleep great woke with a back ache and painful legs

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Bridges • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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chris • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Great Location

Cons:

Rooms were dusty and beds not the most comfertable.
also there seems no sound proofing so people in corridors can be very lound and disturbing sleep.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • gb
10
Perfect for a cosy mid-winter stay
Pros:

Great room overlooking the harbour!

Cons:

Everything was great

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Theo • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Very clean room, and friendly staff.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • es
7
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Carl • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

The view of the sea from our cozy dining table was really pleasant. The location was perfect for visiting the harbour.

Cons:

Not much to complain about, the bed was perhaps a bit too soft for my back, the pub next door happened to have a live music performance that went on quite late but it didn't detract much from how lovely the property was.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Nuria • couple • gb
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jess • solo_traveller • gb
6
Good affordable hotel
Pros:

Good price and location. Staff were very friendly.

Cons:

The fan wasn't working in the room, and opening the windows let in the noise from the street outside.
The bed also creaked every time I moved. The floor could do with a clean as well.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Balint • extended_group • gb
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ruby • couple • gb
8
Practical, comfortable and affordable.
Pros:

The Harbour Lights was just what we needed walking along the coast path and needing a last minute room to hide from a storm. The room was reasonably cheap. There was lots of space including a bath. Lots of natural light and the bed was super comfy and everything was clean to a high standard. The reception is across the road in the pub which is a really cosy place to sit and also does breakfast (we didn't have it but im sure its really nice).

Cons:

Everything is as you would expect.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Freddie • extended_group • gb
10
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Nina Annika • extended_group • fi
7
Pros:

Location perfect, but the parking was expensive.

Cons:

Shower drain didn’t work and the room was small.

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
10
2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Adam • extended_group • gb
4
2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The room was small, and the H&C indicator on the taps in the bathroom were the wrong way round.

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee