The Harbour Lights

Hotels
7.9 (351 reviews)
26 Broad Street , Ilfracombe , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Laundry
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Golf course
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 351 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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Kevin • solo_traveller • gb
7
Good facility nice TV present
Pros:

Located near harbour and entertainment area

Cons:

Room a little small

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Very nice staff, very accomodating. Clean rooms and the breakfast was very hot and plenty of it. 2nd time there, we will be back.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Abigail • couple • gb
7
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Aslihan • solo_traveller • gb
1
Dont recommend
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Extremely uncomfortable stay

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great place so easy for the town as it is at the heart of town

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • couple • gb
7
Value for money
Pros:

Lovely clean compact room

Cons:

Excellent

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • solo_traveller • nl
9
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Corrin • couple • gb
10
A lovely little Hotel, very clean & comfortable. The Gentleman on Reception was very friendly & informative
Pros:

Very clean & comfortable

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pleasant.
Pros:

Nice clean modern room. slightly overlooked, but comfortable and very conveniently located for the Quay and the bus.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great value for money en suite accommodation just a short walk from the the Lundy ferry terminal and the harbour. Basic but very clean and close to eateries . Our room overlooked the road so was very noisy in the evening but other than that it was fine. No lift and lots of steps so possibly not suitable for those with walking difficulties. Cheaper than the local hostel too!

Cons:

No lift and lots of steps so possibly not suitable for those with walking difficulties

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Sea gulls, but as it’s on the sea front you have to accept this

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Yvette • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable and very clean
Pros:

Room was spotless as was the bathroom.

Cons:

I had to wear earplugs because there was a Shanty Festival at the pub opposite and the gulls were noisy. But that's to be expected. The location was perfect for my needs. Ferry to Lundy.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Gill • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location
Pros:

Loved the location, absolute town centre. Rooms were clean, facilities were good. Good value for money

Cons:

Lack of parking but could use the town car park close by. Room was small and there was little ventilation in the rooms which were very hot. Noisy late at night but a trade off for the location.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
• couple • gb
8
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • couple • gb
8
Just ok for the price.
Pros:

Location excellent, check in ok. Room clean looked newly decorated plenty of towels, tea, coffee and milk.

Cons:

For a standard room smaller then anticipated but just functional for two nights, wouldn't want to stay for any more.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Emily • family_with_children • gb
7
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • gb
6
Once we got used to how it all functioned we enjoyed our stay.
Pros:

The room was very comfortable and the staff very helpful. The breakfasts were delicious.

Cons:

The Harbour Lights Hotel is not really a hotel; it is a part of the Royal Britannia Hotel over the road where one has to go to register, have breakfast, find a lounge, see the harbour etc. The Harbour Lights is just a collection of rooms, very nicely decorated but without the other facilities you expect from a hotel. There is no parking either.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Gill • solo_traveller • gb
8
Clean and comfortable. Breakfast system bit odd.
Pros:

Room was clean and spacious bathroom.

Cons:

Cord on hair dryer too tight to stretch. Strange check in over road.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Gareth • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location.
Pros:

The rooms have been updated and freshly painted. The bathroom was clean and the shower was great. The location is fantastic and it's a bonus if you have a room with a sea view!

Cons:

The bedroom floor wasn't especially clean.
Parking is an issue - but you can park up a side road next to the hotel between 6pm and 10am for free (plus one hour during the day time).

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Leigh • couple • gb
8
Ideal room for very basic stay if you are out all day and just want a bed and shower.
Pros:

The location was very convenient for the beach and town, lots of close pubs and restaurants. Very basic room but clean and comfortable enough.

Cons:

Very small room of which you could hear noise from other neighbouring rooms and upstairs, doors slamming and creaky stairs. Very basic with minimal comforts. Shower pressure quite low and not always as hot as it could be.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee