Imperial Hotel

Hotels
7.3 (269 reviews)
Wilder Rd , Ilfracombe , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Bar
Golf course
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Food quality issues
Room conditions

Categories

Cleanliness
6.69
The rooms were clean, but there were complaints about the overall condition indicating some tiredness.
Service
8.16
Staff were friendly and helpful according to several reviews.
Location
8.2
Close to the seafront, providing easy access to amenities.
Room Quality
6.65
Rooms were not as advertised and had maintenance issues, such as a non-working TV.
Amenities
7.18
Basic amenities available, but nothing exceptional reported.
Value for Money
7.64
Some value noted, but issues with certain services such as food were present.
Food and Beverage
6.19
Breakfast had poor quality items, with specific complaints about raw bacon.
Overall Experience
7.66
Some guests enjoyed their stay, while others were disappointed with various aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 04:27

Property Description

Seafront Location and Free Parking
Located just 80 meters from the beach, The Imperial Hotel in Ilfracombe offers a picturesque seafront setting. Enjoy the convenience of free parking during your stay, making exploration of the beautiful surroundings hassle-free.

Modern Rooms with Spectacular Views
Experience comfort in style with modern en suite bathrooms and warm-toned decor in every room. Whether you're treated to a sea view or not, each room is equipped with essential amenities such as a TV, desk, and tea/coffee-making facilities for a relaxing stay.

Dining and Entertainment Options
Indulge in a variety of beverages at the hotel's bar and savor the daily changing menu at the restaurant, which also offers vegetarian options. With free Wi-Fi in public areas and a sun lounge overlooking the sea, relaxation and entertainment are always at your fingertips.

Ready to experience seaside luxury at The Imperial Hotel? Book your stay now and make unforgettable memories by the beach.

Important information:

Serving times:
Breakfast: 08:00 - 09:30 (last orders 09:00)
Dinner: 18:00 - 19:30 (last orders 19:00)
The hotel will confirm your dining times on arrival. You can pre-book your evening meals at a discounted rate of GBP 11 per person per night. Cancellation charges apply.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag parties.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £14 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 11 years old stay for £24 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 269 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.69
Service: 8.16
Location: 8.2
Room Quality: 6.65
Amenities: 7.18
Value for Money: 7.64
Food and Beverage: 6.19
Overall Experience: 7.66
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Nicola couple gb
5
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Pete couple gb
5
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
8
A very enjoyable short stay. Would certainly recommend.
Pros:

Location, friendly staff, cleanliness and entertainment.

Cons:

Rooms too hot with nil air conditioning and window openings restricted.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Christine couple gb
10
Had an excellent time
Pros:

Excellent hotel, room was very clean, staff were very helpful and friendly. Staff answered any questions and didn’t rush you off. I have stayed at this hotel before and will be definitely be staying again, location is great for everything two second walk to beach, restaurant, pubs and shops

Cons:

How close it was to everything, staff were friendly, polite and always willing to listen to you and very helpful

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Daniel couple gb
1
Disappointing
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

It was very dated, needs refurbishment. Room was tired, bathroom smelt of urine. Very small room and exceedingly hot.

It is clearly set up to cater for coach holidays for people of a certain age.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
9
A lovely break with a pleasant staying
Pros:

The friendly staff, most helpful. Where the hotel was situated

Cons:

Due to the warm weather the bedroom (417) was very warm even though a fan was supplied. Also very warm in the lounge, ceiling fans would have been beneficial

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Tracy solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The room was nice, the staff and the entertainment.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Ardjan solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Tania solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Blãh family_with_children gb
7
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Nitu solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Justin solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

The location is great

Cons:

The room was point and the amenities were not great

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
G
gary family_with_children gb
8
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Diane solo_traveller gb
2
Don't book unless you are on a coach trip
Pros:

Lovely location, right opposite the beach (which sadly is not clean enough to swim in). I was drawn in by what I expected to be faded charm, it would have been grand in it's day. Yes it's a bit tired and dated but I can forgive that.

Cons:

What is unacceptable is the response when we checked in and found pigeons on top of the wardrobe! There was poo and feathers everywhere. We spoke to reception who didn't seem phased at all. They didn't have any other rooms so we agreed to go for a wander while they cleaned it (not very well).
The second day we were turfed out of our assigned breakfast table and waited for 40 minutes with no sign of any service. When we asked we got quite a huffy 'I'll be there in a minute'. We waited another 5 and abandoned our (paid for) breakfast and checked out. Thankfully there is a Spoons down the road to save the day.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Steven couple gb
3
Very hot and uncomfortable. Would not return.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Dated room, smelly and exceptionally hot with no air con or fans.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Value for money and convenience

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Jayashree couple in
5
On the whole very average stay for the price you pay
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The amenities - no ceiling fans / AC
Towels were not changed even if put in the bathroom

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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jean couple fr
6
Cons:

pas de mitigeurs

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Ruqsana family_with_children gb
7
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-08 via Nuitee