The Royal Britannia

Hotels
Independent
7.8 (54 reviews)
The Harbour, Ilfracombe, Ilfracombe, England, EX349EE , Ilfracombe , GB

Pets allowed

Facilities

Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Arcade/game room
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Billiards or pool table
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly service
Value for money
Good breakfast
Cons:
Curtains in need of fixing

Categories

Cleanliness
6.3
Curtains coming away from fitting indicates a cleanliness and maintenance issue.
Service
8.3
Management upgraded guests due to room temperature concerns, showcasing excellent service.
Location
8.3
Hotel backs onto a pretty harbour, indicating a pleasant location.
Room Quality
7.3
Room temperature issues led to an upgrade, suggesting some inconsistencies in quality.
Amenities
8.3
Amenities include a friendly pub and good breakfast, enhancing the guest experience.
Value for Money
8.3
Good value for breakfast and location reflects well on value for money.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Quality of breakfast and friendly pub atmosphere indicates solid food and beverage offerings.
Overall Experience
7.8
Generally positive experience with service and location outweighing some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 21:23

Property Description

Experience the charm of Ilfracombe at The Royal Britannia, where stunning views and exceptional comfort await.

Unmatched Comfort
Stay in one of our 27 tastefully appointed guestrooms, featuring Select Comfort beds and flat-screen televisions, ensuring you have a cozy retreat after a day of adventure.

Dine with Delight
Savor delectable meals at our on-site restaurant or grab a quick snack at the coffee shop/cafe. Don’t forget to unwind at our bar/lounge, where your favorite beverages are always served with a smile.

Connectivity & Convenience
Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access throughout the hotel. With everyday housekeeping and coffee/tea makers in your room, every aspect of your stay is designed for your convenience.

Discover the beauty of North Devon and create unforgettable memories—book your stay at The Royal Britannia today!

Important information:

  • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 54 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.3
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 7.3
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 7.8
M
Marlene
8
Pros:

Hotel ok apart from curtain coming away from fittingfeom yrack

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
M
Matthew
10
Great place to stay in Ilfracombe
Pros:

Absolutely great place to stay if you're in Ilfracombe. Backs onto the very pretty harbour area, really good value breakfast and the pub is friendly, great beers but not noisy at all.

Our room got a little warm and the mgt instantly upgraded us to a two-room suite opposite and the general service and friendliness of the team who manage the Royal Britannia would be a major reason for going back as well as the beautiful spots immediately around the hotel. Great job and thank you Royal Britannia team.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
T
Tim friends
6
Pros:

fair hotel for the budget price

2025-06-27 via Nuitee
D
Dorothy
8
Pros:

It has character and is nice and relaxed and easy-going.

2025-06-16 via Nuitee
R
Rebecca
8
Nice stay
Pros:

Simple, great for 1 night stay, shower was great,

2025-04-08 via Nuitee
K
Kathryn partner
10
Pros:

We had a lovely stay and would definitely stay again! Lovely hotel and friendly staff

2025-03-31 via Nuitee
A
Ashrafi family_with_children
10
Pros:

A very lovely hotel with friendly staff. Very close to the beach and lots of local food around.

2024-10-31 via Nuitee
V
Val partner
10
Pros:

We had a brilliant weekend here. Lovely big room with a great view of the harbour. The bar is great. Good food and great location.

2024-09-08 via Nuitee
M
Michael
10
Pros:

Located next to the harour, ideal if you're catching the ferry to Lundy. Good food and beer.

2024-08-27 via Nuitee
M
Michael
10
Pros:

The hotel is in an outstanding location. The staff are most friendly and helpful.

2024-06-06 via Nuitee
E
evelyn
10
Amazing
Pros:

Excellent. Great room, stunning views and location. Service fantastic. The gentleman at reception was extremely wonderful and gave us an amazing upgrade. He was very friendly and helpful. Thanks for a great stay.
Will definitely recommend this hotel. Thanks kind Sir for a wonderful stay.

2023-11-01 via Nuitee
E
evelyn
10
Excellent
Pros:

My stay was very very enjoyable and comfortable. The room was absolutely beautiful and fully stocked with all the amenities. Thanks very much for a wonderful and great stay. So central as well with stunning views.

2023-10-25 via Nuitee
J
Jeremy
10
Pros:

Really lovely stay. Room was faultless and staff mainly friendly and helpful, couple of more miserable ones! Booked at very short notice so really happy. The young man who signed us in on arrival was delightful.

2023-09-01 via Nuitee
N
neil
8
Pros:

All staff friendly!! Room was clean !! But woke at 7.30 in morning in room 31!! Underneath that room somebody noisy and irritating!!but overall good

2023-08-18 via Nuitee
K
Kenneth partner
6
Pros:

Great location but a bit tired, however, I suspect it is a listed building so their hands may be tied.

2023-07-29 via Nuitee
K
Kimberley family_with_children
10
Pros:

It is an old property in a nice location (as we expected) staff very friendly and rooms cleaned everyday.

2022-08-15 via Nuitee
C
caroline partner
10
Pros:

For a very old property with its interesting history it’s a very comfortable place to stay
The staff are very friendly and nothing is to much trouble

2022-07-24 via Nuitee
A
Angela
6
Pleasantly surprised
Pros:

Hotel was dated but clean and tidy, check-in was confusing you go to the property to be sent to an office next door to check in then back in the pub to access rooms. Staff very friendly despite being very busy. Room was spacious but clean and tidy. Bathrooms look nice at first glance but clearly some plumbing issues as shower tray flooded, back of toilet cistern leaked so needs some maintenance but bathroom was still clean. Given some of the reviews we were very pleasantly surprised with our stay and would stay again.

2022-07-11 via Nuitee
E
evelyn
10
Superb
Pros:

Absolutely gorgeous stay

2022-01-02 via Nuitee
S
Susannah
6
Royal Britannia review
Pros:

Room very basic, not the cleanest. Bathroom smelt weird! I think drain smell. Could also smell cigarette smoke inside the hotel. Breakfast staff helpful and friendly. I would not recommend this place. Over priced for what it was.

2021-08-10 via Nuitee