Royal Glen Hotel

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Bespoke Hotels
8.4 (1405 reviews)
Glen Road , Sidmouth , GB
+44 1395 513221

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Dated room decor
Cramped room size
Small pool changing area

Categories

Cleanliness
8.09
The rooms were clean but mentioned as a bit dated and cramped.
Service
8.76
Staff were noted as very friendly, welcoming, and attentive.
Location
9.1
The location was great for walking access to the beach and town.
Room Quality
7.55
Rooms were described as cramped and dated with furniture clashing.
Amenities
8.08
Swimming pool was clean, but changing areas were small and needed modernization.
Value for Money
8.54
Overall decent value, but some aspects felt dated.
Food and Beverage
8.59
Breakfast was described as delicious with a good selection.
Overall Experience
8.47
A pleasant stay with some minor issues that did not overshadow the enjoyment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 05:50

Property Description

Indulge in Charm and Comfort

Luxurious Accommodations: Experience classic décor and modern amenities in our cream-toned rooms, complete with tea/coffee facilities and flat-screen TVs.

Culinary Delights: Savor exquisite cuisine made from local Devon produce at our restaurant, while enjoying sea views from the drawing room or lounges.

Relaxation and Activities: Unwind in the indoor pool or with an aromatherapy session. Explore the stunning countryside for outdoor adventures like walking, cycling, and fishing.

Book now to immerse yourself in the tranquility and elegance of Royal Glen Hotel in Sidmouth.

Important information:

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.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Swimming pool: Closed from Mon, Nov 2, 2026 until Mon, Mar 29, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 1405 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.09
Service: 8.76
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 7.55
Amenities: 8.08
Value for Money: 8.54
Food and Beverage: 8.59
Overall Experience: 8.47
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Hammonds • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Daniela • solo_traveller • it
10
Bellissimo albergo, personale cordialissimo.
Pros:

Tutto perfetto

Cons:

Niente

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Peter Stephen • couple • gb
9
Really enjoyed our stay at The Royal Glen and hope to stay here again in the future.
Pros:

Loved the location, the very friendly staff, good choice of food, the swimming pool and the outdoor spaces for sitting. The room was very pleasant and the bathroom with a walk-in shower was exactly what we wanted.

Cons:

Mattress was very hard.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • couple • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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chris • couple • gb
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Justine • solo_traveller • gb
9
Lovely little room and peaceful stay
Pros:

Great character hotel, helpful staff, parking and fab location

Cons:

Room could use a little updating

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Anita • couple • gb
10
Very relaxed. Food very good.
Pros:

The property was excellent would recommend to anyone a lovely atmosphere and the staff were really friendly.

Cons:

Very close to the beach.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Lindy • family_with_children • nl
7
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • gb
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Nice cozy bedroom in a characterful hotel

Cons:

Noise from the next door hotel’s extractor fan

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Sue • couple • gb
4
Disappointing.
Pros:

Only polite description for the breakfast is disappointing. For the rate that’s charged you would expect more. Especially if you’re not having a cooked breakfast. The choice was very limited. Coffee dreadful.

Cons:

See above as regarding breakfast. Bedroom and bathroom nice but shower needs checking.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Carter • solo_traveller • gb
9
Lovely place. Definitely recommend.
Pros:

Short walk to the sea front. Off the main road, so nice and peaceful. Lovely dining and a good choice of fish dishes. Friendly, helpful staff. Short drive to Exeter, Seaton, Donkey Sanctuary etc. Certainly plenty to do each day. A good base to stay at.

Cons:

Hard pillows, but that's just because we're used to softer. The shower was just a dribble but was clean and modern and adequate.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • de
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
7
Pleasant hotel but decor a little dated. Poor lighting in room for reading.
Pros:

Able to access town easily

Cons:

Lack of draft beer in the bar. Not easy to access a parking space.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Angela • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

food very good especially afternoon high tea

Cons:

noisiest room ive ever been in

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • couple • gb
8
Had a nice time
Pros:

Food was excellent
Room very nice
Small amount of mold in shower
Very close to town centre

Cons:

nothing

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Jeremy • couple • gb
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely venue
Pros:

Loved the little pool, such we had all to ourselves. Lovely comfy bed, slept really well. Great area and not too far to walk to anything. Very quaint and loved the fact we were in danger room Queen Victoria stayed in all those years ago. They allowed my son to have something off menu for breakfast, very adaptable and warm. Would definitely come back here.

Cons:

Not having a lock on the changing room door but I'm guessing you could have several people in there changing, it was just a bit odd!

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
6
Room & location fine, breakfast poor, overall not 3 star hotel rating, overpriced.
Pros:

Comfortable Room, interesting building, quiet location

Cons:

Poor quality breakfast, sausage & mushroom undercooked . No pot of tea, tea had to be made from spluttering hot water urn that wasn’t boiling.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee