Royal Exeter Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (4557 reviews)
Exeter Rd , Bournemouth , gb

listing image 1
Show all photos
Children allowed

Facilities

Nightclub
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Cold rooms
Cleanliness issues
Parking charges

Categories

Cleanliness
7.65
Several reviews mentioned rooms being grubby and signs of water damage.
Service
9.15
Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.15
Many reviews highlighted the hotel's excellent location near the seafront and central attractions.
Room Quality
7.65
Mixed reviews with some rooms described as cold or needing updates.
Amenities
8.15
Some amenities were appreciated, but a lack of certain services was mentioned.
Value for Money
8.15
Value perception varied, particularly concerning parking charges.
Food and Beverage
8.65
Breakfast received positive remarks, though service inconsistency was noted.
Overall Experience
8.65
Despite some drawbacks, most guests had a satisfactory stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 11:07

Property Description

Explore Bournemouth and Dorset's Delightful Countryside
Located just a short walk away from Bournemouth's beaches, pier, and shops, The Royal Exeter Hotel offers the perfect base for your getaway. Explore the vibrant city or unwind in the delightful countryside of Dorset.

Vibrant Bars and Restaurant with Live Entertainment
Experience a lively weekend at The Royal Exeter Hotel with our vibrant bars and restaurant. Enjoy live music and DJs that set the perfect party mood for a memorable stay.

Tastefully Decorated Rooms with En-Suite Facilities
Relax in comfort in our tastefully decorated rooms, each equipped with en-suite facilities. Choose from a variety of room configurations, including family rooms, and select your preferred décor style, whether contemporary or traditional.

Book your stay at The Royal Exeter Hotel for an unforgettable experience in Bournemouth!

Important information:

The hotel provide late night entertainment, therefore some areas of the hotel may be subject to noise from customers, music and traffic.

Groups:
It is hotel policy not to accept bookings from single-sex groups. The hotel reserves the right to decline bookings at check-in which may have been made individually and/or separately but are for groups.

Please be aware our hotel has one cocktail bar and one nightclub which are very popular onsite.

Bar opening hours as fallows,

1812 Cocktail Lounge Bar
12pm till 11pm Sunday - Thursday,
12pm till 01:00 am Friday, 12pm till 02:00 am Saturday. (Bank Holiday Sunday closing time will be the same as Saturday)

BarSo
5pm - 12am Sunday - Thursday
12pm - 05:00 am Friday and Saturday (Bank Holiday Sunday closing time will be the same as Saturday)This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • 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.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 8 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 4557 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.65
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 8.15
Value for Money: 8.15
Food and Beverage: 8.65
Overall Experience: 8.65
D
Dionysios • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
L
Lorna • couple • gb
1
Will never stay again due to mis-information when booking, advised the day before we went breakfast was no longer includ
Pros:

Nothing. Stayed many times before but unbeknown to us (and presumably booking.com) property was being renovated. There were no facilities- we did not stay in a hotel, it was just a room!

Cons:

As above

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
A
Allen • couple • gb
5
see above
Pros:

Hotel change ownership, Felt sorry for the staff as they didn't know how to operate with the new management. A really central location, sad to see what was a good hotel go down hill.

Cons:

Hotel has changed ownership, chef was sacked on the Sunday, so no breakfast on the Monday morning, the reviews about a good breakfast are out dated as the hotel has changed from a buffet style to a fixed breakfast that you had to order the day before. A warning should be advising that there's a disco on until all hours in the morning on Friday and Saturday nights. The rooms were vibrating with the noise.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
D
Diane • couple • gb
6
We were only staying for one night so the room was perfectly adequate, large, clean and convenient.
Pros:

We were going to a concert at the arena across the road so the location was excellent, the sea view was a bonus.

Cons:

There was no information about the local area in the room.
The shower was very poor.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
E
emmanuel • solo_traveller • fr
6
La ville présente peu d’intérêt il est préférable de coucher à portsmouth
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
B
Beaudoin • couple • ca
7
It was okay, they can survive on the good location near the pier and by the nice park
Pros:

Location

Cons:

TV didn’t work and no maintenance came.
There weren’t enough towels for two people.
Room didn’t get serviced overnight
I couldn’t get coffee milk without calling a second time after more than 30 minutes.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
Q
Quinn • extended_group • gb
7
good
Pros:

Location perfect as we were attending the fight at the BIC

Cons:

Hotel had live music till very later which made it difficult to sleep but we were aware of this

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
I
Ian • couple • gb
10
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
K
Kirsty • couple • gb
8
Great location, comfy and clean.
Pros:

Perfect location for the BIC. Dated but comfy. Lovely staff. Two nightclubs on sight but can’t be heard from room. We were on the first floor right above one of them and once we had the tv we couldn’t hear it at all. Parking on site but also next door. Had iron/board, fan, heater extra pillows/blanket in the cupboard.

Cons:

A little dated but was comfy and clean. Could probably do with some fresh pillows in the room as they were a little flat but nothing that couldn’t be solved with using a couple of extras.

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
L
LaDonna • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
J
John • solo_traveller • gb
10
Smooth check in, plenty of storage in room if needed and bed was so comfortable
Pros:

Breakfast was discontinued due to being taken over but refund was accepted

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
J
James • solo_traveller • fr
6
Pros:

Proximité bord de mer.

Cons:

Pas de petit déjeuner.
Travaux en cours suite changement de propriétaire.
Hôtel commence à montrer sa vétusté et à besoin d'un grand coup de jeune

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
F
fraser • extended_group • gb
5
Comments above.
Pros:

No breakfast. Wasn’t advertised.

Cons:

Bathroom was clean but dated. Bath mat… really dated and unhygienic. Had problems with getting in and out of the shower very nice products.
Apart from that everything was clean.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
G
Glover • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
N
Natalie • family_with_children • gb
4
Faulty Towers Hotel
Pros:

Central location was great, room was very spacious.
When we asked if we could relocate rooms as the room was extremely hot staff did arrange a new room the next day.
Housekeeper did a really good job and towels seemed new and fluffy.
We were up on the top floor and it seemed quiet although the bars were empty when we came home around 10:30am.

Cons:

Hotel rooms are outdated and old, windows were falling apart
The whole place needs a massive refurbish.
We were told breakfast was unavailable to purchase when we checked in even tho I had messaged the property the day before to double check this was available. Poor service as we booked this hotel as breakfast was available. Children have to vacate the bar from 7pm, this seems crazy as the bar was empty. I have teenagers, who are well behaved maybe if they welcome families it would be a better atmosphere. Disappointing!

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
A
Alan • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Everything was comfortable.

Cons:

£15 to park. And drink was expensive. Could not watch the tv as it did not work and you could not watch it from the beds.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
C
Chris • couple • gb
7
Didn't spoil the reason for going to Bournemouth. Concert at the BIC.
Pros:

Parking good and 50 yards from intended venue.
Room ok, but dreadful floor, very creaky all over. Old hotel, clean but a little bit tired.
Breakfast expensive, especially with a Wetherspoons just down the road.
Would stay there again, but pleas not room 110.

Cons:

See above.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
L
Lauri • solo_traveller • fi
8
Pros:

Hyvällä sijainnilla oleva hotelli.

Cons:

Viikonloppuna yökerhon meteli kuuluu huoneisiin erittäin hyvin. Arkisin ei ongelmaa ole.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
D
Darren • solo_traveller • gb
6
Please read. Ok but only if you don't like sleep
Pros:

Liked that they had adj outside in the sun.

Cons:

Had to pay 15pounds on arrival for parking. Shower was awful. Cracked tile by the bath. Massive badly filled water damage about the bed. In full view while sleeping. Music from the nightclub in hotel kept me away all night. No breakfast offered. Rooms need modernization.

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
A
asel • couple • gb
4
Pros:

The hotel room was surprisingly spacious.

Cons:

Even though the room was spacious, there was mould on the ceiling directly above the bed, which made me feel very uncomfortable and unable to sleep properly. It was honestly disgusting.

On top of that, the shower was not properly cleaned and also looked unhygienic. The overall hotel had a dusty smell throughout, which made the stay unpleasant.

Very disappointed with the cleanliness and maintenance standards of this hotel. Not worth for the money. We paid extra £30 for parking for two days.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee