Red Lion Hotel

Hotels
9.1 (740 reviews)
The Quay , Clovelly , gb
+44 1237 431237

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Great food quality
Cons:
Overpriced
Issues with cleanliness in bathrooms
Parking concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8.49
Clean and well-maintained, but some reviews mentioned tired bathrooms.
Service
9.96
Staff were described as pleasant and accommodating, going out of their way to assist guests.
Location
10
Consistently praised for its stunning and unique location.
Room Quality
8.95
Rooms were generally nice with lovely views, but some issues noted with smells.
Amenities
8.98
Standard amenities, additional lounges suggested.
Value for Money
7.94
Considered overpriced by some, especially regarding breakfast pricing.
Food and Beverage
8.99
Food quality praised, though menu variety criticized.
Overall Experience
9.47
Overall memorable stay with various positive elements, despite a few drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 16:47

Property Description

Striking Sea Views and Free Village Entrance
Located in a charming fishing village on the Hartland Devon Heritage Coast, The Red Lion Hotel offers rooms with breathtaking sea or harbour views. Guests enjoy complimentary private parking, WiFi, and access to Clovelly Village and Gardens.

Fresh Seafood Dining Experience
Indulge in daily caught fish and seasonal local produce at The Red Lion's restaurant, overlooking the bay. Ingredients sourced from the nearby Clovelly Estate Gardens ensure a delightful culinary experience.

Harbour Bar and Coastal Activities
Relax at the harbour bar with snacks and drinks while taking in the picturesque quay views. Explore the area with coastal walks or unwind with a game of darts at the hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable coastal getaway at The Red Lion Hotel.

Important information:

Please contact the hotel in advance to organize parking arrangements.

Guests wishing to dine in the restaurant must book ahead.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: EXT

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 740 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.49
Service: 9.96
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.95
Amenities: 8.98
Value for Money: 7.94
Food and Beverage: 8.99
Overall Experience: 9.47
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Ian • couple • gb
9
Lovely 🥰
Pros:

All was good obviously recommend if you want to stay in a hotel in clovelley( only 1🤣)

Cons:

Balcony in sail loft is really a walk way not private but ok

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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george • couple • gb
10
Magical stay in the Red Lion in lovely Clovelly.
Pros:

The breakfast was very substantial with a vegetarian full English available. Plenty of cereals and fruit and yoghurt too.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
10
Red Lion you are amazing , see you again
Pros:

The most perfect location , rooms with a beautiful sea view and hearing the waves at night meant for a great deep sleep !

Cons:

All the staff were so friendly and jolly , the rooms are filled with lovely touches and bed was one of the most comfortable i have ever slept in

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • gb
10
2nd stay at this hotel and it didn’t disappoint. We will be staying again next year hopefully
Pros:

Beautiful location of hotel with amazing views right on the coast. Very clean and comfortable room. Staff were lovely and helpful.
Evening meal with fresh lobster was amazing!

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • couple • gb
9
Great place to stay. There are a few shops to see in the village. We even had a dip in the sea.
Pros:

Pretty location. Lovely comfortable room. We stayed for a couple of nights which was about right. The food was good too.

Cons:

One window was broken which we mentioned to the cleaning team. We stayed during one of the heat waves so the room was very hot although the hotel did supply us with a fan.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Frank • solo_traveller • de
8
Ruhe, gutes Essen, Entspannung
Pros:

Lage: 10 Punkte, Frühstück - Auswahl OK, aber ab 08.30 Uhr zu spät, Personal: TOP, vielleicht ein Ampelsystem zur Steuerung der An-,Abfahrt

Cons:

Dringend Klimaanlage für die überhitzten Räume! Ventilatoren reichen nicht!

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • couple • au
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Alexis • couple • gb
8
Loved the hotel and the food was excellent
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Slight flood in the bathroom due to blocked waste pipe but rectified very quickly and professionally

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
8
Best dinner of our trip
Pros:

Amazing location. All food was exceptional. Lovely staff.

Cons:

Better facilities for heatwaves needed. Eg lighter duvets, better fans.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Simon • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great location staff very helpful

Cons:

Unfortunately no air conditioning but knew that when booking it's the only thing that could make it perfect

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Xuejiang • couple • cn
10
Charming and lovely hotel
Pros:

A very lovely hotel in a very lovely village. Hotel is very small but with a very charming atmosphere. The dinner in the hotel restaurant is very nice. We did enjoy the quiet village life.

Cons:

It would be much better if the bed is updated.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Mark • extended_group • nz
10
Beautiful spot and a lovely hotel. Service great and restaurant wonderful. Highly recommended
Pros:

Beautiful spot- the hotel is lovely. Restaurant was great and food fabulous. Very good fine dining. A great breakfast too. Highly recommended

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Marilyn • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location quaintness

Cons:

Quite hard walking on so many Cobble stones

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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theo • couple • fr
8
Beau séjour il manque un endroit cosy pour boire un verre
Pros:

Sa situation

Cons:

Les chambres

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Gillian • couple • za
10
Wonderful! Amazing location. Stunning view of the sea and harbour. Delicious food. Friendly staff.
Pros:

Stunning location. Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful room.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Cindy • couple • us
10
Lovely and cozy
Pros:

The atmosphere was outstanding. Excellent location. The room with ocean view was fantastic. Very spacious room. Parking was easy and close. Lovely restaurant and pub.

Cons:

Eating options are limited.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • nl
9
Prachtige plek
Pros:

Prachtige plek . S’avonds rustig overdag erg druk .
Personeel was erg vriendelijk en het eten was heerlijk .

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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ArttuFin • solo_traveller • fi
10
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • extended_group • au
10
Great boutique place to stay in the beautiful village of Clovelly.
Pros:

Beautiful location, friendly staff and steeped in history.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Diana • couple • de
8
die Unterkunft ist schön am Wasser gelegen
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal, schönes Gebäude

Cons:

Im Restaurant sind die Preise sehr hoch, lieber im Pub essen

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee