Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Comfortable and clean rooms
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Noisy at night
Cleanliness issues in some areas
Informed about party only after booking

Categories

Cleanliness
7.89
Not clean, dead flies by the curtains in one review, which affected the overall perception.
Service
9.36
Staff are friendly and put a lot of effort to ensure guest enjoyment.
Location
8.9
Location is convenient and easy to find, but not in the most scenic area.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms are cozy, clean, but one mentioned cold and noise issues.
Amenities
9.38
Includes good facilities like a swimming pool and gym area.
Value for Money
9.84
Great value for the cost with good amenities and facilities.
Food and Beverage
8.89
Excellent breakfast and great cocktails.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall a very pleasant stay with many positive aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 00:33

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in the hotel's indoor and outdoor pools, fully equipped gym, and free Wi-Fi. Enjoy a range of luxurious therapies and treatments in the relaxation suite.

Elegant Rooms with Views
Relax in style in the elegant rooms, each equipped with a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities. Most rooms offer views of the outdoor pool and garden, while all feature modern en suite bathrooms.

Dining and Leisure
Savor delicious meals at the stylish brasserie restaurant and make use of the health and leisure club with heated swimming pools. Free parking and proximity to North Devon's beaches make this hotel the perfect choice for your next getaway.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience at The Barnstaple Hotel.

Important information:

Please note that full payment is taken on arrival.

Please note that The Barnstaple Hotel is a busy function hotel and at times has music playing until 01:00 in the function suite. There are times when this can be heard in some garden court and pool view rooms.

Children aged 12 to 16 years must pay for meals as taken. Children aged 11 years and younger receive free breakfast and dinner when dining with parents.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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
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: EXT

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 1231 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.89
Service: 9.36
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 9.38
Value for Money: 9.84
Food and Beverage: 8.89
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Miriam couple gb
9
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Janet couple gb
7
Room and breakfast were very good.
Pros:

Excellent breakfast

Cons:

We were unable to use the indoor pool. Because the hotel is also a Health club the regular members were in as soon as it opened. We had to leave early so couldn't get in as the pool capacity is only limited.. We always pay more for a pool facility so this was disappointing.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple gb
10
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
M
Marie solo_traveller gb
5
Needs improvement on things in building, but staff except one were all excellent.
Pros:

All the staff were amazing especially Freya, but I felt Anya a Manager I believe was rude when Nico was helping me.

Cons:

Pools were way to hot to swim in and rooms were also too hot, on arrival the curtains were open with windows shut and blazing hot sun in room, was difficult to get room cool to sleep in, but staff did there utmost to make me comfortable. Shower over bathroom was heavy to hold as ive arthritis in both hands and way to powerful pressure was aggressive.
Difficult place to navigate, Sat Nav sent me to the back of Hotel!! Its tucked round behind an industrial site. Doors were too heavy and no auto on entering from car park to reception near stairs , no lifts but I have to say all staff bar one were amazing and very helpful.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
S
Stephen couple gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Nothing everything was excellent

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Emma couple gb
8
Lovely weekend away. Clean and comfortable hotel with friendly staff
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean room, comfy bed.

Cons:

The room could have done with a fridge other than that it was lovely.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Trevor couple gb
10
Excellent value top notch breakfast perfect base to tour north Devon coast
Pros:

Very clean,attitude of staff is excellent at all times they cannot do enough for you

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Christine solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Friendly staff, great breakfast.
Very clean.

Cons:

No air conditioning. Sofa bed was not the comfiest.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
S
Sophia family_with_children gb
10
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo_traveller gb
8
For the money it was good value in a great location
Pros:

the pool was so handy
sitting under a lovely tree at a table in the sun
bathroom was excellent
very near Burger King, my favourite

Cons:

main room was bit dingy as the main lights were too bright
the restaurant seemed a bit short-staffed but the whole experience was okay
the screaming kids got a little under my skin in the end

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
B
Brian couple gb
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Pauline couple gb
6
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
C
Christopher solo_traveller gb
10
Very happy customer
Pros:

My partner and I had a short stay break, and we found everything to our liking, excellent food, staff were amazing and very clean, we will book again

Cons:

We found everything perfect 👌

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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barbara solo_traveller gb
8
Barnstaple Hotel
Pros:

The gardens and pools were great. The balconies were a lovely touch. The staff are a delight.
It's very close to the Tarka Trail.

Cons:

The bed linen is poly-cotton and very itchy.
The lighting on the balcony is on a timer (they go off at midnight) and the room is very bright when the lights are on.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Afric Nickson solo_traveller gb
9
I'd return!
Pros:

Quirky. Very clean, room was great; couch, plenty of space and storage. Fridge. Excellent breakfast. Lovely staff.

Cons:

Bathroom a little tired, but clean. Lack of lift, but this was stated on booking. Coffee...little sachets.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Very proffesional and friendly.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
R
Rachael family_with_children gb
5
Room too hot. Pool excellent
Pros:

Pool facilities were excellent

Cons:

Room air con was ineffective and extremely loud. The room was too hot and the whole family barely slept

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
H
Hayley solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The indoor pool is very relaxing the setting is calming. The outdoor pool is like being Abroad with the sunloungers and parasols. Beautiful . The staff are very helpful at reception. Everyone is polite wherever you are in the hotel.

Cons:

Nothing that I didn't like. I do think you would benefit more staying here with a car if you wanted to explore surroundings we came by train. We didn't get to the beach its a 20mins bus ride each way We did walk to the centre done some shopping. That 10 mins each way. We were happy to stay by the pools. 😊

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
G
geoff solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Loved everything about The Barnstaple Hotel

Cons:

Having to come back home

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
C
Clive couple gb
7
We loved the pool and the breakfast but dreaded sleeping in the stuffy little room so went home.
Pros:

Lovely pool nice area

Cons:

The room was a small and dark corner room with no light and a tiny window, it was suffocating at night so we only stayed 2 night instead of 3, although we paid for 3. The other rooms looked nice though, larger with doors to outside and views.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee