The Royal & Fortescue Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (2440 reviews)
Boutport Street , Barnstaple , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean hotel
Cons:
Noisy in the mornings
Food quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.79
Spotlessly clean and well-maintained throughout.
Service
9.26
Friendly and professional staff who went the extra mile.
Location
9.3
Handy location within walking distance of the town and waterfront.
Room Quality
7.25
Reasonably spacious room but faced noise and smells from the kitchen.
Amenities
8.78
Good overall hotel facilities with a cozy atmosphere.
Value for Money
7.74
Price may not reflect the quality of some food offerings.
Food and Beverage
7.29
Some food items, such as breakfast, were rated poorly, but sweets were nice.
Overall Experience
8.76
Generally a lovely stay with great festive atmosphere.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 06:16

Property Description

Charming Historic Hotel in the Heart of Barnstaple

Old World Charm with Modern Convenience: The Royal & Fortescue Hotel seamlessly blends historic character with modern amenities, offering guests a unique and comfortable stay.

Dining and Entertainment Options: Indulge in exquisite dining at Lord Fortescue's restaurant or unwind at the popular "62 The Bank" cafe/bar/bistro, all within the hotel premises.

Leisure Facilities at Your Fingertips: Guests can enjoy access to the leisure facilities at the sister hotel, The Barnstaple Hotel, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay throughout.

Book your stay at The Royal & Fortescue Hotel for a delightful blend of history, comfort, and convenience.

Important information:

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.
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 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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £5 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2440 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.79
Service: 9.26
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 8.78
Value for Money: 7.74
Food and Beverage: 7.29
Overall Experience: 8.76
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Lisa couple gb
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Elisabeth solo_traveller no
1
Pros:

Sentralt hotell med gode senger.

Cons:

Vi var 5 stykker, og hadde 4 rom. Kun ett av rommene hadde aircondition, og det var 34 grader på rommene. Ingen søvn!

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Adrian couple gb
9
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
S
Sylvia couple gb
9
Lovely room, great breakfast, lovely staff
Pros:

Great location, good facilities, very clean, helpful staff

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Michael extended_group gb
8
Okay for one night,
Pros:

Location and breakfast.

Cons:

Room was very warm compared to rest of hotel. Room was a bit noisy in the morning, kitchen extractor fan started up about 6am.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
K
Kate solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Graham couple gb
8
Pros:

Classic old hotel, tastefully modernised made for a lovely comfortable stay.
Also had an excellent meal in The Bank & nightcap cocktails in Bar 62 which are part of the hotel, all adding to the experience.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
C
Claire solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Joseph couple gb
7
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
G
Garrett couple gb
9
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
B
Benjamin couple gb
10
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
V
vrooom solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Everything was super except the "free parking" was "full" so I had to park in a pay lot (pay after 8am) so I couldn't have the "included" breakfast.

Cons:

All OK except parking

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Bjørn couple no
5
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
M
Melissa couple gb
4
Great bartender, small, dingy room.
Pros:

The room was clean, the bathroom is nice, the barman was lovely and a highlight of the trip. His cocktails were very nice.

Cons:

The room is tiny, dark and felt like a closet. The hallways on the way to the room (near the courtyard) were dark and dingy. It wasn't the lovely hotel I was expecting, but ultimately did the job. If returning to the area I'd probably look elsewhere.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
C
Cragg solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Very pleasant stay

Cons:

Professional though out

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Nigel couple gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Central and well kept

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
M
Margaret solo_traveller gb
10
I’d highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Barnstaple.
Pros:

Central location and a short walk to the railway station. Very comfortable room with everything I needed. I didn’t have time to dine there but I’d definitely go back as the restaurant and bar were very appealing. Overall the hotel had a lovely ambiance and the receptionist was lovely.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Dave solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Atmosphere, great parking, secure, staff very good and professional, food choices very good,

Cons:

Nothing much to say on that

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Tiago couple gb
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee