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Facilities
Property facilities
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WiFi available
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Free WiFi
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Parking
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Free Parking
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Non-smoking rooms
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24-hour front desk
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Restaurant
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Room service
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Heating
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Family rooms
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Garden
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Pets allowed
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Lift / Elevator
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Laundry
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Luggage storage
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Cycling
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Safety deposit box
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Bar
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Fax/photocopying
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Facilities for disabled guests
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Ironing service
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Meeting/banquet facilities
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Breakfast in the room
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Packed lunches
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Non-smoking throughout
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Daily housekeeping
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Designated smoking area
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Accessible parking
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Shared lounge/TV area
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Board games/puzzles
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Special diet menus - on request
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Wheelchair accessible
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Kid meals
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Toilet with grab rails
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Kid-friendly buffet
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Higher level toilet
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Outdoor furniture
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Picnic area
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Wine/champagne
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Fruits
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Pet bowls
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Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
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Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Physical distancing rules followed
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Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Cashless payment available
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Fire extinguishers
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First aid kit available
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Sanitized tableware & silverware
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Contactless check-in/check-out
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Invoice provided
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Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
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Smoke alarms
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Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
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Physical distancing in dining areas
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Key access
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Food delivered to guest room
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CCTV outside property
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CCTV in common areas
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Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
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24-hour security
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Security alarm
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Breakfast takeaway containers
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Property Description
Historic Charm and Convenient Location
Experience first-class food, friendly service, and a prime location to explore North Devon's gems like Clovelly village and the scenic Tarka Trail.
Rich History and Cultural Significance
Immerse yourself in the heritage of the 17th-century Court of Assize and the literary legacy of Sir Charles Kingsley, adding a touch of literary charm to your stay.
Elegant Rooms and Unique Features
Relax in clean, comfortable rooms with 24-hour room service and marvel at the exquisite oak-panelled Kingsley Room, boasting a stunning sculpted ceiling.
Book your stay at The Royal Hotel to indulge in a blend of history, comfort, and exceptional service.
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.
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Guest Reviews
The Royal Hotel is a beautiful Hotel with friendly staff, delicious food and very comfortable rooms.
I highly recommend this hotel
I can't say a bad word about this great hotel
Location by the river, easy access to shops, restaurants & the Lundy boat. Staff helpful with specific parking queries.
The lift was broken. Didn’t like the pillows but everyone else did!
Friendly very accommodating staff
Nothing
Everything about our stay was fantastic, the staff, the room and the food.
My inability to find any fault.
Location and availability to the surrounding area
Beautiful old hotel that has had some pretty interesting history. Our room was a little dated but we booked through booking.com and weren't looking for a fancy room. The continental breakfast is fabulous! The hotel had a place to store our bicycles overnight. We had a wonderful stay here.
Everything was good!
Very nice evening meal. Staff all very friendly and helpful. Lock up bike shed easy to access and very close to the main Bike route
The lift wasnt working. Lots of steps to the room
Room was well appointed. Shower had non slip mat provided. Restaurant was excellent with good portions and very well prepared. Staff all very friendly and helpful. Free car parking. Proved an excellent base for my few days around Bideford
The lift had failed but I was informed by the hotel before arriving. They provided porterage for my luggage so not a real problem.
Nothing
Breakfast - Full English - 3 out of 10
Toilet in room didnt flush properly (203)
Not enough parking
To expensive.....£20 for a 3 out of 10 breakfast ??
Parking charge on booking.com ??
I have stayed at the Royal a few times now but this will definately be the last.
Never worth £245 for a 2 night stay !!!
Staff were very attentive and looked after us well.
Parking and garden could have been better explained on the website, we thought they'd be onsite but they were remote.
room very comfortable and breakfast was good. Staff very helpful in dealing with luggage when lift out of order.
Too expensive.
2 blinds in the bedroom one in room, one in en-suite both broken. Lift out of service. Coffee bags too strong.
It was large, spacious and traditional
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Unbeknown to me when I booked, the entire hotel was booked out for a wedding, with all bedrooms recently refurbished except the one which we had been given. I travel a lot for work and have stayed in some low-grade hotels but this really took the gold medal: carpets were badly stained, windows did not shut properly, the door itself did not shut properly and would move ~1in. in the frame, the bathroom was filthy, there was chunks taken out of the skirting board. The hotel should not have had this room available to book given its state, as the other rooms, according to booking.com photos, all looked lovely and refurbished with nice furniture etc. The hotel also should have informed me prior to booking / confirming that the rest of the hotel and all other rooms were being used by a wedding party, which naturally made for a lot of noise late into the night (not the weddings fault, everyone likes a good time). Interactions with staff were mixed: one manager in particular was rude to my wife on two separate occasions. If the new owners are serious about the reputation of their newly refurbished hotel then they need to get in touch to offer a full refund otherwise this review will be shared more broadly and in local press.
The staff went out of their way to be helpful and courteous
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