The Valley of Rocks Hotel

Hotels
7.4 (3925 reviews)
Lee Road , Lynton , GB

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Cold rooms
Lack of amenities
Poor cleanliness

Categories

Cleanliness
5.81
Room hadn't been cleaned properly; presence of spiders and cobwebs.
Service
8.78
Staff were friendly and accommodating; positive experiences noted.
Location
9.32
Perfect location to access Exmoor; highly praised location.
Room Quality
8.27
Room was clean and spacious; some concerns about heating and size of bed.
Amenities
6.8
No food or bar available; lack of facilities to heat food.
Value for Money
7.26
Paid for parking without prior information; mixed feelings on value.
Food and Beverage
4.81
No food service or bar available; significant downside noted.
Overall Experience
8.18
The stay had positive and negative aspects; overall satisfactory experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 06:32

Property Description

Impressive Atrium Lounge
The Valley of Rocks Hotel features an impressive atrium lounge, providing a charming and elegant space for guests to relax and unwind.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at the hotel is equipped with a TV, telephone, and an electric kettle for added convenience. Guests can also enjoy a private bathroom with a bath or shower, along with a hairdryer and cozy bed linen.

Convenient Facilities and Nearby Attractions
Guests can take advantage of the 24-hour front desk, bar, and snack bar during their stay. Additionally, the hotel's proximity to attractions such as Exmoor Zoo, Ilfracombe Golf Club, and Watersmeet makes it an ideal choice for travelers seeking both comfort and convenience.

Ready to experience the charm of The Valley of Rocks Hotel? Book your stay now and indulge in a memorable getaway.

Important information:

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.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 3925 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.81
Service: 8.78
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 8.27
Amenities: 6.8
Value for Money: 7.26
Food and Beverage: 4.81
Overall Experience: 8.18
C
Claire • couple • gb
8
The receptionist was so friendly and helpful and made us feel very welcome a great start to a lovely few days exploring
Pros:

The location was perfect for stepping out straight into the heart of the town and the view from our room was superb.

Cons:

Looked a bit tired and could do with updating but we knew that before booking so it wasn’t a problem for us.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Ewelina • couple • gb
8
Thank you!
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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PATRICIA • couple • gb
7
Kind
Pros:

The staff were lovely and gave us lots of information about the history of the hotel and the surrounding area... the hotel was in an excellent location in Lynton and we would/will recommend staying at your hotel to anyone, however my partner and I visited Lynmouth during our stay and preferred it to Lynton... if we visit again we would book a hotel in Lynmouth....: The Bathroom - The shower was easy to operate and the water was piping hot......... the radiator was excellent as we visited in October and the evenings were a little chilly. The 'sea view' was lovely. Many thanks for a lovely stay....... xx

Cons:

We would have liked somewhere in the bathroom to put clothes and toiletries etc... (there was only a small shelf and a small area at he top end of the bath??), we had to put our shower/bath items ie, clothes and toiletries etc, etc on the floor.......... The 'force/pressure' of the water from the shower (Room 51) was overwhelming..... my partner was fully clothed when he turned the shower on and was totally blasted with water... which drenched him and also sprayed water over the total area of the bathroom.... I offered to help but my partner insisted on sorting out the 'flood' himself which took him ages to mop up all of the water!!!! We were extremely confused regarding the breakfast..... when I booked the two nights away in Lynton my partner and I would have liked to have booked - 'bed and breakfast', however, I was told that breakfast was an extra cost of just under £13.00 per person.. I was also told that breakfast was not a cooked breakfast... instead it was a 'continental breakfast'? we decided to have a cooked breakfast elsewhere in Lynton or Lynemouth (we were used to a full English Breakfast on our previous short breaks), however on our last night's stay I noticed a fairly large advertisement which was in a corridor outside one of the lifts in the hotel .......... which had an advertisement/poster of a dinner plate showing a full cooked English breakfast ie, fried egg, hash browns, sausage etc, etc, etc???????????????????? We didn't enquire about the advertisement because we were leaving early the following morning, however the poster/advertisement should have been removed if the cooked breakfast was not available!!!! During our stay at your hotel we talked to lots of the locals living and trading in the areas and were told that it was a general belief that your hotel was destined to be closed and renovated resulting in many privately owned flats?????

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
M
Marius • couple • gb
8
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
H
Hannah • couple • gb
9
Perfect property for coastal break
Pros:

Great property in the middle of the town

Cons:

The only thing that let the property down was the noise from the road- even with all windows closed it was still quite loud so may not suit a light sleeper

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
J
Julie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Decaying splendour in historic Lynton
Pros:

Amazing Victorian hotel in the centre of Lynton with a large lounge and friendly staff. Nice views from rooms.

Cons:

The rooms are badly in need of redecorating but that is reflected in the price.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
C
Christine • couple • gb
5
Not the best!
Pros:

Loved the location, parking but at a cost!

Cons:

Hotel in much need of TLC, bathroom was very grotty. Glad we only there one night!

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
M
malcolm • couple • gb
9
Good stay in a grand old hotel
Pros:

Room was great, staff very friendly and helpful..

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
F
Fi • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Welcoming friendly staff and a lovely room.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
R
Rousselet • solo_traveller • fr
8
Beautiful
Pros:

L’emplacement

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
J
John • solo_traveller • ca
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
A
Activmojo • solo_traveller • gb
5
Bare minimum service levels for a hotel.
Pros:

Staff generally okay. Good location.

Cons:

Room was unserviced for my stay 6 nights, shower was slow draining and electric outlets limited. Breakfast was only available once.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
A
Andrea • couple • gb
8
Great location.
Pros:

Great position. Good breakfast. Helpful staff

Cons:

A bit dated

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
K
Katherine • couple • gb
8
Great location snd staff
Pros:

The staff were friendly, helpful and informative.
Great location.

Cons:

Signage to room could be better.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
D
Darren W • couple • gb
6
Excellent location for walkers and backpackers.
Pros:

Fantastic location,close to shops,pubs and restaurants.
Ideal if you plan on walking the coast path.
Staff were very friendly and let us check in early,which was a bonus as we had heavy backpacks on.
Very comfortable beds.

Cons:

Really needs updating and decorating,especially the windows.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
A
alan • extended_group • gb
8
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Having to leave

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
4
Average
Pros:

Location

Cons:

My room had a window stuck with masking tape😂

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
G
Gillian • family_with_children • gb
9
Excellent value stay, basic service but beautiful old hotel in stunning location.
Pros:

Friendly reception staff, lovely historic hotel, superb location, spacious bedroom, value for money.

Cons:

No on site bar, had the atmosphere of a travel lodge. Great pity - beautiful historic hotel with huge potential. Could be an absolute gem with it’s amazing location and architecture.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
L
Liam • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely
Pros:

Location, sea view, friendly staff, comfortable room

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee