The Royal Hotel | Hotel in Bideford

| 8.5 (1089 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  9 Bathrooms  17 Guests
Westleigh Hotel | The Royal Hotel

Hotel in Westleigh, Bideford

This historic hotel has first-class food, friendly service and a great location close to North Devon's sights, including Clovelly village and the picturesque Tarka Trail for walkers and cyclists. The Royal Hotel is at the eastern end of ancient Bideford Bridge and close to public transportation. It is easy to explore the center of Bideford and the quayside, where you can catch a boat to Lundy Island. The hotel is associated with the 17th-century Court of Assize and the author, Sir Charles Kingsley, who wrote parts of 'The Water Babies' and 'Westward Ho!' while staying here. At The Royal Hotel, rooms are clean, comfortable and have 24-hour room service. One of the hotel's famous features is the oak-paneled Kingsley Room, with its ornate, sculpted ceiling.

The Royal Hotel is located in Bideford.

This 30 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Internet, Designated Smoking Area, Accessibility, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 1089 reviews with the average score of 8.5 . Coming to Bideford and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kid-friendly buffet
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Free parking
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Activities
  • Cycling
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Designated smoking area
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Safe
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pet friendly
Guest Services
  • Room service
  • Packed lunches
  • Suit press
  • Pet bowls
  • Baggage storage
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Ironing service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • Key access
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Contactless check-in/out

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and 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 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.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.33
Location:
9.01
Staff:
9.14
Facilities:
8.44
Comfort:
8.87
Cleanliness:
8.97
Rachael
Dec 11, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Lovely, well situated hotel by the river and across the bridge from town that includes free parking in a dedicated car park. Staff are very helpful and friendly. The rooms are tasteful and modern in decor and very comfortable with a full bathroom that are the perfect size for a solo traveler. Also close by to the location of my visit (walking or car).
Negative: Although an excellent choice of full breakfast, the cost is not included in the price of the room and is rather high (£15 for Continental option & £20 for full option)
Summary: Return stay to this hotel as perfect for my visit.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Standard Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 10 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Heating, Key access, Iron, Ironing facilities, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 13 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Heating, Key access, Iron, Ironing facilities, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Cozy Double Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Heating, Key access, Iron, Ironing facilities, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Standard Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 16 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Standard Twin Room

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Heating, Key access, Iron, Ironing facilities, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Small Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 12 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Heating, Key access, Iron, Ironing facilities, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Superior Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 16 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
Superior Double or Twin Room

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Heating, Key access, Iron, Ironing facilities, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

View

River view, View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Heating, Key access, Iron, Ironing facilities, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Superior Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Superior Double or Twin Room

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, TV

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

General

Heating, Key access, Iron, Ironing facilities, Fan, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans

Living Area

Desk

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Suite with River View
Room Type: Suite
1 King bed(s) Bed
Suite with River View
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