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Overview of The Royal Britannia

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Select Comfort beds, free WiFi
Select Comfort beds, free WiFi
Select Comfort beds, free WiFi
Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

The Royal Britannia

3 out of 5

3.6/5 Good

Guests rated this property 3.7/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

    Popular LocationIlfracombe Harbour5 min walk
    Popular LocationVerity Statue8 min walk
    Popular LocationWildersmouth Beach8 min walk

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Deluxe Double Room, Harbour View

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Room (2 doubles + bunk beds)

No guest room rating
  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds

Double Room, Harbour View

5/5 guest room rating
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Harbour View (Four Poster Bed)

5/5 guest room rating
  • 603 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, Harbour View (Four Poster Bed)

5/5 guest room rating
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Harbour View

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Large)

  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Triple Room

5/5 guest room rating
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Basic Double Room (Small Double)

No guest room rating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Jetted Tub

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

No guest room rating
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Quadruple Room (2 doubles)

5/5 guest room rating
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room (Small)

5/5 guest room rating
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About this area

Ilfracombe

The Royal Britannia is located in Ilfracombe. While the natural beauty of Exmoor National Park and Woolacombe Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Ilfracombe Harbour. Marwood Hill Gardens and Exmoor Zoo are also worth visiting.
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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 5 min walk
  • Verity Statue - 8 min walk
  • Wildersmouth Beach - 8 min walk
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 14 min walk
  • Hele Bay Beach - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Adele's Café - 4 min walk
  • Take Thyme Fish Restaurant - 4 min walk
  • The Starter Bar - 4 min walk
  • George & Dragon - 4 min walk
  • Seventy One - 4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Britannia

Beach hotel near Ilfracombe Harbour
300 Years old Grade 2 listed Hotel renovated and is standing on the side of ilfracombe harbour
The Royal Britannia offers 27 forms of accommodation with coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–9:30 AM: GBP 7.50 for adults and GBP 6.95 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Languages spoken

  • English

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Select comfort bed

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Similar properties

The average per-night price is based on the lowest price found within the past 24 hours for the next 30 nights. All prices include taxes and fees and are based on a 1-night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per day
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: GBP 7.50 for adults and GBP 6.95 for children (approximately)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section); guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Royal Britannia Hotel Ilfracombe
Royal Britannia Hotel
Royal Britannia Ilfracombe
The Royal Britannia Ilfracombe Devon
The Royal Britannia Hotel Ilfracombe
The Royal Britannia Ilfracombe, Devon
The Royal Britannia Hotel
The Royal Britannia Ilfracombe
The Royal Britannia Hotel Ilfracombe

Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel my reservation for free at The Royal Britannia and receive a full refund?
Yes, The Royal Britannia offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to The Royal Britannia cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Britannia?
As of 16 Apr 2021, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Britannia on 17 May 2021 start from £89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is The Royal Britannia pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per day.
What time is check-in at The Royal Britannia?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at The Royal Britannia?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is The Royal Britannia located?
Situated in Ilfracombe, this beach hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Verity Statue and Ilfracombe Harbour. Wildersmouth Beach and Ilfracombe Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Overall score and ratings

3.6

Good

Rating 5 - Excellent. 11 out of 45 reviews
5 - Excellent 24%
Rating 4 - Good. 16 out of 45 reviews
4 - Good 36%
Rating 3 - Okay. 11 out of 45 reviews
3 - Okay 24%
Rating 2 - Poor. 5 out of 45 reviews
2 - Poor 11%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 2 out of 45 reviews
1 - Terrible 4%

3.7/5

Cleanliness

3.7/5

Staff & service

3.8/5

Amenities

3.3/5

Property conditions & facilities
Write a review

4/5 Good

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location on Ilfracombe harbour with spectacular views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

4/5 Good

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
2 night stay in family room
The room was nice, comfortable and cleanliness was acceptable. The lights above the bed didnt work, and it was a bit noisy from the street below. In my honest opinion it was a bit overpriced for just a room however i would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

4/5 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay great. Friendly staff, horrible weather so didn’t see it at it’s best. Would stay again. Right on harbour so lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

2/5 Poor

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location but truly awful to stay in
Stayed here for 1 night with a friend as we were just passing through. This place is a dump. It's a scruffy pub in a great location just on the harbourside. The common rooms and area's felt grubby and uncared for. Our triple room was very basic, scruffy, and uncared for too. The shower room was small and the shower itself was just a trickle of water. The shower door didn't close as the bed stopped it. Also, with no exceptions, the staff were unfriendly, unhelpful and curt. Avoid this place if you can, it's rubbish
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

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