Royal Britannia Hotel

Restaurant/places to eat, Banquet/Function facilities, Seating area

Restaurant/places to eat, Communal lounge/ TV room, Lounge or bar

7.5Good

(721 Ratings)

"Everything location perfect staff wonderful room beautiful"

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7.5 / 10.0

Good(721 Ratings)

Hotel in Ilfracombe

Reasons to book

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High-end valueWell priced for this area

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About this hotel

Located in the picturesque Devonshire town of Illfracombe is the Royal Britannia Hotel. Totally refurbished in 2010, the hotel overlooks the harbor and has 2 restaurants and 2 bars, offering cuisine from Northern China, Sunday carvery and bar meals.

Amenities at Royal Britannia Hotel

Golf course (within 2 mi)

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Beach access

Shared living spaces

Garden

Beach front

Family friendly

Smoking allowed

Key access

Contactless check-in/out

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Map of Ilfracombe

Nearby attractions

Valley of Rocks

11.3 mi

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

12.3 mi

National Trust - Baggy Point

7.8 mi

North Devon Wake Park

19.5 mi

Available Rooms

$$$$

7.5Good

(721 Ratings)

"Everything location perfect staff wonderful room beautiful"

Verified guest

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

7.5 / 10.0

Good(721 Ratings)

Hotel in Ilfracombe

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valueWell priced for this area

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of Ilfracombe

Nearby attractions

Valley of Rocks

11.3 mi

Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway

12.3 mi

National Trust - Baggy Point

7.8 mi

North Devon Wake Park

19.5 mi

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Amenities

Golf course (within 2 mi)

Free WiFi/internet

Free Parking

Non-smoking

Pets allowed

Heating

Bar

Balcony/Terrace

WiFi/Internet

Beach access

Shared living spaces

Garden

Beach front

Family friendly

Smoking allowed

Key access

Contactless check-in/out

Fire alarm

Fire extinguisher

Cleaning products

Ratings and reviews

7.5 / 10.0

Good(721 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely stay

Cleanliness of bedroom and bathroom was very good and the view was superb

Booked a room with a four poster bed and found out that the bed was a cut down version of a four poster bed, ie the posts were only about 20inches tall above mattress, so was a little disappointed, as it was for a valentines night.

8.0 / 10.0

Good location, friendly staff

Staff very friendly

Bit dated. Bathroom too small. Breakfast was limited for the price

1.0 / 10.0

Terrible

Location

How dirty it was

9.0 / 10.0

Lovely stay

Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room. Very reasonable price.Near harbour, car park and bars. Would definitely recommend.

Everything was just fine

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect

Everything location perfect staff wonderful room beautiful

Nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Stay was good. Room we were allocated was not what booked ie a family room Ibooked a large double room and after talki

It’s location

Nothing

7.0 / 10.0

Overall, this hotel is a worth visiting.

It was definitely good value for money, the price compared to everywhere else was amazing. Staff were also friendly and helpful, they were happy to assist where possible. The hotel is situated in a nice little location near the harbour, with several other pubs in the area. I enjoyed the evening and playing pool, the food served was also of good quality.

The breakfast was restricted and would have benefited from having a larger variety or a bigger full English. I stayed in the small double room, the room was cold on arrival due to the radiator being switched off. One of the lights didn't work by the headboard; however, I didn't use this so it didn't really effect me. The bathroom door also didn't latch closed when shut due to a faulty handle.

1.0 / 10.0

Not helpful

Nothing

Receptionist

6.0 / 10.0

Did the job

Location

Dated & Travelodge better

6.0 / 10.0

Ilfracombe

Nice sized room, bar downstairs

No parking on site. Bathroom smelt damp and visible signs of damp

10.0 / 10.0

Cozy

Great location, polite staff, nice rooms, good food!

7.0 / 10.0

Just what I wanted!

This is a no frills stay, but a perfect location for what I needed which was to be near to the Pier and the Sea, and my family and friends. Bed was made every day with new towels provided. Room had all requirements I needed.

Nothing, it was a great stay for me.

1.0 / 10.0

This is one of the worst hotels we have every stayed at

There is nothing to like about this hotel

This is one of the worst hotels we have stayed in, we complained to the hotel about the following and asked for a refund which they refused. Poo still in the toilet Urine marks on the toilet Mould and grime in the toilet Bed was on a slop and we kept rolling out Pillows where dirty and smelt of a sour smell Shower had not been cleaned Dust everywhere Windows sealed up Lound noises most of the night form outside pubs etc

9.0 / 10.0

Loved it

Breakfast was more than adequate

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Welcoming friendly staff great room great food, great atmosphere

Hotel staff friendly, room large and comfy with a great view over harbour,, food exceptional, dog friendly. Every one we met in hotel weather staff or permanent residents all very helpful and we had a great stay. I would recommend this hotel without hesitation 4 stars well done to everyone we came across, will definitely return.

Nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Absolutely brilliant and exceptional value for money

Superb location right on the harbor. Superb decor! Staff extremely professional, helpful and friendly

Nothing

6.0 / 10.0

Stay was pleasant

Near to the places we want to visit.

Though it was cold day, windows of the room were open and it took 45-60 min for room to come to a normal temperature. Room was not at all welcoming. Beds were also making sound, steel rod bed frames are not ideal, should be replaced with wooden one.

9.0 / 10.0

Friendly hotel with a great view

Position

Difficult to find how to check in

4.0 / 10.0

Not recommendable at all

Location

Dirty. Dusty. We sneezed all night. the room was exceptionally small. The window was very hard to open. Very uncomfortable stairs for the room in the third floor.

6.0 / 10.0

Grear location but very tired looking

Great location

Very tired looking. We stayed here a few years ago and it clearly needs revamping. Bathroom was mouldy and toilet did not flush properly. The bed was awful every time one of us moved it creaked so loudly it woke us up. Its a shame as it used to be a great place to stay.

10.0 / 10.0

We love visiting here yearly but the property is staying to look dated especially the eating areas.

Its features and quirks

Although clean, attention to detail is needed. Lots of dust and dirty window sills to name a few.

7.0 / 10.0

Excellent value for money, particularly for short stays and walkers.

The accommodation was basic but very good value for money. The room was very clean and the beds comfortable. Staff were very responsive and friendly. An excellent breakfast. The location was perfect for walking the Coast Path.

Nothing

3.0 / 10.0

Bed uncomfortable

The location fantastic/ staff were lovely /clean

The bed was the most uncomfortable I’ve ever slept on thin cheap mattress cheap bed frame no soap

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely

Location was perfect. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was good.

Nothing

7.0 / 10.0

Harbour view for 80 quid a night!

Incredible location and view. Value for money is of the charts as long as you're not looking for 5 star comfort. Decent little find.

Rooms and general decor could do with a bit of love. Pub below seemed friendly and steeped in history but looked a little tired. Loads of potential though with some decent investment.

4.0 / 10.0

Not ever going back!

The location was excellent.

The bed was very wobbly and creaked every time one of us moved, waking the other. One pillow was filthy. Each time someone else used a shower, ours started to leak. Woken by others using water, as pipes seemed to go through the room and it was really loud. Windows single glazed, so v noisy when people outside. The toilet didn't flush properly. 2 people smoking weed in the doorway when we came in at night. Breakfast was poor. We paid for it as an extra when we arrived. No decaf option for tea/coffee. You had to go to a side room and get your bread from a loaf in a plastic bag that other guests had put their hands in. The guy bringing food out was loudly talking about how rubbish the chef was. The alleged full English breakfast was not 'full' at all. I've stayed in many hotels through Booking.com, paying various amounts of money per night, and this is absolutely not their usual standard of accommodation. We have always had a good stay. It wasn't hugely expensive, so we expected fairly basic and would have been fine with that, but being clean and being able to sleep is fundamental...you would think! Very disappointed. Lucky we only booked one night. Not had to give a bad review before, that I can remember, but there were too many things to let this one go.

7.0 / 10.0

Great hotel in a lovely location

Great central location with hotel being as we thought it would be at time of booking. Overall price was very good with breakfast booking made when offered on our arrival and breakfast was lovely with everything needed being provided for at an excellent overall cost.

8.0 / 10.0

I just go for holiday

Location is very good i really enjoyed

Furniture is very old. And toilet and shower they need to change.

7.0 / 10.0

Noise issues in

Location

Noisy bed, floors and other residents

4.0 / 10.0

Stayed 1 night. Can't imagine to stay any longer.

Location lovely.

Hotel very old. Toilet space for half a person. Looks 100 yrs old. Old tv no chance for online watching. No fridge anywhere. Temp. Around 40 degrees. Windows no comment suprised they're still there.

3.0 / 10.0

Great location but take your antibacterial wipes!

Location was amazing

Chef outside smoking in chef clothes, tables outside were not cleaned, dust in bedroom, all staff having very regular smoking breaks.

4.0 / 10.0

Great Location For Ilfracombe Harbour

Excellent location by Ilfracombe harbour. Perfect for catching the morning boat to Lundy, which was the purpose of our visit. Clean linens. Good towels.

All of the furniture in our room was so old, worn out and mismatched, it was like sleeping in a junk shop. Uncomfortable bed with only one pillow each. I did find more pillows in the wardrobe at 3am. Kettle and 2 cups in the room, with coffee and sugar sachets but no spoons. Tiles in bathroom need a good scrub. There is a sign in the bathroom warning you not to smash the shower door. There is no shower door. There is a shower curtain which blocks out the light. All round lack of care and attention to detail. It is lovely old building in a wonderful location and it could be so good.

5.0 / 10.0

Not for me

Good location. Bedding and towels pristine.

No parking other than in a nearby car park costing me an additional £15. Doors to corridors all slammed loudly. Room generally looked shabby. Bathroom clean but taps not affixed properly. Hideous view on to a rooftop opposite with a generator going all night. All of which contributed to a terrible night's sleep.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect base for adventures

Visited for a weekend in late June. We were in the sea view room and the view was stunning - watching the boats and tide go in and out of the pier. The staff were polite and accommodating. The room was spacious and a good fan was provided as we went in high heat! The location is great - the best bars and cafes were one minute from the front door and easy travel for the excursions from the pier. If we come again we would stay here.

7.0 / 10.0

Location fab

Not much sleep due to loud people being on the terrace below until 11.30pm and the again at 6.45am. Breakfast inedible.

8.0 / 10.0

Very good.

Good location and price.

No car park.

7.0 / 10.0

All good except the heat of the room. So hot

Nice area. Pub nice

The room was like a sauna 24/7. Might of just been this room

8.0 / 10.0

Would definitely stay again .

Really enjoyed our 1 night stay . The View out over the harbour was amazing . The mattress was lovely and comfy and everything else although slightly dated was more than adequate.

9.0 / 10.0

Perfect stay

The staff, the cleanliness and location. Nothing is too much trouble beautiful views

There was not anything we didn't like

8.0 / 10.0

Great location and good staff.

Great room and view, friendly helpful service.

Weather was hot and no window to open so difficult sleeping. Seemed short staffed so getting breakfast was not as easy as it should be.

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Royal Britannia Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Royal Britannia Hotel pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Royal Britannia Hotel?

We found 20 amenities for this rental. This includes golf course (within 2 mi), free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, and pets allowed.

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Royal Britannia Hotel

Hotel in Ilfracombe

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities at Royal Britannia Hotel

Map of Ilfracombe

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Hotel in Ilfracombe

Reasons to book

Map of Ilfracombe

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

About this hotel

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Royal Britannia Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Royal Britannia Hotel?

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