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The Royal Britannia

3.0 star property

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Interior
Exterior
Select Comfort beds, free WiFi
Dining
Miscellaneous

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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The Harbour, Ilfracombe, Ilfracombe, England, EX349EE
  • Ilfracombe Harbour
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ilfracombe Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Hele Bay Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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Quadruple Room (2 doubles)

Quadruple Room (2 doubles)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Bathtub, Harbour View

Deluxe Double Room, Bathtub, Harbour View

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room (Large)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room (Small)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room, Harbour View

Superior Double Room, Harbour View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Harbour View (Four Poster Bed)

Superior Double Room, Harbour View (Four Poster Bed)

  • 56 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room, Harbour View (Four Poster Bed)

Executive Room, Harbour View (Four Poster Bed)

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Harbour View

Double Room, Harbour View

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ilfracombe

With a stay at The Royal Britannia in Ilfracombe, you'll be steps from Ilfracombe Harbour and a 3-minute drive from North Devon Coast. .This beach hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Woolacombe Beach and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Exmoor National Park.

What's nearby

  • Ilfracombe Harbour - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Verity Statue - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ilfracombe Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hele Bay Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sandy Cove Beach - 18 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lime Kiln Cafe & Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Dolphin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Admiral Collingwood (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Smugglers Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ilfracombe Aquarium - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Royal Britannia

Beach hotel near Ilfracombe Harbour
The Royal Britannia offers 27 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Stay in one of 27 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a Select Comfort bed. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
The Royal Britannia has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 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
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

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

Reviews

The Royal Britannia Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 90 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dorothy

It has character and is nice and relaxed and easy-going.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Nice stay

Simple, great for 1 night stay, shower was great,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay and would definitely stay again! Lovely hotel and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

graham

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashrafi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very lovely hotel with friendly staff. Very close to the beach and lots of local food around.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Val

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a brilliant weekend here. Lovely big room with a great view of the harbour. The bar is great. Good food and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located next to the harour, ideal if you're catching the ferry to Lundy. Good food and beer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

The hotel is in an outstanding location. The staff are most friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

evelyn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Excellent. Great room, stunning views and location. Service fantastic. The gentleman at reception was extremely wonderful and gave us an amazing upgrade. He was very friendly and helpful. Thanks for a great stay. Will definitely recommend this hotel. Thanks kind Sir for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

My stay was very very enjoyable and comfortable. The room was absolutely beautiful and fully stocked with all the amenities. Thanks very much for a wonderful and great stay. So central as well with stunning views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely stay. Room was faultless and staff mainly friendly and helpful, couple of more miserable ones! Booked at very short notice so really happy. The young man who signed us in on arrival was delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

neil

Liked: Cleanliness
All staff friendly!! Room was clean !! But woke at 7.30 in morning in room 31!! Underneath that room somebody noisy and irritating!!but overall good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Great location but a bit tired, however, I suspect it is a listed building so their hands may be tied.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Wanda

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023