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The Royal Britannia

3.0 star property
Friends gather for game nights at the arcade or billiards table by the bar, then step outside to enjoy the refreshing atmosphere of The Royal Britannia's garden

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Travelers discover Ilfracombe Harbour's charm at The Royal Britannia, where the garden offers a peaceful retreat and the café serves coffee in a welcoming setting. The property provides WiFi access throughout, perfect for staying connected between games and relaxation.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ฿2,070
฿2,484 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar

Room options

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Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Double Room (Small)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Double Room (Large)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Harbour View (Four Poster Bed) | Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Harbour View (Four Poster Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Harbour view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Harbour View | Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room, Harbour View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room (2 doubles + bunk beds) | Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Family Room (2 doubles + bunk beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds

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Double Room, Harbour View | Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Double Room, Harbour View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, Harbour View (Four Poster Bed) | Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Executive Room, Harbour View (Four Poster Bed)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Bathtub, Harbour View | Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Bathtub, Harbour View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Quadruple Room (2 doubles) | Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Quadruple Room (2 doubles)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Triple Room | Select Comfort beds, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Select Comfort bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Ilfracombe is home to The Royal Britannia. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park. Watermouth Castle and Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Ilfracombe travel guide
Map
The Harbour, Ilfracombe, Ilfracombe, England, EX349EE

What's nearby

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    Ilfracombe Harbour
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Croyde which includes a sandy beach, landscape views and tranquil scenes
    North Devon Coast
    16 min walk - 1.3 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

Getting around

  • Chapelton Station
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Admiral Collingwood (Wetherspoon)
    3 min walk
  • Royal Britannia
    1 min walk
  • The Dolphin
    2 min walk
  • Annie and the Flint
    7 min walk
  • The Thatched Inn
    9 min walk

About this property

The Royal Britannia

Hotel near North Devon Coast
Consider a stay at The Royal Britannia and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • A billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at The Royal Britannia include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are 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 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

  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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

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

Is The Royal Britannia pet-friendly?

Yes, The Royal Britannia allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Britannia?

As of 15 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Britannia on 29 Mar 2026 start from ฿2,070, excluding 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.

What time is check-in at The Royal Britannia?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 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 Ilfracombe Harbour and North Devon Coast. Verity Statue and Wildersmouth Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Royal Britannia Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 94 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jaana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location, excellent service; especially the breakfast cook was super kind 💪
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Ashrafi

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

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Val

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

8/10 Good

Dorothy

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service

Nice stay

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

6/10 Okay

Tim

fair hotel for the budget price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an old property in a nice location (as we expected) staff very friendly and rooms cleaned everyday.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Great place to stay in Ilfracombe

Absolutely great place to stay if you're in Ilfracombe. Backs onto the very pretty harbour area, really good value breakfast and the pub is friendly, great beers but not noisy at all. Our room got a little warm and the mgt instantly upgraded us to a two-room suite opposite and the general service and friendliness of the team who manage the Royal Britannia would be a major reason for going back as well as the beautiful spots immediately around the hotel. Great job and thank you Royal Britannia team.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a very old property with its interesting history it’s a very comfortable place to stay The staff are very friendly and nothing is to much trouble
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room beyond basic, most uncomfortable bed ever
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel ok apart from curtain coming away from fittingfeom yrack
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

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

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

Pleasant Two Days in Devon

Stayed to 2 nights room recently refurbished so clean and comfortable. No A/C so stuffy at night. Good double glazing kept the Seagull noises out of the room! Will go back at some stage as it is in a good location and good breakfast.

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasantly surprised

Hotel was dated but clean and tidy, check-in was confusing you go to the property to be sent to an office next door to check in then back in the pub to access rooms. Staff very friendly despite being very busy. Room was spacious but clean and tidy. Bathrooms look nice at first glance but clearly some plumbing issues as shower tray flooded, back of toilet cistern leaked so needs some maintenance but bathroom was still clean. Given some of the reviews we were very pleasantly surprised with our stay and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

evelyn

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

Superb

Absolutely gorgeous stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Susannah

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Royal Britannia review

Room very basic, not the cleanest. Bathroom smelt weird! I think drain smell. Could also smell cigarette smoke inside the hotel. Breakfast staff helpful and friendly. I would not recommend this place. Over priced for what it was.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Couldn't ask for better but the hotel was run down, shabby (but not chic!). CoVID aside they still could have cleaned room before we got there. It Was quite filthy. Couldnt see in the mirror for dust. Beds were planks of wood screwed together, quite crude. And the room had musky smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Friendly but noisy

Very nice staff but room is right above terrasse with drinking customers and very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021