The Royal & Fortescue in Barnstaple : Reviews, Deals, and Hotel Rooms on Hotels.com

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Barnstaple hotel with 2 bars/lounges and restaurant

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Dates

March 2025

April 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
Breakfast available
Room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Front-desk safe
Snack bar/deli
Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

Private bathroom
Television
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
Elevator

CA $175 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

12 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Bathrobes

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

19 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

9 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Desk

12 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

Desk

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

18 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Flat-screen TV

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Electric kettle

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

18 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Connecting rooms available

CA $230 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Connecting rooms available

CA $213 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 30 - Mar 31

Pet-friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant

CA $133 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 4 - Apr 5

Pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant

About the area

Boutport Street, Barnstaple, England, EX31 1HG

What's nearby

Pannier Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Queen's Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Exmoor Zoo - 21 min drive - 17.0 km
Saunton Sands - 25 min drive - 14.1 km
Woolacombe Beach - 31 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 58 min drive
Barnstaple Station - 9 min walk
Chapelton Station - 15 min drive
Umberleigh Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Barnstaple Bus Station - ‬4 min walk
‪The Water Gate - ‬1 min walk
‪Claytons - ‬2 min walk
‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
‪Latitude 48 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal & Fortescue

At The Royal & Fortescue, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of North Devon Coast. You can relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

- 49 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
- Contactless check-in available
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli

What to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

Meeting rooms

Services

24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop

Facilities

Safe-deposit box at front desk
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe

Special features

Dining

RF Bar and Lounge - This bar serves lunch and dinner.

62 The Bank - This brasserie serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Fortescue Hotel

Royal & Fortescue Hotel

Royal & Fortescue Hotel Barnstaple

Royal Fortescue

Royal Fortescue Barnstaple

Royal Fortescue Hotel

Royal And Fortescue Barnstaple

Royal And Fortescue Hotel Barnstaple, Devon

Royal Fortescue Hotel Barnstaple

The Royal & Fortescue Hotel

The Royal & Fortescue Barnstaple

The Royal & Fortescue Hotel Barnstaple

Frequently asked questions

Does The Royal & Fortescue offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Royal & Fortescue does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Royal & Fortescue?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Royal & Fortescue?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal & Fortescue?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Royal & Fortescue and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. The Royal & Fortescue also has 2 bars.

Are there restaurants at or near The Royal & Fortescue?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, RF Bar and Lounge.

What's the area around The Royal & Fortescue like?

The Royal & Fortescue is a short 9-minute walk from Barnstaple Station and 3 minutes' walk from Pannier Market. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Very good

22 Mar 2025

A great independent hotel, with friendly staff in the heart of the town. It was Valentine’s Day so restaurant was fully booked