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The Royal & Fortescue

3.0 star property
Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 3-star Barnstaple hotel

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The Royal & Fortescue

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Lunch and dinner served
Point of interest
Front of property
Deluxe Double Room
Interior

Overview of The Royal & Fortescue

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

Map
Boutport Street, Barnstaple, England, EX31 1HG
  • Popular LocationPannier Market3 min walk
  • Popular LocationQueen's Theatre3 min walk
  • Popular LocationSaunton Sands25 min drive
  • AirportExeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)58 min drive

Room options

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Double Room

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

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Barnstaple

Close to the boardwalk/promenade.At this Barnstaple hotel, you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Saunton Sands and 12 miles (20 km) of Croyde Bay Beach. Exmoor Zoo and Clovelly Village are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Pannier Market - 3 min walk
  • Queen's Theatre - 3 min walk
  • Exmoor Zoo - 21 min drive
  • Saunton Sands - 25 min drive
  • Woolacombe Beach - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 9 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Latitude 48 - 1 min walk
  • Barnstaple Bus Station - 4 min walk
  • The Water Gate - 1 min walk
  • Subway - 2 min walk
  • Lilicos - 1 min walk

About this property

The Royal & Fortescue

Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 3-star Barnstaple hotel
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly The Royal & Fortescue also features coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3-star Barnstaple hotel is smoke free.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Royal & Fortescue offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Barnstaple hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

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

Property is 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
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The Royal & Fortescue Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 461 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 461 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 461 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 461 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 461 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed here with my sister under very difficult circumstances. The hotel were very accommodating when we were coming and going at all times of day and night. They couldn't have been more helpful and we really appreciated it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

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

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice central location. Short walkable distance from train station. Close to shops and places to eat and drink. Room was good size and comfortable. Didn't use the on site restaurants or bars but they did look very good and maybe next time as im sure I'd stay again in tbe future .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023