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The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Carmarthen Castle

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Garden Suite | Garden view
Garden Suite
Lobby lounge
Bar (on property)
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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11 Spilman Street, Carmarthen, Wales, SA31 1LG
  • Place, Carmarthen Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmarthen Heritage Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, King Street Gallery
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Suite | Living area

Garden Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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IVY Suite

IVY Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Carmarthen

In Carmarthen .You'll find Carmarthen Castle and King Street Gallery within a 15-minute walk of this Carmarthen hotel. Carmarthenshire County Museum is within 3 miles (5 km) and Llansteffan Castle is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Carmarthen Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carmarthen Heritage Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • King Street Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oriel Myrddin - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Picton Monument - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Carmarthen Station - 6 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yr Hen Dderwen (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blasus Delicatessen Ltd - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The New Stags Head - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Gremlin Club - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

3-star hotel near Carmarthen Castle
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 5 meeting rooms available. The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Carmarthen hotel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality offers 70 accommodations with hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and bidets. This Carmarthen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per week
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant 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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6.25 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Spilman Hotel Carmarthen
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The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 428 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 428 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 428 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 428 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 428 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not quite Deluxe

We felt the room was lovely but lacking in storage ie a chest of drawers and too many chairs for 2 people. We were also surprised to find NO Mattress or Pillow Protectors these are standard in any hospitality business. And for a deluxe room we did expect biscuits and water which are also in most standard hotel rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great staff

I was in the rooms below. The damp smell was quite strong. Breakfast was very good. Staff where very helpful and very nice. Great shower, just ashame about the smell. The mattress was old spring type and very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kev

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Last night of tour - Worst!

This Hotel is very dated the room are clean, the Bathroom is another story, shower head bracket broken, leaky tap the runs all over the tiled surface. And the Loo 😳 knees against the wall is not an exaggeration!! Food was not good, and service could do with a rocket up their a**e.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

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

One issue but handled well by staff

Generally very good. One night stay for a car show at Carmarthen Showground. Parking - access i stight to some spaces but plenty to chose from. Check-in - good, friendly, polite an dquite quick. Entry to room - this let the stay down, the room had not been cleaned from previous guests, check-in staff very concerned and helpful, asked to wait in the bar whilst room was prepared and free round of drinks due to issue. Room - comfortable but needs a little attention e.g. with toilet lid up you couldn't fully push the flush handle and socket panel above dressing table was very 'flexible', also difficulty finding how to turn off all lights as 2 wall lights are operated by a fused switch on the socket panel above the dressing table. Bar - with 2 functions on there was only 1 barman, he could have used some help to keep the queue down. Food - standard pub type food, we all enjoyed it. Sleep - very compfy bed and pillows and only distant road noise with the window wide open. Apart from the room not being clean any other less positive points above are very minor. We had a very nice stay and I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gareth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Average hotel in a poor town. Staff friendly and renovated rooms seemed nice, others were ok. Breakfast ok. Nothing really wrong with the hotel, it was just average.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were no towels or hand towels upon arrival, there was a dirty bathmat in the bathroom. Everything smelt damp and musty, as you could tell with mould around the bottom of the shower. There was glue oozing out between the floorboards in the bathroom which was still wet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandeep

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As an older property and with all the difficulties to maintain such a property I feel it has been taken care of very well , it's charming and welcoming, clean a comfortable and the food is great. We loved our 3 nights and hope to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Excellent budget option

Excellent buget option room spacious and clean. Food good breakfast included in the price. Syaff polite and professional.Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mrugeshkumar

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

One night stay

Friendly staff, comfy bed, great location for Carmarthen town centre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Elsie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Hot Tap in the bath did not work at all. Fortunately we showered, and the hot water was OK from that. There was no ITV Channel available on the TV which meant we missed a favourite programme. Considerable noise from the High Street traffic meant that the window had to be kept closed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kumudika Ridmani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
I really like the staff and the hospitality. Room was really good and clean as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10... great service, room well equipped food at reasonable prices staff helpful and friendly cant fault it... will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

GURJIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff are brillant and friendly, very good room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location. Nice breakfast and easy parking

Old property with smell. My room just above the bar, keeps noisy until mid-night. Stay one night for road trip so this is definitely fine for us. Buffet breakfast is good. Easy parking and good location which very closed to shopping centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I don’t write reviews as most write rubbish.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kriti

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025