The Royal Lion Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the indoor pool at this 3-star Lyme Regis hotel

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Deluxe Room for 4
Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool
Deluxe Room for 4 | View from room
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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60 Broad St, Lyme Regis, England, DT7 3 QF
  • Place, Lyme Regis Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Marine Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Monmouth Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfy Quadruple Room

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

Comfy Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Indulgence Double Room

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

Comfy Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfy Accessible Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfy Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room for 4

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Lyme Regis

In Lyme Regis .With a stay at this Lyme Regis hotel, you'll be steps from Dinosaur Land and The Town Mill. Lyme Regis Beach and Lyme Regis Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Marine Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Monmouth Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Axminster Station - 17 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swim - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Pilot Boat - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Rock Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kiosk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Standard - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Royal Lion Hotel

Enjoy the indoor pool at this 3-star Lyme Regis hotel
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Lyme Regis hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Royal Lion Hotel offers 32 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Lyme Regis hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 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: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only
  • 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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

The Royal Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 420 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 420 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 420 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 420 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 420 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, helpful stay. Lots of parking in the back of hotel. Great food in pub.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old pub with quaint rooms our was a bit dated but that’s what we expected. Service was great and breakfast included was terrific. Pretty good value for money,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and quiet. Excellent breakfast too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with partner
Fantastic location and staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast. Wonderful location in heart of charming seaside historic town.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marjorie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very close to the beach and shops. Parking is tight but manageable. Staff friendly. Good variety for breakfast, but ask if you like eggs runny as they are well overcooked.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly staff , good breakfast , great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quirky it was a lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we were allocated was very small for us with a dog (classed as a comfy room). This was the room the hotel imformed us was what Expedia told them we had booked.???? Other than that the hotel is fantastic. Close to the shops,beach,restaurants and parking on site (free) The swimming pool was great ,the bar was warm and friendly, the staff warm,friendly and helpful . Would definitely go back to this hotel but would book a large room because of our dog..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Chico

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel right in the center of Lyme Regis. Lovely pub and dining room. Vintage vibe. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LisaMarie

Liked: Amenities
Nice clean an comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

Perfect historical hotel

Very cute historic hotel! The breakfast was fantastic. Great customer service from the receptionist to the wait staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bozena

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean .Very tasty breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the friendly and helpful staff nothing was to much trouble. The only thing we didnt like was having to leave !!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good safe parking. Lovely room with balcony/sea view. Easy access to the br=each and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent throught
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always pleased to go there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No, I won't
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

Vacation

Excellent inn. Great food, lovely room & friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed at the Royal Lion about 10 times now and its always good, nice people, lovely area, great food both breakfast in the dining room and lunch or dinner in the restaurant or bar. Would highly recommend it to anyone who wants a relaxing stay in Lyme Regis
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The only issue was that room 21 needs new mattress 😔 & lick of paint
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay - it’s an older building so expect creaky floors and smaller rooms but the character of the place is amazing and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025