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Drakes Wharf @ Royal William Yard

Property class: 4
4-star beach hotel with restaurant

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A large historic building with a prominent tower, situated by a marina with several boats docked.
A waterfront promenade with benches and a railing overlooking a marina with boats.
A marina with various boats docked, a wooden pier, and a large building in the background.
A cozy living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a modern sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with white chairs.
A bedroom with a large bed, a stone wall, a window, and a clear chair with towels.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Royal William Yard, Plymouth, England, PL1 3GD
  • Place, Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Plymouth Pavilions
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Theatre Royal, Plymouth
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the area

Plymouth

Royal William Yard stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Royal William Yard hotel, you'll find Devil's Point and South West Coast Path Section 36 Trailhead. Barn Pool Beach and Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cornwall National Landscape - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Plymouth Pavilions - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Theatre Royal, Plymouth - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Hoe Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Plymouth Station - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Artillery Arms - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Seco Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Pub & Eating Hse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Jacks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Orangery - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Drakes Wharf @ Royal William Yard

4-star beach hotel with restaurant
Drakes Wharf @ Royal William Yard offers its guests a marina. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Drakes Wharf @ Royal William Yard also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Plymouth hotel is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1800
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Drakes Wharf @ Royal William Yard offers 3 accommodations with washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Plymouth hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a WiFi speed of 25+ Mbps. Televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 91 reviews
The price is CA $378
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includes taxes & fees
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Royal William Yard Apartments

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: GBP 10
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10
  • Housekeeping fee: GBP 50 per stay; may vary based on unit size

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Drakes Wharf @ Royal William Yard have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Drakes Wharf @ Royal William Yard.

How close is Drakes Wharf @ Royal William Yard to the beach?

This hotel is 6.2 mi (36-min drive) from Jennycliff Beach and 6.6 mi (28-min drive) from Batten Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Drakes Wharf @ Royal William Yard offer free breakfast?

Drakes Wharf @ Royal William Yard does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Drakes Wharf @ Royal William Yard?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Drakes Wharf @ Royal William Yard?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Drakes Wharf @ Royal William Yard?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Drakes Wharf @ Royal William Yard have a pool?

Drakes Wharf @ Royal William Yard does not have a pool.

Does Drakes Wharf @ Royal William Yard have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Drakes Wharf @ Royal William Yard have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Drakes Wharf @ Royal William Yard to downtown Plymouth?

Drakes Wharf @ Royal William Yard is 1.2 mi away from Plymouth.

Drakes Wharf @ Royal William Yard Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall

Good base for our stay. Nice cosy apartment in character setting. Enjoyed the local restaurants and the ferry to central Plymouth.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful city

Beautiful view from apartment, loads of stuff to do and food places around the corner. Overall we had an amazing time only let down the food wasn’t great. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful apartment in stunning location

Apartment, as described, in a stunning location. Spotlessly clean and easy check in . Nice selection of restaurants and bars on site with friendly and professional staff. Only issue was that extensive building work was taking place outside the apartment and noise started around 7.30 in the morning. It didn't spoil our stay but may need to be considered if you like a lie in.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Business Trip

The apartment was very nice, and in a great location. Everything you could require for your stay is provided. I really enjoyed my time there. I was there for business, it worked really well for me, the internet was fast space to work separate from the bedroom. I could also have colleges round to chat/work if required. This apartment would also be perfect for a family with the 2 bedrooms and nice size open plan living room and kitchen/diner.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Royal William Yard

Had a very comfortable stay and the location was excellent for getting around Plymouth without having to drive. The local facilities were excellent especially enjoyed sampling the beer at Steel Brew Co not often you have a brewery under your bedroom!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Autumn Break

Lovely apartment, has everything you need, in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Plymouth in style

Great property with some character features. Clean and comfortable and within easy distance of Plymouth city centre and the Hoe. Lovely views over the marina.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location, average accommodation

Overall a nice location. In comparison, very late check-in and early checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mills bakery apartment , was to a very high standard , was very clean and had everything we needed, royal William yard is a lovely complex with lots of history
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great little flat with everything you need in an excellent location. Great service and communication from Plumb Locations and easy check in. Beats hotels hands down with all your own facilities and a selection of bars and eateries on site.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little apartment, great for an overnight stay. Clean and tidy and a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice pad

Had everything we could wish for Would recommend and come back. If we could have anything different- Check out time felt too early/rushed Sofa bed mattress not overly unpleasant but could feel the springs
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Perfect in everything such a great venue to start ayour holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room and local amenities, friendly welcome and very relaxing stay. Will stay longer next time
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place to stay. Wonderful surroundings with some great places to eat & drink.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect central location, comfy bed and very efficient service with keys handover
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Hmm not again

It was an expensive stay considering that I'd already paid £91.25 and then to be told that i needed to pay a £60.00 service charge. This was not clear and the time of booking, so was suprised to get hit with a service charge - not quite sure what service i got. The room was very hot, small and lots of noise outside. I will not be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip.. worth it!

This is the wonderful holiday with my family. Everyone is enjoy and relax in this lovely comfort accommodation. My children love it so much.. much to do in the area. Although just a short trip, but would like to go back again and book the same accommodation!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location and apartment

A really nice apartment and in a great location, will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Watch out for ADDITIONAL costs

Very disappointed. I've used Hotels.com for year and this was the first time I was hit with an additional charge - and for £65 for cleaning! I'd already paid £115 for the apartment. The apartment is in a great location but was small and only one bedroom and the total cost being £180 for one night is ridiculous even for this time of year. There are much larger apartments available in the same complex for less money. To make matters more laughable the apartment was not even that clean, despite the high cleaning charges. When I called the owner/manager of the apartment to complain that this cleaning charge is not clearly explained on the Hotels.com page they had a 'could not careless attitude' which further let down the whole experience. In summary the apartment is nice, location fantastic, but pricing is misleading and the total cost is very uncompetitive. Much better out there for less. Be wary of the Cleaning Costs and be wary of Plum Properties whom manage it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Prince Williams yard is a brilliant location with restaurants locally. The nearest supermarket is about 10-15 mins walk away. There are ferries to Plymouth trourist area, but I managed to miss them the 2 times I was planning to use it so walked once and caught the bus the next time. Flat is spacious. The sofas aren't wonderfully comfortable, but are Ok. Bedrooms good. Most of what you need is provided including tea, coffee and milk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

One night stay for business.

Nice pleasant apartment, had everything I needed for a short stay. It was a bit hot and didn't have air conditioning, so I had to open the window. Also the wifi didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

excellence... definitely book again x

Perfect view and comfortable, great location...
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024