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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
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Indoor pool
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

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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.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

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

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Comfy Quadruple Room

Comfy Quadruple Room

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

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Comfy Single Room

Comfy Single Room

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

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Comfy Accessible Room

Comfy Accessible Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Indulgence Double Room

Indulgence Double Room

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

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Comfy Double Room

Comfy Double Room

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

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Deluxe Room for 4

Deluxe Room for 4

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

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Deluxe Double Room, Terrace

Deluxe Double Room, Terrace

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

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

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Comfy Twin Room

Comfy Twin Room

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

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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

  • Lyme Regis Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Marine Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lyme Regis Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Monmouth Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Axminster Station - 16 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swim - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Standard - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Pilot Boat - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kiosk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harbour Inn - ‬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. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • 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 provided daily.

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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 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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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

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).

Reviews

The Royal Lion Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 346 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 346 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 346 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 346 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 346 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN, SHERWOOD PARK

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hattie

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would not recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really welcoming staff at check in and at the pub in the evening. Room was simple but clean and bathroom was large. The fans provided for the hot days were very welcome! Best part of this hotel is how close it is to the seafront.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Marjorie

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, spacious, well equipped, sea view. Excellent choice for breakfast- service great and cooked breakfast was delicious. We had a couple of small issues - the seagulls on the roof were extremely loud, resulting in us getting very little sleep. Kitchen extrator fan was facing our balcony resulting in noise and cooking fat smell being directed towards us which was unpleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

Great stay

Lovely break. Great hotel! Location is amazing. Staff were fantastic, really friendly and helpful!!! Room (family room) was nicely furnished and very comfortable. Would recommend 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay during our visit to attend the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival. Great food, great service, and very nice, clean accommodation. Highly recommend. Hope to visit again in future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

eugene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family of 2 adults and 2 teens stayed in the family room overlooking the street. The kids loved the 2 bunk beds in the smaller room and the main room was very comfortable. The hotel has a old- world feel that really made it feel unique (to us Americans at least) and seemed so perfectly appropriate in this classic costal town. The included breakfast was absolutely fantastic in terms of the service, variety, and quality. Proximity to the local sights was unbeatable and the parking lot in the rear was extremely welcome since we drove in. Cannot recommend this hotel enough!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist was very helpful and welcoming.Room was clean and well appointed. All the food provided in the hotel was excellent and staff were very polite and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with lots of history Food was amazing we had an evening meal and breakfast Room was beautifully decorated and clean Staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Travelled with family and small children
Great stay booked again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay the location is amazing and to have car parking was such a bonus. The staff were all very friendly and extremely helpful. Room was spacious and lovely clean and fresh. Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely stay

Wonderful stay, room was really lovely esp the bathroom, great sea view. Breakfast was delicious. All the staff were really friendly and helpful. Definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Uniquely West England town. No high rise hotels. Ideal for middle aged to elderly people. Very historic property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Friendly staff. Very good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Xuanya

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Margot

Travelled with family

The manager was helpful. The bedroom was clean .

Under the double bed was a very thick layer of dust. It had obviously not been hoovered for weeks. The tv did not work but a substitute was found.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely old hotel in centre of Lyme with a car park. Staff very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay at the Royal Lion. We only stayed for the one night but we made the most of it by booking a table in the restaurant for dinner which was lovely. Plenty of delicious options to chose from. The hotel has ple tu of parking and conveniently right in the centre of lyme regis so an easy stroll to the beach and around the shops. There is a pool but unfortunately you have to book a time slot and all they had available was during our dinner reservation. If we were able to book in we definitely would have used this. One note to make is that we had a room at the front of the hotel which i love (i love to people watch) but i think there was bin men or a delivery very early in the morning so was very noisy. The hotel 2as clean and the room beautiful. Also want to note how lovely the staff were. Very impressed and would love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sanny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

peter

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Old world hospitality and charm

Lovely old-fashioned hotel with lots of charm. Many comfortable places to sit and enjoy the ambiance with a drink. This is not a noisy sports pub -- this is a pleasant community place to relax with friends for a quiet conversation. The room we were in was spacious and comfortable, with high ceilings and a window that actually opened to allow fresh air in -- many modern hotels have sealed windows. There's also a fan provided which is a necessity on hot nights as there's no air conditioning. The bed was comfortable, but a bit short -- I'm over 6 feet tall and my feet hung off the end! The shower was adequate with lots of hot water, but the pressure was a bit low. Breakfast was comprehensive with freshly prepared hot food made to order -- none of those buffet trays of lukewarm, tasteless food that most hotels provide. The staff were friendly and helpful. There's plenty of parking in the back for guests, although some spaces were tricky to maneuver into with my large van. The hotel is right in the heart of Lyme Regis so it's easy to walk anywhere. Bottom line -- my wife and I will definitely stay here again if we return to Lyme Regis.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025