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The Royal & Fortescue

3.0 star property

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Lunch and dinner served
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Boutport Street, Barnstaple, England, EX31 1HG
  • St Anne's Arts & Community Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Pannier Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Queen's Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬

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

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single 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 Single 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 this property

The Royal & Fortescue

Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Saunton Sands
A restaurant, 2 bars/lounges and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and dry cleaning.
The Royal & Fortescue offers 49 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers and complimentary toiletries. This Barnstaple hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Royal & Fortescue's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St Anne's Arts & Community Centre. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 bars.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Saunton Sands and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Croyde Bay Beach
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 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
RF Bar and Lounge – This bar serves lunch and dinner.
62 The Bank – This brasserie serves lunch and dinner. Open selected days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 62 The Bank
  • RF Bar and Lounge

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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
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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. 295 out of 548 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 548 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 548 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 548 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 548 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was good size, quiet, clean. Bathroom could do with a bit of tlc... cracked floor tiles, shower was cheap and feeble. Breakfast was ok, toaster didnt toast very well, fried eggs sat in grease. Would give it another try though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

THERESA

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, Staff extremely helpful. Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Chanté

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be mindful when booking this property, rooms located in the Courtyard are NOT per the images. Far smaller and very outdated. Also, the rooms are INCREDIBLY noisy. We were awaken on our first night at 5:42am by a hotel worker taking a phone call in front of our room window. Second night was not much better, awoken before 8am by team emptying bins.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a friendly welcome and great value for a REALLY posh and smart looking historic hotel. When we asked for extra milk for our room we were offered a little jugful! Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service. Unable to open bedroom window so a bit warm. Large comfy bed. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy, friendly check-in, good size room and bathroom. Very handy for the cinema and theater.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Mews flats are lovely but you get woken VERY early by noisy STAFF as the courtyard contains the hotel store
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

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

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely overnight stay, convenient location with parking in the centre of Barnstaple
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nights stay
Ok for one night stay. Bed and bathroom were lovely, no complaints. Room big enough. Only downside my room was behind the elevator so could hear it moving up and down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only one dislike.The sachets of coffee,in the room,were horrible,revolting ersatz.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are fantastic and so friendly, but the accommodation feels very dated and sadly the town is quite run down. Spotlessly clean, amazingly friendly staff. They have kept the outside looking as good as possible but the area around them lets it down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024