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The Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Interior entrance
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Point of interest
Point of interest

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Taw Vale Parade, Barnstaple, England, EX32 8NB
  • Place, St Anne's Arts & Community Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pannier Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Queen's Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double or Twin Room, River View

Superior Double or Twin Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • River view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Small Double

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Imperial Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and 24-hour room service. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite.
The Imperial Hotel offers 63 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Imperial Hotel. 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 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at one of the 2 restaurants
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Saunton Sands and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Croyde Bay Beach
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Imperial Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Barnstaple hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
The Arlington Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Colours Bar Bistro - This bistro serves lunch and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Colours Bar Bistro
  • The Arlington Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that some guestrooms are located in the Rivercourt Building and are accessed through a separate entrance.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Imperial Barnstaple

Imperial Hotel Barnstaple

The Imperial Hotel Barnstaple, Devon

The Imperial Hotel Hotel

The Imperial Hotel Barnstaple

The Imperial Hotel Hotel Barnstaple

The Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 347 out of 516 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 516 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 516 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 516 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 516 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a wonderful place, and the staff was wonderful as well
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz, Chirton

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect, friendly staff and beautiful views
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scolmore

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the Imperial several times visiting family. Never been disappointed. All effort made to make us feel welcome and receive the high standard of service Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Edmund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean, and the bathroom was fantastic. The staff could not have been more friendly and helpful. Loved the canapes with our pre-dinner drinks!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was faultless and this echoed the hotel in every way Nothing was too much trouble for the friendly staff The breakfast and evening meal was wonderful and catered for all tastes Thank you for an amazing stay will be back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

raymond, camberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

A traditional and quality hotel experience

I really like this hotel, and would suggest it to anyone visiting from overseas as a good example of how things used to be done. The building is older and has all the quirkiness that comes with that. The room I had was reasonably spacious and well appointed, very clean, nothing to really pick fault with. The common areas downstairs are traditionally decorated, well maintained, and display the history of the location well. They are warm and inviting. The real thing about this hotel is that the service element is still there, from reception, to the bar and into the restaurant. Staff are plentiful and attentive, and it all adds up to a very civilised experience. I ate in the restaurant and the food was good, with a decent wine list. The room price is reasonable and the restaurant price is possibly at the high end, but the quality is there and the service and overall vibe made it worthwhile for me. It's all a little posh, but in no way stuck up.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Room was spacious and comfortable and the breakfast was excellent with loads of choice. All the staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Imperial was ;lovely, well run hotel with excellent staff and food with one exception.namely the bread used for toast and sandwiches is very thick (approx 8mms) and not in keeping with a hotel of this quality. It should be replaced
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Imperial hotel

Great stay. Lovely staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every member of staff works hard to make your stay comfortable and memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was expensive for what it was my husband had a burger & fries which was £24 & £3 for a shaving of cheese. I had Salmon £24 but must say was lovely..Breakfast was very nice & well serverd…everything else was good..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry, London

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Staff care a lot and are very attentive - some good banter and nice to see some personalities. Breakfast was a little expensive but very robust portions. Will definitely be on the short-list for my next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

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

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
-
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was superb - Barnstaple itself was a disappointment with run down town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is ideally placed to access the town centre. Room was newly decorated so in excellent condition although the bathroom is a little small. Would have expected more fresh fruit for breakfast, most fruit was tinned and the juices are from concentrate. Overall the hotel and dining is expenive for what is provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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