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The Royal & Fortescue

3.0 star property

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A row of historic hotels with classic architecture, including a prominent sign for the Royal & Palescure Hotel.
A group of people dining at a restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, and a clock on the wall.
Superior Double or Twin Room
A cobblestone street in a coastal town with white buildings, a view of the sea, and hanging flower baskets.
2 bars/lounges

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request)

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request)

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a radiator, and a door.

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a nightstand.

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request)

Standard Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request)

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Double Room

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

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A hotel room with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a small table, and a television.

Luxury Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Royal & Fortescue

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 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards 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
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • 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 a common area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Barnstaple hotel is smoke free.

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

Family friendly

  • 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)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • 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

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
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.
  • 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: approximately GBP 16.50 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • 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
Royal Fortescue Barnstaple
Royal Fortescue Hotel
Royal And Fortescue Barnstaple
Royal And Fortescue Hotel Barnstaple, Devon
Royal Fortescue Hotel Barnstaple
The Royal & Fortescue Hotel
The Royal & Fortescue Barnstaple
The Royal & Fortescue Hotel Barnstaple

The Royal & Fortescue Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 383 out of 688 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 688 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 688 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 688 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 688 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast, room, staff couldn’t ask for anymore…. Fabulous!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Free parking. Will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome, helpful staff, spotlessly clean room, very comfortable bed. In the centre of town woth plenty of shops on the doorstep.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was lovely, staff were decent too
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable. Lots around. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had the smaller type of double room and it was still perfectly spacious, clean and well appointed. Friendly and helpful staff - even giving my bicycle the five star treatment.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel right in town a prime position only problem is can be a bit noisy with the revelers going home in the early hours. Other than that the place is spotless, nice clean and comfortable rooms good staff rate it very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy to use and the only thing I woul like to see changed is that the breakfast timings to 10.00am.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great welcome! Lovely clean room and good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent service, beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is the 2nd time we have stayed at this hotel and i cant find one reason to fault it. Rooms are fantastic staff are very friendly and helpful. Will definitely come back again later in the year. We highly recommend have a carvey it was delicious 😋
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, Rooms comfortable, staff very nice. Bar very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

J.Davey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean & staff very polite & welcoming. Breakfast was a good size & locally sourced.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite a lot around the hotel car park was a bit if a pain to find cause you have to go all around to park at back & then not a lot of spaces also didn’t appreciate dogs being in the restaurant when we were having breakfast to me that shouldn’t be allowed especially with food very unhealthy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff couldnt do enough Clean and great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything, staff service, breakfast was amazing. The rooms were clean, tidy and spacious. Huge beds...!! My mother ordered fillet steak and it was veiny and tough... however this was replaced promptly, without question and a new meal brought out. That was perfect. Overall it was a lovely place to stay, the barman was funny attentive and engaging. I'll be back in the future. Thank you all.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay with very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

edward

Liked: Amenities
Large room and good bathroom but TV dated Nice bar and friendly staff and handy car park Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well run good food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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