The Royal Britannia
Location: The Harbour, Ilfracombe, Ilfracombe, England, EX349EE, Ilfracombe, GB
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Experience the charm of Ilfracombe at The Royal Britannia, where stunning views and exceptional comfort await.
Unmatched Comfort
Stay in one of our 27 tastefully appointed guestrooms, featuring Select Comfort beds and flat-screen televisions, ensuring you have a cozy retreat after a day of adventure.
Dine with Delight
Savor delectable meals at our on-site restaurant or grab a quick snack at the coffee shop/cafe. Don’t forget to unwind at our bar/lounge, where your favorite beverages are always served with a smile.
Connectivity & Convenience
Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access throughout the hotel. With everyday housekeeping and coffee/tea makers in your room, every aspect of your stay is designed for your convenience.
Discover the beauty of North Devon and create unforgettable memories—book your stay at The Royal Britannia today!
Important Information
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Amenities & Facilities
- Arcade/game room
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Arcade/game room
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Smoke-free property
- Billiards or pool table
- Snack bar/deli
Rooms Available
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Double Room (Small)
1 Double Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Select Comfort bed
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
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Twin Room
2 Twin Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Select Comfort bed
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
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Executive Room, Harbor View (Four Poster Bed)
1 King Bed
Overlooking the harbor
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Select Comfort bed
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
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Double Room, Harbor View
1 King Bed
Overlooking the harbor
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Select Comfort bed
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
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Family Room
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Select Comfort bed
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
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Deluxe Double Room, Bathtub, Harbor View
1 King Bed
Overlooking the harbor
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Select Comfort bed
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
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Superior Double Room, Harbor View
1 Double Bed
Overlooking the harbor
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Select Comfort bed
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
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Standard Triple Room
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Select Comfort bed
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
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Family Room (2 doubles + bunk beds)
4 Twin Beds
624 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Select Comfort bed
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
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Superior Double Room, Harbor View (Four Poster Bed)
1 King Bed
603-sq-foot room with harbor views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Select Comfort bed
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
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Double Room (Large)
1 Double Bed
570 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Select Comfort bed
Bathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Sofa bed and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa bed
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
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Quadruple Room (2 doubles)
2 Double Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Select Comfort bed
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and heating
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
Guest Reviews
- Marlene (8/5): - Hotel ok apart from curtain coming away from fittingfeom yrack
- Matthew (10/5): Great place to stay in Ilfracombe - Absolutely great place to stay if you're in Ilfracombe. Backs onto the very pretty harbour area, really good value breakfast and the pub is friendly, great beers but not noisy at all. Our room got a little warm and the mgt instantly upgraded us to a two-room suite opposite and the general service and friendliness of the team who manage the Royal Britannia would be a major reason for going back as well as the beautiful spots immediately around the hotel. Great job and thank you Royal Britannia team.
- Tim (6/5): - fair hotel for the budget price
- Dorothy (8/5): - It has character and is nice and relaxed and easy-going.
- Rebecca (8/5): Nice stay - Simple, great for 1 night stay, shower was great,
- Kathryn (10/5): - We had a lovely stay and would definitely stay again! Lovely hotel and friendly staff
- Ashrafi (10/5): - A very lovely hotel with friendly staff. Very close to the beach and lots of local food around.
- Val (10/5): - We had a brilliant weekend here. Lovely big room with a great view of the harbour. The bar is great. Good food and great location.
- Michael (10/5): - Located next to the harour, ideal if you're catching the ferry to Lundy. Good food and beer.
- Michael (10/5): - The hotel is in an outstanding location. The staff are most friendly and helpful.
- evelyn (10/5): Amazing - Excellent. Great room, stunning views and location. Service fantastic. The gentleman at reception was extremely wonderful and gave us an amazing upgrade. He was very friendly and helpful. Thanks for a great stay. Will definitely recommend this hotel. Thanks kind Sir for a wonderful stay.
- evelyn (10/5): Excellent - My stay was very very enjoyable and comfortable. The room was absolutely beautiful and fully stocked with all the amenities. Thanks very much for a wonderful and great stay. So central as well with stunning views.
- Jeremy (10/5): - Really lovely stay. Room was faultless and staff mainly friendly and helpful, couple of more miserable ones! Booked at very short notice so really happy. The young man who signed us in on arrival was delightful.
- neil (8/5): - All staff friendly!! Room was clean !! But woke at 7.30 in morning in room 31!! Underneath that room somebody noisy and irritating!!but overall good
- Kenneth (6/5): - Great location but a bit tired, however, I suspect it is a listed building so their hands may be tied.
- Kimberley (10/5): - It is an old property in a nice location (as we expected) staff very friendly and rooms cleaned everyday.
- caroline (10/5): - For a very old property with its interesting history it’s a very comfortable place to stay The staff are very friendly and nothing is to much trouble
- Angela (6/5): Pleasantly surprised - Hotel was dated but clean and tidy, check-in was confusing you go to the property to be sent to an office next door to check in then back in the pub to access rooms. Staff very friendly despite being very busy. Room was spacious but clean and tidy. Bathrooms look nice at first glance but clearly some plumbing issues as shower tray flooded, back of toilet cistern leaked so needs some maintenance but bathroom was still clean. Given some of the reviews we were very pleasantly surprised with our stay and would stay again.
- evelyn (10/5): Superb - Absolutely gorgeous stay
- Susannah (6/5): Royal Britannia review - Room very basic, not the cleanest. Bathroom smelt weird! I think drain smell. Could also smell cigarette smoke inside the hotel. Breakfast staff helpful and friendly. I would not recommend this place. Over priced for what it was.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great location. Couldn't ask for better but the hotel was run down, shabby (but not chic!). CoVID aside they still could have cleaned room before we got there. It Was quite filthy. Couldnt see in the mirror for dust. Beds were planks of wood screwed together, quite crude. And the room had musky smell.
- Verified traveler (6/5): Friendly but noisy - Very nice staff but room is right above terrasse with drinking customers and very noisy
- Verified traveler (10/5): - 👌
- Dave (8/5): - Great location on Ilfracombe harbour with spectacular views.
- Robert (8/5): 2 night stay in family room - The room was nice, comfortable and cleanliness was acceptable. The lights above the bed didnt work, and it was a bit noisy from the street below. In my honest opinion it was a bit overpriced for just a room however i would stay there again.
- Michael (8/5): - One night stay great. Friendly staff, horrible weather so didn’t see it at it’s best. Would stay again. Right on harbour so lovely.
- Andrew (4/5): Great location but truly awful to stay in - Stayed here for 1 night with a friend as we were just passing through. This place is a dump. It's a scruffy pub in a great location just on the harbourside. The common rooms and area's felt grubby and uncared for. Our triple room was very basic, scruffy, and uncared for too. The shower room was small and the shower itself was just a trickle of water. The shower door didn't close as the bed stopped it. Also, with no exceptions, the staff were unfriendly, unhelpful and curt. Avoid this place if you can, it's rubbish
- Dina (8/5): - I had a good stay, the only issue was the noise of water. When someone flash or use water in the toilet its very noising.
- Tim (6/5): Port in a storm - A port in a storm while Storm Francis decimated our tent. Curtains didn't close properly, plastic sheets, not as clean as we'd have liked it.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Great location in ilfracombe - We really enjoyed our stay, staff were very friendly and its a great location. Harbour view room is worth it!
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Partial sea view room 11.stayed here before 2 years ago .staff friendly but the room requires updating and repairs needed.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Good hotel close to harbour and shops but no free parking
- Stuart (8/5): - Room had a lot of space for the family and the kids enjoyed having there own tv on there side of the room. Breakfast was very nice but seemed a little rushed and disorganised and lacked choice, would maybe benefit from buffet breakfast.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Great location, no parking for the hotel, clean, great family food, good value for money.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The room was small but absolutely perfect. Spotlessly clean and everything was like new. Really comfy bed and had a great sleep. The bathroom was shared between 3 rooms but it was immaculate and there was everything you needed. The hotel benefits from prime position on Ilfracombe seafront so it was great for visiting all the sights such as Damien Hurst's Verity sculpture. Had an excellent 40th Birthday weekend thankyou,.
- Verified traveler (2/5): - The location was great, right in the centre, the room was clean, but smelt of damp. The check in was shut, so had to find a member of staff in the pub, who then gave me a piece of paper to sign and told me to go back into the pub and take the stairs to my room. No more information given, not felt to feel very welcome, or information about breakfast etc. The room did have an info pack in it, so that was good. Breakfast was nice, but felt like they were short staffed, as the breakfast items had run down, so had to keep asking for things, which felt very awkward, ie, cups to make your own coffee, glasses to put your juice in, plates to put the toast on when you had made it yourself. The main problem with the rooms we had were the so noisy. The windows were single pane windows (no double glazing) and you are opposite extremely noisy bars, that play extremely loud music right into your windows, or worse have karoake singing till the early morning. When the music eventually shut up about 1am, then all the drunks would have fights and screaming and shouting outside your window until about 2am. Had no sleep for two nights, my husband decided he would just sit in the noisy bar until it went quiet, but I couldn't, I really needed to relax and sleep, which unfortunately I did not get.
- Peter (6/5): A nice little hotel - We enjoyed our stay. The hotel is in an excellent location overlooking the harbour. WiFi was poor and room was small. Breakfast was really nice.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Altho' on booking I knew there was only a shared bathroom, it was a bit of a shock to find shared toilets too and not even a wash basin in the room!! 50 years ago most guest house/hotel guests' rooms had wash basins in the rooms at the very least... But I think they have done the best they can for now & I hope that over time they may be able to improve...
- Peter (6/5): Tired but value for money - The hotel is rather tired. However the location is great and it represents great value.
- Andrew (2/5): Poor, - Breakfast is a farce, check in a joke, paid for room. Up front and still took my credit card details which I’m not happy about as surely data. Protection!
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Was not very clean. Room was dingy. Staff was not very helpful. No free parking.
- MR KA (4/5): Terrible Wi-Fi, unbearably hot rooms - Recently stayed with a group of friends for a couple of days. Not a good experience unfortunately. The hotel fixings and decor look nice, if dated. The location is convenient. The room was reasonably clean and tidy (at least to my standards). Unfortunately those are the only positives. There were unfortunately many significant negatives, listed below in order of decreasing perceived severity. - The hotel Wi-Fi was almost entirely unusable from our room at the top of the hotel - it was inaccessible 90% of the time, and when it did happen to be accessible, it was extremely slow, even for email or looking for information online! This was compounded by the complete lack of mobile phone signal in the hotel. This could easily and inexpensively be fixed using a wireless repeater on each floor (Wi-Fi antennae primarily radiate horizontally). - Our room (at the top of the hotel) was extremely hot both day and night, unbearably so, with no AC and no fan. It was very difficult to sleep. - The mattresses were hard and uncomfortable. One of my friends slept on the floor wrapped in a duvet - he found it just as comfortable! - There was loud music from the pub/bar next door still playing at 1 am at night on the Saturday night. There was just single glazing on the window and the bass kept us awake. - Breakfast was an additional cost (not made clear on Hotels.com!), and was extremely expensive if you just wanted toast or cereal. - There was no lock on our bathroom door.
- Serridge (8/5): goo hotel - stayed for business good price nice hotel
- Annette (10/5): Great location - All round lovely place to stay. Very convenient for the Lundy Island ferry.
- Sue (6/5): Close to the harbour - We booked this hotel because we were catching the boat to Lundy in the morning. It is very old fashioned, above a pub and when we arrived we had to be sorted out by the bar staff initially, who were a bit busy. We waited a long time before being booked in; we needed quick showers and out in the morning, but the shower did not work. The breakfast choices were good - kippers on the menu, but breakfast was rigidly at 8.00 and we had to catch the boat at 9.00 including parking at one of the long stay car parks some way away from the harbour. It was cheap but if this is your scenario, I would suggest that you try somewhere else.
- Stuart (6/5): Nice but dated - The hotel is nice anf we booked a family room, unfotthe family room is the highest and furthest room in the hotel, not ideal for large luggage and 2 kids lagging behind. The room itself was ok and the beds were comfortable enough however the excess wood and other DIY materials under the double bed was a bit of an eyesore. The staff are friendly and the service is ok unless it's busy then it's slow. We ordered food on the first night and at £7.95 for a chilli and rice I thought I'd receive a generous portion however this wasn't the case, I asked for a bit more as I hadn't eaten all day and it was 9 at night, but was told that size is enough and I would be full after (I wasn't). But a nice enough stay for one or two nights.
- Laura (4/5): You would only stay here for the location - This hotel is ideally situated on the harbour but other than its location has very little to offer. The staff were not especially helpful, the room was very dusty and several things were broken. Would not stay here again.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Value for money accommodation - No-frills, value for money accommodation. Excellent location - could not be more central in Ilfracombe! Spacious room.
- Verified traveler (4/5): Good location - Good location but needs up grading very dirty & seating area out side not good
- Mr Thomas J (8/5): Fab view of harbour!! - The room booked hadn't been cleaned, so we got moved to four poster bed room - result!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - great hotel polite helpfull staff overlooking harbour
- karen (8/5): Nice hotel, lovely spot in front of harbour - Really enjoyed my birthday weekend staying at the Royal Britannia. Perfectly situated infront of the harbour, everything in easy walking distance.
- francine (4/5): we did not pay a lot and where the hotel was great - kids bunk beds lumpy and mirror on dressing table was not secure and fell on my head lucky not on the children, room was two small for four of us
- Christopher (8/5): Pleasant Two Days in Devon - Stayed to 2 nights room recently refurbished so clean and comfortable. No A/C so stuffy at night. Good double glazing kept the Seagull noises out of the room! Will go back at some stage as it is in a good location and good breakfast.
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