The Royal & Fortescue

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar

Laundry

24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

12 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Comfort Double Room

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

19 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

9 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Standard Twin Room

12 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

18 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double or Twin Room

18 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Parking included

Free WiFi

Restaurant

Breakfast available

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

5 Dec - 6 Dec

About this property

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 safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Barnstaple hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 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
Take a swim in the outdoor
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a porter, and luggage storage
Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
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. 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 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 select 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 public transport

Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM: GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
2 bars/lounges
Room service available
Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

RF Bar and Lounge
62 The Bank

Things to do

Access to nearby indoor pool
Access to nearby outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

Banquet hall
Lift
Front-desk safe

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop

Business services

Meeting rooms

Accessibility

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

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Towels

Entertainment

TV channels
Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle

Desk
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Laptop-friendly workspace
Safe
Slippers

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

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

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

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

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The Royal & Fortescue Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Business traveller

22 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller

20 Aug 2024

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

18 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

14 Aug 2024

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

11 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

8 Aug 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

6 Aug 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne

5 Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

2 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family

2 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

jason

Business traveller

1 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

25 Jul 2024

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

4 Jul 2024

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

We stay at this hotel regularly when we visit our daughter and family up the road. It is comfortable,friendly and situated right in the heart of Barnstaple. Finding the prices have been ramped up a bit over the last year or so.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

4 Jul 2024

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

Great hotel

Great hotel, small and smart. Comfortable rooms and bathrooms. Staff throughout from reception to bar and restaurant all excellent. Delicious breakfast !!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

3 Jul 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner

2 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Traditional feel inside

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner

28 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Convenient place to stay in the centre of Barnstaple staff were excellent.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

COLIN

Business traveller

19 Jun 2024

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

Good as usual

We were allocated a very small room that looked out over the flat roof of the building and fire exits The room was very small and would not be great for along stay, we were there two nights and it was okay Book parking if you need it as spaces can be tight, there is another parking plot further down the same road and it far from hotel

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

18 Jun 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

i

Travelled with family

18 Jun 2024

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

Fabulous

Amazing hotel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sadie

16 Jun 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller

13 Jun 2024

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

Good value 3 star hotel

Good value 3 star hotel.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chrstine

8 Jun 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

5 Jun 2024

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

Parking Problems

Stay here a few times a year visiting our daughter and grandchildren. It’s a long drive so we treat ourselves. The staff are always friendly,especially Howard on the bar. The rooms are clean and I think most have been recently refurbished. Our room (15 I think) only had a tiny window in the corner which was frosted. For the first time we had real trouble parking. Had to park in the alley behind and then get up before 8am to try again. On 2 of the 3 mornings I had to park in the public car park up the road. I was told by reception that it was not possible to reserve a parking spot. Having to get up early after and before a long drive is not the rest I was hoping for ! We have also noticed in the last year or so that prices for the R&F and their sister hotels The Imperial and The Park have increased considerably.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

2 Jun 2024

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

8 out of 10

Cleanliness is good, staff polite, bed comfortable pillows bit hard but that's down to personal preference. Toilet seat loose and wobbled about plus toilet seat lid coming off, quicker to fix itemd myself that get hotel involved. Drinks are not cheap in hotel bar, bar 62 noisy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024