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The Royal & Fortescue

3.0 star property
Guests enjoy convenient amenities at The Royal & Fortescue, from practical dry cleaning service and elevator access to delicious meals at RF Bar & Lounge

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Located near Clovelly Village, The Royal & Fortescue offers genuine hospitality. The RF Bar and Lounge serves lunch and dinner, and the cafe offers coffee all day. Amenities: dry cleaning, nearby outdoor pool access, free self-parking. Guests praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AED 421
AED 505 total
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun

About this property

The Royal & Fortescue

  • Hotel near a boardwalk/promenade
  • Consider a stay at The Royal & Fortescue and take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. The on-site restaurant, RF Bar and Lounge, offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Luggage storage, a porter/bellhop, and meeting rooms
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Royal & Fortescue feature perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Heating and portable fans
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal & Fortescue pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal & Fortescue?

As of 20 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal & Fortescue on 31 May 2026 start from AED 421, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Royal & Fortescue?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Royal & Fortescue?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Royal & Fortescue located?

Situated near a boardwalk/promenade, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay Beach, and Exmoor Zoo. RHS Garden Rosemoor and Woolacombe Beach are also within 16 mi (25 km). Barnstaple Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 668 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 668 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 668 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 668 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 668 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

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

8/10 Good

Hannah

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place. Great locations. I will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mr Ryan A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel in centre of town , good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stewart

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

Lovely hotel

This was a nice hotel/ location to stay in, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marllyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and very helpful staff, good location and parking ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Decor in the common areas was great, especially in the restaurant. Food and drink were very good. There were only two blemishes on our stay: the parking was difficult to find, some of the parking spaces were difficult to get into, some bar patrons took some of the hotel parking spaces, and the heat was turned-off for parts of the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place, easy walking, bus station around the corner and train station a few minutes walk. Great dining options. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay at well located hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Excellent hotel.

Lovely hotel in a great location excellent spacious well appointed room, restaurant very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julia

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

Very conveniently placed hotel in the town centre

I found The Royal & Fortescue to be a lovely comfortable place to stay in the centre of Barnstaple very close to all amenities including the bus station which was so handy for getting to other near by attractions. The hotel is very clean and welcoming. We had a really nice relaxing stay and if in Barnstaple again would be more than happy to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay, comfortable and relaxing. Easy check in and lovely breakfast. Room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building good secured parking loveliest helpful staff. Excellent meal and cocktails
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly & efficient - delicious dining menu
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024