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Royal Exeter Hotel

3.0 star property
Guests sip drinks while enjoying evening entertainment at this vibrant hotel, then start their day with a freshly cooked breakfast made to order

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The Royal Exeter Hotel offers a lively atmosphere just steps from Bournemouth Lower Gardens. Travelers can relax at either of the two bars, dine at Oishii sushi bar, and enjoy live shows. Its location provides easy access to the Oceanarium and beautiful views of the surroundings.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 317
AED 380 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 15 per day
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Exeter Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Exeter Hotel?

As of 24 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Exeter Hotel on 3 June 2026 start from AED 317, 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 available for GBP 15 per day.

What time is check-in at Royal Exeter Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Royal Exeter Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Where is Royal Exeter Hotel located?

Located in Bournemouth City Centre, this hotel is steps from Bournemouth International Centre, Oceanarium, and Bournemouth Lower Gardens. Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre and Bournemouth Beach are also within 5 minutes. Bournemouth Station is 24 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

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 384 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is in an excellent location, very central to everything from the beach, gardens, theatre's etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm welcome, lovely atmosphere, great bar and breakfast and the best location for the BIC
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent breakfast, friendly staff and secure parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and the staff were pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good size room, staff excellent and attentive. Great location very close to the beach and gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness
staff are good, 1812 bar entertainment is good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Damon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff were nice, I didn’t have breakfast there as was too expensive
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really good value for the price. Really clean too. Just a little bit tired and could do with an update in some areas. Staff were excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
4th time we’ve stayed, so convenient for the beach,restaurants and shopping…friendly staff and clean rooms,some areas could do with a little tweaking, but overall a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
have a drink in 1812 bar , nice place. have a dinner in Oishii sushi bar, food is good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff Rooms comfortable Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is about the 4th/5th time we have stayed here and it is our absolute fave! Its perfectly located and the staff are always so happy and welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good it was ideal for our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel friendly polite staff comfortable room some areas need to be cleaned around window. Excellent breakfast and the Asian restaurant was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location by sea front, gardens and restaurants. Friendly staff Noisy Sat nights , parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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

Tracey’s stay in Bournemouth

Nice little stay, hotel was lovely. Rooms were really Good and spacious, breakfast was good. Only issue is the nightclub right on the side of the property. Which was very loud until late, otherwise a lovely Stay, can’t fault the place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Good

Hotel has def improved from my last stay several years ago. Room was clean and well maintained, service friendly, and good breakfast. Great central location also.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came on a spontaneous trip and booked this very last minute, it was great location, great price and perfect for a short stay! We enjoyed the 1812 bar and the live music, staff were super lovely, room was clean and tidy and the bed was comfortable! We will definitely be returning next time we are in Bournemouth!! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was on a solo trip and this hotel was perfect for my needs. Location was brilliant turn left for the beach, turn right for the town and restaurants. The breakfast was freshly cooked in the beautiful bar area. Reception staff were very helpful and made my stay so good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

Had a great stay, all staff were so friendly.

Weather was a amazing, we done plenty of walking, hotel was fantastic, only one problem was, hotel bed was like a trampoline, but mentioned it to reception and there were on it straight away ,staff were fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for beach, shops and gardens. Gates on the car park, our room was fairly quiet and nice, although a bit dated, shower wasn’t very good. Breakfast was cooked as required and it was lovely 😊 Staff were very helpful. We would stay there again 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in was quick and the bed was comfy
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Great hotel close to beach

Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023