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The Royal & Fortescue

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Front of property
Lunch and dinner served
Deluxe Double Room
2 bars/lounges
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
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

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Superior Double Room

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

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Barnstaple

With a stay at The Royal & Fortescue in Barnstaple, you'll be 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Saunton Sands and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Croyde Bay Beach. .This hotel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Exmoor Zoo and 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Clovelly Village.

What's nearby

  • Pannier Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Queen's Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Exmoor Zoo - 21 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Saunton Sands - 25 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 31 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 9 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barnstaple Bus Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Water Gate - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Claytons - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Latitude 48 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Royal & Fortescue

Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Saunton Sands
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 49 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and slippers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 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)

More

  • 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

More

  • 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

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

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

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. 282 out of 526 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 526 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 526 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 526 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 526 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Louise

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

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

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional feel inside
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
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
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
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

i

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous
Amazing hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sadie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller
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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

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