3 Star Hotel

The Royal & Fortescue Hotel

Boutport Street, Barnstaple, United Kingdom View Map

$115 nightly

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Located in the lively market town of Barnstaple, The Royal & Fortescue Hotel is just a few steps away from designer shops, restaurants, cafés, and the famous Pannier Market. This historic hotel combines old world character and charm with the convenience of a modern hotel. As well as Lord Fortescue's restaurant, the hotel also houses "62 The Bank" a popular cafe/bar/bistro. Guests can also use the leisure facilities at the sister hotel, The Barnstaple Hotel.

1,194 Reviews

8.4Very Good
Cleanliness
9.0
Staff
9.3
Location
9.1

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  • “Reception staff great,Hotel and rooms spotless.The breakfast was very nice .The Dinner the night before 'starters very good .My wife's…”
  • “Convenient location for our needs. All the staff were friendly and very helpful. Very clean rooms , in particular the bathroom and an…”
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  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Pets Allowed
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Standard Single Room

97 sqft • 1 Single

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Deluxe Suite

410 sqft • 1 King

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Standard Double or Twin Room1/4

Standard Double or Twin Room

130 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Queen

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Standard Double Room1/4

Standard Double Room

130 sqft • 1 Double

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Standard Twin Room1/4

Standard Twin Room

130 sqft • 2 Single

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Superior Double or Twin Room1/4

Superior Double or Twin Room

194 sqft • 2 Single, 1 Double

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    What Guests Loved

    8.4
    Very Good

    Based on 1,194 reviews

    Location

    9.1

    Cleanliness

    9

    Staff

    9.3

    Overall Quality

    8.3

    Pros +

    • Reception staff great,Hotel and rooms spotless.The breakfast was very nice .The Dinner the night before 'starters very good .My wife's mains was really good My Pork Stynesell very poor ,no seasoning and very greasy .The mains took a long time to arrive .Kevan.
    • Convenient location for our needs. All the staff were friendly and very helpful. Very clean rooms , in particular the bathroom and an exceptional comfy bed!
    • I was put in a single room on Saturday the room was on the slant so bed wasn't level at all kept rolling out of it. Noise all night generator fan thing kicking in next to room every 30mins didn't hardly sleep. Told reception and they couldn't care less I want a refund ill never stay there agains

    Cons -

    • As above my main course .
    • Seating in the lounge bar is quite uncomfortable, well used and needs replacing, also very cold and drafty.
    • Most of it
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    9SellarsPosted on: 2-17-2026

    Reception staff great,Hotel and rooms spotless.The breakfast was very nice .The Dinner the night before 'starters very good .My wife's mains was really good My Pork Stynesell very poor ,no seasoning and very greasy .The mains took a long time to arrive .Kevan.

    As above my main course .

    9SheilaPosted on: 2-16-2026

    Convenient location for our needs. All the staff were friendly and very helpful. Very clean rooms , in particular the bathroom and an exceptional comfy bed!

    Seating in the lounge bar is quite uncomfortable, well used and needs replacing, also very cold and drafty.

    3DeveyPosted on: 2-15-2026

    I was put in a single room on Saturday the room was on the slant so bed wasn't level at all kept rolling out of it. Noise all night generator fan thing kicking in next to room every 30mins didn't hardly sleep. Told reception and they couldn't care less I want a refund ill never stay there agains

    Most of it

    6RobertPosted on: 2-15-2026

    The staff and the food was good

    The central heating went off. There was no fridge. The curtains did't pull together. There were instructions what the light switches were for and telephone

    7DavidPosted on: 2-15-2026

    The location, as we had a valentine meal at 62 the bank

    Being woken at 7:30 on a Sunday morning by what sounded like someone doing repairs and hitting nails, behind our headboard

    7WilliamPosted on: 2-11-2026

    General ambiance and friendly and efficient staff. Central location a bonus.

    Being a light sleeper I found the lift, next to my room, a bit noisy. I thought meals and drinks a bit over-priced.

    9IainPosted on: 2-11-2026

    Excellent location in a smart clean hotel supported by very pleasant and helpful staff.

    View from the room.

    10PhilPosted on: 2-10-2026

    Comfy room situated to the rear of the building, quiet, warm, welcoming. Food was delicious, good selection of beers and wines.

    7BroadPosted on: 2-10-2026

    Food is great, staff are lovely. Very clean.

    The only 2 plug sockets are on the other side of the room to the bed, which isn't helpful. The lighting in the bedroom was very dim. Personally I found the bed uncomfortable.

    10ChrisPosted on: 2-5-2026

    For us the location was fantastic and also the fact that the hotel has parking.Our room was upgraded which was a pleasant surprise.All the staff are helpful and polite and the cleanliness was great.

    10CharlottePosted on: 2-4-2026

    We stayed at the hotel as I had a surprise birthday party booked for my husband's 60th. The venue is perfectly located and easy to reach by car, rail, bus and on foot from most directions.The staff are warm, friendly and welcoming, and nothing is too much trouble. I didn't book breakfast with the room, but decided to add it on in the morning, and I'm so glad we did as it set us up for the day. There is a huge choice of a cold buffet, with fresh juices, and an amazing choice of hot breakfast too. We will definitely stay again, even though we live relatively close

    10JanicePosted on: 1-29-2026

    Very polite lady at reception. Room was cosy and very clean.

    6NigelPosted on: 1-28-2026

    Room nice and clean and bright.bed was very comfy.Plenty of hot water.the bath is always a bonus

    Music from the pub at the rear of the hotel was banging out music until 3.15am.went down to reception at 2.15am and complained but the new guy who was on his 1st every shift did nothing.we complianed to the receptionist when we checked out and explained.she said nothing and said please book again.The omlett in the morning for breakfastwas blan to say the least.

    10NikiPosted on: 1-27-2026

    The staff were so helpful on the desk, and the location is perfect, also it is beautiful inside

    The bed was so uncomfortable, we had a standard double room but the bed was small and uncomfortable

    9LeannePosted on: 1-22-2026

    The hotel was decorated really nice & modern in the lounge, bar & restaurant, the staff were very friendly & attentive with their service. We checked in early & our room was ready & we got an upgrade. We had lunch, evening meal & breakfast & the food was fantastic with great service. We would definitely stay here again.

    The position of our room was along the alley way so unfortunately it was quite noisy during the night & we got woken up a few times.

    7LindaPosted on: 1-21-2026

    The hotel is lovely, staff were helpful and friendly, the room was great and the bed was fabulous. Breakfast was great, the buffet breakfast offered a wide range, staff were attentive, the cooked breakfast was good but I would say it could have been a bit hotter

    My room faced the sidewalk at the side of the hotel and this was busy and noisy as I stayed at the weekend...it was however very quiet after around 12.30am. The floorboards in the room and in the corridor were super creaky , other guests walking to their rooms woke me up. There weren't any USB points

    7susanPosted on: 1-20-2026

    house keeping was excellent , staff was lovely, the hotel was quirky but lovely

    the mornings was hell, 5.45 in morning woken up by window cleaner, the road sweeper with the leaf blower every single morning at 6.30. our bedroom had a bathroom from nextdoor backed onto our room so 7 in morning they had a shower and it felt like we were going through a car wash. we even could hear them getting our of the bath. the doorsframe is so gapped the light from the coridoor blares through the door so we had to block it up with pillows and things

    7KatiePosted on: 1-18-2026

    Great location Attentive staff Quiet and relaxed

    Bed to soft

    8GrahamPosted on: 1-17-2026

    Central location. Comfortable bed

    Room looked on to brick wall and noisy ventilation system

    8CarolinePosted on: 1-5-2026

    Hotel location fantastic, spacious comfortable room and a delicious breakfast in a lovely window seat.

    We were not able to park our car at the property and had to use a public car park nearby.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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    The Royal & Fortescue Hotel

    Boutport Street, Barnstaple

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