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The Royal & Fortescue

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Point of interest
Lunch and dinner served
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Boutport Street, Barnstaple, England, EX31 1HG
  • Pannier Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Queen's Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Saunton Sands
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

  • 189 sq ft
  • 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

  • 189 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Royal & Fortescue

3-star Barnstaple hotel with restaurant
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 hotel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers coffee/tea in a common area, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Royal & Fortescue is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 62 The Bank
  • RF Bar and Lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

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

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 smoke detector

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. 319 out of 593 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 593 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 593 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 593 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 593 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Great hotel, dreadful car park

Hotel and staff where very nice, unfortunately we where blocked in the car park which made us 1.5 hrs late for our meeting/work which was very embarrassing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Great service

The service was immaculate, as always. Nothing was too much trouble and the quality of service was exceptional. When my first room had a knocking sound, this was reported and i was immediately offered another room. Sadly, the thin walls in the replacement room and noise in the alleyway by the side of the room meant that sleep was difficult until late. I'd advise stating at the front or on the right of the building. Hotel choice and facilities are great, as was the food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel friendly staff good food
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location for Theatre. Second stay. Friendly staff. Were informed prior to stay that a party with music would be in progress up until midnight. Not a problem. Unfortunate disturbance at 5am when occupant of adjoining bedroom required attention after incident. No fault of management
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

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

Well done Rotal & Fortescue

Really good experience. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very comfortable bed. Atmosphere in the bar lounge friendly and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryony

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent. Very clean. Pubs, restaurants and shops all close .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Met my expectations and great for the morning !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Ryan A, Stoke Gifford

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

8/10 Good

THERESA

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Keep Up The Good Work

Great service, excellent breakfast, and very central
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024