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The Royal & Fortescue

3.0 star property

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Point of interest
Point of interest
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Lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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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

  • 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. Guests can use the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property.

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

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • 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

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. 305 out of 563 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 563 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 563 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 563 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 563 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would recommend
Fabulous stay. Perfect location. Brilliant service from reception and the bar. I look forward to staying their again in the new year.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marcia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely looking old hotel, well maintained in the public rooms. My room was very comfortable, clean , and good quality furniture and bathroom suite .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DARREN

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

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Heather

Business traveler
Charged twice for the room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel.
Very clean and welcoming. Breakfast and its surroundings were 2nd to none, it all felt rather plush. Staff very helpful. Would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mrs Maureen Gosney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend break
This was our 3rd time of staying and will definitely return. Food lovely as alwayscand bar staff welcoming and friendly. Room cleaned thoroughly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, clean room . Bed amazingly comfy. Great value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was good size, quiet, clean. Bathroom could do with a bit of tlc... cracked floor tiles, shower was cheap and feeble. Breakfast was ok, toaster didnt toast very well, fried eggs sat in grease. Would give it another try though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

THERESA

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Chanté

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be mindful when booking this property, rooms located in the Courtyard are NOT per the images. Far smaller and very outdated. Also, the rooms are INCREDIBLY noisy. We were awaken on our first night at 5:42am by a hotel worker taking a phone call in front of our room window. Second night was not much better, awoken before 8am by team emptying bins.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a friendly welcome and great value for a REALLY posh and smart looking historic hotel. When we asked for extra milk for our room we were offered a little jugful! Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service. Unable to open bedroom window so a bit warm. Large comfy bed. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy, friendly check-in, good size room and bathroom. Very handy for the cinema and theater.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Mews flats are lovely but you get woken VERY early by noisy STAFF as the courtyard contains the hotel store
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024