This hotel features a restaurant, a nightclub, and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk.
Royal Exeter Hotel offers 47 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.
This Bournemouth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Bournemouth hotel also offers a nightclub, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
Royal Exeter Hotel has designated areas for smoking.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Royal Exeter Hotel has a restaurant on site.
1812 - Onsite cocktail bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
BarSo - Bar & Nightclub - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Self parking on site (GBP 8 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 14.50 per person
2 bars/lounges
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
1,812
BarSo - Bar & Nightclub
Things to do
Concerts/live shows
Evening entertainment
Nightclub
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Direct access to the beach
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Low-height counter and sink
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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3 floors
Built in 1812
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service
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Desk
Heating
Phone
Policies
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
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 14.5 per person
Self parking fee: GBP 8 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
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
Property is also known as
Royal Exeter
Royal Exeter Bournemouth
Royal Exeter Hotel
Royal Exeter Hotel Bournemouth
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Royal Exeter Hotel Bournemouth
Royal Exeter Hotel Hotel Bournemouth
Royal Exeter Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 1001 reviews
10 - Excellent
440
Rating 8 - Good. 385 out of 1001 reviews
8 - Good
385
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1001 reviews
6 - Okay
109
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1001 reviews
4 - Poor
45
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews
2 - Terrible
22
8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Tracey
Oct 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent breakfast, friendly staff and secure parking.
The reason I revisit the royal Exeter again and again is eveything from the friendly staff, the entertainment; the cleanliness and the breakfast, it’s a wonderful stay
Lovely hotel in a period building, friendly staff, spacious room and comfortable bed.
My only criticism is the shower. The head was fixed so could not rinse out the bath and also whenever we took a shower the shower curtain wrapped round you as it was flimsy material, seemed unhygienic as it would have done it to everyone who stayed there and doubt it is cleaned/disinfected as the shower head is not removable to wash it down.
I didn't like the fact that I asked for a disabled room and I didn't get one and had to have help to get my scooter over a step to get down the corridor that my room was on. I even called the hotel before I stayed to request a disabled room which made it worse. Also they don't have a restaurant like the say on their website, it has closed down so you can't even get a hot meal. I certainly will not be staying at this hotel again
Upon arrival staff were smartly dressed and very polite. I arrived 15 min early whi h did not seem to be a problem. Room was spacious and very clean. Warm could have been a little warmer but thats my only complaint. 30 mins from train station ( walking) couple of mins walk to beach and shops. Will book again .
Stay the room on 1st Floor at the front . The night club 1812 on the ground floor . Heard the music and people chatting through the window under 3am Saturday.
Ready prepared the Earplugs.
Rita
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Matthew
Sep 29, 2025
Matthew
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
4/10 Poor
Roxanne
Sep 28, 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was freezing and had no hot water. Took 2 hours to get a heater and still no hot water until the morning. Loud music vibrating through the room until 4am. Finally managed to get hot water at 7am and only got offered a complimentary breakfast
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
Staff very friendly and helpful . Lady on reception very polite happy helpful loverly lady a credit to the company .
Beautiful clean room . Bed very comfortable .
A very loverly stay and secure car park . X
2 night stay for a concert easy check in room was ok not the best I’ve stayed in room overlooked the front of the bar area quite noisy if you wanted an early night.
Steve
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela
Aug 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
My rom was comfortable and it was a 5min walkbto beach.Awesome.