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Royal Exeter Hotel

3-star property
Exeter Road, Bournemouth, England 044 511 21 42
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4.4 out of 5
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"I arrived very late at midnight and had called the hotel in advance to let them know. They told me not to worry as the night porter would be there to ... " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 28 Mar 2022

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Standard Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Superior Family Triple Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Superior Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Executive Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Royal Exeter Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bournemouth Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 bars and a restaurant are available.

  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Oishii, a sushi bar that serves Asian cuisine
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the location
  • Steps from Bournemouth International Centre and Oceanarium

Royal Exeter Hotel ratings based on 17 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Royal Exeter Hotel

Everyone (10) Couples (1) Family (2)
5 out of 5
I arrived very late at midnight and had called the hotel in advance to let them know. They told me not to worry as the night porter would be there to check me in. Friendly staff on site and my check in was a breeze. Nice room, comfy bed etc. There is a bar on site that got till about 3:00 a.m. and the hotel does give full warning of the noise from this club when you book. It was no problem for me. I have stayed at this hotel before and staff have always been lovely. Will definitely return again. Thank you!

Posted by on 28 Mar 2022

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2 out of 5
Dissapointing, I had booked the best room they have as a 21st Birthday treat for my daughter & her partner, 4 poster bed & jacuzzi bath, I had rung the Hotel in advance to see if they could have breakfast in their room the following morning, the recetion clerk was fantastic nothing was to much he related, & that just to tell reception when they checked in what time they would like it delivered. such a lovely man. That was possibly the only good bit. When they arrived to book in they asked at recetion they were told No!!!!! it was not possible as they did not allow hot food in the bedrooms ???????? That evening we had booked & paid for & meal for dinner out, which the duly went for, wehn the returned The hotel doors were locked and no one was at check in despite having 24hr reception. It was half an hour before they were let in & they were more than chilly by then. They said the room was clean "bonus point" however the jacuzzi bath looked so ancient they decided not to use it. everything creaked in general its possibly time for a refurb & a staff review. I can say how thoroughly dissapointed I was, & what a total waste of money, But hey we live & learn

Posted by on 15 Dec 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

16 Dec 2019 by Sabrina

Good afternoon, Thank you for your feedback and your comments are noted. I apologise for the misunderstanding regarding the room service breakfast. We do deliver breakfast in bed, but it is only continental breakfast not hot food, full English breakfast. Our reception is open 24h and our night porter is on duty after 10.30pm until 7am. When he does the regular security round check through the hotel, our main reception door is locked to avoid anybody just walking in. There is a bell outside for guests to ring. We are sorry if the Jacuzzi bath was not up to your expectation and note your comments regarding the refurbishment. We have recently refurbished our 1812 bar and the bedrooms are going to be done next. We would love to welcome you again in The Royal Exeter Hotel and if you do so, please contact the reception team directly as we will be happy to offer you the best available rate. Kind regards, Sabrina Head Receptionist

4 out of 5
This hotel has such a great story being the first building in Bournemouth in 1812.. Oscar Wilde was a former guest at the hotel. It's a bit creaky when you walk through the maze of corridors, but that adds to the character of the building. The staff were friendly and courteous. The hotel is under renovation, but they contacted me in advance to give me the heads up. They put me in a quiet room with a view of the English Channel and the Ferris wheel, which I could see from the bed. I loved that I could open the windows as a lot of hotels have some sort of catch on the window. I could smell the sea air and throughly enjoyed this with my coffee the next morning. The bed was comfy and I had a delicious breakfast the next morning. The location is great because everything is right there. You can walk to the shops, restaurants and that gorgeous beach!

Posted by on 13 Jun 2019

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4 out of 5
I was surprised the external refurbishment was still ongoing, however the rooms were not refurbished but still pleasant and spacious. Shame they don't have a swimming pool but reception happy to ring round for you. Late night bar was good. Short walk to the beach and high St which was great.

Posted by on 9 Jun 2019

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5 out of 5
Great location for the Convention centre and local eateries

Posted by on 28 May 2019

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4 out of 5
Staff were polite and helpful, the room was well laid out , nice comfortable bed.

Posted by on 20 May 2019

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4 out of 5
nice room, shame about the mini TV, executive room, spacious clean . tidy - but come on upgrade the TV...

Posted by on 31 Jan 2019

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5 out of 5
Lovely hotel very central for our New Year celebrations. We had a lovely time, the bar and entertainment was first class and the breakfast was very good.

Posted by , from Bristol on 3 Jan 2019

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5 out of 5
Close to BIC, great for convenience and has its own car park. Staff on reception were fantastic. So helpful

Posted by , from Dorchester Dorset on 19 Nov 2018

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4 out of 5
Friendly staff but room was cold. Radiator did not work but there was an oil filled radiator supplied. Floorboards were SO SO noisy

Posted by , from Poersmouth on 29 Oct 2018

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About the Royal Exeter Hotel

Location Exeter Road, Bournemouth, England BH2 5AG

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. A nightclub, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at Royal Exeter Hotel. Parking is available for a fee. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bournemouth hotel.

  • 47 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1812
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Bournemouth Station (2.4 km / 1.5 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Royal Exeter Hotel offers 47 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Bath or shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Telephone
  • Heating
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wardrobe or cupboard

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Oishii – This sushi bar specialises in Asian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.

1812 – On-site cocktail bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

BarSo - Bar & Nightclub – On-site bar. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staffed front desk
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Debit cards

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.5 per person
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Royal Exeter
  • Royal Exeter Bournemouth
  • Royal Exeter Hotel
  • Royal Exeter Hotel Bournemouth
  • Royal Exeter Hotel Hotel
  • Royal Exeter Hotel Bournemouth
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You should know

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
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