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The Royal & Fortescue Hotel

★★★ Boutport Street, Barnstaple, GB

8.4 guest rating· 2458 reviews

About this hotel

Charming Historic Hotel in the Heart of Barnstaple

Old World Charm with Modern Convenience: The Royal & Fortescue Hotel seamlessly blends historic character with modern amenities, offering guests a unique and comfortable stay.

Dining and Entertainment Options: Indulge in exquisite dining at Lord Fortescue's restaurant or unwind at the popular "62 The Bank" cafe/bar/bistro, all within the hotel premises.

Leisure Facilities at Your Fingertips: Guests can enjoy access to the leisure facilities at the sister hotel, The Barnstaple Hotel, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay throughout.

Book your stay at The Royal & Fortescue Hotel for a delightful blend of history, comfort, and convenience.

Rooms & rates

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Deluxe Suite

Sleeps 4 · 38 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee machine

The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The suite provides a coffee machine, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 4 · King bed, Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Safety deposit box

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower/tub combination, slippers, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fan</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Room

Sleeps 2 · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower/tub combination, slippers, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fan</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Comfort Double Room

Sleeps 2 · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower/tub combination, slippers, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request); cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fan</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 Double Bed</strong></p><p>129 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with cable channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower/tub combination, slippers, and free toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request)</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Daily housekeeping, heating, and portable fan</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 19 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee machine

This modern room is equipped with an private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

Superior Double or Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 18 m² · 2× Twin bed, Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone

This room is equipped with an private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

Standard Single Room

Sleeps 1 · 9 m² · Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone

This room is equipped with an private bathroom, a TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone

Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The twin room features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Snack bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
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  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Kid meals
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Boutport Street, Barnstaple, GB

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.42458 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Great location+ Clean hotelNoisy in the morningsFood quality issues
Cleanliness8.8
Service9.3
Location9.3
Room Quality7.3
Amenities8.8
Value for Money7.7

Friendly Staff, awesome cocktails, but some room to upgrade the room :) but a good stay otherwise.

8.0

Staff were excellent , very friendly and willing to help. olvia at main reception was just awesome and very personable :) the chap running the cocktails at bar 62 was also very nice and good to chat with . other than the issues below and datedness of the room , it was immaculate and a good nights sleep. the cocktails in bar 62 were AMAZING

so whilst the room itself was pretty much immaculate cleanliness. there were some issues i did raise with staff that are going to look into ( i think i was in more of a dated room compared with the others there , so could explian things) such as the bath taps are quite stiff to turn ( no problem for me , but elderly residents could struggle) , some potntial exposed wiring by the towel rail in the bathroom. A gap / tear by the pipe between the toilet and the sewage outlet. Finally some heavy staning on the skirting bopard under the desk which could be there for some time .

Louis · GB · 2026-07-25

Comfortable, friendly hotel in excellent location

8.0

Excellent location in town centre, friendly and helpful staff, comfortable public areas.

Food expensive, Even with a lift (elevator) there were a series of additional staircases to get to room.

Philip · ES · 2026-07-23

Good central location in Barnstaple

9.0

Very central location

Mike · GB · 2026-07-21

Amazing!! Staff are incredibly helpful and kind!!

10.0

Clean, extremely friendly staff and in a good location

As you walk from the car park to the reception area there is a bad smell but I know it was nothing to do with the hotel it was from area the premises

Blake · GB · 2026-07-20

Good to know

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.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Groups

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £5 per person per night when using an existing bed.

Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an existing bed.

Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an existing bed.

Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.

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Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.