Royal Exeter Hotel
Hotel, 3-starExeter Road, Bournemouth, United KingdomShow on map
Very good
Guests rate it highest for service, location and food.
8.44,618Reviews- Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.2 out of 10, at Exeter Road.
- Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.
Explore Bournemouth and Dorset's Delightful Countryside Located just a short walk away from Bournemouth's beaches, pier, and shops, The Royal Exeter Hotel offers the perfect base for your getaway. Explore the vibrant city or unwind in the delightful countryside of Dorset.
Vibrant Bars and Restaurant with Live Entertainment Experience a lively weekend at The Royal Exeter Hotel with our vibrant bars and restaurant. Enjoy live music and DJs that set the perfect party mood for a memorable stay.
Tastefully Decorated Rooms with En-Suite Facilities Relax in comfort in our tastefully decorated rooms, each equipped with en-suite facilities. Choose from a variety of room configurations, including family rooms, and select your preferred décor style, whether contemporary or traditional.
Book your stay at The Royal Exeter Hotel for an unforgettable experience in Bournemouth!
What this place offers
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
- Terrace
- Lift / Elevator
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
- Golf course
Rooms
8.4
Very good
Rated 8.4 out of 10 by 4,618 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness7.7
- Service9.2
- Location9.2
- Rooms7.7
- Amenities8.2
- Value8.2
- Food & drink8.7
Guests mention
Friendly staffExcellent locationGood breakfast
celiaf2018DROITWICH, WORCESTERSHIRE, ENGLANDDated
xtremely tired. Eole place smells damp and I had to ask for someone to spray my room as the stench was awful. Single room felt like a care home. Sink in room instead of bathroom. Old socks on flat roof outside window…
Trip24918850305HOOK, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLANDWould not return due to noise levels in the room!
Hotel is in great location, just up the road from the beach. However, don’t expect to get any sleep if you are allocated Room 103, it is directly above a nightclub, which blares out base music until 2am. During these…
JanetUnited KingdomMiserable
Not told that the restaurant wasn’t operating for evening meals.. Also not told the nightclub would be open until 2 o’clock midweek.
steveUnited KingdomBluebird Steve
The shower was excellent.Simple to use with plenty of shampoo and cleaning gel.
The new checking in procedure.Why complicate service with barcodes smartphones etc?.Prior to this checking in was perfectly easy.
TanaUnited KingdomTerrible and dangerous.
The staff were polite.
The room was dated, smelt musty, appeared clean but had no air circulation or ventilation and despite a fan was a constant 31 degrees for 2 days causing me to suffer heat stroke and go to hospital.…
RonUnited KingdomDifficult to find for parking but surprisingly comfy
Room surprisingly comfy, even if generally basic, it had everything I needed.
Signage into carpark was so confusing with logos but not the hotel name,- just coming off the roundabout- that we missed it and had to go…
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
Exeter Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Guests rate the location 9.2 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 12:00 AM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Groups. When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Children and extra bed policy. Children of any age are allowed. You haven't added any cots. You haven't added any extra beds.
Pets. Pets are not allowed.
Internet. WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking. Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 8 per day.
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
What we’d check for you here
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Royal Exeter Hotel
What time is check-in and check-out at Royal Exeter Hotel?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Royal Exeter Hotel allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Royal Exeter Hotel?
Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.
Is breakfast included at Royal Exeter Hotel?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Does Royal Exeter Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
Does Royal Exeter Hotel have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
How do I book Royal Exeter Hotel?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Royal Exeter Hotel?
Exeter Road, Bournemouth.
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