Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 42 min drive
Branksome Station - 9 min drive
Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 12 min drive
Bournemouth Station - 24 min walk
Restaurants
Aruba - 3 min walk
Bournemouth Pier - 3 min walk
Bar So - 2 min walk
Prom Cafe - 3 min walk
WestBeach - 3 min walk
About this property
Royal Exeter Hotel
Royal Exeter Hotel features a nightclub and puts you within a five-minute walk of Bournemouth Beach. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Oishii, which serves Asian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Also, Poole Harbour and New Forest National Park are within a short drive. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
47 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (GBP 10 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
No stag or hen parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Concerts/live shows
Evening entertainment
Beach access
Golfing nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 1812
Terrace
Nightclub
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Low-height worktop and sink
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.5 per person
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)
Parking
Self-parking costs GBP 10 per day
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Royal Exeter
Royal Exeter Bournemouth
Royal Exeter Hotel
Royal Exeter Hotel Bournemouth
Royal Exeter Hotel Hotel
Royal Exeter Hotel Bournemouth
Royal Exeter Hotel Hotel Bournemouth
Frequently asked questions
Does Royal Exeter Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Royal Exeter Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Royal Exeter Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Royal Exeter Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs GBP 10 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Exeter Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Royal Exeter Hotel and nearby?
Royal Exeter Hotel has 2 bars and a nightclub.
Are there restaurants at or near Royal Exeter Hotel?
Yes, Oishii offers Asian cuisine.
What's the area around Royal Exeter Hotel like?
Royal Exeter Hotel is located near Bournemouth Beach in Bournemouth City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Bournemouth International Centre and 3 minutes' walk from Oceanarium. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
Royal Exeter Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
15 Dec 2024
keith
keith, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Dec 2024
Bit tired but good staff
Looking a bit tired now but nice staff
David
David, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Dec 2024
Wayne
Wayne, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2024
Graeme
Graeme, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Nov 2024
Claire
Claire, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
Perfectly located hotel in Bournemouth.
A lovely, well situated hotel with very friendly staff with a well stocked bar at a reasonable price. Breakfast was very tasty and plenty of it. We had an issue with a wall heater not working and within 5 minutes of phoning reception a replacement heater was sent up.
We were there for a Friday & Saturday night so there was live music followed by a DJ both nights. As we were on the top floor we could just about hear the beat but it wasn’t loud enough to disturb us.
If I’m back in Bournemouth for another concert than I’ll definitely be looking to stay at this hotel again.
Please note that they charge £8 per night for car parking though.
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Nov 2024
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Nov 2024
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
1 Nov 2024
Leighton
Leighton, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Nov 2024
Noel
Noel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 Oct 2024
AMAZING!!!! Absolutely loved it, will be returning. So impressed. We’ve stayed in Bournemouth a lot and this by far was our favourite stay, we will be using this hotel again.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Oct 2024
Fab hotel with car park pnsite
Lovely staff, good sized single rooms and a fab breakfast with easy parking close to the Bournemouth pier. What more do you want for a quick trip to Bournemouth:
Valerie
Valerie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
27 Oct 2024
Fairly pleasant in a pinch
Reception area and 1812 bar/club nicely decorated. Staff pleasant. Good location.
If you want to have a good nights sleep, this isn't the place for you. Loud music until gone 4am, clearly heard from the 3rd floor. Car park a bit tricky to find and limited space. Found a big cobweb on the ceiling.
Marc
Marc, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Oct 2024
Fab hotel, amazing breakfast and perfect location for us.
The band were brilliant A++
Sam
Sam, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Oct 2024
Ok hotel
Good location and friendly staff . Downside room was cold and shower was very weak and not hot
David
David, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
12 Oct 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
6 Oct 2024
Vicki
Vicki, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
2 Oct 2024
Tv did not work, i got new batteries from reception but that didn't work. Went back to reception to be told ' heres a key for a different room, try that remote. After 20 min of up and down the stairs i gave up.
The water system was noisy
Wont be staying again.
Douglas
Douglas, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good
27 Sep 2024
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Sep 2024
A classic hotel, rooms needs a bit of tlc as tired but it's a good location. Not a bad fusion restaurant. Great breakfast. Excellent service.
Talbot
Talbot, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
8 Sep 2024
We had a wonderful weekend in Bournemouth at the Royal Exeter. We were especially happy with the hospitality of the staff in the 1812 bar.
The happy hour is generous and good value.
Breakfast was great too.
Would recommend
There was of course sound from the bar/nightclub but wasn’t too bad. We were on the 2nd floor
Spike
Spike, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Sep 2024
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Aug 2024
Goran
Goran, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
25 Aug 2024
Won't be using that hotel again!
I wouldn't recommend this hotel. I've never been to a hotel where they offer you a pair of ear plugs on arrival. I stayed on a Friday night and their nightclub, which is in the hotel, didn't finish until 4am so got absolutely no sleep. Rooms are tired and the bed was uncomfortable. Would have got a better night's sleep kipping in my car.