The Royal & Fortescue

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8.8
/10
Very Good
698 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Julia

10.0
/ 10
Overall a very good experience with this hotel, bar and restaurant were excellent and not overpriced. Would definitely stay there again

Richard

10.0
/ 10
I stayed hear on a business trip so didn't get out and but the hotel and ajoining rooms were plesent to be in.

Steve

10.0
/ 10
Stayed here for one night whilst on business. The hotel is lovely, the room was huge and everywhere I went was spotlessly clean. I didn’t eat at the hotel so can’t comment on the food. Will definitely stay again though.
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Boutport Street, North Devon, Barnstaple, Devon, England, EX31 1HG

Main Facilities

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Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
WiFi
Elevator
Staying at The Royal & Fortescue is a good choice when you are visiting Barnstaple. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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Boutport Street, North Devon, Barnstaple, Devon, England, EX31 1HG
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General
Near St Anne's Arts & Community Centre

Location
With a stay at The Royal & Fortescue in Barnstaple, you'll be 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Saunton Sands and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Croyde Bay Beach. This hotel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Exmoor Zoo and 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from RHS Garden Rosemoor.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

St Anne's Arts & Community Centre - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Pannier Market - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Queen's Theatre - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
North Devon Karting Centre - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Funder Zone - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Basett's Ridge - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Marwood Hill Gardens - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
South West Coast Path Section 5 Trailhead - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Instow Beach - 10.4 km / 6.5 mi
South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead - 10.7 km / 6.6 mi
South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead - 10.7 km / 6.6 mi
North Devon Coast - 12.8 km / 8 mi
Braunton Burrows - 13.1 km / 8.2 mi
Arlington Court - 14 km / 8.7 mi
Survival Paintball - 14.1 km / 8.7 mi

The preferred airport for The Royal & Fortescue is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 83.6 km / 51.9 mi

Facilities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.

Business Facilities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Rooms
Stay in one of 49 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and slippers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in lobby
  • Elevator

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter
  • 24-hour Receptionist

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast
  • Snack bar

General

  • Banquet
  • Parking

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Business Facilities

  • Meeting rooms

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Royal & Fortescue

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Important Note
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
From 15:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 16.50 for adults and GBP 10.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Service Animals Allowed

Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, LGBTQIA+ friendly, No rollaway/extra beds available, Contactless check-in is available

General Information

Popular Facilities
Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at The Royal & Fortescue
49
Another facilities in The Royal & Fortescue
Smoke-free area, Safety deposit box, Coffee shop, Coffee/tea in lobby, Laundry service

Frequently asked question in The Royal & Fortescue

What are available facilities at The Royal & Fortescue?
There are top facilites at The Royal & Fortescue such as Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Royal & Fortescue?
The standard check-in time at The Royal & Fortescue is starting from From 15:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does The Royal & Fortescue provide breakfast?
Yes, The Royal & Fortescue provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of The Royal & Fortescue?
The Royal & Fortescue is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at The Royal & Fortescue?
The Royal & Fortescue has 49 rooms in total.
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8.8
Very Good
From 698 reviews
Cleanliness

9.2

Room Comfort

8.8

Location

10.0

Service and Facilites

9.4

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Julia
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

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Overall a very good experience with this hotel, bar and restaurant were excellent and not overpriced. Would definitely stay there again
Richard
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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I stayed hear on a business trip so didn't get out and but the hotel and ajoining rooms were plesent to be in.
Steve
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Stayed here for one night whilst on business. The hotel is lovely, the room was huge and everywhere I went was spotlessly clean. I didn’t eat at the hotel so can’t comment on the food. Will definitely stay again though.
Penny
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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The room and bathroom were very, very clean. The bed and pillows were very comfortable and the settee helped make it a very relaxing area. I would have liked an iron and ironing board in the room. The reception and restaurant staff were very professional, friendly and helpful.
Paul
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely bar and restaurant area at the hotel. Centrally located to pubs bars and restaurants
Jason
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Super friendly helpful staff, lovely room great food
Rita
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

When in bed we noticed the cobwebs hanging from the ceiling The bedside lockers were sticky Out room 107 one of the back rooms Small and right above the big air condition ing outside really noisy all night Really dissapointed with our stay especially as it was a birthday weekend Breakfast service was all mixed up we ended up with other people’s breakfast staff not paying attention. Plates were being passed around
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Shirley
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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Amazing hotel, staff were very helpful, lovely bar area, didn’t eat so can’t comment would definitely return
simon
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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Nice room nice hotel
Rosemary
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

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First of all the positives. Lovely reception staff. Rooms were lovely and clean. Location perfect for our needs. Negatives, once you leave the reception and ground floor it is a very dated building. Our room was small but clean, issue glass screen in bathroom which you can’t move due to sink being in way so you cant get to the taps without climbing in the bath. I was woken around 2am by a really noisy butch of guests, not the hotels fault but could probably do with some sound proofing as the only reason I woke up was because it was so loud I thought they were in our room. Breakfast, lovely girls but didn’t ask us about allergies, showed us to table didn’t advise about cereals or juices. Asked if we wanted tea or coffee and took our breakfast order. How would I like my eggs? Pouched please! Received fried. No I didn’t complain as the lady sat next to us asked for boiled eggs and was told they don’t usually do them so would need to wait 10 minutes, when they arrived they were over cooked. The lady had also been woken by the other guests around 2am. Also restaurant was empty yet the lady and us were put right in a walk way where there seemed to be a lot of human traffic passing us. We did say something to reception on leaving and was offered to speak to a manger but I didn’t feel the need as the receptionist was lovely. Would we stay again, probably not.
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Geoffrey
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

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Very clean and staff very friendly
Jeremy
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

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Had the smaller type of double room and it was still perfectly spacious, clean and well appointed. Friendly and helpful staff - even giving my bicycle the five star treatment.
Emma
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everything, staff service, breakfast was amazing. The rooms were clean, tidy and spacious. Huge beds...!! My mother ordered fillet steak and it was veiny and tough... however this was replaced promptly, without question and a new meal brought out. That was perfect. Overall it was a lovely place to stay, the barman was funny attentive and engaging. I'll be back in the future. Thank you all.
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David
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

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Breakfast, room, staff couldn’t ask for anymore…. Fabulous!!
Trevor
10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

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Very nice hotel. Free parking. Will definitely return
Tim
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

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We have stayed at the Fortescue a few times, but we were a little disappointed this time. Our room was at the back of the hotel and on the first floor, with no lift. My wife is on crutches so getting to the room was a struggle. Also, the room was very small. The bed was comfy and the shower was good. We release that there is always a little more noise at weekends, but we could clearly hear the beats of a nearby club until the early hours of the morning. Tip - If staying at the weekend, ask for a room at the front section of the hotel. We love the hotels position for the shops etc and the staff are fantastic.
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Sandra
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

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Quite a lot around the hotel car park was a bit if a pain to find cause you have to go all around to park at back & then not a lot of spaces also didn’t appreciate dogs being in the restaurant when we were having breakfast to me that shouldn’t be allowed especially with food very unhealthy
john
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

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Hotel right in town a prime position only problem is can be a bit noisy with the revelers going home in the early hours. Other than that the place is spotless, nice clean and comfortable rooms good staff rate it very good.
Michael
10.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

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Very enjoyable. Lots around. Great location.
Allan
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

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Warm welcome, helpful staff, spotlessly clean room, very comfortable bed. In the centre of town woth plenty of shops on the doorstep.
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8.8
Very Good
From 698 reviews
Cleanliness

9.2

Room Comfort

8.8

Location

10.0

Service and Facilites

9.4

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Traveler Reviews The Royal & Fortescue

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Top reviews
Julia
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Overall a very good experience with this hotel, bar and restaurant were excellent and not overpriced. Would definitely stay there again
Richard
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Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I stayed hear on a business trip so didn't get out and but the hotel and ajoining rooms were plesent to be in.
Steve
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Stayed here for one night whilst on business. The hotel is lovely, the room was huge and everywhere I went was spotlessly clean. I didn’t eat at the hotel so can’t comment on the food. Will definitely stay again though.
Penny
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The room and bathroom were very, very clean. The bed and pillows were very comfortable and the settee helped make it a very relaxing area. I would have liked an iron and ironing board in the room. The reception and restaurant staff were very professional, friendly and helpful.
Paul
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely bar and restaurant area at the hotel. Centrally located to pubs bars and restaurants
Jason
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Super friendly helpful staff, lovely room great food
Rita
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

When in bed we noticed the cobwebs hanging from the ceiling The bedside lockers were sticky Out room 107 one of the back rooms Small and right above the big air condition ing outside really noisy all night Really dissapointed with our stay especially as it was a birthday weekend Breakfast service was all mixed up we ended up with other people’s breakfast staff not paying attention. Plates were being passed around
Read More
Shirley
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Amazing hotel, staff were very helpful, lovely bar area, didn’t eat so can’t comment would definitely return
simon
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Nice room nice hotel
Rosemary
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with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

First of all the positives. Lovely reception staff. Rooms were lovely and clean. Location perfect for our needs. Negatives, once you leave the reception and ground floor it is a very dated building. Our room was small but clean, issue glass screen in bathroom which you can’t move due to sink being in way so you cant get to the taps without climbing in the bath. I was woken around 2am by a really noisy butch of guests, not the hotels fault but could probably do with some sound proofing as the only reason I woke up was because it was so loud I thought they were in our room. Breakfast, lovely girls but didn’t ask us about allergies, showed us to table didn’t advise about cereals or juices. Asked if we wanted tea or coffee and took our breakfast order. How would I like my eggs? Pouched please! Received fried. No I didn’t complain as the lady sat next to us asked for boiled eggs and was told they don’t usually do them so would need to wait 10 minutes, when they arrived they were over cooked. The lady had also been woken by the other guests around 2am. Also restaurant was empty yet the lady and us were put right in a walk way where there seemed to be a lot of human traffic passing us. We did say something to reception on leaving and was offered to speak to a manger but I didn’t feel the need as the receptionist was lovely. Would we stay again, probably not.
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Geoffrey
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very clean and staff very friendly
Jeremy
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Had the smaller type of double room and it was still perfectly spacious, clean and well appointed. Friendly and helpful staff - even giving my bicycle the five star treatment.
Emma
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everything, staff service, breakfast was amazing. The rooms were clean, tidy and spacious. Huge beds...!! My mother ordered fillet steak and it was veiny and tough... however this was replaced promptly, without question and a new meal brought out. That was perfect. Overall it was a lovely place to stay, the barman was funny attentive and engaging. I'll be back in the future. Thank you all.
Read More
David
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Breakfast, room, staff couldn’t ask for anymore…. Fabulous!!
Trevor
10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very nice hotel. Free parking. Will definitely return
Tim
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We have stayed at the Fortescue a few times, but we were a little disappointed this time. Our room was at the back of the hotel and on the first floor, with no lift. My wife is on crutches so getting to the room was a struggle. Also, the room was very small. The bed was comfy and the shower was good. We release that there is always a little more noise at weekends, but we could clearly hear the beats of a nearby club until the early hours of the morning. Tip - If staying at the weekend, ask for a room at the front section of the hotel. We love the hotels position for the shops etc and the staff are fantastic.
Read More
Sandra
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Quite a lot around the hotel car park was a bit if a pain to find cause you have to go all around to park at back & then not a lot of spaces also didn’t appreciate dogs being in the restaurant when we were having breakfast to me that shouldn’t be allowed especially with food very unhealthy
john
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Hotel right in town a prime position only problem is can be a bit noisy with the revelers going home in the early hours. Other than that the place is spotless, nice clean and comfortable rooms good staff rate it very good.
Michael
10.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very enjoyable. Lots around. Great location.
Allan
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Warm welcome, helpful staff, spotlessly clean room, very comfortable bed. In the centre of town woth plenty of shops on the doorstep.
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