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Royal Exeter Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Bournemouth International Centre

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Beach nearby
Terrace/patio
Meeting facility
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Exeter Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5AG
  • Place, Bournemouth International Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bournemouth Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Family Triple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Family Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Four Poster Suite | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Four Poster Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Quadruple Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Executive Suite | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Executive Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Bournemouth

Walk to the beach.With a stay at this Bournemouth City Centre hotel, you'll be steps from Bournemouth International Centre and Oceanarium. Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre and Bournemouth Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth International Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bournemouth Lower Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bournemouth Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bournemouth Pier - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Bournemouth Station - 7 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar So - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Moon In The Square (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Aruba - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪wagamama - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪House of Frasier Resturant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Royal Exeter Hotel

3-star hotel near Bournemouth International Centre
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
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Royal Exeter Hotel offers 47 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Bournemouth hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 14.50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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: approximately GBP 14.5 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 15 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.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • 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.

Property is also known as

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Royal Exeter Bournemouth
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Royal Exeter Hotel to the airport?

Royal Exeter Hotel is 6.4 mi (14-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Exeter Hotel?

As of Apr 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Exeter Hotel on May 4, 2026 start from $77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Royal Exeter Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Exeter Hotel.

How close is Royal Exeter Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach and 14-minute walk from Durley Chine Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Royal Exeter Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Royal Exeter Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 14.5 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Royal Exeter Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (8-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Royal Exeter Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Royal Exeter Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 15 per day.

Does Royal Exeter Hotel have a pool?

Royal Exeter Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Royal Exeter Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Royal Exeter Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Royal Exeter Hotel to downtown Bournemouth?

Royal Exeter Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Bournemouth.

Royal Exeter Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 384 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms were very clean and lovely and warm food was excellent a lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Location was fantastic, right opposite the BIC as we had booked a show. We were able to park before check-in so it was very convenient. Checked-in on time, Receptionist was friendly. Found our room at the very back of the hotel, i havevto say it was clean but dated. It was cold on arrival but we thought it would improve. We went to watch the show at the BIC and returned quite late to a hotel room that was freezing. We did think about ringing Reception but it was late and couldn't be bothered to go to the desk as we were far away through numerous fire doors and staircases. The radiators in our room were nearly always cold. We slept in our clothes as we were so cold and the hot water wasn't that hot. The tv in the room wouldn't work either and as the people in the room above moved around it sounded like the ceiling was going to cave in. Im not sure if the rest of the hotel rooms were anymore modernised but it felt like we were out in the overflow building which certainly wasn't a comfortable experience. Sorry for the poor review but was not enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm welcome, lovely atmosphere, great bar and breakfast and the best location for the BIC
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Damon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff were nice, I didn’t have breakfast there as was too expensive
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness
staff are good, 1812 bar entertainment is good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really good value for the price. Really clean too. Just a little bit tired and could do with an update in some areas. Staff were excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good size room, staff excellent and attentive. Great location very close to the beach and gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Geoff

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I’ve stayed at the hotel many times over the year. It’s in need of a massive refurb. Weather was cold but old sash windows let too much cold in, shower was horrendous. It’s a great location but sadly needs a makeover, with that said, you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and the staff were pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent breakfast, friendly staff and secure parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jemma

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The reason I revisit the royal Exeter again and again is eveything from the friendly staff, the entertainment; the cleanliness and the breakfast, it’s a wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a period building, friendly staff, spacious room and comfortable bed. My only criticism is the shower. The head was fixed so could not rinse out the bath and also whenever we took a shower the shower curtain wrapped round you as it was flimsy material, seemed unhygienic as it would have done it to everyone who stayed there and doubt it is cleaned/disinfected as the shower head is not removable to wash it down.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like the fact that I asked for a disabled room and I didn't get one and had to have help to get my scooter over a step to get down the corridor that my room was on. I even called the hotel before I stayed to request a disabled room which made it worse. Also they don't have a restaurant like the say on their website, it has closed down so you can't even get a hot meal. I certainly will not be staying at this hotel again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025