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The Royal Lion Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the indoor pool at this 3-star Lyme Regis hotel

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Deluxe Room for 4 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Room for 4 | View from room
Indoor pool
Restaurant
Deluxe Double Room, Terrace | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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60 Broad St, Lyme Regis, England, DT7 3 QF
  • Place, Lyme Regis Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Marine Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Monmouth Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Terrace | Hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfy Quadruple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfy Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Comfy Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfy Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Indulgence Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfy Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Comfy Accessible Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Comfy Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room for 4 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room for 4

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Lyme Regis

In Lyme Regis .With a stay at this Lyme Regis hotel, you'll be steps from Dinosaur Land and The Town Mill. Lyme Regis Beach and Lyme Regis Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marine Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Monmouth Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Axminster Station - 16 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swim - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Standard - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Pilot Boat - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Rock Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kiosk - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Royal Lion Hotel

Enjoy the indoor pool at this 3-star Lyme Regis hotel
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Lyme Regis hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Royal Lion Hotel offers 32 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Lyme Regis hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Royal Lion Hotel to the airport?

The Royal Lion Hotel is 28.9 mi (44-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Lion Hotel?

As of Dec 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Lion Hotel on Jan 19, 2026 start from $114.49, excluding 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 The Royal Lion Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Lion Hotel.

How close is The Royal Lion Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Lyme Regis Beach and 4-minute walk from Church Cliff Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Royal Lion Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Royal Lion Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Royal Lion Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Royal Lion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Royal Lion Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Royal Lion Hotel have a pool?

The Royal Lion Hotel features an indoor pool.

Does The Royal Lion Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Royal Lion Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Royal Lion Hotel to downtown Lyme Regis?

The Royal Lion Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Lyme Regis.

The Royal Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 404 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 404 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 404 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 404 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 404 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bozena

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean .Very tasty breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the friendly and helpful staff nothing was to much trouble. The only thing we didnt like was having to leave !!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good safe parking. Lovely room with balcony/sea view. Easy access to the br=each and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent throught
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always pleased to go there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No, I won't
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vacation

Excellent inn. Great food, lovely room & friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed at the Royal Lion about 10 times now and its always good, nice people, lovely area, great food both breakfast in the dining room and lunch or dinner in the restaurant or bar. Would highly recommend it to anyone who wants a relaxing stay in Lyme Regis
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The only issue was that room 21 needs new mattress 😔 & lick of paint
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay - it’s an older building so expect creaky floors and smaller rooms but the character of the place is amazing and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Position for everything was great, and all was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay as always.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Palm Beach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We lived our stay the room was beautiful, the gluten free options for me for breakfast were also great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margy

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

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

Very last minute booking made by us. Beautiful room, attentive staff, and fantastic location. Breakfast was lovely and would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Vincent

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

6/10 Okay

Graham

We booked for a king size bed,it was not. Pool too cold,sauna not even hot. Staff good,breakfast spot on.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was quite basic, but we had a very comfortable stay. Only real issue was that shower was not very good, very little power and a small shower head.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

P A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pauline

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing going for this hotel is the location. Other than that it is over priced for what they offer. They have a cleanliness issue. Maintenance needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency and the food both evening and breakfast was dire.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our 4 day stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025