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 Double Room, Terrace | Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Indoor pool
Deluxe Room for 4 | View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

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.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, Terrace

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

Comfy Quadruple Room

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

Comfy Double Room

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

Deluxe Triple Room

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

Indulgence Double Room

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

Comfy Twin Room

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

Deluxe Double Room

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

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

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

Comfy Accessible Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfy Single Room

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

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

  • Lyme Regis Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marine Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lyme Regis Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Monmouth Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre - 7 min drive - 3.9 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
  • ‪Kiosk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rock Inn - ‬2 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 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

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.

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 0.1 mi away from Lyme Regis.

The Royal Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 379 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Allyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very hard and uncomfortable bed with a heavy quilt
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

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

Great hotel and brilliant location

Great stay. Lovely location. Bathroom needs some upgrading and the water pressure was very low. Dinner was great. Location was fantastic. Service from Carrie was first rate. She was attentive, professional and caring.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

8/10 Good

Mark

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

Great hotel - make sure you prebook to use Pool!!

Positives:- - Free parking (first come first served) - Beautiful Room and wonderful sea view from the balcony - Bathroom spotless - Great breakfast selection - Pool (prebooking required) small but good for lengths and jacuzzi very relaxing. - Staff all very welcoming and polite Negatives:- - Breakfast time slot needs to be prebooked - Swimming pool time slot needs to be prebooked - No air con (room gets quite hot in the morning) - No telephone in room to call reception Overall a great time was had at The Royal Lion. A convenient town center location with free parking onsite. We weren't told on booking or arrival that we needed to prebook the swimming pool which meant we couldn't have a swim on our first morning. It was strange that the rooms furthest from reception didn't have a phone but the rooms closest to reception did? Not a major problem, just a little peculiar. Would highly recommend, just make sure you get your pool time prebooked if you want to use it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

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

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are on holiday taking a break away for some peace and quiet, ask for a room well away from others staying with yapping dog in their room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is very nice and excellently situated with on site parking a huge bonus. Room was clean and well equipped but bed was a bit hard for my tastes and shower wasn't great (a shower head from a bath had been fitted and so it didn't sit in the bracket correctly). The breakfast was very nice with a decent range of options and staff were uniformly polite and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Great place for a weekend break

Very friendly team. Handy for the centre of Lyme Regis
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kath

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

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Position within Lyme, able to secure a car space in the parking lot, and our room was comfortable, good size, nice view, good facilities, and modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The receptionist was wonderful, helpful and friendly. The bar was bright, unwelcoming and not a place you would want to spend anytime or money in. Needs a refurbishment and lighting reviewed to make it a warm environment which it definitely isn’t. The first room was supposed to have a sea view but there was a very large plum tree which obscured it completely. We were booked for a last breakfast (our choice) and it wasn’t great and obviously been held under the lights. The site is extremely convenient in the centre of the town but could be soo much better. Come on Hall and Woodhouse, you’ve got amazing people let down by the substandard environment they are working in. Hall and Woodhouse you could do so much better and there’s no competition in this town apart from air b n b???
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosemary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We were in the annexe part, and although our room, bathroom and balcony were great, every night hundreds of seagulls landed on our roof, running up and down squawking, I only had 2 hours sleep the first night. I’m told measures are being put in place to solve this problem. I don’t recommend rooms 31-35!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A quality Hotel in the heart of the town. Our room and its comfort was excellent. It was clean and well decorated with a spotless walk in shower. The staff were very polite, caring and interested. Big choices for breakfast, that were excellent. The only downside was the wi fi which didnt work away from the main building.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly hotel with an old fashion charm
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very handy position for travelling around the town and area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Ideally situated - good food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great hotel in the heart of Lyme Regis

Great Hotel in superb location right in the middle of Lyme Regis. We were initially worried about parking, but on the day that we stayed there were plenty of places to park at the hotel and the car booking in system straightforward. We ate an evening meal in the hotel restaurant - typical pub fare but a few things were unavailable. Staff levels slightly low. Breakfast was really good, the staff very attentive and managed to customise my breakfast exactly as I wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

gillian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely sea view from balcony. A large comfortable and very clean, well decorated room. Car park a little tight but managed to get a space the whole stay. Only issue was seagulls on the roof. Earplugs sorted that out
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

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