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Royal Exeter Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Bournemouth International Centre

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
2 bars/lounges, cocktail bar
Exterior
Beach nearby
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Double Room

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Family Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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)
  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 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
  • Oceanarium - 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

  • ‪Aruba - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar So - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Bournemouth - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Prom Cafè - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪West Beach Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 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 8 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

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 8 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
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. 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.

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 8 per day.

Does Royal Exeter Hotel have a pool?

Royal Exeter Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Royal Exeter Hotel have a restaurant?

Royal Exeter Hotel is home to Oishii, which features Asian cuisine.

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.

Reviews

Royal Exeter Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 443 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 387 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Our room was very spacious as we upgraded to a four poster bedroom (room 120), but what we gained with having a great room we lost out on the view out of the bedroom window (limited to just a view of a flat roof). Would definitely go back to this hotel 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Unoma

It was clean and big
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
4th time we’ve stayed, so convenient for the beach,restaurants and shopping…friendly staff and clean rooms,some areas could do with a little tweaking, but overall a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was perfect for our needs, a Thursday night in Cardiff. Would definitely stay here again. Fantastic rooms, comfortable beds. Only after booking was I made aware that this hotel can be very noisy at the weekends - worth consider considering if you will be there on a Friday or Saturday night. It was wonderfully quiet on a Thursday night!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

helen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not again

Was informed that there would be music till 1am which was ok with but it lasted till 4.25AM…did not sleep very well and neither did the wife. Had water dripping through the ceiling at one point in the early evening and was told that someone would come and check and change the room but nothing happened!! Would not stay here again. Room very old and worn…hotel needs a lot of money spent to bring it up to a better standard.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ollylisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well presented
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

perfect location

friendly check in. large room. dated and shabby in places but comfy bed and clean. perfect location for the bic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Really pretty as you walk in. Room was a good size and had everything I needed. The soaps were a nice addition. Staff were friendly and smily. Always happy to help. Nice and quiet. Would recommend and stay again if in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent for a beach holiday

Comfortable relaxing stay, idea situation a few minutes walk from the beach and pier. Excellent breakfast, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable rooms. Breakfast was served in the lounge-bar area, it wasn’t buffet but you could order anything from the menu. Came for a concert at the International Centre which is literally across the street, so it was a perfect location. Also 10 min walk from the beach. Very recommended! Thank you :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was great. Very friendly guy on reception. Very impressed at the downstairs of the hotel and bar area. Rooms are a bit tired. Very loud from the nightclub until about 3am (and we were on the 3rd floor!) Not sure that much bass is really needed! Maybe I’m just getting old!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was on a solo trip and this hotel was perfect for my needs. Location was brilliant turn left for the beach, turn right for the town and restaurants. The breakfast was freshly cooked in the beautiful bar area. Reception staff were very helpful and made my stay so good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel friendly polite staff comfortable room some areas need to be cleaned around window. Excellent breakfast and the Asian restaurant was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay look all of it Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mathew

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Had character
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Steve, Buckinghamshire

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would highly recommend. The room is excellent and the ensuite is the size of our entire room in London. Has great old world charm and the food at the restaurant was exceptional with a very welcoming host.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

6/10 Okay

Bradley T

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely helpful and professional! The hotel is over 100 years old, and sadly, it needs updating! If you book understand the age, and your room will need updates. Also, there is a nightclubs on site at hotel, which is loud and very active on Friday and Saturday nights. It can interfere with sleeping. Due to the need of updating and nightclub, I am rating as a 3. But, again, the staff is fantstic!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025