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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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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.)
    ‪14 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
(20 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

  • ‪Bar So - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Aruba - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog Bournemouth - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Prom Cafè - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace - ‬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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Royal Exeter Hotel 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 Nov 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Exeter Hotel on Nov 25, 2025 start from $53.32, 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 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?

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. 440 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 387 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I stayed here for one night returning from Cornwall. It proved to be a good location & Reception staff were really helpful with a quick check in & my early morning departure.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Debra, st albans

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean towels
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Dated

The rooms need quite a bit of tlc, very outdated. The main staircase is beautiful but, other than reception and the bar, the whole place needs decorating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice to have secure parking and the cleanliness was very nice. It looks like it had nice bars but as I was working, I did not try them.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay, conveniently located for the pier, a bit on the noisy side but the hotel did warn me after I had booked so fair play, would stay again good job all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice downstairs, upstairs not so…

Impressive when we turned up, but as we went upstairs and down the multiple corridors there was signs and odours of damp problems. The room was dated and also had damp issues, there was a dehumidifier in the corner which said it all. Luckily we were staying in the summer I couldn’t imagine this being very nice in the winter months
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

Nice staff but rooms a bit shabby
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean hotel. Staff very friendly. Would have given 5 stars but unfortunately the wi fi was unusable. I struggled to even access my emails.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with family

Michael Tyler

Bed not very comfortable, Wi-Fi slow
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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

Tracey’s stay in Bournemouth

Nice little stay, hotel was lovely. Rooms were really Good and spacious, breakfast was good. Only issue is the nightclub right on the side of the property. Which was very loud until late, otherwise a lovely Stay, can’t fault the place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Good

Hotel has def improved from my last stay several years ago. Room was clean and well maintained, service friendly, and good breakfast. Great central location also.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for beach, shops and gardens. Gates on the car park, our room was fairly quiet and nice, although a bit dated, shower wasn’t very good. Breakfast was cooked as required and it was lovely 😊 Staff were very helpful. We would stay there again 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property is very conveniently located. It is in a historic building – built in 1812 – but I don’t think of the property has been maintained since then! Damp patches all over the ceilings, electrical sockets hanging out of the wall, the bathroom door had a hole completely through it. There are very lively clubs beneath it, which are quite noisy, but we knew this and were okay with it. It is really the condition of the bedrooms that let the place down.
Damp patch above the bed
Bathroom door
One out of three ceiling lights in bathroom working
Damp patch in bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Have been coming for years for an annual birthday night out with a group of friends. Guy at reception was very friendly, especially as we were concerned we may not be able to park there as no space, but did manage to in the end. Hotel is great...not the most modern, no, but homely and rooms have always been spacious, clean and welcoming. The bar/club is great for a night out. Would definitely recommend. Very close to town centre and beach too. Well done Royal Exeter!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Francis

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dani

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, spacious room and nice cocktail bar
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Dated hotel

Very dated hotel. Rooms were ok but dated and the bathroom had a strange smell, reminded me of a hospital. The bar is weird, again very dated but feels more like a strip club than a hotel bar. The staff were fine but the night receptionist was a bit clueless.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Gillian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location by sea front, gardens and restaurants. Friendly staff Noisy Sat nights , parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

HOTEL IN A NIGHTCLUB

Arrived, parked in their secure car park checked in room reasonable everything going well until the ground floor nightclub opened loud music blaring out all evening so we asked for another room but were told us there were none available but they did offer us some ear plugs! We were informed the nightclub would be open until the early hours. We checked out at 00.30 and left. Avoid if won't a good night's sleep .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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