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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 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Restaurant
Front of property
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfy Quadruple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfy Quadruple Room

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

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Comfy Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfy Single Room

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

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Comfy Accessible Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfy Accessible Room

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

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Indulgence Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Indulgence Double Room

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

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Comfy Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfy Double Room

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

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Deluxe Room for 4 | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room for 4

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

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Deluxe Double Room, Terrace

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

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

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Comfy Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfy Twin Room

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

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Deluxe Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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

  • ‪River Cottage - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Swim - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Standard - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Hind - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Talbot Arms - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Royal Lion Hotel

Enjoy the indoor pool at this 3-star Lyme Regis hotel
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • 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 provided daily.

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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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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. 195 out of 329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 329 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN, SHERWOOD PARK

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful stay at the Royal Lion. We only stayed for the one night but we made the most of it by booking a table in the restaurant for dinner which was lovely. Plenty of delicious options to chose from. The hotel has ple tu of parking and conveniently right in the centre of lyme regis so an easy stroll to the beach and around the shops. There is a pool but unfortunately you have to book a time slot and all they had available was during our dinner reservation. If we were able to book in we definitely would have used this. One note to make is that we had a room at the front of the hotel which i love (i love to people watch) but i think there was bin men or a delivery very early in the morning so was very noisy. The hotel 2as clean and the room beautiful. Also want to note how lovely the staff were. Very impressed and would love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sanny

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

4/10 Poor

peter

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Old world hospitality and charm

Lovely old-fashioned hotel with lots of charm. Many comfortable places to sit and enjoy the ambiance with a drink. This is not a noisy sports pub -- this is a pleasant community place to relax with friends for a quiet conversation. The room we were in was spacious and comfortable, with high ceilings and a window that actually opened to allow fresh air in -- many modern hotels have sealed windows. There's also a fan provided which is a necessity on hot nights as there's no air conditioning. The bed was comfortable, but a bit short -- I'm over 6 feet tall and my feet hung off the end! The shower was adequate with lots of hot water, but the pressure was a bit low. Breakfast was comprehensive with freshly prepared hot food made to order -- none of those buffet trays of lukewarm, tasteless food that most hotels provide. The staff were friendly and helpful. There's plenty of parking in the back for guests, although some spaces were tricky to maneuver into with my large van. The hotel is right in the heart of Lyme Regis so it's easy to walk anywhere. Bottom line -- my wife and I will definitely stay here again if we return to Lyme Regis.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Georgi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
A really lovely old hotel in an amazing location for Lyme Regis. We have stayed here three times now and really like it. However the room we were in this time was an upgrade, and whilst it was nice, for the price we paid, we felt the shower was very outdated with very low water pressure. Management told us that these rooms are due an upgrade which I think would be very worthwhile.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Communal areas in the hotel/pub were good & the pool was better than the photos looked but the rooms let it down. They’re tired, need a paint & new carpet. Shower needs a good clean as mouldy. Luckily we didn’t need to spend too much time in the room. Bed was small - barely a double & even my feet stuck out the end - I’m only 5ft 4!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Rachael

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

J

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. The building is very old with a lot of history. The rooms are clean and comfortable but as it’s a very old building the bedroom floors was very squeaky but this was the only negative I have about my stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quirky property due to its age but the accommodation was excellent. Having parking is such an asset in Lyme Regis too. We had a room with a balcony which was perfect for sitting doing nothing but the hotel had a comfortable lounge too. Breakfast felt rather grand in the panelled room but we had easy access from our room rather than up the main staircase. Staff were welcoming and friendly. It was only the visit to the kitchen by the Health and Safety Officer that caused the chief problems but that means rules are being observed for all!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness
This hotel absolutely made my trip. Great location, really friendly staff who juggled rooms so I could stay on. Breakfast was fabulous, amazing veggie choices, absolute abundance set me up famously for the day ahead. Really think this was great value and a pleasure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

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

8/10 Good

DAVID

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
An old hotel with a lot of charm. Staff were excellent although we were served breakdast by a guy in scruffy shorts,. The bedroom & bathroom was large and had all you would need but underbed cleanliness was a miss, didnt look like it had been cleaned and one devan bed base was falling apart. The beds were comfortable though and we slept well. All in all enjoyed the stay just attention to detail needed in rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and check in. Perfect location. Friendly staff. Warm and clean hotel. Tea, coffee and biscuits in room. Complimentary drink voucher given on check in for the bar! Outside seating. Lovely pool. There is nothing not to like about this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Period Hotel

Enjoyed the Royal Lion especially the location and free parking. We were allowed to park before check in time and after check out time which was particularly valuable for central Lyme Regis. The location in the heart of the town was ideal, we didn’t need the car at all during our stay. The hotel was very clean and freshly painted, but furniture and fittings a little dated. Our room sloped a bit, but all part of the charm of a period hotel. Reception efficient but not overly welcoming, which one generally expects in these times. On the whole we would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

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

Royal Lion Hotel, Lyme Regis

Cleanliness was excellent. Housekeeping staff very pleasant and nothing too much trouble. Beautifully laundered white bedding and towels. Good food. Breakfast served in pleasant upstairs dining room. Evening meal served in the bar downstairs. Very well located for shops, promenade and public transport.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff. Comfortable room with terrace and sea view. Characterful bar area. The swimming pool wasn’t available. The rear of the building facing the car park needs attention. This is particularly important as we had to walk pass the area to get to our room. Our second visit…Will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025