Royal Exeter Hotel's vibrant atmosphere is just steps from Bournemouth Lower Gardens. Unwind at one of the 2 bars, enjoy lunch or dinner at Oishii sushi bar, and take in the live shows. The hotel's convenient location near Oceanarium also offers stunning views.
Bournemouth International Centre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Oceanarium - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Bournemouth Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Bournemouth Pier - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Getting around
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 42 min drive
Branksome Station - 9 min drive
Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 12 min drive
Bournemouth Station - 24 min walk
Restaurants
Aruba - 3 min walk
Bournemouth Pier - 3 min walk
Bar So - 2 min walk
Prom Cafe - 3 min walk
WestBeach - 3 min walk
About this property
Royal Exeter Hotel
Royal Exeter Hotel features a nightclub and puts you just steps from Bournemouth International Centre. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Oishii, which serves Asian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Also, Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth Pier are within just a 10-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
47 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite self parking (GBP 10 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Room service (limited hours)
What to do
Concerts/live shows
Evening entertainment
Beach access
Golfing nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 1812
Terrace
Nightclub
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Low-height counter/sink
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Oishii - This sushi bar specializes in Asian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
1812 - Onsite cocktail bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
BarSo - Bar & Nightclub - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 14.5 per person
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)
Parking
Self parking costs GBP 10 per day
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Royal Exeter
Royal Exeter Bournemouth
Royal Exeter Hotel
Royal Exeter Hotel Bournemouth
Royal Exeter Hotel Hotel
Royal Exeter Hotel Bournemouth
Royal Exeter Hotel Hotel Bournemouth
Frequently asked questions
Does Royal Exeter Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Royal Exeter Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Royal Exeter Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Royal Exeter Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 10 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Exeter Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Royal Exeter Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (8-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Royal Exeter Hotel and nearby?
Royal Exeter Hotel has 2 bars and a nightclub.
Are there restaurants at or near Royal Exeter Hotel?
Yes, Oishii offers Asian cuisine.
What's the area around Royal Exeter Hotel like?
Royal Exeter Hotel is located near Bournemouth Beach in Bournemouth City Centre, a short 1-minute walk from Bournemouth International Centre and 5 minutes' walk from Bournemouth Pier. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Royal Exeter Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Bar
Nightclubs
Bed
Lobby
Parking
Beach
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, freshly cooked, and of good quality. (41 reviews)
The property's location is perfect for the beach, being within a few minutes walking distance. (10 reviews)
Secure gated parking is a real bonus and a great value for guests. (7 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 9, 2025
great location, spacious room and nice cocktail bar
Dani
Dani, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 2, 2025
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
Katie
Katie, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 5, 2025
Convenient location by sea front, gardens and restaurants. Friendly staff
Noisy Sat nights , parking
Gillian
Gillian, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 21, 2025
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 😁
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 2, 2025
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.
Robert
Robert, 4-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 3, 2025
It was clean and big
Unoma
Unoma, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 7, 2025
Excellent
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 4, 2025
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 👍
Jon
Jon, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 5, 2025
Great place liked everything
jan
jan, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 2, 2025
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!
Fiona
Fiona, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
May 3, 2025
Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good it was ideal for our one night stay.
Lynn
Lynn, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 28, 2025
Well presented
Ollylisa
Ollylisa, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 13, 2025
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!
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 5, 2025
Had a great stay, all staff were so friendly.
Weather was a amazing, we done plenty of walking, hotel was fantastic, only one problem was, hotel bed was like a trampoline, but mentioned it to reception and there were on it straight away ,staff were fantastic.
Adrian
Adrian, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 10, 2025
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
Lukas
Lukas, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
May 5, 2025
Good location
Good location but rooms bit tired needs a refresh
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 31, 2025
Hotel extremely convenient for BIC
Pete
Pete, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 2, 2025
Clean, convenient
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 16, 2025
This is about the 4th/5th time we have stayed here and it is our absolute fave! Its perfectly located and the staff are always so happy and welcoming!
hayley
hayley, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 6, 2025
One night stay in Bournemouth
Hotel good location but needs updating
Nice staff great location
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 20, 2025
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.
Natalie
Natalie, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 14, 2025
Perfect for what we wanted
We had one night here and it was lovely friendly staff ,clean room comfy bed on the 3rd floor.
Easy quick walking distance to the beach .
Lovely fresh breakfast and happy hour cocktails in the bar.
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
May 29, 2025
Had character
Mathew
Mathew, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 12, 2025
The hotel's situation is perfect, walking distance to the glorious beach but also shops and a good variety of restaurants.
The staff were very friendly.
Our room was clean but best of all the bed was extremely comfortable.
Brigitte
Brigitte, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 8, 2025
Exeter
I use this often,try not to stay when the nightclub is in operation downstairs
Staff are always really good here and the location is great.