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Royal Exeter Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Bournemouth International Centre

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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.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Digital TV service
The current price is CNY425
CNY510 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026

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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
6 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Exeter Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5AG

What's nearby

  • 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

  • ‪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

Royal Exeter Hotel features a nightclub and puts you just steps from Bournemouth International Centre. You can relax with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 8 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

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 8 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 8 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, there's an onsite restaurant.

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 3 minutes' walk from Oceanarium. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Royal Exeter Hotel Reviews

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

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Breakfast
Location
Bar
Bed
Nightclubs
Lobby
Beach
Parking

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for its great quality and freshly cooked meals. (43 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 feature of this property. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

6/10 Good

Clean room, staff were nice, I didn’t have breakfast there as was too expensive
Damon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The reason I revisit the royal Exeter again and again is eveything from the friendly staff, the entertainment; the cleanliness and the breakfast, it’s a wonderful stay
Jemma, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Jill, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Decent
Diogo, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Alan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great location, spacious room and nice cocktail bar
Dani, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location

Nice staff but rooms a bit shabby
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel right close to the sea front. Fridays and Saturdays can be noisy due to the nightclub. We would go back but would avoid the weekend!.
david, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overnight concert stay.

2 night stay for a concert easy check in room was ok not the best I’ve stayed in room overlooked the front of the bar area quite noisy if you wanted an early night.
Steve, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel in a period building, friendly staff, spacious room and comfortable bed. My only criticism is the shower. The head was fixed so could not rinse out the bath and also whenever we took a shower the shower curtain wrapped round you as it was flimsy material, seemed unhygienic as it would have done it to everyone who stayed there and doubt it is cleaned/disinfected as the shower head is not removable to wash it down.
elizabeth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very friendly and helpful . Lady on reception very polite happy helpful loverly lady a credit to the company . Beautiful clean room . Bed very comfortable . A very loverly stay and secure car park . X
Margaret, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Oliver, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient location by sea front, gardens and restaurants. Friendly staff Noisy Sat nights , parking
Gillian, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My rom was comfortable and it was a 5min walkbto beach.Awesome.
Angela, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Clean towels
Debra, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel friendly polite staff comfortable room some areas need to be cleaned around window. Excellent breakfast and the Asian restaurant was amazing.
Tracey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place liked everything
jan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Scott, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good it was ideal for our one night stay.
Lynn, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It was clean and big
Unoma, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Robert, 1-night trip