Royal Exeter Hotel

8.2
Excellent
(569 reviews)

Exeter Rd, Bournemouth BH2 5AG, United Kingdom

+44 1202 438000

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Hotel Description

The Royal Exeter Hotel, located at Exeter Rd, Bournemouth BH2 5AG, United Kingdom, is a charming and traditional hotel set in a beautifully restored 19th-century building. It is ideally situated within a 5-minute walk from the Oceanarium and the nearest beach, offering guests easy access to the picturesque coastline and local attractions. The hotel is also conveniently located just 1.2 miles from Bournemouth railway station, making it easily accessible for travelers. Its vibrant location is complemented by the serene atmosphere of the surrounding area, ensuring a peaceful and relaxing stay for all guests. The hotel's design effortlessly blends classic elegance with modern comfort, creating a welcoming ambiance that appeals to a wide range of travelers. Whether you're visiting for business, leisure, or a special event, the Royal Exeter Hotel provides an exceptional base for exploring the best of Bournemouth and beyond. The rooms at Royal Exeter Hotel are designed to offer comfort and convenience, featuring essential amenities such as flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Guests can enjoy functional and cozy spaces that provide a restful environment, with additional perks in the hotel’s executive rooms. These rooms offer extra space, whirlpool baths, and/or 4-poster beds, ensuring an even more luxurious and relaxing stay. Whether you are staying for a short visit or a longer getaway, the hotel’s rooms are thoughtfully designed to meet all your needs. In addition to comfortable rooms, the Royal Exeter Hotel offers a wide range of special amenities designed to enhance your stay. The hotel features high-speed internet, making it easy for guests to stay connected throughout their visit. For those looking to unwind, there is a stylish restaurant serving a variety of delicious dishes, as well as a cocktail bar with a garden terrace, perfect for enjoying drinks in a relaxing outdoor setting. The hotel also provides a gym, sauna, and hot tub, ideal for those seeking to relax and rejuvenate during their stay. With 24-hour room service, you can indulge in comfort at any time of the day or night. Whether you're visiting for business or leisure, the Royal Exeter Hotel is well-equipped to meet your needs. Accessibility and transportation are made easy with the Royal Exeter Hotel’s prime location. Public transportation options nearby make it easy to explore Bournemouth and the surrounding areas. Bournemouth International Airport is only 14 minutes by taxi, and other key destinations, such as Southampton and Bristol airports, are easily accessible by car. The hotel is also just a short distance from Bournemouth Square and various local landmarks, with taxis available for quick trips to the area’s top sights and attractions. For those arriving by train, Bournemouth railway station is only 1.2 miles away. The hotel places a high emphasis on guest health and safety, ensuring that all measures are in place to provide a safe and secure environment. The property is smoke-free, kid-friendly, and fully accessible, catering to the diverse needs of all guests. Whether you’re traveling for business, attending a conference, or enjoying a family vacation, you can rest assured that the hotel prioritizes your well-being and comfort. Guests staying at the Royal Exeter Hotel will find plenty to do both inside and outside the hotel. The hotel is within walking distance of several exciting local attractions. You can visit the famous Bournemouth Pier, just 3 minutes away, and explore the Oceanarium, which is only a 4-minute walk from the hotel. For a cultural experience, head to the Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, a short 10-minute walk away. Nature lovers will enjoy the scenic beauty of Old Harry Rocks, accessible in about 50 minutes by car. The hotel's central location also makes it easy to access vibrant nightclubs and entertainment options, offering guests a taste of local nightlife. Guests will also appreciate the excellent range of nearby dining options. Urban Garden, located just 3 minutes away by taxi, offers modern European cuisine. For a quick bite, NEO Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge is just 1 minute away, perfect for a casual yet stylish dining experience. Mamma Mia, a family-friendly restaurant 6 minutes away by taxi, serves Italian dishes, while Ojo Rojo, a Mexican restaurant located 5 minutes away, provides a lively and flavorful atmosphere. For fresh seafood, head to Crab at Bournemouth, only 1 minute away by taxi. In conclusion, the Royal Exeter Hotel offers a unique combination of historic charm and modern amenities, set in an ideal location for exploring Bournemouth and its surrounding attractions. With a welcoming atmosphere, exceptional service, and a wide range of facilities, the hotel is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers. Book your stay today and experience all the comfort, convenience, and hospitality the Royal Exeter Hotel has to offer.

The Most Outstanding Trait

1. Walking distance to Bournemouth Pier and Oceanarium Bournemouth

2. One of the few hotels in the area with a 24-hour front desk

3. Guests praised the service

4. Guests praised the stylish restaurant

5. Guests liked cocktails, mentioned 27 times in reviews

6. Guests mentioned nightclubs 38 times

7. Guests liked the breakfast

8. Guests praised the cocktail bar

9. Prime location with easy access to local attractions

10. High-speed internet for all guests


9.6 Exceptional

Location rating

Top sights

Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
10 min
Oceanarium
4 min
Brownsea Island
47 min
Bournemouth Pier
3 min
Old Harry Rocks
50 min

Nearest locations

NEO Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
1 min
Crab at Bournemouth
1 min
Aruba Restaurant and Bar
1 min
Sakura Terrace Japanese Restaurant
2 min
WestBeach
2 min
1805 Restaurant
2 min
Urban Garden
3 min
Ojo Rojo
5 min
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Good to know

Check-in15:00
Check-out11:00
Location rating9.6
Nearest airportBournemouth International
Travel time to airport14 min

Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)

Check-in: Thu, Dec 05
Check-out: Fri, Dec 06
    Vio.com

    $90

    Hotels Ugogo

    $97

    Agoda

    $100

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    $100

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    $90

    EaseMyTrip.com

    $100


Location

Exeter Rd, Bournemouth BH2 5AG, United Kingdom

Airports:

Bournemouth International

Taxi: 14 min

Transit: 1 hr 28 min

Bristol Airport

Taxi: 2 hr 19 min

Transit: 4 hr 1 min

Southampton Airport

Taxi: 42 min

Transit: 1 hr 1 min

Transit:

Bournemouth

Taxi: 6 min

Walking: 30 min

Pokesdown

Taxi: 12 min

Walking: 1 hr 4 min

Bournemouth Square

Walking: 8 min

Beacon Road

Walking: 7 min

Bournemouth Square (Stand O)

Walking: 8 min


Nearby locations

9.6

Exceptional Location

A 5-minute walk from the Oceanarium and the nearest beach, this traditional hotel is set in an elegant 19th-century building, and is 1.2 miles from Bournemouth railway station.

Top Attractions

Top Restaurants


Amenities and Facilities

Services

Front desk

Pets

No pets

Accessibility

Accessible

Policies & payments

Smoke-free property

Food & drink

Restaurant

Bar

Breakfast

Wellness

No fitness center

No spa

Children

Kid-friendly

Internet

Wi-Fi

Pools

No pools

No hot tub

Rooms

No air conditioning


Reviews

100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo

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10 reviews

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Flora Capostagno

4/5
Friendly staff, great breakfast and 1812 bar was very enjoyable too. The rooms are dated but the bed was comfortable and where we were on the 3rd floor gave us respite from the nightclub “music” which we had been warned about. We slept well on both Friday and Saturday night but I can understand other floors or locations could have been noisy. We were warned about the night club when we booked. Easy check in and out experience and good parking.

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Charlotte H

5/5
Just come back from my fourth stay at this lovely hotel and I couldn’t fault it at all! …

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Iang4966

5/5
Just returned from another stay at the Royal Exeter Hotel, I always look forward to staying there. I've booked again for next year.|The staff are amazing, always friendly, welcoming, helpful and polite. …

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jennifer b

5/5
Wow, what a lovely hotel right on the seafront and lots of character.||The staff were all amazing and could not do enough for us. Easy access and location. Breakfast was exceptionally generous. With cold buffet breakfast and also full English available.|Excellent car parking facilities would definitely recommend this establishment.

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Georgie C

1/5
Have stayed at this hotel for the past 15 years, it used to be a hotel that you would struggle to book however rooms were available on the night. We found out this was due to the 1812 turning into a nightclub until 4am. …

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Simon P

5/5
One Night stay in central location Hotel. Good Service from Reception and all Staff. Good Value at £70 including Breakfast, served by a Female Staff Member who was very attentive. Adjoining Secure Carpark. Good Rooms in a busy Function Location.

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GoPlaces780680

2/5
Totally agree with another review. We stayed Saturday night, the noise from the nightclub was really bad. The whole room vibrated with the bass. Got no sleep until the early hours.|This was such a shame as we've stayed before midweek and had no problems.

CH

Chris H

3/5
This hotel is good enough, BUT .... I stayed on a Friday night and discovered it has TWO nightclubs .... one which closes at 1am and the other at 4am ! …

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DJ Gee Cee

4/5
Hotel was good also has private parking which is £8 per day, room was ok shower was not big. Has a night club attached so of your looking for a quiet night at the weekend it's not happening as you will hear music till the early hours , I didn't mind it.

Room 4

Service 4

Location4

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Scantei Dragos

3/5
The staff is lovely and they try to be helpful but it's clearly not a place that has seen any investments lately.The breakfast was very good though, making for a half-slept night.If you want to go clubbing near the beach, this is the spot, for anything else, search elsewhere.