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The Royal Britannia

Broad Street, Ilfracombe EX34 9EE, England
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The Royal Britannia
Ranked #16 of 27 hotels in Ilfracombe
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London
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32 reviews 32 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Stayed a couple of nights with some friends. The room and bathroom were well presented, warm and clean. The bed was firm and comfortable. Breakfast was good and hearty. Yes the place needs some updating but that is clearly being addressed with work nearly complete on a brand new wooden staircase. The staff were all friendly and helpful. There is... More

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Tewkesbury, United Kingdom
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We visited the first time on a special offer and had a lovely time. We went back on the same special offer but had to cancel due to illness. The owner let us rebook at no extra cost and added a Saturday night to our booking at a really good price and upgraded our room for both nights. We love... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Royal britania is a friendly warm environment with a great atmosphere and good valie for money definitely recommend it to friends staff are welcoming and are always eager to help and are very chatty the locals are also chatty and friendly will definitely be goin again

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013 via mobile

We are locals, and often go down for a game of pool, we had a curry to night and it was vert good quality, lovely food and bog portions !! Thestaff are welcoming and very friendly and help you as much as they can. Deffnatly can't wait for the summer to be sat out in the lively garden over lookin... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013 via mobile

I have stayed in The Britannia over the past 2 weeks and I couldn't fault it, if I faulted it I wouldn't have kept on staying, it's a quirky and old which I think is good :) the location is good as it out of the way from the town and is right next to the harbour which sets the... More

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Shanghai, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

Our group from china went to the UK for shopping sightseeing and Golf and ended up here at the Royal britannia hotel with many wonderfull places to see and good Golf cources The hotel itself is a great historic place with helpfull staff and good food at amazing prices if in uk its a place worth visiting

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Shanghai, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

I am with a group and we are at the royal britannia hotel in ilfracombe Devon England, I have had a wonderfull time whilst in London shopping in the other big cities Now relaxing in Devon at the Royal Britannia Hotel and avoiding the swiming in the big pond The Britannia Hotel is a friendly place where the staff and... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

i was at the Royal Britannia Hotel Ilfracombe during Dec 12 with some friends and we had a wonderfull time at the britannia hotel The food is good and cheap and the drinks are by far the cheapest in devon so you can party over a few days without breaking the bank we had a swim from the back garden... More

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Swindon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

We stayed here back in Dec 12 and had a twin room overlooking the bay which was just amazing to sit near the bay window watching the see smash against the rocks and the harbour itself was choppy with waves just missing the top of the wall (i am glad they dident come over as we were only yeards away)... More

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Hong Kong, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

Stayed here whilst visiting uk and found the hotel a great place with 5* location as it sits on Ilfracombe Harbour and we stayed in lord Nelson room (not to forget king Edward also stayed in this room and thats where the hotel gets its ROYAL from) which is only yards away from the waters-edge and has stunning views. The... More

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Also Known As:
The Royal Britannia Hotel Ilfracombe
The Royal Britannia Hotel
The Royal Britannia Ilfracombe, UK - Devon
Address: Broad Street, Ilfracombe EX34 9EE, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > Devon > Ilfracombe
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Pets Allowed Restaurant Wheelchair access
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#3 On the Beach Hotels in Ilfracombe
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Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Hotel sits on the Harbourside and we have a waterside seating area two restaurants Carvery on Sundays and two bars open from 8.30am until late. ... more   less 
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