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Royal Exeter Hotel

3.0 star property
Guests sip drinks while enjoying evening entertainment at this vibrant hotel, then start their day with a freshly cooked breakfast made to order

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The Royal Exeter Hotel offers a lively atmosphere just steps from Bournemouth Lower Gardens. Travelers can relax at either of the two bars, dine at Oishii sushi bar, and enjoy live shows. Its location provides easy access to the Oceanarium and beautiful views of the surroundings.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is HK$601
HK$721 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Superior Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single 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
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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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
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Executive Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single 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
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Bournemouth City Centre, a neighbourhood in Bournemouth, Royal Exeter Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Corfe Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth Lower Gardens. Don't miss out on a visit to Oceanarium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Bournemouth travel guide
Map
Exeter Road, Bournemouth, England, BH2 5AG

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth International Centre
    Bournemouth International Centre
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Oceanarium which includes marine life as well as a small group of people
    Oceanarium
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pavilion Theatre and gardens, Bournemouth, Dorset; Shutterstock ID 290396516; purchase_order: Comps; job: ; client: ; other:
    Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bournemouth Beach
    Bournemouth Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bournemouth Pier showing general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people
    Bournemouth Pier
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth Station
    7 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar So
    1 min walk
  • The Moon In The Square (Wetherspoon)
    4 min walk
  • Aruba
    3 min walk
  • BrewDog Bournemouth
    4 min walk
  • The Prom Cafè
    3 min walk

About this property

Royal Exeter Hotel

Hotel near Bournemouth International Centre
Located close to Oceanarium and Bournemouth Lower Gardens, Royal Exeter Hotel provides a nightclub, concerts and live shows and a terrace. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a lift
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and outdoor furniture
  • Evening entertainment
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Royal Exeter Hotel include amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 8 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 14.50 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 1,812
  • BarSo - Bar & Nightclub

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1812
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 14.5 per person
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 8 per day
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

Property is also known as

Royal Exeter Hotel Bournemouth
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Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Exeter Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Exeter Hotel?

As of 10 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Exeter Hotel on 12 Mar 2026 start from HK$601, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Royal Exeter Hotel?

Self-parking is available for GBP 8 per day.

What time is check-in at Royal Exeter Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Royal Exeter Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Where is Royal Exeter Hotel located?

Located in Bournemouth City Centre, this hotel is steps away from Bournemouth International Centre, Oceanarium and Bournemouth Lower Gardens. Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre and Bournemouth Beach are also within 5 minutes. Bournemouth Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Royal Exeter Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 383 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm welcome, lovely atmosphere, great bar and breakfast and the best location for the BIC
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and the staff were pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
have a drink in 1812 bar , nice place. have a dinner in Oishii sushi bar, food is good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came on a spontaneous trip and booked this very last minute, it was great location, great price and perfect for a short stay! We enjoyed the 1812 bar and the live music, staff were super lovely, room was clean and tidy and the bed was comfortable! We will definitely be returning next time we are in Bournemouth!! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location by sea front, gardens and restaurants. Friendly staff Noisy Sat nights , parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel friendly polite staff comfortable room some areas need to be cleaned around window. Excellent breakfast and the Asian restaurant was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good it was ideal for our one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
My rom was comfortable and it was a 5min walkbto beach.Awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff Rooms comfortable Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Unoma

It was clean and big
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

elizabeth

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

8/10 Good

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

One night stay in Bournemouth

Hotel good location but needs updating Nice staff great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

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

Great venue

Fantastic overnight stay at Royal Exeter hotel in Bournemouth from start to finish. Friendly staff, good room, delicious breakfast. Went to a show at the BIC and loved coming back to extend the evening at 1812 disco afterwards. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025