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About this property
The Royal Exeter Hotel is an ideal base for exploring Bournemouth and Dorset's delightful countryside. Bournemouth's beaches, the pier, promenade, shops and Bournemouth International Centre are just a short walk away. Guests can enhance weekend stays at the Royal Exeter Hotel by visiting the hotel's vibrant bars and restaurant, with live music and DJs setting the party mood. Rooms at the Royal Exeter Hotel are tastefully decorated and benefit from en-suite facilities. Rooms are available in a variety of configurations, including family rooms. Guests can choose from either contemporary or more traditional décor.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Private parking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Lift
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Roger
United Kingdom
“This is the second time at the Royal Exeter Hotel . I was only there for one night and had very little contact with staff. However, I can say the reception staff were extremely efficient and helpful. The room, although dated, was clean and...” - Gillian
United Kingdom
“Everyone who worked at that hotel was very helpful and the breakfast was fantastic” - Rumflyer
United Kingdom
“The staff were friendly and very helpful, the bar and restaurant areas were superb and the cocktails were outrageously excellent. Can't find words to praise it high enough. Breakfast was excellent and plentiful.” - Brenda
United Kingdom
“Very reasonably priced and in a great location. Very good breakfast.” - Mirko
Ireland
“Close to the venue which i visited, closevto the beach and not to far from train station” - Katherine
Spain
“The location was excellent, in front of the beach, the bed was very comfortable, and the reception staff was very friendly.” - Jeff
United Kingdom
“Seemed a healthy effort at a fry-up Only one gripe brought me fresh tomatoes eith it. Uncooked misunderstood my comment I wanted fresh tomatoes but COOKED through.” - Ieva
Latvia
“The staff was welcoming and kind. My room as well as public areas in the hotel were clean. Wonderful breakfast and superb service.” - Ian
United Kingdom
“Location as we were visiting the BIC. Gated car park” - Jenny
United Kingdom
“A great hotel ideally located for the Bournemouth International Centre, the beach & Pier. It is a bit dated internally but in a way adds to the hotel's charm. Plenty of tea, coffee & towels provided in the room. Receptionist & Night Porter were...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Oishii - Asian Tapas and Grill
- CuisineSushi • Asian
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.





The fine print
The hotel provide late night entertainment, therefore some areas of the hotel may be subject to noise from customers, music and traffic.
Groups:
It is hotel policy not to accept bookings from single-sex groups. The hotel reserves the right to decline bookings at check-in which may have been made individually and/or separately but are for groups.
Please be aware our hotel has one cocktail bar and one nightclub which are very popular onsite.
Bar opening hours as fallows,
1812 Cocktail Lounge Bar
12pm till 11pm Sunday - Thursday,
12pm till 01:00 am Friday, 12pm till 02:00 am Saturday. (Bank Holiday Sunday closing time will be the same as Saturday)
BarSo
5pm - 12am Sunday - Thursday
12pm - 05:00 am Friday and Saturday (Bank Holiday Sunday closing time will be the same as Saturday)
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
A damage deposit of £200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.