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About this property

The 4-star Imperial Hotel is located in the centre of Barnstaple, overlooking the River Taw. There is a formal restaurant serving 2 and 4-course dinner, as well as relaxed dining in our Colours Bar and terrace lounge. The Imperial Hotel offers free parking and is only a 10-minute drive from the beautiful North Devon coast. The coastal village of Clovelly, with its 14th-century harbour, and the beautiful Lynton and Lynmouth coast are also nearby. Spend a few relaxing moments during morning coffee or afternoon tea, and make the most of the hotels service, where guests' comfort is of paramount importance.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Veronica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Food was superb. Accommodation was extremely comfortable. The location is very convenient for the town, railway station (as we arrived by train) and the bus station: this was our second visit so we explored more of the local area by bus and it was...
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely old building with original features. Room service portions were very generous and with quick service.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, in a quiet area by the river. Very good food, lovely breakfast and dinner. Comfortable room and a nice big bed.
  • Trevor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A great hotel is a good location near the centre. The staff were always attentive and pleasant. We would happily stay here again.
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Friendly staff. Good restaurant. Comfortable bed. Large car park.
  • Lorna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hotel staff friendly at the bar. Bed was really comfy, lovely and clean.
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything excellent but just to select one thing. The manager William Sherwin was very kind to my elderly mother and moved her to a room which he thought would be more suitable. It really did enhance her stay.
  • Mortimer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Polite and friendly staff. Excellent location for town and visiting the local attractions.
  • Lois
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had an excellent stay at this lovely hotel . The had a deluxe room . All the staff were very helpful and friendly . Would highly recommend and stay again if we are in the area again.
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent, service was very good, thoroughly enjoyed the meal and the cold table was perfect,didn’t feel rushed at all very relaxing,

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • The Arlington Restaurant
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Imperial Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the hotel has a preferred dress code of no sportswear, t-shirts or ripped denim in the Arlington Restaurant after 18:30. Casual dining is available in the Colours Bar.

Please note a selection of the hotel's rooms are located within the grounds of the hotel in its Rivercourt Building and are accessed via a separate entrance. Also if you would like to bring a dog please call the hotel to discuss room types.

Please note children are charged at £15 per child per night and this is not included in the total cost. Also if you would like to bring a dog please call the hotel to discuss room types.

Please inform The Imperial Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.