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About this property
The 4-star Imperial Hotel is located in the center of Barnstaple, overlooking the River Taw. There is a formal restaurant serving 2 and 4-course dinner, as well as relaxed dining in our Colors 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 harbor, 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Poulton
United Kingdom
“We were here for a family funeral and needed somewhere between the Crematorium and the wake and this was perfect for that. All of the food was excellent and the service very efficient and friendly.” - Pushkar
United Kingdom
“Excellent property with impeccable interiors and excellent service from the staff. The location is very convenient from both cars and public transport point of view.” - Julia
United States
“Very comfortable bed & bathroom was gorgeously warm & had plenty of areas to place my beauty products!” - Dannielle
United Kingdom
“Wonderful service, lovely food in the bistro, fantastic environment to sit in the evening for a quiet drink.” - Hayley
United Kingdom
“It was central to Barnstable high street , great location . Staff were extremely helpful and pleasant. Highly recommended!! Great food too .” - Mark
United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, elegant building, comfortable, spacious room, well-stocked bar with some terrific whiskies.” - Davis
United States
“Beautiful hotel, staff very friendly. we enjoyed our stay” - Graham
United Kingdom
“location was convenient for Barnstaple town center and not too far from the other place we had to visit. staff were very pleasant and helpful. plenty of easy parking close.” - Veronica
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
“Lovely old building with original features. Room service portions were very generous and with quick service.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Arlington Restaurant
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.




The fine print
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 Colors 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.