Name: The Park Hotel
Address: Taw Vale, Barnstaple, England, United Kingdom, Barnstaple, Devon, GB
Price range: $90–$172 per night
Rating: 8.85

What guests think

Across recent reviews, The Park Hotel is praised for its friendly, professional staff, clean and comfortable rooms, tasty on-site dining, and a convenient location near the town centre with ample parking and useful extras like EV chargers.

Rooms are often modern and well equipped, though several reviews note some are small, annex or Garden Wing rooms can be musty or noisy (seagulls), and a few bathrooms have awkward layouts or leaky showers. Guests frequently commend attentive service and quick check-in, with isolated reports of slow restaurant service, morning corridor noise from staff, and one off-putting interaction. Food is widely liked across breakfast, dinner and bar menus, though one review found the continental breakfast overpriced with a weak selection and another mentioned limited bar drinks. Overall, expect a comfortable, well-run stay near town with minor inconsistencies.

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Facilities

Parking is repeatedly praised and several reviews appreciate on-site EV chargers and secure/undercover garage access for cars and bikes. Pool use is via a separate leisure centre requiring daily passes, and a couple of reviews note limited bar drinks.

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10

Mark

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location , parking. Staff very helpful.

10

Clint

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We really liked this hotel and the A/C in summer. The 2 ev chargers weren't mentioned beforehand so it was a nice suprise to be able to slow charge at the hotel. The app for the chargers is Smappee. Staff were great. The food was great. We'd stay again.

8

C J

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Park is a great hotel for business or leisure… Slightly disappointed in the bar menu updates - less not being more here

10

Brie

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location close to the town centre. Clean, comfortable and contemporary hotel. Convenient onsite parking.

8

Beverley

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Liked the undercover parking in the garage and being able to charge the car. Also being able to lock our eco bikes in the garage.

10

Wendy

Jan 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful property, excellent staff and facilities. Located near to town centre and river. Lovely views. Great parking.

6

Billie-Jo

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Unclear that the pool is actually just access to a leisure centre which you have to get a pass to visit (this has to be done daily) the leisure centre was in fact not fully open during our stay. The bar served limited drinks. They didn’t give new toiletries or water every time they serviced the room. The staff stood in the corridors outside our room talking in the morning which was really irritating. Overpriced for what you get.

10

Caroline

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is bright and spotless, in a lovely position by the river with lots of good parking. Eveything you need.

10

Wendy

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was perfect as we needed to be at a lunchtime do at the Imperial Hotel just 5 minutes up the road from this hotel. Centre of Barnstable was 5-6 minute walk away. Frontage of the hotel has tables and chairs to sit out. Had two cups of marvellous flat white coffee whilst sitting in the sun. We stayed in the Garden Court Rooms away from the main building. These looked over the car park. It was very quiet on the first night until 2 bouts of thunder and lightning woke us up! Second night unfortunately we had a group of lads shouting below our window at 2.45am and then having told them to politely shut up some drove away and we had one or two bounding up and down the stairs to the room next to ours. This was 03.45! We phoned reception. Found out the next morning that the police had been called. Presume it was all kicking off as England had won their match that night. Hotel very very apologetic but as we know it wasn’t their fault. Would certainly recommend this hotel, staff, room and breakfast all excellent and couldn’t fault it.

10

JASON

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room and location was perfect. Easy to park, didn’t eat at the premises. Checking in was relatively quick. Staff very helpful and polite.

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Cleanliness

Most reviews describe The Park Hotel as very clean, with spotless bathrooms and well-kept spaces. A few mention lapses such as hair on bathroom floors, bedding marks, stained carpets, and musty odours in some annex or Garden Wing rooms.

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8

Trae

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I thought that the hotel looked very nice and modern but there was a few stains on the floors. If you like to wear trackie bottoms this isn't the hotel for you as the staff are very nice at first glance but when I walked away from the desk after asking a question, I heard one member of staff say to another "that's the one I was on about". So they will judge you based off MY EXPERIENCE. I room was a little bit on the small side but was very comfortable, I also had sky tv in the room. The bathroom was nice an clean but at the bottom of the mirror there was all black stuff that was noticeable instantly. But overall I enjoyed my stay

10

helen

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff members were so polite, helpful and friendly. Great check in, the Hotel is beautiful and extremely clean, warm and welcoming. Bar staff were very polite and if not serving were cleaning and keeping it ship shape, food was excellent very high standard and quality. Room was cosy and comfortable and spotless. Breakfast service was excellent and again food was high standard. For a business stay it was fantastic, highly recommend. I will definitely go back to the Park for longer stay as a holiday. Well done to you all at The Park

10

Bernadette

Mar 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean,comfortable , friendly staff , good value for money

8

Lee

Mar 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very welcoming and clean. Only gripe would be there was some marks on the bedding.

10

David

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a very pleasant hotel. Rooms were cleaned immaculately. During our stay, the night porter was the most helpful and courteous person you could hope to come across - he was excellent.

8

Richard

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Garden Wing room was comfortable. The staff were friendly and obliging. The dining options were good. Check in and check out were quick. Just a note though that our wing smelt musty. Everything was clean but smelt mouldy. Ditto our ensuite.

10

Melanie

Dec 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a lovely stay, room was very clean, sparkling! Loved having a fridge in the room. Staff all friendly, will stay again.

10

Caroline

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is bright and spotless, in a lovely position by the river with lots of good parking. Eveything you need.

8

Nicola

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean and comfortable

4

Jackie

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One night stay, the staff were friendly, had a dessert which was nice , big portion. Good parking. The downfall was the bedroom, had a disgusting mouldy smell , that even with windows open would not go , it was awful . Bathroom floor was dirty with hair all over it, Only upside was bed was comfy and clean sheets . Grubby carpets and very dated furniture, very cramp .

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Rooms

Rooms are generally modern, comfortable and well equipped, with some appreciating in-room fridges. Several note that certain rooms are small, annex/Garden Wing rooms can be musty or noisy (seagulls), and a few bathrooms have awkward layouts or leaky showers.

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10

Steven

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, modern and comfortable. Only minor issue was that I booked a double room and was given a room with twin single beds. As I was only here for 1 night I didn't make a fuss. Bed was comfortable and room was great. Water escaped from the shower though drenching the bathroom floor! Could do with a better shower screen. Food was good and staff were pleasant and helpful.

8

Richard

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Garden Wing room was comfortable. The staff were friendly and obliging. The dining options were good. Check in and check out were quick. Just a note though that our wing smelt musty. Everything was clean but smelt mouldy. Ditto our ensuite.

8

Beverley

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very small

10

Angela

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The food was excellent. The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was very comfortable with the only downside being the design of the bathroom where when using the toilet your feet are touching the shower tray.

10

Melanie

Dec 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a lovely stay, room was very clean, sparkling! Loved having a fridge in the room. Staff all friendly, will stay again.

10

Miss J

Feb 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean. Super comfortable bed. Lovely bathroom. But the staff were absolutely incredible. Went above and beyond. Friendly with a sense of humour. A mini fridge magically appeared in my room without me asking when they saw I had brought milk and a cafetierre. I was walking the coast path and they let me leave my car there despite having checked out. Would definitely stay there again if I could move them to another stretch of the path.

10

Christopher

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

For this stay I room 307 in the annex building, which was clean, modern, and very comfortable. I will stay here again

10

Deborah

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A great welcome after a long delayed trip. Our room was excellent, clean tidy with comfortable beds & quality bedding. Super large walk in shower room. Breakfast was superb. Staff very helpful & friendly. The location is perfect for a 10 minute walk into Barnstaple town centre along the promenade by the river. An excellent stay, shame it was only for one night. Highly recommend.

10

C J

Nov 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed in Room 202 = spacious, clean, good decor and nice sized bathroom. It all worked and was a comfortable 3 days

4

Clive

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A clean and functional hotel which, if it wasn’t for the incessant and loud noise of seagulls throughout the night, would have been fine for a short stay. If you’re looking for a quiet an restful sleep though, avoid the annexe…

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful and professional, with quick check-in and staff who go above and beyond. Isolated drawbacks include slow restaurant service, morning corridor chatter, and one guest feeling judged.

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10

Hugh

Dec 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was fine. Staff very courteous.

10

helen

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff members were so polite, helpful and friendly. Great check in, the Hotel is beautiful and extremely clean, warm and welcoming. Bar staff were very polite and if not serving were cleaning and keeping it ship shape, food was excellent very high standard and quality. Room was cosy and comfortable and spotless. Breakfast service was excellent and again food was high standard. For a business stay it was fantastic, highly recommend. I will definitely go back to the Park for longer stay as a holiday. Well done to you all at The Park

8

michael

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

good hotel food good service a bit slow

8

Michael

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast overpriced with poor selection on continental. Slow service on one day.

10

David

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a very pleasant hotel. Rooms were cleaned immaculately. During our stay, the night porter was the most helpful and courteous person you could hope to come across - he was excellent.

6

Billie-Jo

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Unclear that the pool is actually just access to a leisure centre which you have to get a pass to visit (this has to be done daily) the leisure centre was in fact not fully open during our stay. The bar served limited drinks. They didn’t give new toiletries or water every time they serviced the room. The staff stood in the corridors outside our room talking in the morning which was really irritating. Overpriced for what you get.

10

Dawn

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel, staff very friendly, food great!

10

David

Dec 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff very helpful and professional

10

Deborah

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A great welcome after a long delayed trip. Our room was excellent, clean tidy with comfortable beds & quality bedding. Super large walk in shower room. Breakfast was superb. Staff very helpful & friendly. The location is perfect for a 10 minute walk into Barnstaple town centre along the promenade by the river. An excellent stay, shame it was only for one night. Highly recommend.

10

Helen

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was all excellent but what stood out for me was, a. The bathroom. Spotlessly clean, powerful shiwer, really hot water, plugs don't leak. B. The staff. Unfailingly friendly, helpful and patient. Nithing too much trouble.

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Location

Central and walkable for Barnstaple, with the town centre, river promenade and park an easy 5–10 minute walk; convenient for the Tarka Trail. Guests commonly find it handy for both business and leisure.

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10

Mark

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location , parking. Staff very helpful.

10

Michael

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay with wonderful dining and great location for Tarka Trail.

8

Colin

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good position. Food good

10

Brie

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location close to the town centre. Clean, comfortable and contemporary hotel. Convenient onsite parking.

10

Wendy

Jan 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful property, excellent staff and facilities. Located near to town centre and river. Lovely views. Great parking.

10

Wendy

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was perfect as we needed to be at a lunchtime do at the Imperial Hotel just 5 minutes up the road from this hotel. Centre of Barnstable was 5-6 minute walk away. Frontage of the hotel has tables and chairs to sit out. Had two cups of marvellous flat white coffee whilst sitting in the sun. We stayed in the Garden Court Rooms away from the main building. These looked over the car park. It was very quiet on the first night until 2 bouts of thunder and lightning woke us up! Second night unfortunately we had a group of lads shouting below our window at 2.45am and then having told them to politely shut up some drove away and we had one or two bounding up and down the stairs to the room next to ours. This was 03.45! We phoned reception. Found out the next morning that the police had been called. Presume it was all kicking off as England had won their match that night. Hotel very very apologetic but as we know it wasn’t their fault. Would certainly recommend this hotel, staff, room and breakfast all excellent and couldn’t fault it.

10

Andrew

Jun 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Business overnight stay in a stylish hotel. Within walking distance to town centre. Park directly opposite hotel ideal for a walk

10

Christopher

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Best thing about the stay is the staff who are excellent, as is everything generally. I like the park hotel for its location, but the list goes on... the rooms are comfortable and everything 'works'... All food options are good and tasty and the bar food offers excellent value. I'll be back... next week in fact :)

10

JASON

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room and location was perfect. Easy to park, didn’t eat at the premises. Checking in was relatively quick. Staff very helpful and polite.

10

Deborah

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A great welcome after a long delayed trip. Our room was excellent, clean tidy with comfortable beds & quality bedding. Super large walk in shower room. Breakfast was superb. Staff very helpful & friendly. The location is perfect for a 10 minute walk into Barnstaple town centre along the promenade by the river. An excellent stay, shame it was only for one night. Highly recommend.

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Dining

Food receives strong feedback across breakfast, dinner and bar menus for quality and value. Downsides mentioned include an overpriced/limited continental breakfast on one day, occasional slow service, limited bar drinks, and a less popular bar menu update.

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10

Christine

Apr 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Another visit to The Park and it is still a great experience. The park view room was lovely. The staff were all friendly and courteous. The meals we had in the Seasons restaurant were perfectly cooked, nothing was too much trouble and the food was hot to the last mouthful. A great team of staff.

8

C J

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Park is a great hotel for business or leisure… Slightly disappointed in the bar menu updates - less not being more here

10

Lee

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Always a fantastic place to stop and food is excellent

8

Michael

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast overpriced with poor selection on continental. Slow service on one day.

6

Billie-Jo

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Unclear that the pool is actually just access to a leisure centre which you have to get a pass to visit (this has to be done daily) the leisure centre was in fact not fully open during our stay. The bar served limited drinks. They didn’t give new toiletries or water every time they serviced the room. The staff stood in the corridors outside our room talking in the morning which was really irritating. Overpriced for what you get.

10

C J

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

i stay regularly at The Park… and always come back. Its a comfortable hotel with good rooms and fantastic bar food - i tend to dine alone and find the bar options both tasty and hood value… Breakfast is also excellent and sets you up for the day… Will be back :)

10

Kevin

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great food and staff

10

Richard

Jan 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely roast dinner and friendly staff

10

Dawn

Jan 5, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel, staff very friendly, food great!

10

Deborah

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A great welcome after a long delayed trip. Our room was excellent, clean tidy with comfortable beds & quality bedding. Super large walk in shower room. Breakfast was superb. Staff very helpful & friendly. The location is perfect for a 10 minute walk into Barnstaple town centre along the promenade by the river. An excellent stay, shame it was only for one night. Highly recommend.

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Month	Average price
January	$121
February	$109
March	$101
April	$105
May	$123
June	$130
July	$123
August	$124
September	$167
October	$143
November	$114
December	$113

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7 $127	8 $137	9 $131	10 $99	11 $120	12 $166
13 $101	14 $143	15 $147	16	17 $105	18 $108	19 $120
20 $95	21 $114	22 $172	23 $115	24 $107	25 $118	26
27 $97	28 $103	29 $126	30 $120

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $100	2 $98	3 $115
4 $116	5 $118	6 $120	7 $120	8 $115	9 $122	10 $103
11 $97	12 $99	13 $99	14 $101	15 $92	16 $95	17 $96
18 $93	19 $99	20 $103	21 $102	22 $90	23 $99	24 $97
25 $92	26 $97	27 $104	28 $103	29 $91	30 $98	31 $98

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