Royal Beacon Hotel

Great location . Near the beach and shops . Nice and clean . Had an amazing view looking over the sea. Parking could be a problem but managed to get a space . Staff were lovely, helpful when needed .

A nice place to stay for a few days. The lack of evening food may be awkward in bad weather. The lack of parking is a problem.

This is not an hotel. Restaurant has been closed for over three years, therefore it is a large b&b. Only offers breakfast No other food available. Not suitable for anyone with any disability. An open staircase at floor level on ground floor is very dangerous to children or elderly. Only has 7 parking spaces, which must be booked and 'free' parking on road is rarely available. Bar facilities are very limited. Awful place!

Very friendly lady on front desk. Quick check in. £10 to park which we weren’t aware of. Clean spacious rooms, usb sockets & plenty tea & coffee. Walking distance to beach & town centre, park across the road.

Wasn’t told the restaurant was closed until we arrived ,room rather small and dated,staff very pleasant,parking is a problem.

Very good hotel for price would recommend shame about the lack of parking

Good experience, we were in a courtyard room , which was fine as we had two dogs. We brought our own crate out of courtesy , the hotel provided blanket , poo bags , treats and water bowl for our dogs- a nice touch The entrance to the stairway to the rooms was a bit tired , but no issue as it’s direct access from outside . The room was fine , had everything we needed . So happy We used the bar , it was ok too

Used to have a great restaurant, now nothing! Upkeep poor, not enough staff, cleaning very poor, used to be great place to stay, but off our list now🙁

We spent one night here and the room etc was really clean. However the restaurant was closed and the overall decor was tired. It is in a good position for enjoying Exmouth. We would return

Staff very friendly and helpful. One member of staff working when I arrived, working reception and the bar! Bar not overly well stocked. Unable to park anywhere near the hotel had a ten min walk from where I parked. Room on the nicer end of basic, but good value for the price. Hotel in general is nice , great location, needs a lick of paint and some new carpets in places. I would stay again 👍

The cleaniness of the room was poor with the bathroom floor being dusty and the top of the wardrobe looking like it has never been dusted. We only found out when we took down our case. The room had not been serviced with towels only been changed once and the sheets not been changed at all. Otherwise we were very happy with the stay.

We got a room that you would be okay with if you stayed at a relative's spare bedroom, but as something this costly - the quality does not match the price. The carpet had some weird stains on it and the windows looked like they had mould on them or just like they haven't been cleaned in a while. There was some hair in the bathtub, the toiletries provided seemed to have been used (from the previous visitor I assume), there was a sign for directions of use for a shower curtain and a bath mat - none of which were provided, and to top it off, there was a peephole in the wall next to the shower controls. Although dog friendly, they do charge a hefty fee. And while other places that charge such fees at least offer bedding, food/water bowls, snacks etc. for the pet, here you get nothing. Just paying for the luxury of having your pet in the room. On a more positive note, the bedding was clean, and you did have a variety of tea+coffee options. It's a shame that the only positive points are something that should be taken for granted. Based on the room we also decided not to go for the breakfast. tl;dr Below average room, not well cleaned. If you have a dog with you, there are probably better options around.

Staff lovely and nice breakfast, although carpets were a bit tatty in places and a clump of hair in shower on arrival and toilet tissue behind toilet.

Bathroom unclean and shower head moved all over the place

Bed was comfortable with clean bedding and towels. Furniture and decor dated and could do with an update but the cleanliness of the room was the issue. Thick dust on top of pictures and behind TV etc

Friendly service and we really appreciated the upgrade to the sea view! Great location and convenient for the beach. Some of the decor was a bit dated, but all was spotlessly clean and we felt very welcome.

I just wish there was a bit more pride taken in hygiene standards. Ultimately, this comes down to management — if the managers don’t set even the most basic levels, the cleaners will naturally cut corners. The room itself was not clean. The walls had random dents and visible damage, while the shower area was covered in mould and dust had gathered everywhere. A basic bottle of bleach costs less than £1, so there’s really no excuse not to maintain the bathroom properly. On a positive note, the reception staff were very friendly and welcoming.

Room was spotless and comfortable, excellent shower,tea and coffee was supplied very friendly staff and very helpful can't say a thing against them especially the receptionist who helped us out with car parking

The carpet leading to the rooms should have been replaced, dirty worn and smelly. Room was ok size, decent furnishings but unclean. Carpet appeared to not been hovered in weeks , cobwebs across the TV screen and thick layers of dust on the window nets.

Overall the hotel was OK, but a bit dated. Our room was large but cold, beds were comfy. We had a twin room and this was situated at the rear over looking the car park. Furniture was dated but sufficient. The room had the usual complimentary tea and coffee. The worst thing was the bathroom. Cracked ceiling, a rather large dead spider on the floor, radiator caked in dust, the bath panel was cracked and warped with water, the door hinges were rusty. It just needed a complete makeover and clean. We were lucky to park on the street, although there is parking to the rear of the hotel, it was already reserved. Sadly there was no meals being served, but there's plenty of places to eat nearby. I wouldn't advise going out in the car as you may not be able to park when you get back. Hotel is at the top of a hill, and in good position and walking distance for all the local amenities.

My 3 stay here (10th - 13th July 2025) was during a heatwave. My sea view bedroom got extremely warm and there was no air conditioning or fan to make the stay more comfortable. The bathroom floor was squeaky and I could also hear the squeaky floor from the next room. The TV was very basic. This hotel has a strange policy of having to book in for breakfast by the previous evening - I have NEVER encountered such a policy at other hotels I stayed at. If you forget to book breakfast in advance the hotel management aren’t very forgiving - they charge you an extra £2 so even though I was a paying guest I was made to feel a burden to them and unwelcome by the manager. On principle I decided not to pay the additional £2 and instead walked a short distance along the same road to The Manor Hotel where I WAS welcomed and had a lovely full breakfast for £13 The Royal Beacon Hotel has lost all credibility for that appalling policy and I would no longer recommend this hotel.

Beautiful sea view room, room clean with all basic facilities. Unfortunately due to it being absolutely boiling outside and in the loft rooms we had a poor sleep, had a fan but was just too hot. Not hotels fault, bed was comfy. Good location would stay again :)

Very small and dated rooms. Bathroom was almost bigger than the bedroom yet the shower box was super tiny, impossible to turn around inside and no place to put soap. Courtyard rooms are not good and we got woken up twice by garbage truck 5.30am and then 6.30am some other delivery truck with laundry…

The property is a little tired but in a superb location. We were in the Courtyard extension and the walls seemed very thin as some late night revellers made a hell of a noise when returning to their rooms. Overall not bad.

Great location and lovely spacious bedroom.

Location, staff friendliness, views, public areas all very good. Walkable from Exmouth town centre and the railway station. Just off the beach and a great place for walking from. Room was a great location, spacious with a great view, however, decor is tired, vanity is small with a small shelf just at head height and has a crack in it. TV remote didn't work (probably just batteries). Window latch is broken meaning wind makes windows clatter enough to disturb sleep. Shame as the bed was amazingly comfortable. At the end of the day, would stay again, as long as no wind in the forecast.

It’s hard to start positive. Location was good. Price was low - but it should have been lower. From the outset parking was inconvenient. This wouldn’t have been a deal breaker, but…we were given room 303. Third floor? Floor 2 and a half actually. The elevator didn’t stop at this floor. The elevator itself was interesting, maybe even charming but tiny and didn’t feel too reliable. One trip in it was enough for me to use the stairs but careful of one of those steps on the final flight to reception otherwise you really will be flying. Nearly had me twice. Back to the room: Small and clearly just fits everything. Too small for my wife and I and luggage. Constantly bumping into each other. The heat in the room was awful. No aircon but there was a fan that circulated the hot air around. Wait! There was a lovely sash window! With a lovely partial view of the beautiful church and the flat roofs that covered the hotel’s extensions. We opened that sash fully then read the little sticker that said beware of the seagulls. And there they were!! Not more than one meter away, cackling squawking doing basic seagulling at top volume. Not just one but two of the darlings had made the flat roofs their home and were doing a wonderful job of bringing up their two bundles of joy that never ever ever stopped crying. Think high pitched wheezy squeak. No off button. We closed the windows, opened them, closed them. It would be better at night we decided. It wasnt. There is more but I’m out of space

We had a lovely stay in a comfortable and spacious room overlooking the estuary. Our room had a small table and two chairs as well as a side table for hot water kettle and tea and coffee fixings. There was plenty of room for two of us with a gorgeous view.

The hotel is in a great location, amazing sea view.it’s an old building with a lot of character.the room itself was comfortable but bathroom very dated and dark Staff very friendly and helpful, dealt with any requests straight away, even though they seemed short staffed. We were on room only basis so can’t comment on food.

The Royal Beacon has an old world charm which goes with its age (200?). Unfortunately the hotel has creaky floors which also match its age. Doors are sprung to close abruptly; picture hanging bumpers might reduce the annoyance of regularly slamming doors. The staff were pleasant and helpful.

The staff at the hotel were a joy, nothing was too much trouble and always professional with a smile. I only had breakfast 1 morning but there was a good choice and service with a smile. The beds at the hotel were comfortable and towels plentiful and thick.

The staff were wonderful - they were so friendly and helpful whenever we needed them (even after we'd checked out!) - they're a real asset to the place!

For value for money it was exceptional. Staff were fantastic and view was magnificent. Hotel is a bit dated and tired and with a bit of tlc could be perfect. Great location and dogs welcome . I would recommend this hotel and definitely would stay again.

Really friendly and welcoming staff. Always smiling and checking to see if we needed anything, the hard working staff couldn't do enough for us. Would definitely recommend!

When we first arrived, we were not even greeted by the two women at reception. Finally, a nice man who appeared to be the caretaker, greeted us and helped us check in, despite one of the two women disagreeing with him whether the room was ready or not. He walked us through the main building, which was old, dirty and very musty, to the second building that you get to through an alley of sorts. The room was a decent size and cleanish and did not smell musty, though there was mold in the window. There clearly had not been a deep clean in years. They provided lots if towels and pillows, but the pillows were awful, flat and no support. It was a quick walk to town and the beach. A safety concern: Access to the second building was from a main level door that was left open and unlocked, even at night, so anyone walking down the adjoining alley could gain access.

Front desk staff unfriendly

The staff here are incredible. Very friendly and will help you to make your stay there an excellent experience. We will be back.

Staff were amazing. They accommodated all my needs. I believe I spoke to Terri initially. Great room. Great stay. Thankyou so much

Room was spotless and comfortable, excellent shower,tea and coffee was supplied very friendly staff and very helpful can't say a thing against them especially the receptionist who helped us out with car parking

Staff very friendly and helpful. One member of staff working when I arrived, working reception and the bar! Bar not overly well stocked. Unable to park anywhere near the hotel had a ten min walk from where I parked. Room on the nicer end of basic, but good value for the price. Hotel in general is nice , great location, needs a lick of paint and some new carpets in places. I would stay again 👍

Lovely sea views within easy reach of shops and beach

Wonderful position overlooking the gardens and sea.

Lovely hotel right in centre of everything.

A very welcoming reception.Great room with view over the sea.Parking can be an issue.Easy access to all amenities.and restaurants.

Location, staff friendliness, views, public areas all very good. Walkable from Exmouth town centre and the railway station. Just off the beach and a great place for walking from. Room was a great location, spacious with a great view, however, decor is tired, vanity is small with a small shelf just at head height and has a crack in it. TV remote didn't work (probably just batteries). Window latch is broken meaning wind makes windows clatter enough to disturb sleep. Shame as the bed was amazingly comfortable. At the end of the day, would stay again, as long as no wind in the forecast.

The Staff were very welcoming and friendly, and my check in was quick and easy. The room was a decent size, and everything was clean, including the bathroom. It's a good location as it's only a couple of minutes walk from either Exmouth town centre or the seafront. It is an older building, so getting to and from the room requires a fair bit of up and down stairs. The room was quite warm, and tricky to have the window open (seagulls!) - no a huge deal.

Weather was beautiful for October very sunny and warm. Parking on the other hand was very difficult no space at the hotel so a walk up the hill with suitcase and a dodgy hip was not pleasant.

Friendly service and we really appreciated the upgrade to the sea view! Great location and convenient for the beach. Some of the decor was a bit dated, but all was spotlessly clean and we felt very welcome.

Just a short walk to the beach, town centre, theatre or cinema. Plenty of cafes and restaurants close by.

Overall the hotel was OK, but a bit dated. Our room was large but cold, beds were comfy. We had a twin room and this was situated at the rear over looking the car park. Furniture was dated but sufficient. The room had the usual complimentary tea and coffee. The worst thing was the bathroom. Cracked ceiling, a rather large dead spider on the floor, radiator caked in dust, the bath panel was cracked and warped with water, the door hinges were rusty. It just needed a complete makeover and clean. We were lucky to park on the street, although there is parking to the rear of the hotel, it was already reserved. Sadly there was no meals being served, but there's plenty of places to eat nearby. I wouldn't advise going out in the car as you may not be able to park when you get back. Hotel is at the top of a hill, and in good position and walking distance for all the local amenities.

My 3 stay here (10th - 13th July 2025) was during a heatwave. My sea view bedroom got extremely warm and there was no air conditioning or fan to make the stay more comfortable. The bathroom floor was squeaky and I could also hear the squeaky floor from the next room. The TV was very basic. This hotel has a strange policy of having to book in for breakfast by the previous evening - I have NEVER encountered such a policy at other hotels I stayed at. If you forget to book breakfast in advance the hotel management aren’t very forgiving - they charge you an extra £2 so even though I was a paying guest I was made to feel a burden to them and unwelcome by the manager. On principle I decided not to pay the additional £2 and instead walked a short distance along the same road to The Manor Hotel where I WAS welcomed and had a lovely full breakfast for £13 The Royal Beacon Hotel has lost all credibility for that appalling policy and I would no longer recommend this hotel.

The Royal Beacon is a nice comfortable hotel with excellent views. The bedroom furniture was a bit dated but in reasonable condition. The bed was very great. The bathroom décor was also a bit dated, but very clean and serviceable with plenty of hot water and flutty clean towels. The staff were very pleasant. It's just a shame there's no evening dining. Having said that, there are lots of restaurants and cafes in close proximity.

The breakfast was superb. Nice room. Nice aera. Friendly and helpful staff.

The traditional English breakfast was well worth the wait for being cooked to order, probably the best cooked breakfast I've had in years! And a nice selection of buffet items as well. In October the parking wasn't an issue, but I can imagine its more problematic at busy times of year. The building is nearly 200 years old so I can forgive the creaky floorboards, but the bed we had was also very creaky which was a little annoying. Overall it was excellent value for money and I would stay again.

Room was clean and in good condition, although dated in todays terms, but had everything I needed for an overnight stay. Free parking outside hotel but can book for private parking if happy to pay a surcharge. I had sea views and only 2 minutes walk to beach. Breakfast was excellent and all staff helpful and polite. Very happy for a budget conscious stay.

Staff friendly and helpful. Room had lovely sea views. Bed was comfy. Hotel was clean. Cooked breakfast was fresh and tasty. Would have liked an option of porridge or bananas. Restaurant was bright and clean. Parking was good as nowhere on yhe road available and my husband has mobility issues. A shower rather than one over the bath would have been easier. Instructions for operating the shower would have been useful as the water was very hot and we wasted a lot getting it to the correct temperature.

Excellent location-we had a room with sea view. Friendly staff, good breakfast The only downside- the bathroom was outdated

Staff were friendly and helpful. Sad that the restaurant was closed and breakfast options were minimal. But would definitely stay again.

Lovely hotel in a Victorian building overlooking the sea. Room very spacious and clean. All the staff were super friendly and helpful. My only minor gripe is that we added breakfast for £15 a person and whist the cooked breakfast was excellent it was advertised as a buffet breakfast and there was no fruit, croissants or orange juice available. I think it was because they had run out as I saw other customers consuming them and think they had probably run. Nevertheless overall a good stay and nice change from chain hotels

Central to beach & town. Plenty to do for a short break. Restaurant not open for evening meal. Altogether a pleasant stay.