The Royal Lion Hotel
$137
/ night
Avg. for October
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$137
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Royal Lion Hotel average $95 in January, the cheapest month, and $226 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $95 |
| February | $104 |
| March | $104 |
| April | $162 |
| May | $189 |
| June | $200 |
| July | $226 |
| August | $220 |
| September | $205 |
| October | $137 |
| November | $104 |
| December | $107 |
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About this property
Enjoy an indoor pool and on-site restaurant just steps from Lyme Regis Beach.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Royal Lion Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. English breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 32 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee.
Location
With a stay at The Royal Lion Hotel in Lyme Regis, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Dorset and East Devon Coast and Lyme Regis Beach. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lyme Regis Museum and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Dinosaur Land.
What's nearby
Lyme Regis Beach(0.1 miles)
Lyme Regis Museum(0.1 miles)
The Town Mill(0.1 miles)
Dinosaur Land(0.1 miles)
Marine Theatre(0.2 miles)
Dorset and East Devon Coast(0.2 miles)
Dinosaurland Fossil Museum(0.2 miles)
Church Cliff Beach(0.2 miles)
Monmouth Beach(0.5 miles)
Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium(0.7 miles)
Lyme Regis Golf Club(1.1 miles)
East Devon(1.4 miles)
Dorset National Landscape(1.4 miles)
Uplyme Church(1.5 miles)
Charmouth Beach(2.3 miles)
The nearest major airport is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)(28.9 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Billiards
Luggage Storage
Location
60 Broad Street, Lyme Regis, Lyme Regis, England, United Kingdom
Lyme Regis Beach (0.1 miles)
Lyme Regis Museum (0.1 miles)
The Town Mill (0.1 miles)
Dinosaur Land (0.1 miles)
Marine Theatre (0.2 miles)
Dorset and East Devon Coast (0.2 miles)
Room options
8
Deluxe with Terrace
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Balcony or TerraceHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Comfy Double
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Comfy For 1
1 Twin Bed
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
9
Deluxe with Balcony
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
BalconyHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Comfy For 3
1 Queen Bed
and 1 Twin Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Comfy For 4
1 Full Bed
and 1 Bunk Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
9
Deluxe For 4
1 Full Bed
and 1 Bunk Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Comfy Twin
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Comfy Plus Double
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Indulgence Plus
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
5
Deluxe For 3
1 Queen Bed
and 1 Twin Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Comfy Plus For 1
1 Twin Bed
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of The Royal Lion Hotel
9
Superb
Based on 690 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
1%
Couple
66%
Family
18%
Group
8%
Solo
5%
What guests think
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The Royal Lion Hotel earns consistent praise for its central Lyme Regis location, welcoming staff, characterful historic feel, and generally good breakfasts and meals, with on-site parking and leisure facilities like a pool and sauna that require prebooked time slots.
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What guests think
The Royal Lion Hotel earns consistent praise for its central Lyme Regis location, welcoming staff, characterful historic feel, and generally good breakfasts and meals, with on-site parking and leisure facilities like a pool and sauna that require prebooked time slots.
Rooms range from spacious with sea views to basic or dated, and several guests note weak showers, hard or small beds, warm rooms without air conditioning, and occasional maintenance issues. Noise can be a factor in front-facing or annex rooms, with street traffic or seagulls mentioned, and Wi‑Fi reliability varies away from the main building. Overall, expect a characterful, convenient stay if you prebook facilities and confirm room details.
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Facilities
On-site parking is a major plus though spaces can be tight. The indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna are popular with bookable time slots, but availability and temperatures are occasionally an issue and facilities can be closed.
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David
Apr 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We couldn’t believe it is 3 star. Absolutely superb. Food excellent breakfast beautiful, staff friendly. Room was perfect. Great pool , sauna and jacuzzi.
We couldn’t believe it is 3 star. Absolutely superb. Food excellent breakfast beautiful, staff friendly. Room was perfect. Great pool , sauna and jacuzzi.
8
linda
Oct 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice staff. Room was nice and clean but the shower absolutely useless. Impossible to use with little water pressure. Parking available but tight for a larger vehicle. Good location.
Nice staff. Room was nice and clean but the shower absolutely useless. Impossible to use with little water pressure. Parking available but tight for a larger vehicle. Good location.
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Mark
Aug 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Positives:- - Free parking (first come first served) - Beautiful Room and wonderful sea view from the balcony - Bathroom spotless - Great breakfast selection - Pool (prebooking required) small but good for lengths and jacuzzi very relaxing. - Staff all very welcoming and polite Negatives:- - Breakfast time slot needs to be prebooked - Swimming pool time slot needs to be prebooked - No air con (room gets quite hot in the morning) - No telephone in room to call reception Overall a great time was had at The Royal Lion. A convenient town center location with free parking onsite. We weren't told on booking or arrival that we needed to prebook the swimming pool which meant we couldn't have a swim on our first morning. It was strange that the rooms furthest from reception didn't have a phone but the rooms closest to reception did? Not a major problem, just a little peculiar. Would highly recommend, just make sure you get your pool time prebooked if you want to use it!!
Positives:- - Free parking (first come first served) - Beautiful Room and wonderful sea view from the balcony - Bathroom spotless - Great breakfast selection - Pool (prebooking required) small but good for lengths and jacuzzi very relaxing. - Staff all very welcoming and polite Negatives:- - Breakfast time slot needs to be prebooked - Swimming pool time slot needs to be prebooked - No air con (room gets quite hot in the morning) - No telephone in room to call reception Overall a great time was had at The Royal Lion. A convenient town center location with free parking onsite. We weren't told on booking or arrival that we needed to prebook the swimming pool which meant we couldn't have a swim on our first morning. It was strange that the rooms furthest from reception didn't have a phone but the rooms closest to reception did? Not a major problem, just a little peculiar. Would highly recommend, just make sure you get your pool time prebooked if you want to use it!!
10
Stephen
Feb 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great couple of night stay with friends. Perfect location with free car parking a definite bonus. Clean and comfortable room and good substantial breakfast. Would definitely book again. Booked slot for pool and jacuzzi which was fantastic.
Great couple of night stay with friends. Perfect location with free car parking a definite bonus. Clean and comfortable room and good substantial breakfast. Would definitely book again. Booked slot for pool and jacuzzi which was fantastic.
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Raj
Mar 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The location is excellent, especially with the car parking facility, as well as the Spa facilities! Good on-site team who are happy to help.
The location is excellent, especially with the car parking facility, as well as the Spa facilities! Good on-site team who are happy to help.
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Paul
Oct 31, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Friendly staff, great to have the swimming pool for private use at 45 minute sessions. Great beer and food.
Friendly staff, great to have the swimming pool for private use at 45 minute sessions. Great beer and food.
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Andy
Aug 16, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location in the middle of town; with on site parking. Very friendly and efficient staff, who cared about their clientele. Room was to a very good standard. Swimming pool - remember you need to book a time slot in advance. Breakfast - good choice. Overall good value for money - for the time of year - August - would recommend.
Great location in the middle of town; with on site parking. Very friendly and efficient staff, who cared about their clientele. Room was to a very good standard. Swimming pool - remember you need to book a time slot in advance. Breakfast - good choice. Overall good value for money - for the time of year - August - would recommend.
10
David John
Nov 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel and staff first class. Breakfast superb and the pool was just perfect. A trully memorable experience and we will be back, thank you !
Hotel and staff first class. Breakfast superb and the pool was just perfect. A trully memorable experience and we will be back, thank you !
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Graham
Aug 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We booked for a king size bed,it was not. Pool too cold,sauna not even hot. Staff good,breakfast spot on.
We booked for a king size bed,it was not. Pool too cold,sauna not even hot. Staff good,breakfast spot on.
10
Miles
May 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great staff. Comfortable room with terrace and sea view. Characterful bar area. The swimming pool wasn’t available. The rear of the building facing the car park needs attention. This is particularly important as we had to walk pass the area to get to our room. Our second visit…Will visit again.
Great staff. Comfortable room with terrace and sea view. Characterful bar area. The swimming pool wasn’t available. The rear of the building facing the car park needs attention. This is particularly important as we had to walk pass the area to get to our room. Our second visit…Will visit again.
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Cleanliness
Most guests find rooms and bathrooms clean with fresh linens, though a few report missed areas such as dust under beds, mould in showers, or isolated dirty items.
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Pauline
Aug 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The only thing going for this hotel is the location. Other than that it is over priced for what they offer. They have a cleanliness issue. Maintenance needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency and the food both evening and breakfast was dire.
The only thing going for this hotel is the location. Other than that it is over priced for what they offer. They have a cleanliness issue. Maintenance needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency and the food both evening and breakfast was dire.
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Tracy
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff excellent, beds really comfortable, breakfast choice brilliant. Location to beach and shopping is excellent One thing that needs improving is deeper cleaning (sister has her own cleaning company), ledges around room, top of TV, mirror and inside wall lights were very very dusty
Staff excellent, beds really comfortable, breakfast choice brilliant. Location to beach and shopping is excellent One thing that needs improving is deeper cleaning (sister has her own cleaning company), ledges around room, top of TV, mirror and inside wall lights were very very dusty
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Margot
Jun 9, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Under the double bed was a very thick layer of dust. It had obviously not been hoovered for weeks. The tv did not work but a substitute was found.
Under the double bed was a very thick layer of dust. It had obviously not been hoovered for weeks. The tv did not work but a substitute was found.
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Jane
May 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly receptionist who took us to our room. The room was spotlessly clean with white duvet cover. Bathroom was good with toiletries needed. Breakfast was excellent and freshly cooked. Will definitely stay again.
Friendly receptionist who took us to our room. The room was spotlessly clean with white duvet cover. Bathroom was good with toiletries needed. Breakfast was excellent and freshly cooked. Will definitely stay again.
10
Alexis
May 10, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Cleanliness was excellent. Housekeeping staff very pleasant and nothing too much trouble. Beautifully laundered white bedding and towels. Good food. Breakfast served in pleasant upstairs dining room. Evening meal served in the bar downstairs. Very well located for shops, promenade and public transport.
Cleanliness was excellent. Housekeeping staff very pleasant and nothing too much trouble. Beautifully laundered white bedding and towels. Good food. Breakfast served in pleasant upstairs dining room. Evening meal served in the bar downstairs. Very well located for shops, promenade and public transport.
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Jane
May 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Communal areas in the hotel/pub were good & the pool was better than the photos looked but the rooms let it down. They’re tired, need a paint & new carpet. Shower needs a good clean as mouldy. Luckily we didn’t need to spend too much time in the room. Bed was small - barely a double & even my feet stuck out the end - I’m only 5ft 4!
Communal areas in the hotel/pub were good & the pool was better than the photos looked but the rooms let it down. They’re tired, need a paint & new carpet. Shower needs a good clean as mouldy. Luckily we didn’t need to spend too much time in the room. Bed was small - barely a double & even my feet stuck out the end - I’m only 5ft 4!
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gillian
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely sea view from balcony. A large comfortable and very clean, well decorated room. Car park a little tight but managed to get a space the whole stay. Only issue was seagulls on the roof. Earplugs sorted that out
Lovely sea view from balcony. A large comfortable and very clean, well decorated room. Car park a little tight but managed to get a space the whole stay. Only issue was seagulls on the roof. Earplugs sorted that out
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Martin
Nov 9, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Room Cleanliness. Helpful staff. Great food.Convenient Location
Room Cleanliness. Helpful staff. Great food.Convenient Location
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Timothy
Jul 27, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A quality Hotel in the heart of the town. Our room and its comfort was excellent. It was clean and well decorated with a spotless walk in shower. The staff were very polite, caring and interested. Big choices for breakfast, that were excellent. The only downside was the wi fi which didnt work away from the main building.
A quality Hotel in the heart of the town. Our room and its comfort was excellent. It was clean and well decorated with a spotless walk in shower. The staff were very polite, caring and interested. Big choices for breakfast, that were excellent. The only downside was the wi fi which didnt work away from the main building.
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Carolyn
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff are very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. The building is very old with a lot of history. The rooms are clean and comfortable but as it’s a very old building the bedroom floors was very squeaky but this was the only negative I have about my stay here.
Staff are very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. The building is very old with a lot of history. The rooms are clean and comfortable but as it’s a very old building the bedroom floors was very squeaky but this was the only negative I have about my stay here.
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Rooms
Rooms vary widely: some are spacious or have sea-view balconies, while others feel basic or dated; several note hard or small beds, warm rooms without air conditioning, patchy Wi‑Fi in annex areas, and occasional street or seagull noise.
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Sophie
Aug 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect location but if your room is at the front of the building its extremely noisy. Ned is a queen size, no air con just a fan. No power shower, more power using the tap!
Perfect location but if your room is at the front of the building its extremely noisy. Ned is a queen size, no air con just a fan. No power shower, more power using the tap!
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Harvey
Jun 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was small and extremely hot with no AC and No fridge. The double bed was small and felt lopsided. The floorboards were creaking and bending and felt like your foot may break the boards under the carpet. The shower curtain didn't close properly. Room was desperately in need of refurbishment. But the staff were friendly, efficient and helpful. Location and parking were excellent, but unfortunately the room was not worth the money.
Room was small and extremely hot with no AC and No fridge. The double bed was small and felt lopsided. The floorboards were creaking and bending and felt like your foot may break the boards under the carpet. The shower curtain didn't close properly. Room was desperately in need of refurbishment. But the staff were friendly, efficient and helpful. Location and parking were excellent, but unfortunately the room was not worth the money.
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Mark
Aug 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Positives:- - Free parking (first come first served) - Beautiful Room and wonderful sea view from the balcony - Bathroom spotless - Great breakfast selection - Pool (prebooking required) small but good for lengths and jacuzzi very relaxing. - Staff all very welcoming and polite Negatives:- - Breakfast time slot needs to be prebooked - Swimming pool time slot needs to be prebooked - No air con (room gets quite hot in the morning) - No telephone in room to call reception Overall a great time was had at The Royal Lion. A convenient town center location with free parking onsite. We weren't told on booking or arrival that we needed to prebook the swimming pool which meant we couldn't have a swim on our first morning. It was strange that the rooms furthest from reception didn't have a phone but the rooms closest to reception did? Not a major problem, just a little peculiar. Would highly recommend, just make sure you get your pool time prebooked if you want to use it!!
Positives:- - Free parking (first come first served) - Beautiful Room and wonderful sea view from the balcony - Bathroom spotless - Great breakfast selection - Pool (prebooking required) small but good for lengths and jacuzzi very relaxing. - Staff all very welcoming and polite Negatives:- - Breakfast time slot needs to be prebooked - Swimming pool time slot needs to be prebooked - No air con (room gets quite hot in the morning) - No telephone in room to call reception Overall a great time was had at The Royal Lion. A convenient town center location with free parking onsite. We weren't told on booking or arrival that we needed to prebook the swimming pool which meant we couldn't have a swim on our first morning. It was strange that the rooms furthest from reception didn't have a phone but the rooms closest to reception did? Not a major problem, just a little peculiar. Would highly recommend, just make sure you get your pool time prebooked if you want to use it!!
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David
Jul 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Position within Lyme, able to secure a car space in the parking lot, and our room was comfortable, good size, nice view, good facilities, and modern.
Position within Lyme, able to secure a car space in the parking lot, and our room was comfortable, good size, nice view, good facilities, and modern.
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Houssem
Aug 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely Hotel in a great location, helpful and friendly staff . Room number 9 is spacious for 2 adults and a child with a large en-suite bathroom. The hotel room needs an update, definitely double glazing is needed as it’s 1 floor up from the high street, we barely had any sleep due to traffic noise.
Lovely Hotel in a great location, helpful and friendly staff . Room number 9 is spacious for 2 adults and a child with a large en-suite bathroom. The hotel room needs an update, definitely double glazing is needed as it’s 1 floor up from the high street, we barely had any sleep due to traffic noise.
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Rosemary
Jul 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We were in the annexe part, and although our room, bathroom and balcony were great, every night hundreds of seagulls landed on our roof, running up and down squawking, I only had 2 hours sleep the first night. I’m told measures are being put in place to solve this problem. I don’t recommend rooms 31-35!
We were in the annexe part, and although our room, bathroom and balcony were great, every night hundreds of seagulls landed on our roof, running up and down squawking, I only had 2 hours sleep the first night. I’m told measures are being put in place to solve this problem. I don’t recommend rooms 31-35!
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gillian
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Lovely sea view from balcony. A large comfortable and very clean, well decorated room. Car park a little tight but managed to get a space the whole stay. Only issue was seagulls on the roof. Earplugs sorted that out
Lovely sea view from balcony. A large comfortable and very clean, well decorated room. Car park a little tight but managed to get a space the whole stay. Only issue was seagulls on the roof. Earplugs sorted that out
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Allyson
Aug 10, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Very hard and uncomfortable bed with a heavy quilt
Very hard and uncomfortable bed with a heavy quilt
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Timothy
Jul 27, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
A quality Hotel in the heart of the town. Our room and its comfort was excellent. It was clean and well decorated with a spotless walk in shower. The staff were very polite, caring and interested. Big choices for breakfast, that were excellent. The only downside was the wi fi which didnt work away from the main building.
A quality Hotel in the heart of the town. Our room and its comfort was excellent. It was clean and well decorated with a spotless walk in shower. The staff were very polite, caring and interested. Big choices for breakfast, that were excellent. The only downside was the wi fi which didnt work away from the main building.
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Jennifer
Nov 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was adequate but the sloping floor was uncomfortable. My husband is an artist but was unable to use the desk as it was placed on a narrow plinth and the sloping floor made it impossible to move.
Room was adequate but the sloping floor was uncomfortable. My husband is an artist but was unable to use the desk as it was placed on a narrow plinth and the sloping floor made it impossible to move.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly and helpful across the hotel, from reception to breakfast and bar. A few reviews mention slow breakfast service, booking or room allocation issues, or rigid allergy policies.
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John
Jan 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay although we had confirmation of a three bed room. Which we eventually got due to the single room having a leak. What I booked and Hotels confirmed wasn’t the room we were initially offered. You need to clarify exactly what’s booked by your customers and ensure the hotel has the correct details to meet with those expectations.
Great stay although we had confirmation of a three bed room. Which we eventually got due to the single room having a leak. What I booked and Hotels confirmed wasn’t the room we were initially offered. You need to clarify exactly what’s booked by your customers and ensure the hotel has the correct details to meet with those expectations.
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MICHAEL
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Over zealous health & safety on food allergy made for a frustrating stay. Sadly this prevented this hotel from being the perfect hotel in a perfect location. Staff were friendly and welcoming and the hotel manager did his best to accommodate within the H&S policy.
Over zealous health & safety on food allergy made for a frustrating stay. Sadly this prevented this hotel from being the perfect hotel in a perfect location. Staff were friendly and welcoming and the hotel manager did his best to accommodate within the H&S policy.
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tony
Feb 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A thoroughly enjoyable stay, special thanks to Neil at front of house/reception and Honor in the restaurant/bar for their unparalleled service and attention. The Hotel and staff far outshine many hotels I have frequented over the years. Highly recommended.
A thoroughly enjoyable stay, special thanks to Neil at front of house/reception and Honor in the restaurant/bar for their unparalleled service and attention. The Hotel and staff far outshine many hotels I have frequented over the years. Highly recommended.
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Adele
Sep 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very last minute booking made by us. Beautiful room, attentive staff, and fantastic location. Breakfast was lovely and would stay again
Very last minute booking made by us. Beautiful room, attentive staff, and fantastic location. Breakfast was lovely and would stay again
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Claire
Feb 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Not the room that was advertised uncomfortable noisy and check in staff were not welcoming at all.
Not the room that was advertised uncomfortable noisy and check in staff were not welcoming at all.
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Robert
Apr 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Firstly, the staff are amazing here. The food was also very good with an excellent cooked breakfast along with a great selection of pastries etc. The bar area is very welcoming and the hotel in general is a big favourite of mine whenever I visit Lyme Regis. The view from my room was stunning with the sun rising over the Dorset coast in the morning.I highly recommend.
Firstly, the staff are amazing here. The food was also very good with an excellent cooked breakfast along with a great selection of pastries etc. The bar area is very welcoming and the hotel in general is a big favourite of mine whenever I visit Lyme Regis. The view from my room was stunning with the sun rising over the Dorset coast in the morning.I highly recommend.
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Raphael
Nov 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were allocated a lively quiet room and had a wonderful stay. Attentive friendly staff, great amenities, lovely breakfast. A great stay.
We were allocated a lively quiet room and had a wonderful stay. Attentive friendly staff, great amenities, lovely breakfast. A great stay.
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Sharon
Feb 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great one night stay, friendly and helpful staff. Excellent dinner and breakfast.
Great one night stay, friendly and helpful staff. Excellent dinner and breakfast.
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Alexandra
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Parking on site. Very helpful reception staff on check in. We’re very late and their restaurant was closed. Gave suggestions on where to go. Recommendations were spot on. Comfortable bed. Great breakfast and good sized restaurant. Customer service was excellent.
Parking on site. Very helpful reception staff on check in. We’re very late and their restaurant was closed. Gave suggestions on where to go. Recommendations were spot on. Comfortable bed. Great breakfast and good sized restaurant. Customer service was excellent.
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Paul
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff , good breakfast , great location.
Friendly staff , good breakfast , great location.
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Location
Consistently central and walkable to the beach, shops and sights; on-site parking helps, though spaces can be tight.
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Peter
Jul 22, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very handy position for travelling around the town and area
Very handy position for travelling around the town and area
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Chris
Sep 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Ideal in the centre of Lyme Regis with parking
Ideal in the centre of Lyme Regis with parking
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Brenda
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ideally situated - good food.
Ideally situated - good food.
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Barrie
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent position in town centre near the sea front
Excellent position in town centre near the sea front
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Katie
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
What a wonderful stay at the Royal Lion. We only stayed for the one night but we made the most of it by booking a table in the restaurant for dinner which was lovely. Plenty of delicious options to chose from. The hotel has ple tu of parking and conveniently right in the centre of lyme regis so an easy stroll to the beach and around the shops. There is a pool but unfortunately you have to book a time slot and all they had available was during our dinner reservation. If we were able to book in we definitely would have used this. One note to make is that we had a room at the front of the hotel which i love (i love to people watch) but i think there was bin men or a delivery very early in the morning so was very noisy. The hotel 2as clean and the room beautiful. Also want to note how lovely the staff were. Very impressed and would love to stay again.
What a wonderful stay at the Royal Lion. We only stayed for the one night but we made the most of it by booking a table in the restaurant for dinner which was lovely. Plenty of delicious options to chose from. The hotel has ple tu of parking and conveniently right in the centre of lyme regis so an easy stroll to the beach and around the shops. There is a pool but unfortunately you have to book a time slot and all they had available was during our dinner reservation. If we were able to book in we definitely would have used this. One note to make is that we had a room at the front of the hotel which i love (i love to people watch) but i think there was bin men or a delivery very early in the morning so was very noisy. The hotel 2as clean and the room beautiful. Also want to note how lovely the staff were. Very impressed and would love to stay again.
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Stella
Jul 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Location - 5 mins walk to the sea. Shops , eating places all within walking distance
Location - 5 mins walk to the sea. Shops , eating places all within walking distance
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Raymond
Oct 20, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location, service, car park (important in Lyme Regis) and wont hesitate to stay here next time
Great location, service, car park (important in Lyme Regis) and wont hesitate to stay here next time
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Gonzalo
Jan 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely location and a recommended spot if stopping by Lyme Regis. Private parking might be very busy but it wasn't a problem parking near by.
Lovely location and a recommended spot if stopping by Lyme Regis. Private parking might be very busy but it wasn't a problem parking near by.
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Lorraine
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel is in a great location
The hotel is in a great location
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Ian
Nov 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A beautiful old coaching inn in the historic centre of Lyme Regis. Staff were really friendly, the room comfortable and breakfast excellent. Easy parking and a very short walk to the sea, shops, restaurants and bars. Will definitely stay again.
A beautiful old coaching inn in the historic centre of Lyme Regis. Staff were really friendly, the room comfortable and breakfast excellent. Easy parking and a very short walk to the sea, shops, restaurants and bars. Will definitely stay again.
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Dining
Breakfast and pub dining are often praised for quality and variety, though some guests encountered average or slow breakfasts, undercooked items, limited gluten‑free options, or menu items running out.
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Elizabeth
Sep 17, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
We found this hotel fairly average which was disappointing as we paid a luxury price. The room and bathroom seemed recently decorated but lacked some features which we were expecting such as bathrobes, a fridge and a safe. Dinners were fine but the breakfast was underwhelming. No hot milk for the coffee, golden shred was the choice for marmalade and once the pastries were gone they were not renewed. Overall not very impressive.
We found this hotel fairly average which was disappointing as we paid a luxury price. The room and bathroom seemed recently decorated but lacked some features which we were expecting such as bathrobes, a fridge and a safe. Dinners were fine but the breakfast was underwhelming. No hot milk for the coffee, golden shred was the choice for marmalade and once the pastries were gone they were not renewed. Overall not very impressive.
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Pauline
Aug 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The only thing going for this hotel is the location. Other than that it is over priced for what they offer. They have a cleanliness issue. Maintenance needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency and the food both evening and breakfast was dire.
The only thing going for this hotel is the location. Other than that it is over priced for what they offer. They have a cleanliness issue. Maintenance needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency and the food both evening and breakfast was dire.
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Doris
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Breakfast was average as bacon was hardly cooked. Plus a long wait for it to arrive. Room was nice and large and very clean.
Breakfast was average as bacon was hardly cooked. Plus a long wait for it to arrive. Room was nice and large and very clean.
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grahame
Feb 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent couple of days, only black mark was breakfast, not very good quality or choice, tea/coffee was cold, tasteless soda bread and why do we keep having to ask for butter, the wife and I had 4 portions of toast on our plates yet 1 portion of butter ! Evening meal was excellent in all respects.
Excellent couple of days, only black mark was breakfast, not very good quality or choice, tea/coffee was cold, tasteless soda bread and why do we keep having to ask for butter, the wife and I had 4 portions of toast on our plates yet 1 portion of butter ! Evening meal was excellent in all respects.
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Robert
Apr 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Firstly, the staff are amazing here. The food was also very good with an excellent cooked breakfast along with a great selection of pastries etc. The bar area is very welcoming and the hotel in general is a big favourite of mine whenever I visit Lyme Regis. The view from my room was stunning with the sun rising over the Dorset coast in the morning.I highly recommend.
Firstly, the staff are amazing here. The food was also very good with an excellent cooked breakfast along with a great selection of pastries etc. The bar area is very welcoming and the hotel in general is a big favourite of mine whenever I visit Lyme Regis. The view from my room was stunning with the sun rising over the Dorset coast in the morning.I highly recommend.
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Lynne
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great stay. Lovely location. Bathroom needs some upgrading and the water pressure was very low. Dinner was great. Location was fantastic. Service from Carrie was first rate. She was attentive, professional and caring.
Great stay. Lovely location. Bathroom needs some upgrading and the water pressure was very low. Dinner was great. Location was fantastic. Service from Carrie was first rate. She was attentive, professional and caring.
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Gillian
Jan 5, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Breakfast very average. Not as good as it used to be. Had better at a Premier Inn.
Breakfast very average. Not as good as it used to be. Had better at a Premier Inn.
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David John
Nov 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel and staff first class. Breakfast superb and the pool was just perfect. A trully memorable experience and we will be back, thank you !
Hotel and staff first class. Breakfast superb and the pool was just perfect. A trully memorable experience and we will be back, thank you !
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Frank
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a great stay and would definitely come back, Oh and the breakfast was excellent, great staff too.
We had a great stay and would definitely come back, Oh and the breakfast was excellent, great staff too.
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Nigel
Jan 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Excellent location, our front room was spotless with a bay window though the traffic was very noisy from early morning. Also a pity that, despite being told about my friend's gluten intolerance, no.attempt was made at breakfast or on the evening menu to accommodate. Only one staff member apologised each of the three mornings A good cafe opposite and the Co-Op saved her,
Excellent location, our front room was spotless with a bay window though the traffic was very noisy from early morning. Also a pity that, despite being told about my friend's gluten intolerance, no.attempt was made at breakfast or on the evening menu to accommodate. Only one staff member apologised each of the three mornings A good cafe opposite and the Co-Op saved her,
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Keith
last week
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Stayed 3 nights
Everything was good 👍,, parkin, swimming pool,food in restaurant, staff all good 😊
Everything was good 👍,, parkin, swimming pool,food in restaurant, staff all good 😊
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Carol
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
We were unable to use the pool because we weren’t prepared and I didn’t go and look at it so I don’t know what it’s like. Our main disappointment was the quality of the food. The fish, our dinner was very good. The potatoes used for the chips, however, were of poor quality and the other food was just frozen and heated. It was also poor quality bacon for breakfast and, I would suggest, poor quality eggs No doubt they are trying to save on costs and although I would probably stay in that room again, we would be unlikely to eat there again which is disappointing
We were unable to use the pool because we weren’t prepared and I didn’t go and look at it so I don’t know what it’s like. Our main disappointment was the quality of the food. The fish, our dinner was very good. The potatoes used for the chips, however, were of poor quality and the other food was just frozen and heated. It was also poor quality bacon for breakfast and, I would suggest, poor quality eggs No doubt they are trying to save on costs and although I would probably stay in that room again, we would be unlikely to eat there again which is disappointing
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Vanessa
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
On site parking very convenient. Breakfast was very good. Staff lovely.
On site parking very convenient. Breakfast was very good. Staff lovely.
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Leah
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Everything you need, young but extremely attentive staff, clean rooms. Frustrating that you had to book the pool as it meant we weren’t able to use the facility but that may have been something we missed in the small print. Would definitely stay here again!
Everything you need, young but extremely attentive staff, clean rooms. Frustrating that you had to book the pool as it meant we weren’t able to use the facility but that may have been something we missed in the small print. Would definitely stay here again!
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Helen
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Brilliant staff. Excellent location. Veggie breakfast was supreme.
Brilliant staff. Excellent location. Veggie breakfast was supreme.
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FAQs about The Royal Lion Hotel
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, free self parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
English breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and children.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Yes, the hotel allows pets in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What accessibility features does the hotel offer?
Specific accessibility features are not detailed, but the hotel provides wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.
Where is the hotel located in relation to key attractions?
The hotel is located just steps from Lyme Regis Beach and Lyme Regis Museum, approximately 0.1 miles from Dinosaur Land and 0.2 miles from Marine Theatre.
Does the hotel have a swimming pool?
Yes, the hotel features an indoor swimming pool. Details about operational hours and seasonal availability are not specified.
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- 2026-12-20: 136.6930330755005USD
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children
- Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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