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About this property
Located in the picturesque Devonshire town of Illfracombe is the Royal Britannia Hotel. Totally refurbished in 2010, the hotel overlooks the harbour and has 2 restaurants and 2 bars, offering cuisine from Northern China, Sunday carvery and bar meals. Former notable guests of the hotel include Lord Admiral Nelson and King Edward VII. Rooms at the Royal Britannia feature TVs and tea/coffee making facilities, whilst some have sea views and spa baths. The large restaurant has exposed wooden beams and serves English and international cuisine. There is a carvery with a range of meat, and a sea-food menu featuring the fresh catch from Illfracombe harbour. There are two bars, serving a wide range of drinks and light snacks throughout the day. Devonshire cream teas are also available for guests to enjoy. The hotel is surrounded by the harbour stunning countryside walks. The golden, sandy beaches of Woolacommbe are a haven for surfers, and are a 10-minute drive away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Beachfront
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineSteakhouse • Asian
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.




The fine print
Please note that the Britannia Inn is the hotel's on-site restaurant. The hotel does not accept American Express.
Please note if travelling with a pet, that only selective room types can accommodate animals. Please confirm in advance if you will be travelling with a pet.
Please note single sex groups of 3 or over will only be accepted with a pre authorization payment of up to £300 per person on the guests card to cover any damages or smoking in the room. All guests must also provide photo ID in order to check in.
Please note that all the bedrooms are different in shape and size and are furnished accordingly. Also the decoration may be different to that shown in the images.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.