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The Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverwalk hotel with 2 restaurants and 24-hour front desk
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Front of property
Front of property
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior entrance
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room, River View

Superior Double or Twin Room, River View

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Small Double

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, River View

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Taw Vale Parade, Barnstaple, England, EX32 8NB

What's nearby

  • Pannier Market - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queen's Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Exmoor Zoo - 22 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Saunton Sands - 27 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Woolacombe Beach - 34 min drive - 23.7 km

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 10 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barnstaple Bus Station - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Water Gate - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Claytons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Latitude 48 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Imperial Hotel

Upscale hotel near Clovelly Village
A terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The Imperial Hotel. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, meeting rooms and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 63 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 20 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Colours Bar Bistro
  • The Arlington Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 20.00 for adults and from GBP 10.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note that some guestrooms are located in the Rivercourt Building and are accessed through a separate entrance.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Imperial Barnstaple
Imperial Hotel Barnstaple
The Imperial Hotel Barnstaple, Devon
The Imperial Hotel Hotel
The Imperial Hotel Barnstaple
The Imperial Hotel Hotel Barnstaple

Frequently asked questions

Does The Imperial Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

How much does it cost to stay at The Imperial Hotel?

As of 28 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Imperial Hotel on 29 Nov 2024 start from AU$184.47, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Imperial Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Imperial Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Imperial Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Imperial Hotel located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay Beach and Exmoor Zoo. Clovelly Village and RHS Garden Rosemoor are also within 16 mi (25 km). Barnstaple Station is 10 minutes by foot.

The Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 452 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 452 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 452 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 452 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 452 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quality for the price. Lovely old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As ever, excellent experience from Barnstaple’s best hotel. Only request - please make sure that the new EV charging spaces are free for EVs rather than allowing anyone to park in the space. Most frustrating when you need to charge your car…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very polite,positive and helpful. Excellent food. Glad planning to revisit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming hotel and staff. Kicked off our two-week tour of the SW in an exceptional manner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hote
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maxine, North Saanich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very good. Hotel was in excellent condition for it's age. Our room looked out onto another building so not a great view. Parking is available but tight spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, really nicely done out. Would definitely return here
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The location was superb. The River Taw is literally across the road, as is the excellent Barnstaple museum. The room was beautiful and the public areas are smart
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jerold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is quite nice and its restaurant was very nice. The only downside to our stay was that there is no air conditioning in this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is very pleasant hotel with excellent staff. The dining room and room service fee are very expensive. There seems to be no recycling effort made in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location easy parking clean room with comfy bed Excellent food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I particularly liked the variety of lounges of different sizes with good views as overlooking the river. The location was especially convenient for river walks and public transport yet at the same time quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and a very nice place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel, fantastic staff
Hotel is a traditional hotel with excellent staff (definitely a great asset). Our second stay here and rooms and bathrooms have recently been refurbished. The restaurants are good, breakfast excellent. Car parking avaiable (if you have a disabled badge let reception know and rhey will reserve you a space in the car park). If there is a slight downside to the hotel it would be that the corridors upstairs are a little narrow (the building is older) but there is a lift and we had an accessible room which was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff who made us feel very welcome. Room and all facilities were lovely and. Clean. Breakfast was well worth the extra and great value too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great venue and staff, but my stay was marred by their dress code for dining. I'm not going to let a hotel tell me what to wear when I'm relaxing. I had to eat out. Dress code made me feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. I understand why it's there, but I think in this day and age it just seems old-fashioned, snobby, condescending, and actually quite insulting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great couple of days. Such a lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieran Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building looked great inside and out. The staff were all very nice made you feel welcome. One night I came back at 1am and was still greeted by a smile which you don't get everywhere. The restaurant attached to the hotel looked great. The rooms are all well done out and feel cosy. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and all the staff are amazing and very helpful also the breakfast WOW WOW WOW so delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was really nice Hotel clean snd tidy Staff were friendly and helpful Nice breakfast but a bit pricey
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel, and I loved the bedsheets.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024