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The Imperial Hotel

★★★★·8.7/ 10Recommended
·Hotels
Check-in 03:00 PM / out 11:00 AM
Offsite parking discounted rates availableElectric bicycle charging stationLift / ElevatorLuggage storageFax/photocopyingFacilities for disabled guestsAll 50 facilities +
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Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, a picnic area, and a banquet hall. Grab a bite at The Arlington Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite. Stay in one of 63 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. St Anne's Arts & Community Centre - 0. 4 km / 0. 3 mi- Pannier Market - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Queen's Theatre - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Funder Zone - 2. 3 km / 1. 4 mi- Basett's Ridge - 4. 8 km / 3 mi- Marwood Hill Gardens - 8. 7 km / 5. 4 mi- Instow Beach - 11. 3 km / 7 mi- South West Coast Path Section 6 Trailhead - 11. 5 km / 7. 1 mi- South West Coast Path Section 7 Trailhead - 11. 5 km / 7. 2 mi- South West Coast Path Section 5 Trailhead - 13. 7 km / 8. 5 mi- North Devon Coast - 14. 2 km / 8. 8 mi- Survival Laser Games - 14. 5 km / 9 mi- Survival Paintball - 14. 5 km / 9 mi- Braunton Burrows - 14. 5 km / 9 mi- Arlington Court - 14. 8 km / 9. 2 mi. The preferred airport for The Imperial Hotel is Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl. ) - 83. 3 km / 51. 8 miWith a stay at The Imperial Hotel in Barnstaple, you'll be 9. 2 mi (14. 8 km) from Saunton Sands and 10. 5 mi (16. 9 km) from Croyde Bay Beach. This hotel is 10. 6 mi (17 km) from Exmoor Zoo and 12. 2 mi (19. 6 km) from Clovelly Village.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 302 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-09

Guests praise staff, cleanliness, and location. Breakfast is highly rated. Main complaints include hot rooms without AC in summer, small room sizes, missing amenities, and occasional noise.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.5
Service9.1
Cleanliness9.1
Value9.0
Surroundings9.0
Facilities8.8
PraisedWarm and friendly staff · Comfortable beds · Delicious food · Clean and well-maintained rooms
ComplaintsMattress odor or discomfort · Slow hot water · Poor bathroom ventilation · Unfriendly front desk staff

KEYIdeal for those valuing service/location. Summer guests should check cooling options; avoid small rooms if space-sensitive.

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