The Imperial Hotel
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.
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
KEYIdeal for those valuing service/location. Summer guests should check cooling options; avoid small rooms if space-sensitive.
Room types · 7
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Deluxe River View Twin/Double Room
This large, airy room overlooks the River Taw and includes chocolates and fruit platter on arrival. Other benefits include tea and nespresso coffee machines and a flat-screen TV and Bathrobes and slippers
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Superior Double or Twin Room with River View
Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The twin/double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV, as well as river views.
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Superior Twin or Double Room
This room overlooks the town, and benefits from tea and coffee facilities and a flat-screen TV. Please note, some of our Superior Rooms are located in our River Court Building, an annex to the main hotel. All River Court rooms are dog friendly.
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Standard Double Room
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Standard Single Room
This room overlooks the town, and benefits from tea and coffee facilities and a flat-screen TV.
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Standard Twin/Double Room
This room overlooks the town, or small courtyard area if the room is located in the River Court Building, and benefits from tea and coffee facilities and a flat-screen TV. Please note, some of our Standard Rooms are located in our River Court Building, an annex to the main hotel. All River Court rooms are dog friendly.
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Small Double Room
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
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