Runnacleave Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 8AR, United Kingdom
#2 of 11 hotels in Ilfracombe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 807 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.4
Value for money
8.7
Free Wifi
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 26, 2024
Roy
United KingdomFriendly Hotel close to the seafront with excellent breakfast
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 23, 2024
Wright
United Kingdomroom rather small also the lift needed getting used too
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 18, 2024
John
United States of AmericaNothing!
I was a little apprehensive about booking this location at first, I saw the picture and skipped by. We went back and decided we would give a try. So glad we did! What an awesome experience. We arrived and was greeted by Michael (I believe he was one of the owners, not sure). We stayed for 3 nights and Michael was one of the most responsive people I have ever come across while staying at a hotel. He and the other staff went out of their way to make sure everything was okay. They made us feel like we had all of their attention. Can not praise them enough! The hotel rooms were spotless and seemed brand new. The food was excellent, service excellent and it was in a great location; what else can you ask for. Highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 13, 2024
Michael
United KingdomNothing!
Everything!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 11, 2024
Tony
United Arab EmiratesIncredibly friendly & accommodating team
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 8, 2024
Bernard
United KingdomBreakfast was excellent. Evening meal beautifully cooked & presented. Staff very friendly & Accommodating. Will definitely return. Hotel perfect. Sometimes picking a hotel is a bit of a lottery, with the Carlton we won the jackpot. Could not have been better.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Rachael
United Arab EmiratesI like dogs but maybe a separate area would be better for guests with dogs at breakfast.
Friendly staff and king size room.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 28, 2024
Tracey
United KingdomThe hotel was perfect but Ilfracombe was a little tired.
The hotel was close to the beach, spotlessly clean. The staff were really friendly. They cater for gf - brilliantly and are dog friendly
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Sian
United Kingdomeverything
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Victor
United KingdomNo complaints.
Room comfortable. Breakfast good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Catherine
United KingdomDinner was delicious. They catered well for gluten free diets. Great choice of cooked food at breakfast, with quality ingredients. Staff were helpful. My single room was generous.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Sarah
United KingdomThe size of the room was quite small. Just big enough for the two of us. The tray for tea and coffee was tucked away and we didn't find it for 36 hours as it was in one side of the wardrobe which we didn't use.
We stayed on a B & B basis. The three breakfasts we had were very good. My wife and I enjoyed either a full breakfast or an omelette. Both of which were excellent. The staff were very pleasant, particularly those in the breakfast room.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Joanne
United KingdomNothing not to like for me!
Excellent staff, so accommodating, nothing too much for them and super friendly 😁 Very clean and comfortable rooms,just a fantastic experience at The Carlton…Highly recommend 😁
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Iris
United KingdomInsufficient parking for the number of potential residents. We were fortunate to change our itinerary to ensure parking on return and also stayed at the very beginning of the season so fewer guests on site.
Location also evening meal available
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Annette
United KingdomThe breakfast was superb, & the location perfect located next to the venue for a wedding we were attending plus a short walk to the harbour.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Jacqueline
United KingdomVery well run
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Tye
United KingdomThe breakfast was far too early. It was finished by 09.30. We stayed over the Easter weekend and did not want to be up that early. The first morning we were there we were declined a cooked breakfast because we got there at 09.40. Our room was tiny. There was not wardrobe space for my dresses. Was only big enough for shirts. Room was clean and bed was comfortable.
Staff were very friendly and the food was delicious.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Lauren
United KingdomHaving to leave :(
Returning visit to the hotel, greeted by the same staff a year on and they remembered us and our little dog Pippa. We had the best time and our room was spot on like last year! We simply cannot fault the hotel and the staff!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 14, 2024
Kelly
United KingdomRoom could have been bigger Breakfast Sunday morning not as good but still a great choice
Breakfast the 1st day was superb! On the Sunday morning not so good, so a change of chef we think... Room was lovely but very small, however ideal for what we needed. Really friendly staff and would visit again.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 2, 2024
Susie
United KingdomI really can't think of anything!
Fantastic breakfast, loads of choice. Fresh fruit salad, pastries ,cereals, whatever cooked (including fish, omelette) Staff amazing, nothing too much trouble.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 27, 2024
Debbie
United Kingdomlovely lounge area to relax in. super comfy bed, all very modern. good choice for breakfast, continental or full English.. very dog friendly, our dog was given a sausage at breakfast. 10 min walk to harbour, cafes, pubs, restaurants and shops. enjoyed our stay and will return again.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 26, 2024
Darren
United KingdomThere was no fault
Perfect 100% Staff, Owners so helpful. Been along time since I had an excellent breakfast. Our stay is perfect and can't wait to return.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 20, 2024
Susan
United KingdomThe staff were helpful and friendly. Our dog was very welcome.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 18, 2024
Paul
United KingdomNothing
Great staff Comfortable, warm room Lovely breakfasts
Stayed in February 2024
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