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Reviews of Royal Beacon Hotel 3 stars

The Beacon, Exmouth, EX8 2AF, United Kingdom

#4 of 10 hotels in Exmouth

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2305 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    8.0
    Nice people, great loacation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beds very very small. Thought it was slightly overpriced.

    Great location.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    7.0
    Good in parts but be so much better with some some investment and a little TLC
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was in desperate need of refurbishment. Seemed like a start had been made but then abandoned. Poor soundproofing and plumbing needs attention ( warm water from cold water tap )!

    Location, spacious room, breakfast,staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable but disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room not serviced properly. Barren bathroom furniture. Room not serviced properly. Appalling parking for £10 per night charge.

    Location & friendly staff. Excellent food at breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    8.0
    Convenient and dog friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Had a good breakfast. Parking a bit of a problem if you are not very mobile.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    8.0
    Very relaxing and enjoyable, will re-book if in the area again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The option of n evening meal if we wanted but numerous local eateries so did not affect the holiday experieance

    Location and friendliness of staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast well cooked, but I do prefer a buffet type where you can choose exactly what you want .Also very good shower in room.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2024

    8.0
    We had a good stay in Exmouth and found the Royal Beacon to meet our expectations.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit dated, shower was very tiny, and our room windows didn’t open so there was no air flow and it was rather stuffy.

    Good location within a short walk to the beach and to the downtown area. Friendly and helpful staff, reasonable rates.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    9.0
    Will be back sooner than later.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    I can’t think of anything else to say because it was all very good.

    All three were superb. Excellent value for money & staff very efficient & most pleasant!l Room 211 had a superb sea view - thanks.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    8.0
    Good breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Would have been better to have a walk in shower.

    We were on the third floor with a sea view. Very spacious room, needs a little T and C. Would have been nice to have a walk in shower but the shower worked well. Towels were really fluffy and soft. Bed comfortable. Breakfast was served to you which we really enjoyed, it meant it was hot and freshly cooked.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely hotel for the location and price. Very happy with it.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    8.0
    Ideal hotel for visit to Exmouth
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking is very limited.

    Large, well appointed bedroom. Great breakfast with plenty of choice. Location is idealfor beach, harbour and town.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs a little updating but not really a dislike.

    Wonderful location friendly staff. Lovely big bathroom. View of river. Comfortable bed. Exceptional high quality not drinks- even in high end hotels only OF tips and Nescafe but this was far better.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2024

    8.0
    Definitely go again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very limited parking.

    Very good breakfast with plenty of choice. View from room overlooking the sea with good clear views across the estuary towards Dawlish and Dawlish Warren.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    7.0
    Quick stop in Exmouth
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Night porter was not much help upon checking in out of hours - day staff much more helpful Hotel is dated, but clean and sufficient for an overnight stay. Car park is tiny, and limited on road parking outside the front of the hotel, we got lucky but if the road is full you will need to pay to park somewhere and walk

    Location was good, central to everything

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    7.0
    Very pleasant - staff were friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some dirty marks were on the bathroom wall and our wardrobe had a broken handle

    The location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    9.0
    A very happy stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one chair in our room for two!

    A beautiful location and loved the breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    9.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    8.0
    Very nice and comfortable hotel in good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I was aware when booking that the restaurant is not currently open for dinner. However, there is a notice by the main entrance advertising sandwiches etc being available. I think this notice should be taken down as it seems misleading - I was hoping for a light lunch (perhaps a sandwich) one day and was told these were not available.

    Really pleasant room with lovely views overlooking the coast. Very good breakfasts with hot food cooked freshly to order - so much better than the hot breakfast buffet on offer in many hotels these days. Hotel in very nice location (although being up a hill might be challenging to less mobile guests), close to the town centre and a pleasant short stroll through gardens to the beach. Very pleasant and helpful staff and good to have a nice bar to be able to drink and socialise in.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    7.0
    Dog friendly, convenient and good. We shall be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It is a shame the hotel does not do dinner. Unfortunately we had an overnight leak from the ceiling which dripped down onto the occasional table and damaged my laptop. The hotel management were very apologetic, helpful and resolved the matter satisfactorily without hassle.

    Room was comfortable and had a lovely sea view (requested). Breakfast was very good. Location was very good, being an easy walk to the beach. Staff helpful and pleasant.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    7.0
    Good for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little tired

    Good location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    I got a good deal so it was a good choice
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was very small given the size of the bathroom

    Room was spacious and bed was comfortable

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    8.0
    Staff friendly and helpful, hotel clean and nice room, really good value. Excellent location a few minutes from the bea
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed a bit firm

    Very friendly staff, nice room and excellent location, literally a few minutes from the beach.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    7.0
    We have stayed at this hotel a few times and will continue to do so.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have always found this hotel very welcoming and staff helpful and polite. I liked our room, only criticism I have about our room, is that the bathroom could do with a tidy up around sink and bath/shower area. But it was clean,

    We didn’t have breakfast. Location is very good. Close to beach and little shops and eating places.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    7.0
    A traditional hotel but Very pet friendly, great breakfast.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms rather tired but bed very comfortable. There were no plug sockets above the dressing table/side board so had to plug kettle in on floor, and stretch hair dryer towards mirror!

    Breakfast was excellant, some continental/cereal offer and a lovely cooked choice too. Small but nice bar, lounge and our dog able to join us. Room had a water bowl, poop bags and a ball to welcome our four legged friend. Good location with gardens and dog walking area in front of hotel, 5 minutes to the beach, 10 minutes to town centre, railway station.

    Stayed in May 2024

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