Royal Exeter Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Bournemouth
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
The Royal Exeter Hotel offers 46 ensuite bedrooms with contemporary or traditional decor. Executive rooms include four-poster beds and spa baths. All rooms have digital flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee makers, and 24-hour room service. Some rooms are located above the bar and may experience noise.
Dining & Nightlife
Oishii serves modern Asian fusion dishes, including sushi and Wagyu steak, by award-winning chef Cheryl Tio. Bar So features live music, DJs, and signature cocktails. The cocktail bar, 1812, offers an extensive selection of spirits and seasonal drinks. Breakfast is available for an additional fee.
Leisure & Activities
The hotel is opposite the Bournemouth International Centre, hosting concerts and events. Nearby, Bournemouth Pier has amusements and water sports. The Victorian gardens host free events like the Kids Fun Festival and outdoor art exhibitions. The Jurassic Coast, a 30-minute drive, offers fossil hunting and scenic hikes.
Location & Transport
The hotel is a 2-minute walk from Bournemouth Central and the beach. Bournemouth Station is a 5-minute taxi ride away, with direct trains from London Waterloo (1 hour 40 minutes). Bournemouth Airport is 4 miles north, while Southampton Airport is 34 miles away with rail connections.
Services & Events
The hotel provides dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk service, and free cribs. Meeting rooms with natural daylight and air conditioning are available. Wedding packages include bespoke menus and a dedicated coordinator. Private rooms can be hired for events, with options for car hire, photography, and entertainment.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Paid parking
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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