Name: Royal Beacon Hotel
Address: The Beacon, Exmouth, EX8 2AF, GB

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2026

Robert

Location excellent and views 2 minutes to beach

4/10

Poor

03 Aug 2026

Nikki

Walked into the room and there were stains all over the carpets. Looked out the window and on the ledge was a brush from dustpan other rubbish and a decaying pigeon. There was no water in the room and went to ask at reception £3.60 from the bar. We didn’t want to eat food prepared there so just had coffee and croissant. Didn’t complain as overheard hotel closing in October so didn’t seem any point.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Christopher

Good location friendly staff

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2026

Christine

It was clean and staff very friendly, lovely breakfast.

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2026

Tim

All o.k
Clean.tidy ..price ok..
Carpets look a bit worn on the back area where we stayed, but room ok
Would use again..
8/10
Good location and stunning weather

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2026

Mandy

Our stay overall was good and the size of the room and bathroom were great. The bathroom was lovely and clean, but the carpet in the bedroom was stained and dirty. The windows looked a if they haven't been cleaned in ages and a lot of peeling paintwork. Such a pity because the location is good and staff are friendly.

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2026

Marie

Good quality breakfast Excellent service Staff work as a team Comfy beds we had a good three day break

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jul 2026

John

Staff were nice, room was ok, mattress was somewhat soft. Bathroom ok, quite large but walk in shower a bit small, with rubber seal starting to detach itself. Sink was a little small, and the bathroon window had some mould. Location is very good, a short walk to the town centre and sea front, but parking a bit of a pain, not a lot available

Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2026

Yvonne

Decor in the room was very tired. Lining of curtains was torn. Flush on toilet came away when being used

Staff were nice and helpful. Breakfast was good although I asked for extra toast which we did not get

Friends

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2026

Mary

Very kindly put a fan in the hot room. Very welcoming to the dog

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Amanda

The hotel is ideally located in a quiet street and the parking was helpful. The view from the windows was a bonus, I could actually hear the waves. The room size was a pleasant surprise. Plenty of wardrobe & cupboard space, bright and airy and a fan provided which was useful. Bed was comfortable and staff in reception were really kind & helpful. One small slightly annoying factor was an air-lock or similar in upper room’s water system which did make a noise. Notwithstanding this I would definitely stay again.

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2026

Patricia

Renovations are planned so we knew what to expect. Very dated but lovely old building. Staff were great and did their best. Great breakfast and comfy bed. Our stay a bit uncomfortable due to extreme heat. Despite this we enjoyed our stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Michael

Had a one night stay, lovely hotel, with the most helpful and pleasant staff. Breakfast was great and the service first class. Will definitely be returning.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

nigel

Excellent staff. Lovely room and decor.
Heat wave when I visited
Lovely to see a fan in the room when I entered 😀
Unfortunately they have limited parking 😕 and had to pay for my car space. Wifi not so good.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2026

james

Good location.
Property needs updating.
Staff are the best & nicest staff .
Breakfast needs 2 more staff & a bus boy to keep tables clean for customers.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Ben

Very nice hotel, staff nice

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2026

Brendan

The location is great and the views are stunning. Generally a little tired and could do with renovation. Street parking was sparse and spent a lot of time driving up and down trying to find a space. No air conditioning in the room wasn’t ideal, given the heatwave we are experiencing in the UK. Given my stay was midweek it would have been nice to have breakfast before heading off to work, however breakfast wasn’t served until after 07:30

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Sue

My second visit to this charming old hotel. Great location and really helpful staff. I will be back again soon.
Thank you

Self

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2026

Ray

The hotel location is excellent for access to town and beach. Not the hotels fault but the parking situation around the beach access areas are not good. Even finding a place is virtually impossible and if you do you are restricted to 3 hrs max.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2026

Kevin

A very good little hotel.

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Elizabeth

Staff were so friendly and helpful a credit to the hotel. The hotel is a lovely building and had everything you needed for a relaxing stay. Breakfast was good, had a selection of cereal, pastries, fruit and yoghurt as well as a full cooked breakfast. Hotel was really busy with guests but nothing was to much trouble for the staff & not a lot of noise from other guests. Would recommend you book a parking space at the hotel which are limited as parking on the road outside the hotel is busy, but the staff did tell us that there is a pay & display carpark down the road at the Imperial hotel, which didn't have to use as we luckily found parking on the road. Beach is a 5 minute walk away & there are a variety of places to eat on the sea front.
All in all I would recommend a visit to The Royal Beacon hotel, so relaxing, staff friendly & convenient area

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Gary

Very spacious room 105 could do with lick of paint but apart from that faultless

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Tim

It was better than expected for tge price

Friends

4/10

Poor

29 Jun 2026

Michael

Hotel is very tired looking and our room had very poor ventilation.the bathroom window was screwed shut because it was falling apart and the bedroom window had a limited opening.We were unlucky to be on holiday when the heat wave was at its worst.

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Brad

Great location, a literal two minute walk to the beach or the town itself. The room was presented decorative to our 10 year anniversary, compliments to the staff going the extra mile. Overall the room was very good, hygienic and perfect for a place to rest and recover from the days events.

Our only minor observation was a faulty shower tap making it difficult to adjust the temperatures of the water and a window that was in a set position. This was challenging as it was a warm evening and we couldn’t open the window anymore than 10inches for a fresh breeze.

Would recommend and definitely won’t be the last time we would visit the hotel if we were that way.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2026

Nigel

Clean staff friendly

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

ANN

Couldn't have a shower as the shower didn't work properly, draining away! Breakfast was very good!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2026

Clarissa

Pleasant stay

Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Jun 2026

Malcolm

Great view from the room over the bay.breakfast was good and staff friendly. The hotel is \"ageing\" so you can expect little issues however i was absolutely disgusted to find pubic hairs in and outside the bath, broken metal shower (dripped) and the back of toilet was leaking. Ive actually taken photos ( timed) if disputed. On leaving i mentioned it receptionist said she would make a note.she also asked for my breakfast payment .....id actually paid cash on check in the night before which concerned me made me feel uneasy tbh
I was recommended this hotel by friends in exeter ....they are disappointed. As i say staff friendly breakfast good view fantastic bed comfortable. Bathroom let the whole experience down ....

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Karen

Friendly helpful staff. Spacious room. Just one criticism in the bathroom. It would be helpful to have a grab rail in the bath/shower for senior guests comfort and safety.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Richard

The room was very good but there were a few unforeseen issues. The Manager was excellent. She did everything the could to resolve the issues and look after us - hence the overall excellent rating. Thank you.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Debbie

This is my favourite hotel. Full of character, a stones throw from the beach and the town. The most helpful, friendly staff. I especially love their breakfast, which as a dairy free vegetarian there is always plenty of options. I always choose to stay at the Royal Beacon when I’m breaking a long journey from Cornwall to up country. Amazing value for money.

Pet

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

stephen

Lovely friendly small hotel. Right in the town centre. Only a 5 minute walk to the beach. Slightly old fashioned and in need of an upgrade soon, however for the pice a bargain. Amazing views of the sea. Would definitely book again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Kim

room could be cleaner.
Maintenance of the room is required shower not great. cobwebs etc.
unclean in various locations.

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Vince

Nice location. Large and clean room.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Adam

Staff very friendly, polite and welcoming. Room spacious with a great view. Breakfast was very good and location brilliant for local amenities. Overall very accommodating.

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Martin

If you get it for the right price, it can be great value for money.
I do believe it’s going to be converted to apartments so, the bar is not well stocked and nothings been refurbished for a long time! Breakfast was decent and we found the room comfortable. It’s also in a great location.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Sue

The hotel is a grand old building in a great pos

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2026

Fleur

Very comfortable room with a lovely sea view and only ten minutes’ downhill walk to the station.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jun 2026

David

Nice newly refurbished courtyard room but let down by the bathroom with a broken shower door, part of the shower fell off and the sink tap was broken. A shame as the location was great but just somewhat tired.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Tracey

We had a very comfortable and peaceful overnight stay and slept very well in the bed which was very comfortable. Breakfast was exactly the food we enjoy and we were very happy with it all.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Aimee

Staff were absolutely amazing. Room was small BUT beautifully done, clean and more than enough space for just the 2 of us. Ideal location. We will be back

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jun 2026

David

Room was top of hotel overlooking a crumbling slated roof but it was the cheapest option and loud seagulls every morning sitting on the roof.
The room was adaquate but bathroom only had tiled floor so shower went everywhere.
Staff were good and polite and helpful, breakfast was fine and hot but also minimal varied selection.
Parking was atrocious, with only 6 spaces ? at £10 per night because street parking was normally nose to tail, and full for 24 hours. Because I have a blue badge I parked on the double yellow lines one night and found a space 10 cars down the other ones. Close to front with a zig zag path down to beach from hotel front door basically. Fine for the money apart from parking problems.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Eleni

Perfect for our quick top over in Exmouth

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2026

Keith

No evening restaurant was a bit inconvenient
The only real issue is there is only parking for about 7 cars which has to be prebooked and nothing tells you when booking on the site
So we had to find on street parking some way away.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Jonathan

A well decorated spacious 3rd floor room with stunning views across the bay. Helpful staff, recommended!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

karen

Great location stunning sea view

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2026

Sarah

I liked the location of the hotel, perfect position for a short break to Exmouth.
We were allocated a nice room which may have been recently refurbished, with a side view of the sea, everything was spotlessly clean and the bed very comfortable.
Too be fair the hotel was a little dated, but we had a great stay.
Reception staff were nice, but breakfast was very different unfortunately. I guess the young waitress preferred to be somewhere else on a hot sunny bank holiday!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Corrine

This hotel surprised us as it was such good value! Fabulous location, clean and comfortable rooms and friendly staff! Would stay here again!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2026

Omena

Great location, fairly clean hotel but it has seen better days. Decor and furnishings worn and faded. Hot water wasn’t working in our shower so ended up having a cold shower- we were offered another room to use the next day but we only stayed one night. Staff were amicable and breakfast was a standard full English. Definitely on the cheaper end of budget hotel.

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 May 2026

Raymond

One or two unique features:

the side panel of the bath dropped down, making it difficult to get into the shower.

the shower was almost scalding with no means adjustment.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

John

We particularly liked the pleasant and helpful attitude of the staff. The room was clean and tidy

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 May 2026

Mark

Car parking is limited & places must be found on the residential streets in the area.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

David

Nice location clean room and nice shower only 5 mins to the town was on the 3rd floor and had a view of the sea easy check in would happy to stay again

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

Stuart

Great location and lovely staff. Great low price, reflects the room and amenities so would stay again. Room was really clean. Some maintenance and improvements are needed to modernise a little.

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

Clifton

Good location, short walk to beach and pub. Hotel nice, room good bathroom really dated but clean. Bed not the comfiest, if you need to park then you need to reserve a spot (£10 a night) at the hotel, not many spots on the street but we did find one close every night.
Would definitely come again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

graham

Clean room

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Amanda

Booked very last minuite after not liking a caravan. This was fantastic value, very clean, very comfortable and friendly staff. 👍

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

Tom

Fantastic budget hotel in a brilliant location just a few minutes walk to the beach and town centre.

On street parking.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Shaun

The staff are very friendly and helpful, the rooms are very spacious and clean, the breakfast had a good choice of food and well worth the money, the hotel is situated on a hill looking down towards the seafront.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Ryan

Great place to stay perfect location .

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Michael

Great value and a superb breakfast

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Vincent

Great location, very quiet

Partner

4/10

Poor

09 May 2026

Terry

Unsafe shower and bathtub. Mold on the walls in the bathroom.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Joanne

Lovely hotel in prominent position within easy reach of beach & Town.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Paul

This was a lovely stay - very welcoming, wonderful surroundings. 10/10

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

catherine

Tired hotel, but helpful staff, comfortable bed and very clean room. The hotel has a planning notice outside, so it appears to be changing use at some time in the future

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Daniel

Absolutely fantastic as normal. We love staying at the Royal Beacon Hotel. The staff are all so lovely, rooms kept to a high standard. Great location.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

David

Great views, good staff, good food

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Debbie

I love staying in this beautiful old hotel. It is a stones throw from the town and beach with beautiful views across the sea to Torbay and beyond.
Breakfasts are fantastic and catered for my weird veggie dairy free diet with ease.
The staff here are always so friendly and welcoming and go out of their way to make your stay comfortable.
Oh and my two dogs love it as well.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2025

iain

Friendly staff really wanted us to have a good stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2025

Louise

Wonderful stay

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2025

Tony

Lovely room. Staff great. Very clean.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Nov 2025

bradley

The room was okay the bathroom was dirty outdated, no bath mate was provided, could hear people from other rooms. But the view was excellent

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2025

Paul

Limited parking.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

Barbara

Great hotel! Location, room, cleanliness, service, restaurant… all good 😊

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Terry

Clean and comfortable. But Breakfast was not free as it was stated as advertised. But apart from that it was good

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2025

Stewart

The room was spacious and clean and the bed and shower were perfect

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Oct 2025

Ashley

Stayed 3 times at The Royal Beacon over the last 2 months. Room and breakfast perfect. Staff likewise. Will be returning in November. Keep up the good work!

Partner

4/10

Poor

25 Oct 2025

Bethan

No parking. Good location but hotel is dated and in need of refurbishment. Overpriced for what we got.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Zoe

Friendly service and we really appreciated the upgrade to the sea view! Great location and convenient for the beach. Some of the decor was a bit dated, but all was spotlessly clean and we felt very welcome.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Oct 2025

Andrew

Good value for money Hotel. Bit tired in places but comfortable. Parking limited on site but found it easy to park on street near the hotel. Breakfast was good.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2025

Joann

Staff friendly and helpful. Room had lovely sea views. Bed was comfy. Hotel was clean. Cooked breakfast was fresh and tasty. Would have liked an option of porridge or bananas. Restaurant was bright and clean. Parking was good as nowhere on yhe road available and my husband has mobility issues.
A shower rather than one over the bath would have been easier. Instructions for operating the shower would have been useful as the water was very hot and we wasted a lot getting it to the correct temperature.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Chris

The traditional English breakfast was well worth the wait for being cooked to order, probably the best cooked breakfast I've had in years! And a nice selection of buffet items as well. In October the parking wasn't an issue, but I can imagine its more problematic at busy times of year. The building is nearly 200 years old so I can forgive the creaky floorboards, but the bed we had was also very creaky which was a little annoying. Overall it was excellent value for money and I would stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Oct 2025

Theodorus

Parking non- existent requiring us to park a 15 minute walk away. We managed . Staff are brilliant. Very helpful and charming . We had an excellent seaview from our room number 211 which was a highlight and great to wake up to . Overall the stay was fine for just overnight but hotel is looking very tired and in need of some loving care. Breakfast was very good and served with a smile .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Tim

Nice upgrade, there is free parking along the front of the hotel if you are lucky.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Oct 2025

GINA

Overall the hotel was OK, but a bit dated. Our room was large but cold, beds were comfy. We had a twin room and this was situated at the rear over looking the car park. Furniture was dated but sufficient. The room had the usual complimentary tea and coffee. The worst thing was the bathroom. Cracked ceiling, a rather large dead spider on the floor, radiator caked in dust, the bath panel was cracked and warped with water, the door hinges were rusty. It just needed a complete makeover and clean.
We were lucky to park on the street, although there is parking to the rear of the hotel, it was already reserved.
Sadly there was no meals being served, but there's plenty of places to eat nearby. I wouldn't advise going out in the car as you may not be able to park when you get back.
Hotel is at the top of a hill, and in good position and walking distance for all the local amenities.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2025

DAVID

Great sea view room

Public areas were good and clean, room was good too. Staff were friendly and helpful but maybe had too much to do

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Sep 2025

jennifer

The hotel felt very run down. Stair carpets threadbare in places. It looked quite neglected from the outside.
A convenient location but parking very restricted.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2025

Joe

Comfy bed

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Philip

The room - 205 - was very good. I had given up thinking that such places were available in the UK. A great place to stay.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Iain

Nice hotel with views of the estuary. Fairly quiet given its central location. With-in walking distance of the train station. I had a comfortable and clean room. Pleasant and helpful staff. Wifi was available in the lounge but not my room. There's a decent breakfast for those who want it. Happy to stay there again.

Business_and_leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2025

Clare

A pleasant stay.

Beach View, friendly, helpful staff. Traditional charm

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2025

Tracey

The bedroom and how tidy it was and the cooked breakfast and the most of all the staff there that work they were kind and considerate and went beyond there means to support me when staying will definitely would come back again to stay there

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Roy

Room was a good size, clean and presentable albiet furniture a little dated. Bathroom was very clean, goid size and good lighting. Interaction with staff was easy and very friendly.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2025

Paul

We stayed here for a night on a room only basis. Check in was simple, parking wasn’t an issue but I did have to park in the long stay down near the sea front. Our room was a basic double on the 3rd floor. Turns out we had a sea view which was nice. The room was ok, bathroom very dated but functional. We would stay again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2025

Helen

Friendly stay with s sea view

Our stay started off with a bit of a hiccup, with our room not being ready but the staff were very accommodating and we ended up getting an upgrade with a sea view, this made our stay even better. Everyone was friendly and we enjoyed our stay very much.

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2025

Sarah

Breakfast was good. Room a bit tired, no plug in bath, stain on chair and carpet. Staff were very good.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2025

Oliver

Value for money - try and book parking in advance!

Staff very friendly and helpful.
One member of staff working when I arrived, working reception and the bar!
Bar not overly well stocked.
Unable to park anywhere near the hotel had a ten min walk from where I parked.
Room on the nicer end of basic, but good value for the price.
Hotel in general is nice , great location, needs a lick of paint and some new carpets in places.
I would stay again 👍

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2025

Michael

Nice to have a lift, disliked the shower set up,not enough grab handles and a bath slip mat would have made elderly people feel safer,the shower itself was a good high pressure .that was my main criticism

Leisure Partner