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Ilfracombe Carlton

Devon · United Kingdom

Runnacleave RoadView location

9.4/10Excellent394 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/109.8
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.4/109.4
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities9.2/109.2
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About Ilfracombe Carlton

A total of 40 accomodation units are available for guests' convenience. Those staying at this hotel may surf on the internet thanks to the Wi-Fi access ready to use on public areas. This hotel offers 24-hour reception for guests' convenience. Corporate travellers may avail for business facilities and services.

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With a stay at Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel - Hotel in Ilfracombe, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Exmoor National Park and Capstone Hill. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from The Landmark Theatre and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Ilfracombe Museum.

Stay in one of 40 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Ilfracombe? This hotel has 1615 square feet (150 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: GBP 8 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per night
    • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

The Landmark Theatre 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Ilfracombe Museum 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Wildersmouth Beach 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Ilfracombe Beach 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Holy Trinity Church Ilfracombe 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Capstone Hill 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Ilfracombe Harbour 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Verity Statue 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
North Devon Coast 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Chambercombe Manor 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Hele Corn Mill and Tea Room 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Hele Bay Beach 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Lee Beach 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Watermouth Castle 4.8 km / 3 mi
Broadsand beach 6.3 km / 3.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 40
  • hotel
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Library
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  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARDTPL.ST

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  • Room AccessibleRoom • AccessibleROO.H6

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  • FAMILY ROOM STANDARDFAMILY ROOM • STANDARDFAM.ST

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • SUITE SUPERIOR KING BEDSUITE • SUPERIOR KING BEDSUI.KG-SU

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    Room code: SUI.KG-SU

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  • TRIPLE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • TWO BEDSTPL.2B

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    Room code: TPL.2B

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  • FAMILY ROOM BUNK BEDFAMILY ROOM • BUNK BEDFAM.BK

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    BUNK BED

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    Room code: FAM.BK

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  • TRIPLE AccessibleTRIPLE • AccessibleTPL.H6

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    Room code: TPL.H6

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Ilfracombe Carlton

9.4
Excellent
394 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.8 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.4 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
9.2 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2026
Stuart
Excellent stay
Self
2/10
Poor
05 Jul 2026
Calum
The owner is a bully, a narcissist, and a scammer!
Business
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2026
Darran
Had a great 3 nights pity I was working. Lovely hotel.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2026
PAUL
Very nice clean room, very handy for the town centre. Staff very helpful.
Self
8/10
Excellent
23 Jun 2026
Victoria
Breakfast was delicious.
My room was near the stairs doorway and lift so unfortunately it was noisy but the room was spotless and the bed comfy. It was very hot in the room but keeping the window open helped.
The reception staff and night porter were first class.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
Lynda
Good hotel, pleasant and professional staff, excellent food.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Jun 2026
John
helpful staff and good breakfast
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
Timothy
Well located for us, very helpful and friendly staff, small but very nicely decorated and furnished room, comfortable and clean, what more can you want
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Apr 2026
John
Reception was welcoming. Bedroom was very small , fortunately able to change to larger one .
Meals all good , adequate choices and very helpful staff. Parking on site appreciated but spaces rather small for larger cars.
We would return . Our thanks to Michael and his staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
Krzysztof
My stay was nice an easy. Lovely , friendly staff. Clean room. Good and tasty food . Close to sea and city centre.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2026
Marian
I enjoyed a wonderful 4 day Easter break staying at the Carlton hotel. Elliot was very welcoming and efficient in making me feel comfortable as a lone traveller. The hotel is spotlessly clean everywhere and bright and cheerful in decor. My room was lovely, extremely comfortable bed and I slept so well. I really enjoyed waking up to the sound of the seagulls. The hand soaps and shower gels smell divine and the nice fluffy white towels too. I appreciated the complimentary bottle of water every morning to take with me on my daily explorations.
The in house restaurant with perfectly laundered white linen cloths was a real luxury and the complimentary breakfast was wonderful with a great choice of eats to start your day. I also dined in the restaurant for my evening meals too and highly recommend the Chicken Supreme it was superb.
There is a cosy library with small games tables for chess and scrabble too which is a nice touch especially if you enjoy some quiet time.
The hotel has a car park out front and Dawn was so kind and helpful carrying my little case to my car for me and opening doors for guests with luggage.
Michael was very quick and efficient checking me out and providing me with my final bill on departure. I highly recommend this hotel and may they long continue . I give them 5 stars.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2026
Amanda
We have stayed in many hotels and B&B’s but this is by far one of the best . From the moment we walked through the doors we were made to feel welcome , micheal welcomed us and was very informative, he told us about places to eat and never pushed his own restaurant on us but we are so glad we booked the restaurant, the food was top class , definitely up there 5 🌟. The breakfast menu was huge, not your standard menu. The hotel is modern , clean and bright . A big thank you to all the staff that made our stay. Would definitely recommend and would definitely come back .
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2026
karen
Great variety ...fresh fruit...amazing dinner.
Happy and verry Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable room.
Parking with electric charger.
Michael was amazing,
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2026
Alison
Easy to park, very attentive staff and excellent food.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2026
Zoe
A lovely hotel that exceeded our expectations. Fabulous food with a great choice at both breakfast and dinner. The room had been refurbished to a high standard and was very clean. Staff were friendly and helpful and Michael made us feel very welcome.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2026
Andrew
Everything was brilliant
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jan 2026
Richard
Refurbished rooms were clean and well equipped. Staff coped well with the demands of a weekend wedding. Catered for my plant-based diet
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2025
liam
Clean room with everything i needed. Great breakfast
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2025
Melvin
The Carlton Hotel is our favorite spot to stay in Ilfracombe. The location is good, being on same level as the harbour for easy walking, and with it's own parking area. The rooms are always spotless and extremely well maintained and the staff are very frindly and helpful.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2025
Nichola
Staff friendly and helpful. Room clean, everything required in there good location and parking. Would stay again and recommend.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2025
Julie
Welcoming friendly staff. Amazing breakfast. Lovely room. Very enjoyable comfortable stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2025
George
Staff were lovely and helpful in every way, no complaints whatsoever.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2025
Matt
Excellent place to stay. Warm, welcoming, great staff, breakfast fast efficient, freshly cooked and always of the same standard.......high standard.

Every member of staff from housekeeping, kitchen and reception all friendly and approachable and informative and helpful. Could not fault my stay in anyway.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2025
Jordan
The staff were friendly and welcoming, the breakfast offered plenty of great options to choose from, and the room was clean, comfortable, and perfect for our stay. Overall, a great experience.
I’d definitely come back!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
Katherine
What a lovely hotel so attentive and friendly. The breakfast was very enjoyable with great quality food. The hotel and room was modern and spotlessly clean with good facilities. All of the staff were very friendly and informative, it was so nice to stay in a dog friendly hotel that still offered all the comforts of home. We would 100% recommend to anyone with or without a dog.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2025
Christopher
A friendly welcome on our arrival. A clean and comfortable room. A tasty breakfast made to order.
It is an ideal location for visiting the area and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Would happily return.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2025
Lisa

Fab hotel

Great hotel, close to the sea and everything Ilfracombe had to offer
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2025
Michelle
Lovely hotel , friendly staff
Comfy bed
Great selection for breakfast
Will return
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2025
Trevor
Spotlessly clean hotel, really good breakfast, good value.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2025
James

Weekend in July 2025

Very nice weekend in July 25. Hotel owner was very friendly as were his staff. Room was modern and clean, the whole hotel was spotless. The breakfasts were good. We would stay there again
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2025
Philip
Good location for the locality and for routes along the coast. Very clean rooms with good amenities. Excellent breakfast. Pleasant and helpful staff.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2025
david
Cleanliness is exceptional with the whole hotel freshly painted, neat and crisp. Some small problems too minor to even mention.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Jun 2025
Brian
Friendly hotel with good breakfast
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2025
Darren
Lovely and clean and spacious very comfortable and the staff were brilliant we would definitely recommend
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 May 2025
Patricia
Hotel was excellent.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2025
Pat
Stayed at hotel near to Wedding venue which only a 3 minute walk.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2025
Simon
First class hotel ,first class staff all around.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2025
Bev
Thoroughly recommend the Carlton Hotel, hotel, staff, food fab!
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2025
Terence
Don’t let the colour of outside put you off inside is like a 5 star hotel from the moment you walk through the door every thing has been redecorated to the highest standard and quality we have stayed in a lot of hotels and this is one of the best ever . The owner and all staff were so helpful and obliging and I would definitely stay there again and recommend this hotel to anyone
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2025
Kevin
We stayed for 4 nights between Christmas and Nee Year. All of the staff were lovely and so accommodating. We had a dog with us, who was welcome in all areas of the hotel. We food is delicious lots of choices for breakfast and main meals. Cannot wait to book to stay again.
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
09 Dec 2024
EDWARD

WEEKEND BREAK

Lovely friendly, helpful staff. Very clean and well decorated rooms throughout. Really nice food at breakfast and dinner.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2024
Helen

Perfect location,lovely hotel

Couldn't fault it wanted to take the bed home! Stylish decor, friendly hotel,perfect location
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2024
Jon

Weekend stay in Ilfracombe

Great for wedding accommodation by The Tunnels Beaches. Staff are friendly
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2024
frances
The room is large and clean with a nice size shower. The bed was very comfortable with lots of pillows and other nice amenities like coffee and television, refrigerator table and chairs, etc. it also had a nice fan. What I didn’t like is a parking was very tight we were fortunate on both of our nights stay to find a spot right in front of the hotel but I suppose if we come a bit later, we would’ve had to struggle to find a place nearby.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2024
claire
My mother and I had a very enjoyable 3 night stay at the Carlton Hotel, all the staff were very hospitable and could not do enough for us throughout our stay. We spoke to other returning guests whilst we were there and can see why they do so as the hotel was all that we required. I can see why it has such good reviews. The food each night in the restaurant was superb and the service too. I would definitely return if I was to visit Ilfracombe or this area again.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Sep 2024
catherine
The hotel was exactly what I was looking for. Somewhere quiet but not to far from the water.
The food was very good but the service for dinner was very slow and they forgot to ask me if I wanted a dessert. However, TBH they were very full and everyone seemed very young and inexperienced apart from the bar man.
Breakfast had a lot to offer and most likes seemed to be well catered for.
I love dogs but am allergic. I was a little worried before I arrived but there was nothing to worry about at all. If there had ever been a dog in my room then there was no sign at all. The room was excellently cleaned and the bed was enormous. The shower was excellent too with a lot of water pressure and enough hot water.
I will go there again
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Sep 2024
Tina
The hotel is very clean and looked to have been recently renovated. The breakfast staff were friendly and very efficient with a good variety of hot and cold breakfast available.
Unfortunately there are building works across the road which are noisy. I would recommend a room upgrade as our room was very small.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2024
Nicholas
Michael and Kelsea were fantastic, lovely staff and location. I would recommend and would stay again.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2024
Mark
It was a very enjoyable, nothing about it we didn't like. We would come again. Staff were good & friendly.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2024
Helen
This property was OUTSTANDING, all newly decorated, wonderfully, fantastic facilities
And the restaurant matched any top restaurant in london. Tbh, i was exoecting another tired seaside hotel, thats not what i got. It really was 11 out of 10...and im fussy
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
Sarah
The staff were lovely and so helpful.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2024
Aquinuce
Easy to access by car and walking distance to the beach and areas of interest
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2024
Lynne
It was a lovely friendly hotel in every way. Convenient for everything in Ilfracombe
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Jul 2024
Barry
Location was perfect for the town/harbour
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2024
Verified traveler

Short break

Enjoyable 2 night stay helpful friendly staff. Our room was very clean & generous in size & had everything we needed.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2024
Robert
Friendly staff in all areas, on leaving even the hotel manager help me with our cases to the car,
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2024
Vennila
Was pleasantly surprised by how nice the hotel was, we were in town for a wedding and needed a place for the weekend. The room, albeit on the smaller side, was new and had all the amenities we needed. Breakfast was great. Would definitely recommend!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Jun 2024
Alec
Excellent room, very spacious with huge and comfortable bed and very nice fitments. En-suite bathroom also very good with excellent shower. Friendly staff, good quality food and good general cleanliness throughout the hotel. Only small issue was limited on-site parking, especially when a coach was present.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jun 2024
Verified traveler

Ilfracombe looks tired.

Too small. This trip was initially booked for 2 of us. Due to conditions beyond our control only one of us could attend. Good job, as the room was too small.
Business Partner
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jun 2024
Daniel
Very clean and well kept hotel, very modern decor, bathroom and shower were excellent.

Room was really hot with no a/c but fan provided. Rooms are on the small side

Upon arrival they must have had issues with their system as they had mixed my data up with a previous guest who shared the same name. Had paid via hotels.com months prior to arrival and when checking out was asked to pay again! Staff apologetic.

On arrival family had booked table of 4 for dinner however hotel wasn’t flexible in trying to cater for the other 4 even though hotel restaurant was far from at capacity, gave nice suggestions for other local restaurants to try.

Breakfast was lovely other than serving cold coffee, neighbouring table also had same issue
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2024
Antony

Amazing

We stayed at the Carlton to view wedding venues for our daughter . The hotel was lovely the bedroom very spacious, the bed lovely and comfy , the bathroom aiiry and everywhere was clean . Breakfast was lovely and all the staff very friendly . We had a lovely stay and will definitely recommend
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2024
Andrew
Great location
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2024
Andrew

Very good hotel

Hotel spot on in every way from staff to meals. Excellent location.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2024
PRZEMYSLAW
This hotel is great they offer amazing customer service a big thank you. The rooms are clean and they have car park as well. The restaurant/bar offers great food. Thanks 👍
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Mar 2024
Denzil

Mid 3 star hotel, small rooms, no Aircon

The Hotel is on the West side of Ilfracombe about 10 minutes from the town centre. There is parking for about 6 cars in the front but otherwise your parking on the street. Reception areas are fine but not grandios, Reception staff were good and explained the format. The room was decorated ok, but very small and tight for two of us and the dog. We went on the off peak season March and were probably given the mallest room, we noticed at least 15 other rooms that were not let out whcih may have been bigger. The front of the htoel was bit naoisy in the morning with no Aircon, and in summer this would have been intollerable.
The evening meal was very good and breakfast is adequate.
I rate this a middle end 3 star hotel.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2024
Kevin

Delightful Hotel

I Don’t usually right reviews but felt obliged to say what a delightful Hotel this is.
Comfy, clean, staff very friendly and the food is excellent.
Will be staying again for sure when i next visit the area.
Business
8/10
Excellent
10 Mar 2024
Pauline

Beautiful hotel, friendly staff but…See my review

The staff were all lovely and very helpful, the hotel was beautifully decorated and very clean. The bed was comfortable. The breakfast was great with lots of choice and we had lovely meals in the restaurant during the 2 evenings of our stay.
However, I booked a Queen room as the photos showed it had a table and chairs in the room which makes it more comfortable for sitting drinking a cuppa and reading etc. when we arrived there was just 1 chair in the room so we asked for another and a small table or to have our room changed. We were given another chair but there really wasn’t room for a table and apparently there wasn’t a room available with these in. We may as well have booked a double room which was cheaper. Also, a mirror is needed in the room that you can us with the hairdryer. There was a large mirror over the bed which is really the wrong place.
We didn’t let these minor things affect our short break away and we enjoyed exploring Ilfracombe but the hotel really needs to consider what they show in their photos for different rooms.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Mar 2024
Tony
Fantastic place to stay in Ilfracombe. Will definitely use again. Only slight let down was the lack of pressure on the shower!! Great friendly staff too.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2024
Stephen
Very comfortable room and good quality breakfast would stay again
10/10
Exceptional
25 Nov 2023
Christine
A very well presented friendly hotel ideally situated for ilfracombe attractions and the Landmark theatre with parking facilities.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2023
Jonthan
The owner and staff were all friendly and helpful Food was great and everything was clean and tidy. Will definitely return.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2023
Caroline
I had such a relaxing, blissful stay at the Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel and will definitely stay there if I visit Ilfracombe again. The staff were eager to help and make my stay enjoyable. The room was well provided with facilities, and was smart, comfortable and clean. The lounge was stylish yet comfortable. The hotel's facilities were excellent - a restaurant serving delicious food, a gym and a great library with lots of books, local OS maps to borrow, and draughts board. The breakfasts were superb with many hot options to choose from as well as a range of cereals, fruit salad, yoghurt and toast. The proprietor is mad about theatrical musicals and there are posters of West End productions all over the walls which adds an element of fun. There's a bus stop just yards from the hotel, and the hotel is next to the entrance to the Tunnels Beaches (one of the main tourist attractions) and a couple of minutes walk from the museum (which is wonderful) and the sea front. All in all, I had a fantastis stay.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2023
Barbara
A lovely hotel with professional staff
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2023
Kevin
We have had an amazing stay at The Carlton. Property very clean and all amenities were excellent. Breakfast and evening meals excellent. We will certainly stay here again, and we will prebook the table for evening meals. Chef catered for all of my specific requirements. Cannot recommend highly enough, thank you Michael and all of your team.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2023
Stephen
The room we had was lovely and spacious, newly refurbished. Excellent shower room. Breakfast was really good and all staff we seen were very friendly.
We were attending a wedding in The Tunnels venue so it was very convenient.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2023
Ian
Host very good, accommodation spotless, would definitely use again.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2023
Pamela
We had a lovely stay at the hotel. Very comfortable and clean. The chest of
drawers could have worked a bit better. Enjoyed the breakfasts. The staff were very friendly and helpful and would sray again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Aug 2023
mohammad
Stayed at this hotel this past week and it was brilliant. Mike the owner was always on hand to help with any enquiries.
The staff were polite, professional and friendly.
Breakfast was on point.
The gym was actually decent aswell.
The only thing that wasnt nice was how warm our room was at night. Although this was rectified by keeping the window open.

Overall for a 3 star hotel it was fantastic. Theres free parking out front aswell that made it so convenient.

Couldnt recommend this hotel highly enough.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2023
Andrew

Perfect spot in Ilfracombe.

We had an amazing long weekend at Carlton Hotel. The room was spacious, very well maintained and incredibly comfortable. Michael was the perfect host and gave great recommendations on where to visit locally. We had dinner in the hotel restaurant on the first evening, the food was perfect with great service. We can’t wait to return!!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2023
Deborah
The room was stunning modern and very clean. Food excellent.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2023
Lois
Lovely hotel. Rooms were spotlessly clean as was rest of hotel. Nice to have fan and water in the room. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food was excellent and so much choice.
Definitely not a 2 star hotel should be a 3* or even 4*.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2023
Matthew
Good hotel with excellent staff all very helpful. Goo location in town.
Great manager Michael always there to help .
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2023
Mary Diane

Ilfracombe break

Would recommend the Carlton hotel, staff friendly, hotel very clean and tidy. Only slight downside was room was a bit on the small side even though it was meant to be a queen size room. This didn’t alter the opinion of this lovely hotel though
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Jul 2023
SHARON
Was a fast and friendly checkin , room was nice and clean , and kept clean every day threw out our stay , so had a nice relaxed stay , and would therefore recommend it to anyone else thinking of visiting ilfracombe
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2023
John

Excellent Charlton Stay

Very nice Hotel excellent service from very friendly and attentive staff. Thankyou
Business
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2023
mr j
Smart, refurbished, seaside hotel. Efficiency run by friendly welcoming staff. Well located in the seaside town Ilfracombe.
Access to our room and facilities within were comfortable and good.
Food was very good with wide dinner menu choices. Breakfasts were traditional with delicious haddock option, although we always missed the croissants.
We enjoyed our stay and the friendly support of all the staff.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2023
Margaret
Staff are friendly and helpful and it is close to attractions. nothing bad.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2023
Karen
We were late arriving at the hotel due to a delay on the ferry from Lundy, we were so impressed to be able to order our dinner on arrival, we were served delicious food with in 20 minutes by delightful young staff.
The hotel is clean and welcoming, breakfast excellent too.
Would recommend and definitely stay again!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2023
Catherine

Happy days at The Carlton

The concierges were very friendly and helpful, the room very comfortable and updated, the location was excellent (very close to the tunnels and beaches). There is also a comfy bar area and lobby. Included was a bountiful breakfast and
we could even order fresh fish for the next morning. I would definitely stay here again if I came back to Ilfracombe.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2023
David
10/10
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2023
Vera
We booked a family room for the weekend. We were greeted by Michael when we checked in, he was so helpful, nothing was too much trouble. He helped with our Mum who is in a wheelchair. Every member of staff were so lovely and friendly. Our room had recently been refurbished and to a very high standard, it included a king size bed and bunk beds which were so comfortable .The breakfast was lovely, self service continental and table service for hot food, a really good variety on the menu. We also ate in the Brasserie in the evening, the food was excellent. We had a very enjoyable weekend and would definitely recommend this hotel.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2023
Roz

Better than 2 stars

As other reviewers have said great hotel, newly refurbished. Better than 2 stars. Great breakfast choices and large portions. Good location. Definitely will return.
Self
8/10
Excellent
08 May 2023
becky

Dont judge a book by its cover!

on arrival the hotel looked a little tired from the outside, however, we were pleasantly surprised on the cleanliness and the decor of the hotel was inside. Our room was comfortable and the bathroom very clean.
The breakfast menu was very very good and the hotel staff very friendly and helpful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2023
Melvin

Great Location

An excellent hotel within easy walk of the town and harbour. Great breakfast!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2023
Debbie
A wonderful stay. Hotel has been refurbished in a lovely modern style and was spotless. Staff where all friendly and keen to help. Family room was spacious and beds very comfy. Brilliant location as short walk to seafront and harbour. Food was excellent and they catered for gluten free well. Will stay again as it was lovely!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2023
Mike
Really friendly, attentive staff. Excellent clean room that was well equipped
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Feb 2023
miss

Only positive things about this hotel

Everything about this hotel was amazing. From the decor to the friendliness of the staff I cannot fault it. The hotel was spotlessly clean and in a great location and had parking which is always a bonus. Michael, the co owner was a lovely character and couldn't do enough for you. We ate in the restaurant the first night and the food was outstanding but reasonably priced. I have nothing negative to say, you will not be disappointed if you chose this hotel!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2022
Rob

Great stay

When I walk into a hotel room and all I can smell is bleach, I know things are gonna be good. True for the whole hotel. The place was spotless! Free parking!! That’s a rarity these days but this hotel greed never kicked in and took advantage of people enjoying themselves. This hotel is literally next to the tunnels beach and for 3 quid, it’s worth it just to see them. The hotel staff were very friendly and indeed very helpful. Even found a place for me to lock my bicycle away of a night for me. Like 5 minute walk from the harbor and the “town”. Sweet little town center and great tea shops around. I’ll certainly stay there again when I’m in the area.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2022
Peri

Really lovely

Our stay was amazing - they’re newly renovating and are dog friendly! Breakfast was superb and the staff were so lovely! I never write reviews but when I saw this come up on my emails I knew I had to. Really nice and friendly people. Comfortable and free parking onsite with all your local amenities only a short walk away.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2022
Keith
Exceed our expectations. Comfortable large bed beautiful room we stayed in 306. Staff very friendly. Fantastic choice of breakfast.
Leisure Partner

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Ilfracombe Carlton
Runnacleave Road, Ilfracombe, United Kingdom

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