Perched by the sea, Royal Glen offers an upscale retreat with a garden to unwind and a library for book lovers. Connect to in-room WiFi, enjoy full breakfast options, and stay active at the gym or indoor pool.
Sidmouth - Valley, Ridge and Jurassic Coast Walk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Jacobs Ladder Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
East Devon Art - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
The Donkey Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
Getting around
Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 26 min drive
Axminster Station - 22 min drive
Honiton Station - 23 min drive
Polsloe Bridge Station - 24 min drive
Restaurants
The Courtyard - 10 min walk
The Rising Sun - 4 min drive
Radway Inn - 10 min walk
The Cornish Bakery - 10 min walk
The Marine - 8 min walk
About this property
Royal Glen
Royal Glen is a great choice for a stay in Sidmouth. After having fun at the indoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English, Romanian
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Library
An indoor pool
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi (1-device limit)
Phone
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 25.00 per person
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 5 September and 25 September.
Policies
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Royal Glen Hotel Sidmouth
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Frequently asked questions
Is Royal Glen currently open?
The property is closed between 5 September and 25 September.
Does Royal Glen offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Royal Glen does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Royal Glen?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Royal Glen?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Royal Glen?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Glen?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Royal Glen and nearby?
Royal Glen has an indoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Royal Glen?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Royal Glen like?
Royal Glen is a short 6-minute walk from Sidmouth Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Dorset and East Devon Coast. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.
Royal Glen Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, and delicious, with many guests praising the freshly cooked meals and good choices. (15 reviews)
The property is wonderfully close to the beach with a short walk to the beachfront. (5 reviews)
The pool was a lovely bonus, offering a quick swim before dinner. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jul, 2025
Relaxing experience
We have just completed our second trip here, so relaxing!
Very friendly staff and an amazing location.
Lovely breakfasts and a wonderful old building.
JOSHUA
JOSHUA, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 Apr, 2025
Good position, clean, nice breakfast and friendly staff.
Chris
Chris, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Mar, 2025
It was excellent the staff was very friendly and we enjoyed are stay’ we are going to go back in the Future
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Apr, 2025
Very comfortable
Christopher
Christopher, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 May, 2025
Relaxing break In Sidmouth
We travelled to Sidmouth on the Sunday and arrived early. Reception advised that the room would be ready quite soon so we had a coffee and relaxed. The room was excellent with a walk in shower. The food was very good and we had dinner at the hotel on 2 nights. The only problem was it was quite a trek to our room but staff kindly transported our bags. Would recommend the Royal Glen for a seaside break as it close to amenities yet in a quiet location.
Richard
Richard, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 Mar, 2025
Lovely convenient hotel with some history
Lovely building and very convenient for sea front and shops, yet quiet. Great breakfast, good choices. Fantastic room and comfortable bed. Staff very helpful and friendly. Sadly pool was closed for servicing (we should have checked beforehand) but it didn't detract from our stay. Would stay at this hotel again if visiting the area.
Helen
Helen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct, 2024
The hotel building which had so much history.
The food was excellent.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Oct, 2024
Great mini break in Sidmouth, returning to the Royal Glen after a previous stay earlier in the year. Very much a traditional seaside hotel with an excellent breakfast and decent sized rooms. Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful and we will definitely return.
Martin
Martin, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Mar, 2025
The hotel and staff where excellent, but we where quite disappointed that the swimming pool was not open and we had not been notified of this prior to booking. Car parking was limited and some parking areas difficult to access.
Terence
Terence, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Sept, 2024
A very comfortable well positioned hotel. Staff very helpful. Two enjoyable evening meals. Would definitely stay there again
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 May, 2024
Excellent room, quiet location easy short flat route to beach
Adrienne
Adrienne, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 Jun, 2024
Gothic Regency architecture is perfect. Will definitely stay again.
Rodney
Rodney, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 Nov, 2024
Property very close to seaside which is a walking distance
Silvester
Silvester, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Jun, 2024
Royal Glen Hotel
Staff were excellent very helpful, postion of hotel good,nice place to stay good food at reasonable prices.
Derek
Derek, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
14 Sept, 2024
A quirky place to stay that needs a room update, the staff are very good and for one night this place is fine.
Glen
Glen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jun, 2024
Staff were friendly and helpful .
Joanna
Joanna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Sept, 2024
Liked the room with access from the car park area. Numerous comfortable lounges. Happy staff!
Bernard
Bernard, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Apr, 2023
Lovely weekend away; friendly staff, close to the beach & town centre; cosy room
harriet
harriet, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 Aug, 2024
Relaxing stay
Very relaxing, comfortable room, small bathroom but was fine. Everyone in the hotel were very friendly and helpful. Lounge rooms very very quiet and had a secure from one.
Andy
Andy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 Mar, 2023
My wife stayed here and enjoyed her stay and was very impressed with the evening meal
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jun, 2023
Great location
We loved our stay at this lovely hotel! A minute from the beach, lovely breakfast and nice staff.
Ranjana
Ranjana, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jul, 2024
We enjoyed our stay, the staff were excellent and could not do enough for us. The room was clean and in good condition. We would stay here again if we are down that way.
Tony
Tony, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Sept, 2024
We enjoyed the grade 1 listed building and surroundings. The history and comfort of the building. The bedroom was a bit small but adequate. The food was delicious. The Staff were friendly and efficient.
Sheila
Sheila, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Oct, 2023
Glen Hotel
It was a very nice one night stay while we were exploring the area
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 Nov, 2023
A great holiday
A wonderful hotel beautiful bedroom wonderful food and last but not least the staff were marvellous