The Pilot Boat

3.0 star property
Adults-only inn in Lyme Regis with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available

Room options

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Partial Sea View)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
In-room safe
  • 11 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room, Ensuite (River Lim View)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1 Bridge Street, Lyme Regis, England, DT7 3QA

What's nearby

  • Lyme Regis Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Marine Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Monmouth Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 41 min drive
  • Axminster Station - 14 min drive
  • Honiton Station - 26 min drive
  • Honiton Feniton Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Standard - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Swim - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Harbour Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Pilot Boat - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Janes Cafe - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Pilot Boat

When visiting Lyme Regis, The Pilot Boat is a great choice to consider. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 3 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

Pilot Boat Hotel Lyme Regis
Pilot Boat Hotel
Pilot Boat Hotel Lyme Regis
Pilot Boat Hotel
Hotel The Pilot Boat Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis The Pilot Boat Hotel
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Pilot Boat Lyme Regis
The Pilot Boat Lyme Regis
Pilot Boat
The Pilot Boat Inn
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The Pilot Boat Inn Lyme Regis

Frequently asked questions

Does The Pilot Boat offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Pilot Boat 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.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Pilot Boat?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Pilot Boat and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, fishing and horse riding.
Are there restaurants at or near The Pilot Boat?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around The Pilot Boat like?
The Pilot Boat is a short 1-minute walk from Lyme Regis Beach and 3 minutes' walk from Dorset and East Devon Coast.

The Pilot Boat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

It was a lovely looking room, although the blind was broken. The staff were very friendly however I was not given the code to leave via the gate outside of opening hours (it was not on the key ring as it apparently should have been) and spent the morning stuck and unable to leave. Then breakfast (which was supposed to run from 9 until 11) was not available because the staff were locked outside and no-one had turned up with a key. I had to give up and go elsewhere for breakfast, at my expense. When I emailed to complain and ask for a refund for the breakfast, I was ignored. Lyme Regis is lovely, the pub looks lovely and the staff I encountered were friendly and helpful but the management was underwhelming and I'm very disappointed.
Holly, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pilot boat lovely Lyme and a weekend of memories
The Pilot boat stay over Easter ended up being one of the very best stays. The bedroom and bathroom was clean and housekeeping excellent. Dinner on the first night was exceptional and breakfast the very best of english. What more can I say other than we are right now planning our return. One suggestion, park up across the road and unload with hazards on, then drive to top car park and if full, its likely to be, don't worry, just park with engine running and eventually someone will return and as this is the largest then there will be a turn over. Wonderful marvelous and a credit to management and staff
View from gardens overlooking Cobb
Partial view which was perfect
Promenade day one, sooooo relaxing. Grab a coffee and there are always chairs
Wonderful bedroom
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location to explore Lyme.
A lovely room. Helpful staff. Great location.
Dave, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My partner and I loved everything about our stay at the Pilot Boat. The room was fantastic and was just as described, the staff were outstanding they were friendly, courteous and super efficient. Johnny the owner was very helpful and a really nice guy. The was nothing we didn't like about The Pilot Boat and would thoroughly recommend it. A jewel in the Lyme Regis Crown.
Darren, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Short break
Central location and great views. Facilities in room were better than some 5* that we have stayed in, with some really nice touches like complimentary beer in fridge to match the room name. Food and service were excellent. Down side there is no parking (which they do advise), but long stay car park is about a 5min walk up a hill which is not ideal with suits cases. Also breakfast didn’t start until 9am which was a little bit too late for us. However, overall worth the money.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was expensive so a real treat but could not fault the service and the room was lovely and comfortable
Rachel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely brilliant place to stay! The lodging, food, service, and scenery is worth it. Totally recommend and will be back again!
Lorin, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic!!!
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The owners have definitely gone the extra mile with the rooms in the Pilot Boat with a real boutique feel. White company toiletries and linen, nespresso machine, dyson hairdryer - the list goes on. Complimentary drinks and fresh milk rather than the uht pots so frequently found in so many hotel rooms helped make this property stand out from the crowd. We ate in the restaurant and the food and service were again top notch and the complimentary breakfast was again bespoke, rather than a run of the mill breakfast buffet. All in all a lovely stay and highly recommended!
James, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Its a gem!
The stay at the Pilot Boat was relaxing, extremely pleasant and all services excellent, food excellent, staff were friendly and made you feel unhurried and really at home and try as i might I simply cannot fault them. I am looking to book another stay very soon. The waiting staff and kitchen staff really know thier stuff and even the housekeeping lady excelled in keeping the place spotless.and still had time to be friendly. Never have I been to a place that is so perfect its a little gem of a place.
Lynne, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fab stay, can’t wait to come back!
This hotel has it all, amazing service, style and substance. There wasn’t a thing that wasn’t catered for. One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in and the best service I’ve ever experienced from a hotel.
Samantha, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the welcome and the decor
Tim, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely room and well located, woupd def stay again
Jack, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Warm welcome, great location, lovely rooms.
Justine, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room with an amazing ensuit
Paul, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Room only but bed too small/
Caroline, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

superb stay in Lyme Regis
Unbelievably clean with the best quality products and interior used, very good under the current Covid restrictions with social distances and cleanliness of all areas. We felt safe. The food was excellent and service excellent, we would recommend and come again, loved the milk in glass bottle and give a crap toilet roll please look at alternatives for plastic bottles in bathroom
Stuart, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely short break here at The Pilot Boat. A very relaxing stay in these challenging times with friendly staff and a delightful room with little thoughtful treats to make us feel welcome! Very comfortable and amazing sea views!
Sue, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing shower
Andrew, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect treat
Gorgeous room and bathroom with so much attention to detail. From the beers, water and fresh milk in the mini bar, to the delicious range of teas and coffees - with delicious fudge and biscuits! - Every little detail made all the difference. The staff were very welcoming and dinner and breakfast wonderful. A great place to stay in Lyme Regis.
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Third time staying here. Rooms always clean and comfy and there’s the bar and restaurant downstairs which is really nice. Good atmosphere and friendly staff. Right I the centre of town near the beach.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room, comfy bed, massive bathroom but no bath in some.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review