The Red Lion Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront inn for sun and fun

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Double Room, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, Sea View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
48 The Quay, Bideford, England, EX39 5TF

What's nearby

  • Clovelly Beach - 1 min walk
  • Clovelly Harbour - 1 min walk
  • Fisherman's Cottage - 16 min walk
  • The Milky Way Adventure Park - 6 min drive
  • North Devon Coast - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Barnstaple Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hart Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Farmers Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Coach & Horses Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Red Lion Hotel

Upscale inn on the waterfront
Take advantage of a beach bar, a terrace, and 2 bars at The Red Lion Hotel. This inn is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, scuba diving, and snorkeling. The on-site seafood restaurant, The Harbour Bar, offers lunch, dinner, light fare, and ocean views. Enjoy onsite activities like boat tours, sailing, and hiking/biking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
  • A front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8:30 AM–9:30 AM: GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 beach bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Harbour Bar
  • Harbour Restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • LED TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 6.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Red Lion Bideford
Red Lion Hotel Bideford
Red Lion Hotel
The Red Lion Hotel Inn
The Red Lion Hotel Bideford
The Red Lion Hotel Inn Bideford

Frequently asked questions

Is The Red Lion Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Red Lion Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Red Lion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Red Lion Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Red Lion Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bideford inn is just steps from Clovelly Beach and Clovelly Harbour. Fisherman's Cottage and Kingsley Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

The Red Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 117 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
Amazing, we had a wonderful stay over lobster feast weekend. Would certainly return. Lovey hotel with amazing helpful staff, nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning
Excellent location on the harbour, i loved being able to fall aaleep listeing to the waves. Beautiful room, very clean and quiet. Lovely breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning location and liked everything about the hotel. The staff were friendly and helpful. The accommodation was very comfortable and the decor was very pleasing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice.
The restaurant was excellent. The staff were nice. But there was no water coming out of the taps at night. And one lamp in the room didn't work. but the room was very clean. Over all, it was a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just amazing... spent a little more than normal for this room and it was so worth it. The restaurant was amazing as well... and the location was unbeatable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lou

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was delicious. Great choice of real ales.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Eryl

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Swcp walk
Fantastic location right on the harbour front, poor shower pressure and small rooms, tv don’t work,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very unique experience, views from the room were fantastic. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A must stay
This was such a lovely little hotel in a stunning village. Enjoyed our stay so much and our room overlooked the harbour. The hotel was on the water with stunning views. Food was delicious and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Red Lion is a unique hotel in a very beautiful location. Clovelly is lovely but I would recommend a maximum of 2 nights, and you’d best hope the weather is good as it would be limited fun in bad weather. The food is good and eating outside on the harbor wall was lovely. The service is patchy and they don’t clean rooms currently (Covid regulations) which is a real shame, and it means no fresh towels etc. the breakfast tray is lovely, but again we left it outside our room and it wasn’t cleared for two days. All in all, a good experience and we would recommend to others. Clovelly is totally unique and picturesque.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great family stay at the red lion hotel
Perfectly located hotel - right in front of the sea so we could watch the porpoises coming in with the evening tide. Beautiful family room - very spacious, clean and well decorated. The village is fantastic and well worth a visit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay,have booked to return for two nights. Friendly staff,nothing was to much trouble,brilliant atmosphere . Clean and well organised.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location
This hotel has the most incredible location, being right on the harbour in picturesque Clovelly. It's an older building but well maintained and clean throughout. The room we had was in the main building, quite small for a double, but perfectly adequate for a short stay, with a good sized bathroom. The views from the bedroom window are amazing and worth staying for them alone. An incredible vista of the harbour and surrounding sea and beach. Breakfast was extra at £12.50 each. Good selection and well cooked, with friendly service from the waiting staff. The road down to the hotel is windy and steep and it does feel as you re heading into the sea! Don't be put off though, it is totally worth it. I would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel in stunning location
Excellent hotel in a stunning location! We stayed 2 nights with two young children, the staff were very helpful. We ate in the hotel both evenings & the food was very good. Will be staying agsin
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Sebastien

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great setting and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Steps to reception, patio restaurant to reception needs banisters for the guests of poor mobility
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Restaurant menu excellent though snug bar evening meal menu was limited. Down side is that boojing through hotels.com rather than direct meant breakfasts were not included in the price which meant we had an unexpected charge of £50. If this is the case with every booking, hotels.com will lose our custom/
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a stunning location. Our room was ground floor though with a view of the car park. Next time we will request a room on the first floor.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Special Stay.
The Red Lion is amazing. The staff are incredibly welcoming and helpful, the service is exceptional. The position right on the harbour is perfect. I highly recommend the Red Lion, a stay here is really special, borne out by a number of returning honeymooners. The food is amazing as is the gratitude not to have to walk back up hill through the village after it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021