We spent another enjoyable family Christmas family at the Royal. Attentive and professional service, with many familiar faces among the staff. Excellent food (diet will be required in the New Year). The band and singer for the Boxing Day dance were excellent. The stay included a trip to an excellent Pantomime. An excellent chill-out after a hard year's work. Older... More

We went to the Appuldurcombe Restaurant at the Royal Hotel for dinner one evening in November 2011. The experience was faultless from start to finish. Although not cheap, the meal was not as expensive as we were initially expecting either; the menu was £31 per person for 2 courses, or £40 for 3 courses (with the only exception being if... More

We stayed here over the bank holiday week end in august 2011. - Location: very nice, close to the town centre and with stunning terrace on the cliffs with fab view of the promenade - Parking: one in front of the main entrance (always full) and the other behind the hotel with access from "zig zag road"; be very careful... More

A second visit a few years apart and another lovely experience. This is a lovely hotel with excellent standards. It is comfortable, staff cannot do enough to help but do not overpower. One thing I would say is that we had an amazing deal being out of season so would not complain but had we been paying top price I... More

We were fortunate to be invited to a wedding held at the Royal Hotel and stayed for 2 nights in their art deco room - with a view of the sea. From the minute we walked in the staff were attentive and professional without being over bearing. The room was clean and well equipped and the hotel delivers the service... More

I have recently stayed at this Hotel with a group and can confirm everything other reviewers have said. It is a Victorian hotel and the standard of service and attention to detail is first class something that is sadly lacking in most establishments these days. Apart from our party (about 30 people) the Hotel was fairly quiet which made the... More

Lunch is the new dinner round these parts and therefore hope you will not mind if I bang on for a few minutes about a lunch Caroline, Oscar and I had the other day which was …well, just perfect in every single way. It was so good, if I am honest I can’t wait to read what I have to... More

Dinner, Saturday, on an unusually warm September evening. (You need to book to dine in the restaurant as this is a busy hotel). The food was faultless - inventive, stylish and delicious dishes with plenty of local produce. I'd describe the service as old-fashioned; in a good way! Nearly all staff managed that difficult balance of warm professionalism. The Royal... More

My wife and I have stayed at the Royal many times to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary each September. We have never been disappointed and always look forward to returning. Rooms and Restaurant excellent. (Who cares about Wifi) The quality and attention to detail is outstanding. The staff are attentive and friendly but never intrusive. Can't wait for next September!!! More