Barnstaple: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Barnstaple side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget The Royal & Fortescue Hotel	Best Value The Barnstaple Hotel	Luxury The Park Hotel
Guest score	8.4/10	8.7/10	8.7/10
Reviews	1,649	772	838
Stars	★★★	★★★	★★★★
Area	Boutport Street	Braunton Road	Taw Vale
Reference price per night	€89	€95	€95
Guests like	Location: Central position near shops, restaurants, and the bus and train stations. Staff: Friendly, professional team provide a warm welcome and helpful service.	Staff: Friendly, helpful, and welcoming team who provide quick service. Breakfast: Delicious and hearty meals with a wide variety of fresh options.	Staff: Friendly, professional, and attentive team provide efficient service. Location: Quiet setting opposite a park, near the town centre with ample parking.
Guests mention	Soundproofing: Disturbance from street activity, kitchen extractor fans, and the internal lift.	Prices: Reasonable room rates for some, though restaurant and family options are considered expensive.	Value For Money: Reasonable rates for some, though others cite small rooms and extra charges.
Good for	pets, family, parking, ac, breakfast	family, spa, parking, gym, breakfast	family, parking, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose The Royal & Fortescue Hotel if price matters most, The Barnstaple Hotel for the best balance of score and price, and The Park Hotel if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.