The Barnstaple Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, book it if you are driving and want a well-rated hotel in Barnstaple with free parking, a pool, a gym and a breakfast guests rate highly. Compare it first with The Park Hotel, which matched its score and price on our reference dates with an extra star.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Best Value pick in Barnstaple. It suits road-trippers, couples and families: the property lists free parking, family rooms, a pool, a gym, a restaurant, a garden and free Wi-Fi. Guests describe the staff as friendly, helpful and quick.
Families eating on site should budget carefully, since guests find the restaurant and family options expensive. Air conditioning is not listed, so if that matters in summer, check before you book.
Location and getting around
The address is Braunton Road. Guests rate the location 8.6 out of 10.
By straight-line estimate, Barnstaple Castle is 1 km away, about 13 minutes on foot. We do not have verified distances to other sights, so check them on a map. With free parking listed, a car is the simplest way to explore beyond town.
What guests say
Across 772 reviews the average is 8.7 out of 10, joint first of the 5 eligible properties we compared. Two things stand out in the praise: the staff, described as welcoming and quick, and the breakfast, called delicious and hearty with a wide variety of fresh options.
The main criticism is cost on site. Some guests find room rates reasonable, but the restaurant and family options are considered expensive.
Price and what you get, compared with our other two picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults) were €95.00 a night, about €190 for both nights, exactly the sample median. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, The Royal & Fortescue Hotel, scored 8.4 with three stars at €88.59 a night. Our Luxury pick, The Park Hotel, scored 8.7 with four stars at €95.00 a night. That is an unusual result: on these dates the Luxury pick cost the same and scored the same, with one more star. Compare both for your dates; the facilities listed here, including the pool, gym and free parking, may tip the balance.
Guests praise breakfast, but its type and whether it is included in your rate are not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 5 eligible properties in Barnstaple, a small sample. Our Best Value pick weighs guest score, number of reviews and price. The Barnstaple Hotel shared the top score of 8.7 with 772 reviews at the median price, so it earned the place on balance rather than on price alone.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check the room type and cancellation rules for your rate.
Confirm pool and gym opening times and any fees for your dates. If you plan to eat in, look at the restaurant menu and prices first.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Does The Barnstaple Hotel have free parking?
Yes, free parking is listed. Check availability for your dates with the hotel.
Is breakfast good at The Barnstaple Hotel?
Guests describe it as delicious and hearty with a wide variety of fresh options. Whether breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed, so check the rate details.
How far is The Barnstaple Hotel from Barnstaple Castle?
About 1 km by straight line, roughly 13 minutes on foot. Real routes are a little longer.
Does The Barnstaple Hotel have a pool and gym?
Both are listed. Opening times and any fees are not confirmed, so ask the hotel for your dates.