The Park 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.
The Park Hotel is worth booking if you want a 4-star base in Barnstaple with free parking, a quiet setting and an easy walk to the centre, at a modest price. Do not expect resort facilities, and check room size and extra charges, which some guests complain about.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick for Barnstaple, but read that label in context. It is a 4-star hotel with an official rating, a guest score of 8.7 out of 10 from 838 reviews, and a reference price of €95 a night. In this town, luxury means a solid 4-star stay, not a five-star resort.
It suits drivers, couples and families who want a calm base near the town centre. Guests mention ample parking, and free parking, family rooms, a garden, a terrace and air conditioning are listed.
Skip it if you want a pool, a spa or an on-site restaurant. None of these appear in the facilities in our data. Also be cautious if you need a big room, since some guests describe rooms as small.
Location and getting around
The address is Taw Vale. Guests describe a quiet setting opposite a park, near the town centre, and rate the location 9.3 out of 10.
Barnstaple Castle is about 0.9 km away, roughly 11 minutes on foot. That is a straight-line estimate and has not been verified on the ground, so allow a little extra time.
Our data holds no other sights with distances. For anything further afield, check a map and plan transport.
What guests say
Staff are the most praised part of the stay. Guests describe a friendly, professional and attentive team that gives efficient service.
The location also scores well: quiet, opposite a park, close to the centre and with plenty of parking.
Value for money splits opinion. Some guests find the rates reasonable. Others mention small rooms and extra charges. Ask what is and is not included in your rate so there are no surprises at checkout.
Its 8.7 ranked jointly 1st of the 5 eligible properties we compared.
Price and what you get compared with our other Barnstaple picks
The reference price was €95.00 a night, exactly the sample median. This is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, The Royal & Fortescue Hotel, was €88.59 a night with a score of 8.4 and 3 stars. Our Best Value pick, The Barnstaple Hotel, was also €95 a night, with the same 8.7 score but 3 stars.
That makes the choice unusual. The Park Hotel and The Barnstaple Hotel cost the same and score the same in our data. The difference is the fourth star and what each hotel offers. Compare the facility lists and room details for both before you choose. Breakfast is not confirmed in our data for The Park Hotel, so check whether it is offered and included.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 5 eligible properties in Barnstaple. Five-star hotels get priority for our Luxury slot, and a four-star hotel needs at least 8.5 to take it. The Park Hotel took the slot as a four-star hotel. It clears the bar at 8.7, sharing the top score in the sample with a 4-star official rating.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is available and included, what extra charges may apply and the cancellation terms.
Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed, and some guests mention small rooms. If space matters, check the room size on the booking page or ask the hotel.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is The Park Hotel in Barnstaple close to the town centre?
Guests say it is near the town centre, in a quiet setting opposite a park. Barnstaple Castle is about 11 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
Does The Park Hotel have free parking?
Free parking is listed, and guests mention ample parking. Confirm it for your dates.
Does The Park Hotel include breakfast?
Breakfast is not confirmed in our data. Check the rate details before you book.
What do guests dislike about The Park Hotel?
Some find the rates reasonable, but others mention small rooms and extra charges. Ask what your rate includes.
Should I choose The Park Hotel or The Barnstaple Hotel?
Both were €95 a night with an 8.7 score in our data. The Park Hotel has 4 stars against 3, so compare facilities and room sizes to decide.