10 hotels in Ilfracombe: Best hotel deals for 2023

August 8, 2022 Tynisha Seiler

Discover the best hotels in Ilfracombe, Devon, England including Carlton Hotel, Dilkhusa Grand Hotel, The Olive Branch, Mullacott Farm, Ilfracombe Holiday Park, Nicolas Devon air bed and breakfast, Sandy Cove Hotel, Varley House, Ocean Backpackers, Imperial Hotel.
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1. Carlton Hotel

Runnacleave Road, Ilfracombe EX34 8AR England
Excellent
69%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 926 reviews

Carlton Hotel

Open all year round, independently owned and managed. The Carlton is conveniently positioned to access the harbour, seafront, Tunnels beaches and further afield in North Devon. With a great all day food offer, locally sourced ingredients, room service, brilliant breakfast and local beers. Guest rooms are refurbished deluxe standard or classic decor. All rooms are en suite, have flat screen TV, WiFi throughout, hospitality trays, lift to all floors. Events, celebrations, weddings, business meetings are all professionally handled in our brand new fully equipped spaces. Above all our team will ensure your stay in North Devon is exceptional.

Great

Reviewed By Caroline O

Stayed at this hotel on Monday 31st May for one night. Hotel was very clean and had attentive staff. Michael was particularly helpful. We had Dinner Bed and Breakfast which was good value and both meals were very good. Hotel was close to amenities and room was great. Good value for money and we shall be back

2. Dilkhusa Grand Hotel

Wilder Road, Ilfracombe EX34 9AH England
Excellent
26%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
7%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 1028 reviews

Dilkhusa Grand Hotel

Situated on the level seafront of this hugely popular Victorian seaside resort stands the welcoming Dilkhusa Grand Hotel. The hotel was originally a private house, bought by a Raj at the turn of the last century as a gift to his wife - Dilkhusa translates from Hindustani roughly as ‘House of the Happy Heart!’ The hotel overlooks the picturesque Runnymede gardens and is close to the Landmark theatre which attracts many national acts. It is also just a short walk from the bustling 10th-century harbour where Britain’s most famous living artist, Damien Hirst, owns a restaurant. The Dilkhusa has a well-appointed restaurant combining excellent hospitality and service. A spacious and comfortable entertainments suite provides the ideal setting in which to sit back and enjoy the acts at this friendly and sociable hotel...

Fabulous staff

Reviewed By rayphilpott99

My party of 4 recently stayed at the hotel on a self drive basis. Yes, the Hotel is tired and parts need updating but we considered it value for money. The food was as expected - value for money BUT the Hotel exceeded all our expectations in terms of staff. All hospitality sectors currently seem short staffed nowadays but every member of staff we encountered was helpful, friendly, professional and complied with our requests. All seemed extremely busy but found time to talk and sometimes laugh with us. They deserve a special mention and our thanks.

3. The Olive Branch

56 Fore Street, Ilfracombe EX34 9DJ England
Excellent
84%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 230 reviews

The Olive Branch

Welcome to The Olive Branch for travelers visiting Ilfracombe, The Olive Branch is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its romantic environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, The Olive Branch makes it easy to enjoy the best of Ilfracombe. As your “home away from home,” the bed and breakfast rooms offer a flat screen TV, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available. Guests have access to baggage storage while staying at The Olive Branch. In addition. There is paid public parking available nearby. Given the close proximity to Verity (0.3 mi),Lundy Island is even closer. Guests of The Olive Branch can easily experience one of Ilfracombe's most popular landmarks. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Relish Bistro, Espresso Sea Food and Grill and Take Thyne, along with Open Up Wine Bar. Best of all, The Olive Branch makes it easy to experience some great Ilfracombe attractions like Exmoor Zoo, Clovelly , which is a popular old village. The Olive Branch is sure to make your visit to Ilfracombe one worth remembering.

Clean, comfortable and great location

Reviewed By Svengali7

Stayed here for two nights, room no.3. Lovely and spacious, with only one window in the corner of the room but lovely view out to the harbour. Only reason we’ve marked this as a four is because the mattress was a little worn, sagging on one side. Having said that we slept well. Ian was a very warm friendly host, checked us in on no time, and the breakfast - wow! A seemingly simple Full English was just beautiful…cooked by the very friendly Jo and it was a pleasure to meet her and the very nice waitress on day 2. Lovely spread of offerings apart from cooked and the coffee was flowing…all done to a very high standard and set us up for the day. Top tips: we needed a 24 hr car park but at first could only find a ‘Euro car park’ behind the Wetherspoons which had a maximum of 3 hours…turns out there’s a big open air car park just along side the rear of the church. Drive around there towards the harbour and turn right as the road goes and you’ll see it. £8 for 24 hours which we thought was very reasonable. Ok, a 5 min walk uphill from there to the hotel but it’s worth it. Also, the Olive Branch is up a short hill around the back of the Wetherspoons, so very convenient for end of day drinks! (The harbour had a very narrow nice looking pub too but we never managed to get there. Worth an explore down to see Damien Horst impressive statue. All in all we’d return to the Olive Branch again for sure!

4. Mullacott Farm

Mullacott Farm Mullacott Cross, Ilfracombe EX34 8NA England
Excellent
71%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 153 reviews

Mullacott Farm

Family-run working farm, with many animals. Converted barn adjacent to farmhouse. Ideal base for beach, walking riding, near Woolacombe, Ilfracombe, Exmoor and beyond. All rooms have en-suite, colour T.V., hospitality tray, own key/ access at all times. Scrumptious farm-produced breakfast, including, our own sausages, bacon and free-range eggs, complements high standards of cleanliness and comfort. Children welcome, cot/highchair available; ground floor available. Rooms can be double, twin, single or family.

Amazing hosts and accommodation

Reviewed By Chris B

We recently stayed at this wonderful B and B. Alison and Adrian are amazing hosts ably assisted by Alison's parents. We arrived late because of the traffic but were able to update our hosts who were very accommodating, nothing was too much trouble for them. Upon arrival we were shown to our very pleasant spacious room which was well appointed. Our bed was really comfy and the quietness of the room was just what we wanted after escaping from our hectic city lives. Breakfast was a choice of scrumptious takeaway boxes or a sandwich in the dining room, there was a choice so as we were staying several days we chose to do a different box daily. All were exceptional and packed with local food and I wont spoil the surprise by saying what they were. Centrally located between Ilfracombe and Woolacombe we were able to go to both areas and Adrian used his knowledge of being in the local coastguard to point out the quieter places to go. I would certainly recommend Mullacott Farm and we will be returning as there is more to explore in the area. Ilfracombe is such a quaint town with many fine eating establishments.

5. Ilfracombe Holiday Park

Marlborough Road, Ilfracombe EX34 8PF England
Excellent
27%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
10%
Terrible
22%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 473 reviews

Ilfracombe Holiday Park

Ilfracombe Holiday Park is a family friendly resort situated in the beautiful coastal town of Ilfracombe, North Devon. On offer is daily entertainment for all members of the family in our large clubhouse as well as a heated indoor swimming pool and sauna. Younger children can enjoy our large soft play area. If you fancy a bite to eat the head to our cafe and fully licensed bar. Should you feel like cooking we have a Tesco only a few minutes walk away. We look forward to welcoming you to Ilfracombe!

Disappointed

Reviewed By mandsp2016

Disappointed, we booked accommodation as it was stated as dog friendly, then we were told 2days later we could not continue with our booking as they had no dog friendly accommodation available, why let me book then? My kids were heart broken ?

6. Nicolas Devon air bed and breakfast

7 Fairfield, Ilfracombe EX34 9ND England
Nicolas Devon air bed and breakfast

7. Sandy Cove Hotel

Old Coast Road Combe Martin Bay, Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe EX34 9SR England
Excellent
52%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
11%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1146 reviews

Sandy Cove Hotel

Set on a North Devon cliff top with an area of outstanding natural beauty wrapped around the hotel…. beauty that makes time stand still. Sandy Cove is right next to the stunning secluded Broadsands Beach and within a short drive from other amazing beaches of the Atlantic coastline. Sandy Cove is the sort of place which draws people back time and time again to enjoy the amazing location along with the warm relaxed atmosphere of the hotel. We are have award winning food - we are listed in the Michelin Guide and have an AA 2 Rosette award. Come and stay in one of our individually styled rooms, enjoy superb local produce and let our welcoming, dedicated team help you to relax. Unwind and enjoy our terraced areas, swimming pool and facilities. Whether you are looking for a romantic break or a family escape, whether you are looking to explore the area or simply relax, Sandy Cove is your perfect Devon coastal escape.

Dinner at the sandy cove hotel

Reviewed By shantaylor

Beautiful hotel grounds with amazing views! We booked for an early dinner at 3:30 over the phone. When we arrived it took a while to be seated there didn’t seem to be any staff around but by 3:45 we had picked a table and had menus so whilst we was looking at what to have my husband went to get us drinks to then be told the kitchen closed at 4pm so we had to quickly choose what to have. Most of the food was unavailable however the food we did have was nice.. I would have thought that it would have been table service but it was order at the bar. Wine list was a great selection All in all we did have a lovely time

8. Varley House

13 Chambercombe Park Terrace, Ilfracombe EX34 9QW England
Excellent
84%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 612 reviews

Varley House

TO GET BEST RATES BOOK DIRECT WITH THE HOTEL, As It Does not list With BOOKING>COM or EXPRDIA. Varley House was built at the turn of the 20th Century for Officers recuperating from the Boer War. Hence we have grand rooms with high ceilings which make your stay even more pleasant than you expected. We have a spacious lounge where you can sit and chat, play games, or just read whilst enjoying a drink purchased from our bar.This is a nice quiet establishment ideally suited for the coastal path for walkers, opposite Hillsborough Nature reserve, and a good stopping point for those wanting to travel to Lundy island. Also all of our rooms have a stunning view of our local scenery. Come and enjoy the personal touch from ourselves, where we go out of our way to help you enjoy your stay no matter how short

A super stay in Ilfracombe thanks to Varley House

Reviewed By DayTrip12347438782

We had a great stay at Varley House. Our hosts were welcoming and the rooms were just perfect. We actually stayed on our outward leg to Lundy and then again on our return. It is in a great location, just above the harbour and close enough to walk everywhere. Great breakfasts too.

9. Ocean Backpackers

29 St. James Place, Ilfracombe EX34 9BJ England
Excellent
71%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 173 reviews

Ocean Backpackers

Ocean Backpackers is a contemporary hostel situated close to Ilfracombe's picturesque fishing harbour. Nestled in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Ilfracombe has many shops, galleries, cafes, pubs and restaurants and is filled with curious coastal charm. The harbour is home to Damien Hirst's 20m statue Verity and trips to Lundy Island, coastal cruises, sea-life safaris and diving are available from the quay. Local attractions include Ilfracombe Aquarium, and the award winning Tunnels Beaches. Surfers' favourites Woolacombe, Croyde and Saunton are a short drive away. Adventure swimming, sea-kayaking, quad biking and horse riding are also available. Ilfracombe is the start of the NCN route 27 Coast to Coast ride and the South West Coast Path provides wonderful coastal walks with stunning scenery. Facilities include a lounge, free Internet/WiFi, self-catering kitchen and surfboard/bike storage. Weekly discounts and large group whole hostel bookings are available on request when booking directly.

Ocean Backpackers for Divers

Reviewed By Barchetta999

In a single room, on a diving holiday to Lundy, great facilities, big fridge for shared use, drying room was great to dry under suit, socks hoods and gloves overnight. friendly and laid back staff in the venue.

10. Imperial Hotel

Wilder Road, Ilfracombe EX34 9AL England
Excellent
32%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
6%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 418 reviews

Imperial Hotel

Situated in one of the best positions in Ilfracombe, The Imperial Hotel is overlooking the gardens and splendid Landmark Theatre and Conference Centre. Close to the shops and only a short almost level walk from the harbour. There are 100 rooms, each with central heating and a bath or shower and WC. All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, telephone, hair dryer and TV with radio channels. There is also an attractive cosy bar and lounge area. Dance floor where entertainment is provided most evenings. Lift to all floors although the majority of rooms are three stairs above the lift floor levels.

Bus trip

Reviewed By 695margaretg

The imperial is desperate for a refurbishment it is out dated clean but need of painting and New furniture Our bathroom flooded every time we showered the toilet wouldn't flush properly reported but nothing was done Food not brilliant either

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