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The Royal Lion Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Lyme Regis with indoor pool and restaurant

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Deluxe Room for 4
Restaurant
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$336
includes taxes & fees
3 July - 4 July

Explore the area

Map
60 Broad St, Lyme Regis, England, DT7 3 QF
  • Lyme Regis Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Lyme Regis Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Monmouth Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfy Quadruple Room

Comfy Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Comfy Single Room

Comfy Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfy Accessible Room

Comfy Accessible Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Indulgence Double Room

Indulgence Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfy Double Room

Comfy Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room for 4

Deluxe Room for 4

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Terrace

Deluxe Double Room, Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Comfy Twin Room

Comfy Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Lyme Regis

At The Royal Lion Hotel you'll be within steps of Lyme Regis Beach and Lyme Regis Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. Each morning English breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3-property class Lyme Regis hotel include The Town Mill and Dinosaur Land.

What's nearby

  • Lyme Regis Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Marine Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lyme Regis Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Monmouth Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Axminster Station - 16 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Standard - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Swim - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Harbour Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Pilot Boat - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Volunteer Inn - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Lion Hotel

Hotel in Lyme Regis with indoor pool and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Dining venue
The Royal Lion Hotel offers 32 accommodations with an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Lyme Regis hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 15.95 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and from GBP 15.95 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Royal Lion Hotel?

The Royal Lion Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Lion Hotel?

As of 1 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Lion Hotel on 3 Jul 2025 start from NZ$336.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Royal Lion Hotel?

Yep, The Royal Lion Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Royal Lion Hotel?

Yep, The Royal Lion Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Lyme Regis Beach.

Does The Royal Lion Hotel have a pool?

The Royal Lion Hotel has an indoor pool.

Does The Royal Lion Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, English brekkie is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Royal Lion Hotel?

No, The Royal Lion Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Royal Lion Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Royal Lion Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Royal Lion Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Royal Lion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 271 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favourite places to stay on theJurassic Coast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable with friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel, been coming to Lyme for over 50 years, and never stayed here before, but it was a wonderful stay with super friendly staff. Lovely breakfast and the included parking was a godsend. Quaint rooms with everything you need. Thanks for everything
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard, Tonbridge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an olde worlde hotel in a brilliant position in the centre of lovely Lyme Regis. The room was large, the staff were lovely and the breakfast for both choice and quality was simply excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay with you, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Characterful hotel with comfortable and clean rooms. Lovely breakfast and evening meal and great pool and sauna. All the staff were warm and welcoming and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff excellent. Room fine but plumbing needs attention - the hot tap on the washbasin didn’t work at all. Breakfast was fine but choices limited - not everything on the menu was available.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely building, swimming pool was great and easy to book, want to go back 😍😍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Callum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ridiculously close to the beach. Cosy but spacious. We were made quite welcome
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthews

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff, classy hotel and affordable. Nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very comfortable, bright and airy. Staff were very helpful. All in all it was very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Raj

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent, especially with the car parking facility, as well as the Spa facilities! Good on-site team who are happy to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Lovely old building.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very traditional hotel. Food really good. Staff very professional and friendly. A special shout out to the gentleman receptionist who helped out source a garage for our car problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Like: breakfast, location, room valeting. Dislike: poor tv reception, unfriendly staff, evening meals
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was very good well looked after
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom , balcony seeing the sea
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLIFFORD

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

grahame

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent couple of days, only black mark was breakfast, not very good quality or choice, tea/coffee was cold, tasteless soda bread and why do we keep having to ask for butter, the wife and I had 4 portions of toast on our plates yet 1 portion of butter ! Evening meal was excellent in all respects.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location with free parking

Great couple of night stay with friends. Perfect location with free car parking a definite bonus. Clean and comfortable room and good substantial breakfast. Would definitely book again. Booked slot for pool and jacuzzi which was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025