The Royal Lion Hotel

3.0 star property

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Deluxe for 4
Deluxe for 4 | View from room
Indoor pool
Restaurant
A cozy room with a stone wall, a leather sofa, a bookshelf, and a framed picture.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$299
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May

Explore the area

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60 Broad St, Lyme Regis, England, DT7 3 QF
  • Place, Lyme Regis Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lyme Regis Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorset and East Devon Coast
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe with Terrace

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfy for 4

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Comfy Double

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(48 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe for 3

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Comfy Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe with Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfy for 1

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Deluxe for 4

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Comfy Plus Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfy Plus for 1

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Indulgence Plus

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfy for 3

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

About the area

Lyme Regis

The Royal Lion Hotel places you steps from Lyme Regis Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of Dorset and East Devon Coast. 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 Lyme Regis Museum and The Town Mill.

What's nearby

  • Lyme Regis Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lyme Regis Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marine Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Monmouth Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Axminster Station - 17 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cobb Arms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Standard - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Swim - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Volunteer Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Rock Inn - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Royal Lion Hotel

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Lyme Regis hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
  • 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 offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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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 self 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

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • 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 stay
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Lion Hotel on 21 May 2026 start from NZ$299, 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. 298 out of 484 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 484 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 484 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 484 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 484 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was fine but the place seemed over-staffed. This hotel has a bit of an identity crisi as it doesn't seem to know if it is a pub with rooms or a hotel with a bar. In addition they do not accept cash, which is very strange becsuse I wanted to pay cash for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, the view was amazing. Breakfast was so good! A wonderful relaxing stay. The hotel has a wonderful old fashioned charm. The biscuits were delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room as always, and very attentive and caring staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely short stay here. Rooms spotlessly clean, comfortable bed and good breakfast. Brilliant location for walking to the front, shops, bars and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Georgina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Initial lady who checked me in was not fantastic definitely couldn't read the room. Culture I did not want to discuss my stay any further with her. Everything was a bit old and could use a lick of paint and a little bit of upkeep. There were builders in at the time so there was also noise plastic sheets on the floor parking isn't great anyway but was taken up by half the builders
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aman

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice but people in other rooms were noisy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was lovely. We were given the wrong room, as we had booked a triple but got a double instead, but the room was so nice it wasn’t an issue. The hallways to the rooms were quite run down and could do with some love, however the room itself was gorgeous, with a sea view, comfy bed and spacious bathroom. There is limited parking available too
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dotty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Bridget Yue Kei

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a family room up on the top floor. It was so cosy and quirky and huge. The whole hotel had a beautiful ambience it felt so Christmassy with all the lights and the trees all very tastefully done. The staff was super friendly. We cannot wait to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, warm comfy room. Friendly staff and excellent breakfast with plenty of choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Viv

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and friendly staff. Only gripe is breakfast, having to cut the melon with a table knife and grapefruit not sectioned.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was absolutely Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

The staff were excellent & pleased to help
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Royal Lion we couldnt fault, Beautiful setting, in a beautiful town. Dont agree at all with NO CASH PAYMENTS.. That apparently is due to no local bank, or post iffice for the banking!??? But ime sure the many other shops and pubs ,restaurants that took cash are happy with that arrangement. If the public who PAY THE LIONS bills after all decide to pay cash thats up to us! I felt a negative also with being pushed for full payment of our xmas day lunch £220 3 weeks before xmas. After all if we werent haooy with the service abd meal , we woukd taje it up at tgat moment at the table, and pay what both oarties agreed. Cant do that if all ready paid! The food and service was perfect tho. Also they nearly lost our booking when i rang to book in for xmas day lunch.. . A .I. Wasnt good, the automated Voice of POLLY, who couldnt understand that we were already booked in to the hotel for 4days , and wanted to book for xmas day lunch... was totally confused, and had eventually pass us on to CAROL A REAL PERSON ! Who was excellent , But i was on the verge what with the no cash thing of cancelling ! We spent over £1k in the end !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We have stayed on a few occasions and enjoyed the hotel. This time we experienced a room near noisy ventilation system which made it very difficult to sleep. Plus mattress was past its best.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

jay

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The pool, sauna & jacuzzi were definitely the highlights for me. It's also so nice to be minutes away from the seafront to enjoy watching the sunrise as well as a walk in the night to observe the beautiful Christmas lights.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

leanne

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025