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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
Front of property
Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$300
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Explore the area

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60 Broad St, Lyme Regis, England, DT7 3 QF
  • Lyme Regis Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Marine Theatre
    ‪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 Twin Bunk Bed

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Comfy Single Room

Comfy Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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 Twin Bed

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Indulgence Double Room

Indulgence Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 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
(29 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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Terrace

Deluxe Double Room, Terrace

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 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 Twin Bed

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Comfy Twin Room

Comfy Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 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 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 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
  • Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre - 7 min drive - 6.2 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 Pilot Boat - ‬2 min walk
  • The Royal Lion Hotel
  • Aroma

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 15 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Lion Hotel on 17 Aug 2025 start from NZ$299.57, 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. 191 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 319 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

8/10 Good

DAVID

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
An old hotel with a lot of charm. Staff were excellent although we were served breakdast by a guy in scruffy shorts,. The bedroom & bathroom was large and had all you would need but underbed cleanliness was a miss, didnt look like it had been cleaned and one devan bed base was falling apart. The beds were comfortable though and we slept well. All in all enjoyed the stay just attention to detail needed in rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and check in. Perfect location. Friendly staff. Warm and clean hotel. Tea, coffee and biscuits in room. Complimentary drink voucher given on check in for the bar! Outside seating. Lovely pool. There is nothing not to like about this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Period Hotel

Enjoyed the Royal Lion especially the location and free parking. We were allowed to park before check in time and after check out time which was particularly valuable for central Lyme Regis. The location in the heart of the town was ideal, we didn’t need the car at all during our stay. The hotel was very clean and freshly painted, but furniture and fittings a little dated. Our room sloped a bit, but all part of the charm of a period hotel. Reception efficient but not overly welcoming, which one generally expects in these times. On the whole we would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

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

Royal Lion Hotel, Lyme Regis

Cleanliness was excellent. Housekeeping staff very pleasant and nothing too much trouble. Beautifully laundered white bedding and towels. Good food. Breakfast served in pleasant upstairs dining room. Evening meal served in the bar downstairs. Very well located for shops, promenade and public transport.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff. Comfortable room with terrace and sea view. Characterful bar area. The swimming pool wasn’t available. The rear of the building facing the car park needs attention. This is particularly important as we had to walk pass the area to get to our room. Our second visit…Will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Belinda M

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

VINCE

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful room and view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel , quite quirky .acsess to more light bites in the evening would have been a welcome addition ie sandwiches, toasties etc
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Firstly, the staff are amazing here. The food was also very good with an excellent cooked breakfast along with a great selection of pastries etc. The bar area is very welcoming and the hotel in general is a big favourite of mine whenever I visit Lyme Regis. The view from my room was stunning with the sun rising over the Dorset coast in the morning.I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay. The only downside was some maintenance work directly outside our room at 8am! We came away for a rest and a lazy morning so banging and drilling outside our door was a bit disappointing. I would however go back and recommend the property. A great central location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Good location and comfortable

We stopped at this hotel just overnight on our way from Cornwall to Portsmouth, and I thought it was a good choice! I found it comfortable and clean, with a tasty breakfast and helpful staff. It's a short walk to the beach and the Cobb, so I was able to go out in the early morning to see it. I wish we could have stayed longer, and hope to come back and visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We couldn’t believe it is 3 star. Absolutely superb. Food excellent breakfast beautiful, staff friendly. Room was perfect. Great pool , sauna and jacuzzi.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

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

Lyme Regis hotel little gem

Would stay there again , dog friendly , free safe parking , town centre close to beach & museum & mill & brewery ! Pub food excellent , receptionist Carol so welcoming & kind , all the bar staff very good & attentive & seemed happy to be there ( Some places staff are miserable !)
Pub area
Breakfast
Bar food
Free drink
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kaye

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

Lovely hotel. Highly recommend.

Really lovely hotel. Very conveniently positioned. Had a lovely balcony room and the staff were so very friendly and professional. Only grievance was not being able to turn down, or off, the towel rail. Was too hot to the touch and also made the bathroom and bedroom way too hot.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

10/10-highly recommend and would visit again again

Perfect accommodation for our family trip to Lyme Regis, our children and dog were welcomed and felt so comfortable, very rare for us to visit the same place twice but I’d make an exception for the Royal Lion, we had the best time
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean and bed really comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old historic building, bedroom was refurbished beautifully with good quality furnishings, bathroom and high brand toiletries. Perfect location with sea view in centre of Lyme Regis.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay here, unfortunately only one night for us this time and sadly didn't get a chance to try the pool as very busy. I loved the historical aspect to the hotel being built a coaching house in 1601. The hotel itself was comfortable and clean. The breakfast was good and there was a lot of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025