This charming Victorian guest house is located in the heart of Ilfracombe’s picturesque Heritage Harbor and on the route of the South West Coast Path. All rooms feature an private bathroom, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and free tea and coffee. Some also have spectacular sea views. Dating from 1896, the building retains many original Victorian features, with its wooden staircase and modernized lookalike double-glazed sash windows still in place alongside its updated solid structure with full fire safety features, incorporated and its modern facilities including health and fire safety. Full breakfasts, lunches, and evening meals are available at the Brit (across the road and open from 8 am until 10.30 pm every day) in the morning, alongside a wide choice of drinks. Mixed Asian restaurant, Sauna, Steam room Bubble bath, and massage Parlor will be opening soon as part of this hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Ilfracombe, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free


Sign in, save money

Sign in to see if you can save 10% or more at this property.
Sign in, save money

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Select occupancy
Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
and
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
and
1 queen bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free Wifi

Select topics to read reviews:

See what guests loved the most:

Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Nice clean modern room. slightly overlooked, but comfortable and very conveniently located for the Quay and the bus.
Ruby
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The Harbour Lights was just what we needed walking along the coast path and needing a last minute room to hide from a storm. The room was reasonably cheap. There was lots of space including a bath. Lots of natural light and the bed was super comfy...
Trailblazerz
United States United States
Friendly staff. Location very walkable to the harbor area. Paid parking at Ropery Road Car Park about 5 mins walk from the hotel. Parking is free from 8 pm to 8 am. So if you arrive after 8 pm like we did, you only have to pay for the hours you...
Karen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We stayed in a 'Deluxe Family Room' and it was very very big. Easy to check in and out. Close to a car park that I could use over night that wasn't overly expensive. Walking distance to local shops, cafes and amenities.
Joanne
Australia Australia
Very nice staff, very accomodating. Clean rooms and the breakfast was very hot and plenty of it. 2nd time there, we will be back.
Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great place so easy for the town as it is at the heart of town
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great value for money en suite accommodation just a short walk from the the Lundy ferry terminal and the harbour. Basic but very clean and close to eateries . Our room overlooked the road so was very noisy in the evening but other than that it was...
Gill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Loved the location, absolute town centre. Rooms were clean, facilities were good. Good value for money
Nigel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location excellent, check in ok. Room clean looked newly decorated plenty of towels, tea, coffee and milk.
Gareth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The rooms have been updated and freshly painted. The bathroom was clean and the shower was great. The location is fantastic and it's a bonus if you have a room with a sea view!

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Harbour Lights

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

The Harbour Lights takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

There is no private parking available. Guests are recommended to use Ropery Road Car Park, just a short stroll from our property along Broad Street.

There is no elevator, access to rooms is only via a central staircase.

The harbor area outside can be quite lively in the evenings, and guests may experience noise especially at weekends and peak periods.

Please inform The Harbour Lights of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about The Harbour Lights