The Royal Lion Hotel

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

In the center of Lyme Regis, just 492 feet from the beach, the Royal Lion Hotel has a pool, sauna and games room. Some rooms have sea views and balconies. All rooms have a TV with Freeview, tea/coffee making facilities and modern bathroom. The Royal Lion Inn is a 400-year-old former coaching inn, and its rooms feature classic décor. The indoor pool is next to the spa bath and sauna. The games room has full-size snooker, pool and table tennis tables. The Royal Lion also has 2 guest lounges and offers free Wi-Fi. Parking is complimentary. The Oak Room restaurant serves a full cooked breakfast. Evening meals feature local, seasonal produce and children’s menus are available. The bar has original fireplaces and paneled walls and the courtyard cafe provides outdoor dining. They serve real ales, light meals and home-made cakes. Lyme Regis Harbor and the Philpot Museum are both within 10 minutes’ walk. Lyme Regis seafront is part of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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See what guests loved the most:

Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Car parking facility. We were able to leave our car in the car park before check in enabling us to visit the beach and shops. Room exceeded expectations, stylish modern design complete with wonderful sea view from balcony.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast food was better than the service. Receptionist was excellent. Evening meal was very good. Facilities were exceptional.”
Nathalie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I really like the pool time slots and the game room.”
Darrin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic location, Warm welcome at reception, Clean, large room with a comfy bed, Good breakfast, Car parking.”
Doris
United States United States
“The location was perfect. The staff was amazing (friendly and knowledgeable). We had a delicious meal in the restaurant downstairs. As requested, our rooms were next door to each other and we enjoyed the balconies and the view. We loved Lyme...”
Infodude
United States United States
“Excellent location on Lyme Regis main street. A mere 30 yards down to the sea front. The hotel is on the main street in the middle of the local shops, plenty of pubs, and other restaurant option. The hotel has a great pub/bar for a pint or two...”
Alice
United States United States
“Great location, beautiful and comfortable room, decently quiet hotel.”
Nola
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent staff, all very helpful and friendly: ) Great location and facilities. The food was really good . Will return.”
Dalton
United States United States
“Amazing staff, food, and location. All the staff were friendly, prompt, and courteous. Truly the best staff I have interacted with while in the UK.”
Jeremy
United States United States
“Funky old historic hotel/pub/restaurant Great location. Though we had a room on Main Street we could not hear any road noise The breakfast was outstanding! Full English and order off the menu and a buffet. Wait staff all very friendly”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Royal Lion Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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