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The Park Hotel

Stay at The Park Hotel in Barnstaple with free Wi-Fi, parking, a relaxed restaurant, and bar. Near Tarka Trail, Saunton Sands, and Woolacombe Beach.

1 Taw Vale, Barnstaple EX32 9AE, United Kingdom View on map
9/10
Exceptional Based on 877 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Paid breakfast Free parking Accessible Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Well-maintained hotel with friendly staff and quality dining

Visitors appreciate the clean, comfortable rooms and attentive service, alongside a highly regarded restaurant and convenient location near Barnstaple town centre.

Guests often praise

  • Spotless, modern rooms with thoughtful amenities including air-conditioning, tea/coffee facilities, and quality linens.
  • Friendly, professional, and accommodating staff who go the extra mile for guests.
  • High standard of food with a diverse menu, especially praised are the breakfast and carvery offerings.
  • Convenient, accessible location near a park, river, and within walking distance of Barnstaple centre and train station.
  • Generous parking availability and ease of access throughout the hotel, including for guests with mobility aids.

Worth knowing

  • High tea received mixed reviews, with some finding it overpriced and limited in variety.
  • Some rooms require walking up a flight of stairs, with a small charge applied for luggage assistance.
  • The hotel does not offer facilities such as a pool, fitness centre, airport shuttle, or pet-friendly services.
  • The car park is described as small by some guests, which could be a consideration at peak times.

Best for

  • Visitors seeking a clean, comfortable base with attentive service near Barnstaple’s town centre and local attractions.
  • Guests who value quality meals, particularly breakfast and carvery options, within a relaxed restaurant and bar setting.
  • Travellers needing accessible facilities and ample parking for vehicles, including electric vehicle charging nearby.
  • Families or groups looking for kid-friendly amenities in a smoke-free environment.
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About this property

Welcome to The Park Hotel

Situated at 1 Taw Vale in Barnstaple, The Park Hotel offers a contemporary setting overlooking Rock Park and the River Taw. The hotel is a short walk from key local spots including Barnstaple Pannier Market and the train station, making it convenient for visitors exploring the area. With a 4.5-star rating based on 865 reviews, it combines accessibility with a relaxed atmosphere.

The property features unfussy, comfortable rooms equipped with air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, large TVs, and well-appointed bathrooms. Guests appreciate the cleanliness and practical touches such as free Wi-Fi and ample parking. The hotel’s bar, restaurant, and carvery provide a variety of dining options, which many reviews highlight for standard and service quality, though some found certain menu items less satisfying.

Facility-wise, the hotel is smoke-free, accessible, and family-friendly, though it does not accommodate pets or provide a pool or fitness center. Notably, the presence of a Tesla Destination Charger on site caters to electric vehicle drivers. Check-in and check-out times are 14:30 and 11:00 respectively, supporting flexible travel schedules.

Outdoor and leisure opportunities abound nearby, with popular destinations like the Tarka Trail, Saunton Sands, and Woolacombe Beach within easy reach. Several other hotels are located nearby, ranging in rating and style, offering alternatives for visitors. Overall, The Park Hotel suits travelers seeking modern convenience and straightforward comfort in a pleasant riverside setting.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Paid breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Air-conditioned
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Business center
Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

PA
Pamela Ardy Apr 19, 2026
8.0

Hotel was spotless and staff very welcoming. However very disappointed with our high tea and certainly not worth £22.50. The bread was dry and the cake selection poor. The scones were the best.

WB
Wendy Buckley Apr 12, 2026
10

This is the second time I've stayed at this hotel. The facilities are spotless. The bar and restaurant area are really big. My mother uses a walking trolley to mobilise and all areas were accessible with no steps to negotiate. We had breakfast and evening meals and the food was of a high standard with a good choice of menu options. The staff were lovely, professional and friendly. The rooms are comfortable with the usual tea, coffee etc. The TV is large which is a plus. The hotel is located by a park and the river and walking distance to Barnstaple centre. Parking is plentiful.

LB
Lola Burt Apr 10, 2026
10

We found this fabulous hotel on Google when looking for a hotel in Barnstaple, and we were not disappointed. The Park Hotel team really do go the extra mile! Thank you to Sandra, Jake, Destiny, and all of the team. The Park hotel is spotless, clean and modern...and £40 per night cheaper than an Inn which is close by. The room was airy, clean, modern with a welcome tea tray which had various teas and coffees and also yummy biscuits . The bathroom had white fluffy towels, hand cream, hand wash, shampoo, hair conditioner etc. Our room had a hairdryer, plenty of plug points, a fridge, wine glasses, tumblers etc. The bed linen was clean, fresh and crisp with attention to detail and beautiful curtains which were fully lined (so no day light coming in), the room was so warm and cosy. We had a fabulous breakfast the Park Hotel had plenty of high quality fresh ingredients, so we started with a continental breakfast and decided to go for a small bowl of granola with fresh fruit and a sprinkling of crystallised ginger , (obviously if you wanted more you were more than welcome to go back up). We then chose smoked haddock with poached eggs which also had a wonderful lemon sauce which was absolutely delicious . We also had fresh orange juice, tea and coffee which set us up for the day (other fresh juices and hot drinks were available). The Park Hotel had a great menu and the bar area had lots of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks to choose from. Our room had a great view of the park and we were right in the centre of Barnstaple. Thank you to the Park Hotel team for going over an above in making our stay enjoyable.

BD
Beth Dawkins Apr 06, 2026
10

We have stayed at the Park Hotel before and it never disappoints. We booked at very short notice. We were upgraded to a lovely clean warm room after being greeted by friendly reception staff. During our evening we ate a lovely roast on the bar area and had excellent service. My husband and i we're so relaxed we came down to breakfast too late on a Weekday morning. But the resturant staff were very accommadating and brought my husband 'a perfect cooked breakfast' toast and tea. Nothing was too much trouble. We would rate our stay 12/10 . Feel free to contact us we will definatly be back. Mark and Beth Dawkins

KI
Krum Ivanov Apr 05, 2026
10

Great place, very clean and tidy. In the room: air-conditioning, fridge and safe. Big parking, great restaurant with good food and very friendly and helpful staff.

M-
Mike - Feb 25, 2026
10

Fantastic stay. Staff were lovely, room was really nice and clean. Great bed. Bathroom very good size with really nice shower products. Breakfast was perfect. Great choice on the menu for breakfast and one of the freshest continental breakfast iv come across with a really good range of things to choose from.

LJ
Leighton Jenkins Feb 16, 2026
10

Staying here for work, and this is probably one of the nicest places I have stayed. Perfectly clean, all staff have been extremely polite and welcoming. Great decor throughout, really smart rooms and the food is delicious. Nice and quiet spot, very close to town centre too. Highly recommended.

JB
Jordan Bm Feb 05, 2026
8.0

Good location, small car park. Lovely reception and room. Food was good and cooked to a nice standard, only let down was the £7 charge to walk it up a flight of stairs.

SB
Sara Burroughes Feb 05, 2026
10

Comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Good food both evening and breakfast

SP
Stan Parkhouse Feb 04, 2026
10

Had a carvery with my partner and both were blown away by the quality of the food, absolutely first class, best carvery ever had. Staff were very kind and attentive. A must visit and as living local will be back lots more

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find The Park Hotel

Barnstaple, United Kingdom

Overlooking Rock Park and the River Taw, this modern hotel and annexe is a 9-minute walk from Barnstaple Pannier Market and a 13-minute walk from Barnstaple train station.

  • Barnstaple 16 min Walk
  • Barnstaple bus station 8 min Walk
  • The Park 1 min Walk
  • Bristol Airport 1 hr 45 Car · 3 hr 45 Transit
  • Cardiff Airport 2 hr 40 Car · 5 hr 46 Transit
  • Exeter Airport 1 hr 3 Car · 2 hr 32 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in United Kingdom. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Woolacombe Beach 3,376 reviews

Woolacombe Beach

United Kingdom

4.8 · Beach
Saunton Sands 647 reviews

Saunton Sands

United Kingdom

4.7 · Beach
Tarka Trail 115 reviews

Tarka Trail

Barnstaple EX31 1QN, United Kingdom

4.6 · Tourist Attraction
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