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The Imperial Hotel

The Imperial Hotel
The Imperial Hotel – Exmouth
The Imperial Hotel – Exmouth
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM

About The Imperial Hotel

An elegant Victorian landmark, The Imperial Hotel lies in 4 acres of grounds on Exmouth’s Esplanade, with beautiful views of the south Devon coast. It offers free Wi-Fi along with a restaurant, bar and 24-hour front desk. Rooms at The Imperial have private bathroom facilities with a bath or shower, telephone, hairdryer, TV and tea and coffee facilities. Many have sea views or look out over the gardens. Breakfast is served each morning, and the restaurant offers a varied lunch and dinner menu in the impressive dining room. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Exmouth town, which has sandy beaches and a variety of shops. You can drive to the cathedral city of Exeter in less than 30 minutes.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Luggage storage
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.0 / 5
Great 4913 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The location Really tired looking hotel, I paid extra for the superior room and it looked like a standard room very disappointed and would not recommend.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Breakfast was great. Location was excellent, just by the beach and near to town centre Room was small and poorly ventilated (weather was hot). Buildings are looking a little tired.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The room was spacious, the bed was huge, there were tea and coffee facilities, large wardrobe, TV, hairdryer, fan. The breakfast was good, the bar area and balcony and gardens were beautiful. Only minutes from the beach. Cannot wait to stay again! Our fault for not booking one, but next time we will go for a room with a balcony and a sea view.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Well located for the beach. Dog friendly room with patio doors for quick access to grass.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    It looked grand from the road and was quite central and easy to find. The breakfast was good with a fair selection of standard items like bacon sausages scrambled eggs. Fried eggs were available if you asked. Juice was good. Room shower was good although a big step down to the floor. The property was tired with worn carpets and chairs in the breakfast room. We wanted to have our evening meal there but choice was limited especially as two items were no longer available … sold out. We went to local pub instead. We thought the £6 parking fee was unnecessary and better to have been just part of the booking.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Superb

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Very good

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Lovely spacious room with great sea views . Big bay window and extra side window. 7 opening lights so not too hot even in the heatwave. Good breakfast. Good public spaces including outdoor spaces. Good lift The bathroom felt a little small and dowdy, though it was perfectly clean and functioned very well

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Ideal location on the seafront. 5min walk to the town centre. Lovely room. Comfortable bed. Spotlessly clean. Friendly & very helpful staff. Excellent breakfast, well cooked & hot.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location is 100%. Room was clean and comfortable and as it faced the car park wasn’t too hot. Staff are all friendly. Car park is large and reasonable to park. Slowest lift ever. One morning I had no hot water but the hotel was full so maybe I should have risen earlier. Would be nice to have water in room. Bar staff provided carafe for me to take upstairs so thank you for that.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great location for everything

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Passable

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Location by the beach in lovely Exmouth. Easy access to beach and the town (5min walk each way). Comfortable room with outside balcony. Very clean and tidy. Comfy bed, nice towels. Lovely staff. Would def stay again. Able to walk to the train and buses to tour area meant we didn’t need to use the car. Exmouth has a great choice of restaurants and bars with free live music. Recommend the Rover Ex cafe for a treat (book well in advance) and the Pavilion theatre. Paying for parking, I know it’s not unusual these days but it irritates me. Room service provided on 3 days per week, meant we had to ask for teabags and milk from reception on one day. I totally understand and support less room service, but extra beverage supplies should be left in the room to cover the days of no service.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The breakfast was very good and location of hotel was excellent Walk in showers would be nice rather than bath with shower over

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We liked the location, being right on the seafront. Parking on site was a bonus. The hotel was quirky, if a little dated. However the rooms were comfortable, although very warm. The room was hot, probably due to the exceptional heatwaves this summer. However a fan was provided and we were able to open the window.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Had a wonderful room with balcony over looking the garden and sea Fantastic situation Just little cleaning errors, also matteress cover stained.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The hotel was ideally situated for access to the main town and to the sea front. Room was large and well appointed if decor a little tired. Car parking was available on site although at a cost - £6 per night The hotel, although impressive to look at, was on the tired side. Enquired about a lift because of mobility problems and told that there was a lift BUT not told that it did not serve all floors. Ended up having two flights of stairs to negotiate. There was an issue with room lights tripping on several occasions and the lack of a phone line to Reception meant that we could not report it immediately.

Frequently asked questions about The Imperial Hotel

Does The Imperial Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Imperial Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Imperial Hotel offer parking?
Yes, paid self-parking is available on-site at The Imperial Hotel.
Does The Imperial Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Imperial Hotel offers meeting spaces for business and group use. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Imperial Hotel have a fitness center?
The Imperial Hotel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The Imperial Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
The Imperial Hotel is located at THE ESPLANADE, Exmouth, EX8 2SW. With a Walk Score of 92, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

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