About this property
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
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Doris
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
“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
“Great location, beautiful and comfortable room, decently quiet hotel.” - Nola
United Kingdom
“Excellent staff, all very helpful and friendly: ) Great location and facilities. The food was really good . Will return.” - Dalton
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
“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” - Carol
United States
“Very nice breakfast room. Buffet for juice breads,etc, and menu for cooked breakfast.beautiful little town made. Ore beautiful because the sun was shining. Dinner ..Interesting menu, with some unusual items fun to try.” - Damon
United States
“Excellent meals, great central location. Charming quirky building. Very close to beach and harbor and shore walks.” - Paul
United Kingdom
“Quality of room, large selection for breakfast and very helpful staff.” - Ellen
United States
“The Royal Lion is everything I want in a hotel. We were greeted by name a the door, offered seating for meals and shown to our room. Food for both breakfast and dinner was excellent. The service friendly and efficient. Every corner of The Royal...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineEuropean
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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.




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