After many years of stopping off at Lyme Regis for a journey rest on the way to Devon, finally got round to taking a short two day break staying at the Royal Lion hotel a 16th century former coaching inn on the High Street which is a short walk from the sea front. What a delightful surprise this hotel was... more

The hotel is a 16th century coaching lodge. Parking is not easy in the town but the hotel has it's own car park which is easily accessed from the front of the hotel. We stayed in a room with a balcony and a sea view . The room was modern and comfortable as was the bathroom..Everything was clean except the... more

A really lovely hotel, friendly and very helpful staff. The room was good we had balcony with excellent view over sea which was very clean and serviced every day. The meals were excellent. There is a car park at the rear of hotel. The beach is only a short walk away approx 100 yds. Would certainly stay there again. There... more

Have just returned from a lovely three night stay at the Royal Lion. Ideal location and charming place to stay. We had 2 'traditional' rooms overlooking the High St - both wood-panelled and spacious with a double and single bed. The bathrooms were modern, super-clean and well fitted. (rooms 8 and 9). Staff were friendly and helpful - even the... more

we choose this hotel for its position in Lyne Regis a short walk to the sea,shops ,and restraunts, We had a family room which was very large for our famliy of 2 adults and 8 year old boy, The bathroom was extra large with lovley soft towels . We went on B&B and the breakfast was served quickley and the... more

The Royal Lion,based in the fossil town of Lyme Regis,just over the border of Devon (east). Its right on the main with quick access in the town,or the beach. Its a classic setting of its era,16th Century building well preserved. The rooms are very comfortable,i had the balcony view,over looking the town and sea really beautiful in the mornings. The... more

We stayed at beginning of March for 3 night special package including B&B and evening meal - £170 per head - great value, this is a meandering old hotel/pub built in 1601, crooks & nannies all over the place, magnificent dining room, about 35 plus tables. All staff were totally helpful, regardless of the query/problem, well motivated. Food was excellent,... more

Stayed here for a midweek break and was amazed at the quality of food way above a 2star hotel , mouthwatering!! The rest of the hotel is great to, we had a balcony room with a fantastic sea view over dorset, the staff were very helpfull and friendly made a nice change from the pretencious staff of 4 or 5... more

The Royal Lion is a good example of an UK hotel in a classic location that has moved with the times, whilst retaining its historic perspective. At the front of the hotel are the original rooms accessed through winding stairs and passages - but well proportioned and fitted out generally. At the back is a block of fairly modern rooms... more