Royal Exeter Hotel - Bournemouth

3-star Victorian hotel with live music weekends and on-site nightclub steps from Bournemouth beach

Entertainment & Nightlife

The Royal Exeter Hotel operates two on-site venues: 1812 cocktail bar and BarSo nightclub. BarSo offers live music on weekends and DJ sets that continue until late evening. Guests receive earplugs at check-in as standard, acknowledging the energetic nightlife.

Dining

The hotel's on-site restaurant is an award-winning modern Asian cuisine venue. Breakfast is served daily in the 1812 bar area with cooked-to-order hot food and continental options. The 1812 bar also serves sushi during business hours.

Location

The Royal Exeter Hotel sits directly opposite Bournemouth International Centre, a 5-minute walk from the pier and sandy beaches. The Victorian gardens and Bournemouth town center shopping are within a 10-minute walk. The Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site is a short drive from the hotel.

Rooms

Room types at the Royal Exeter include Superior Single, Superior Double, Superior Family, and Executive Double rooms. Executive rooms offer spa baths and upgraded amenities based on guest feedback. Some rooms provide sea views from upper floors, especially the attic-level Superior Single rooms.

Weddings & Events

The Royal Exeter Hotel Bournemouth provides a dedicated wedding coordinator for customized wedding planning. Multiple private rooms are available for hire for functions and events. The experienced management team assists business travelers attending conferences at the BIC.

• Entertainment: 1812 cocktail bar and BarSo nightclub with live music weekends
• Dining: Award-winning modern Asian restaurant and cooked-to-order breakfast
• Location: Opposite BIC, 5 min walk to beach and pier
• Rooms: Executive rooms with spa baths, sea-view options
• Weddings: Dedicated wedding coordinator and private function rooms
• Nearby: Victorian Gardens, Bournemouth Pier, Jurassic Coast