17th Century Hotel & Restaurant by the Sea
About Us
Situated less than 100 metres from the sea, The Royal Lion Hotel is a perfect base from which to explore the local area.
Built in 1601 as a Coaching Inn, the hotel has been extensively refurbished, yet still retains much of its history and unique charm. Oak beams, wood panelling and an open fire help to create a warm, welcoming and comfortable atmosphere.
Privately owned and managed, The Royal Lion Hotel has gained an enviable reputation for its friendly service, first class cuisine and impressive leisure facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and sauna. There is a private car park and wi-fi is available in the various lounges throughout the hotel.
Bedrooms
The Royal Lion Hotel prides itself on good quality bedrooms to suit your needs:
- Standard – Comfortable rooms, set in both genres of the hotel
- Courtyard – Attractively decorated ground floor bedrooms, set in our private courtyard
- Traditional – In the original area of the hotel, decorated in a warm and inviting style
- Patio – A great base for couples and families, these rooms open out onto communal patio area
- Balcony – Our Balcony bedrooms offer stunning views of Lyme Regis
- Superior – Large, light bedrooms with 5 foot beds and a small seating area
- King Edward – The pièce de résistance of our bedrooms, the King Edward offers a half tester bed in a traditionally styled room
Dining
The Royal Lion Hotel prides itself on its dining facilities, offering a variety of options to suit your requirements whilst you are residing with us. All three of our dining areas are open to residents and non-residents alike.
Leisure
A hidden gem in Lyme Regis, the Royal Lion Hotel boasts a 45ft heated Swimming Pool, sauna and jacuzzi for you to enjoy during your stay with us; the perfect way to relax after a leisurely stroll or fossil hunt on the Jurassic Coast.
We also have a Games Room for our residents, offering a full sized snooker table and, for the more energetic, we have table tennis.
Special Offers
Whether you are visiting relatives, planning a family holiday or just looking for somewhere new to explore, Lyme Regis is the perfect place.
Functions
The Only Place for Your Special Occasion
Weddings, engagements, anniversaries, birthday parties, christenings, re-unions, retirement parties, all events which can all be classified as “special”, and there is no finer place to celebrate special occasions than the Royal Lion Hotel.
The hotel’s reputation for fine food, carefully selected wines and warm hospitality has, over the years, become legendary. It is one that can be traced back to 17th century, when the original building was established as an Inn.
Speciality Breaks
Join us at The Royal Lion Hotel for one of our special themed weekend getaways for that extra special break away.
Upcoming events include Christmas Dinner Dance Weekend and “Murder Mystery“
Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis is a picturesque town on the West Dorset border, part of the Jurassic Coast, World Heritage site.
Steeped in history, it is renowned for its fascinating past, mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, the unique fossils found in the cliffs and beaches, and for being the central location of the novel and the 1981 film, ‘ The French Lieutenant’s Woman’.
In addition to The Royal Lion Hotel, with its own on-site car park and leisure facilities, the main street features many gift shops and exclusive boutiques, as well as a mini supermarket and pharmacy. Lyme Regis is less than 25 miles east of the capital city of Devon, Exeter, should you wish to explore further afield.