Business Details
Your Coastal Retreat in Lyme Regis
The Royal Lion Hotel stands as a cherished seaside destination in Lyme Regis, offering a seamless blend of comfort, tradition, and modern amenities. Nestled just 100 meters from the beach and moments from the Jurassic Coast, our establishment provides 30 individually designed en-suite bedrooms, ensuring a restful stay for guests exploring Dorset's natural wonders. Our team prides itself on delivering warm hospitality, whether visitors are enjoying casual drinks by the fire, indulging in a family meal featuring locally sourced ingredients, or unwinding in our pool and jacuzzi facilities.Sustainability remains central to our operations, evidenced by our Level 1 Sustainable Business Award and initiatives supporting local charities. With dog-friendly policies, EV charging points, and special offers like 15% off for Blue Light Card holders, we strive to make every guest's experience memorable. As part of Hall & Woodhouse's legacy, we combine 250 years of expertise with contemporary comforts to create moments worth remembering.
Services
Hotel accommodation
Restaurant dining
Bar service
Event bookings
Pool access
EV charging
Gift vouchers
Pet-friendly stays
Wedding hire
Seasonal offers
Highlights and features
- We offer electric vehicle charging on-site for convenient visits
- Our pool and jacuzzi facilities provide relaxation after coastal adventures
- Dog-friendly policies ensure every family member feels welcome
- Award-winning sustainability practices protect Dorset's natural heritage
- 250 years of hospitality expertise combined with modern comforts
Associations and certifications
- Sustainable Business Network
Services
Hotel accommodation
Our 30 individually designed en-suite bedrooms offer traditional charm with modern comforts. Each room features amenities like TV, tea/coffee facilities, and hairdryer. Located just 100m from Lyme Regis beach, our accommodation provides the perfect base for exploring the Jurassic Coast.
Restaurant dining
Seasonal menus feature locally sourced ingredients and pub classics like Badger Beer battered fish & chips. We serve lunch from 12pm-8:30pm weekdays and offer extended hours at weekends. Dietary information is available for all dishes.
Bar service
Enjoy our award-winning Badger Beers brewed in Blandford plus wines, spirits, and soft drinks. The bar operates daily from 11am-10:30pm, offering a relaxed atmosphere by the fire or coastal views from our terrace.
Event bookings
Host celebrations from Christmas feasts to New Year's Eve parties in our historic Lyme Regis venue. We accommodate special occasions with tailored menus and seasonal decorations, including dog-friendly options.
Pool access
Guests enjoy complimentary access to our pool, jacuzzi, and sauna facilities. These amenities provide relaxation after coastal walks or family adventures along the Jurassic Coast.
Questions
Can I bring my dog to The Royal Lion Hotel?
Yes, we're dog-friendly. Please inform us when booking so we can seat you appropriately.
Are there EV charging points available?
Yes, we offer on-site electric vehicle charging for guests' convenience.
What sustainability initiatives do you have?
We hold the Level 1 Sustainable Business Award and support local charities through fundraising initiatives.
Do you offer special dietary options?
Allergen information is available online and at the venue for all menu items.
What are your Christmas booking options?
We offer Christmas Eve, Day, New Year's Eve, and party bookings with special festive menus.
Reviews (5)
Will Redgrave
Jun 01, 2022
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We stopped here for lunch on a recent visit to Lyme Regis for the day, unfortunately it has to be said our day was blighted by the staff and quality of food, on arrival the staff were not very welcoming and almost ignorant, I really felt like we had inconvenienced them. But we ordered anyway, but what was served was extremely poor quality, we spoke to the bar staff who firstly sad it was a new chef, but said to speak to the duty manager, he's attitude was pretty much he didn't care as we had eaten some of it, but nearly every plate was still half full, and apparently it's not a new chef "make your minds up ", the duty manager made no attempt to apologise or offer anything in way of even a partial refund, instead just disappearing saying he would talk to the chef, we waited, but he obviously decided coming back and apologising wasn't part of he's job
Kerri Willers
May 11, 2022
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This place has gone down hill use to be lovely for food and drinks. Bar staff haven't a clue didn't have a wine menu and couldn't help in anyway. Served my wine in a gin glass! Could here young barman moaning and swearing no attempt to be discreet. Another couple had food no cutlery had to take from another table. Didn't eat here like watching 'Keystone Cops!'. The management need to train there staff and perhaps waiters not to wear jeans.
Jenny Eldred
May 07, 2022
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A really lovely weekend spent in this great hotel. Brilliant location, lovely room, fantastic breakfasts & very friendly helpful staff. A dip in the pool made a lovely addition to the stay. Look forward to returning!
Damien Connolly
Feb 09, 2022
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Strange little place, looks like it probably used to be really nice but seems run down and very tired. Didn't have lime for my Rum & Coke and was equally difficult to find a staff member or the toilets. We did only go in for drinks mind you (Tuesday eve in January)
Matt Townend
Dec 13, 2021
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Fantastic hotel in a wonderful location, right by the sea! We stayed in a lovely room with a view of the sea, which had a nice bathroom with a hot powerful shower.very refreshing after long walks along the beach! We also ate in the restaurant, which was fantastic! The food was amazing! The hotel also has a separate bar with a gorgeous log fire! The staff are brilliant, always willing to help! We cannot recommend the hotel more highly and we certainly will be staying again!
