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The Capstone Hotel & Restaurant

St. James Place, Ilfracombe EX34 9BJ, England
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The Capstone Hotel & Restaurant
Ranked #16 of 29 hotels in Ilfracombe
4.0 of 5 stars 85 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • High standard(4)
  • Pub opposite(3)
  • Good food(3)
  • Evening meals(3)
  • Old building(3)
  • Very clean(3)
  • Top floor(3)
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Bournemouth
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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There are good and bad things to say about this hotel. Firstly the description as a 'hotel' is over-ambitious as there is no staffed reception at all, not even during the day; bar isn't open all day and the lounge is really a thoroughfare to the rooms. It is in an excellent location though, close to the Harbour and the... More

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Kenilworth, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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Stayed over the Easter break 2012. Booked based on some of the Trip Advisor comments and did not expect much and to be honest, we were not then disappointed! First of all we did not eat here. Breakfast had a strict regime of 8:00 to 9:00am only, even at weekends and this was not flexible, ok you can argue we... More

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Frome, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

The exterior is disappointing but our room was lovely. We stayed in the middle of March and unfortunately most of Ilfracombe was still closed for the winter! Our room was top floor front (11 or 12) and was worth the climb. We did not notice any noise apart from the chimes of the church clock which was already on British... More

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Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Lovely hotel. Not a good first impression however, as it was closed when we first arrived and didn't open until 4pm (beware if you want an earlier check-in!!). But, once we got in, it was fab. Great welcome, shown to room, very well presented and decorated and comfortable. Plus a great breakfast in the morning. Would definitely use this again... More

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queensland
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

stayed a single night recently, and enjoyed our quick visit. The hotel is slowly being renovated by the owner, about 2 rooms a year I believe. A typical old building, many creaks and groans, so so plumbing, noise from upstairs and outside, etc. One downside was a cold shower, the water dribbled out for such a long time the hot... More

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Telford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

The Capstone hotel and restaurant is located in a prime position in Ilfracombe, approx. 2 minutes walk from the Harbour and a 5 minute walk from the Marine drive car park, which in itself offers very reasonable parking rates. Don't be deceived from the exterior appearance of the Capstone because once you're inside the building the rooms are very comfortable... More

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arifa50
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

Not sure where to start. We picked this hotel for it's location and good reviews. We felt so at home. We were right on the harbour. The owners are just great, they go out of there way to help out. There is a fantastic restaurant downstairs that serves steak like you have never had before - perfect. IMHO this is... More

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Jersey, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

We were a party of ten people. The hot water ran out for baths in the evening and in the morning. The breakfasts were good. The dinner was not good - sausages and mash, a lukewarm vegetarian meal and no fish which was surprising considering the hotel is so near a working harbour. The rooms were good but ours was... More

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Warwickshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

My wife and I were looking for a hotel for a short break in Ilfracombe and opted for The Capstone Hotel. We were not dissapointed - this is lovely hotel and ahs the benefit of a nice restaurant attached. We recieved a very friendly welcome and were well looked after throughout our stay. The room was lovely and the bathroom... More

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Toronto, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

We stayed at the Capstone for one night in October 2011 and had a great time. The hotel is under renovation so it was not quite perfect, but our room had been redone and redone very well, nice new bathroom and bedroom. The food was excellent and the service even better. Lobster was on the menu but the season had... More

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St. James Place, Ilfracombe EX34 9BJ, England
Price range (per night):* 82 AUD - 156 AUD

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