Premier Inn Barnstaple

The hotel was undergoing a major refurbishment during our stay which we were informed about beforehand, we still decided to stay as it was a one night stop over for us. I agree with over previous reviews that yes the hotel was tired, shabby and in need of modernisation and refurbishment, our room did smell musty and our bin had not been emptied which contained lager cans which didn’t help the smell of stale lager wafting through the room. The bathroom did have mould in the corners and in the tile grouting which in my opinion can easily be removed with mould and mildew spray, so cleaners are responsible for this I’m guessing, unless they are not permitted to use such cleaning products which would solve the problem instantly imo. The best experience were the two lovely ladies on reception, they went above and beyond our expectations with their friendly presence and conversation, offering recommendations on various places of interest & restaurants ( even kindly wrote down a list of places for us, thank you ladies, sorry I forgot both your names) They explained about the refurb during check in too, it was a shame because if we had booked a few weeks later then my review would have been a 5 star, but deducted 1 star for unclean room and 1 star for general tired appearance of hotel. 5 star to the ladies though, they are usually the ones that guests moan to first.

We had a really great experience. We stayed 1 night, the reception staff were super helpful & friendly. The room was clean, the tea & coffee was stocked well. We had evening meal & breakfast, the food was fantastic. Would definitely book here again.

The hotel from hell. The FAMILY room we booked for our "rest easy" holiday smelt of mould so strongly we complained in the first 10 secs. The hotel reception had to explain that the whole hotel smelt of mould, Premier Inn are aware, and every room is as bad and smells of mould as the next. The room was run down, the bathroom also stunk of mould and was covered in it. It was hard and uncomfortable to sleep in the room as it was damp and smelt of mould so badly. The kids cried, the wife cried and it basically ruined the holiday. On Friday night the room above played music so loud the whole hotel complained, and then the same room did it again Saturday, and all this whilst breathing in mould. Premier inn should be ashamed to advertise and rent rooms out in this condition. Premier inn are so aware of the mould situation in ALL the rooms, (i complained and staff took me around another 2 rooms and they ALL smelt) they are referbishing the hotel due to the mould, but still rented the room out. That's admission in the first instance. I will be taking my children to the Drs as my eldest now has a cough after 3 nights sleeping in that bio hazard of a room and I'm worried it's due to spores. Why didn't I book another hotel? Well, after driving 5 hours and it being our only holiday, with no refund, plus a bank holiday wknd, every other hotel was full!. Awful, disgusting, dangerous and a health hazard. Premier Inn, you should be ashamed.

Room was swelteringly hot, room smelt appallingly seemingly from bathroom, duvet was stained and horrible. Mentioned room issues to receptionist who said the rooms are disgusting and that it is known by Premier Inn. Would not stay here again.

The hotel room was unbearably warm. 27°C at night, even when it was cool outside. It was uncomfortable to just exist in that room. I will never stay there again.

We were warmly welcomed and the checkin process was quick. (Check out was also very easy.) The room was comfortable, quiet, relaxing and clean. Breakfast was the usual... Good selection and availability. You could eat enough for a whole day here.