Is The Harbour Lights pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Harbour Lights?

As of Sep 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Harbour Lights on Oct 3, 2025 start from ￥11,761, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Harbour Lights?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Harbour Lights?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Where is The Harbour Lights located?

Situated in Ilfracombe, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ilfracombe Harbour and North Devon Coast. Verity Statue and Wildersmouth Beach are also within 10 minutes.

The Harbour Lights Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

About the neighborhood

Ilfracombe is home to The Harbour Lights. While the natural beauty of North Devon Coast and Exmoor National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Ilfracombe Harbour. Watermouth Castle and Combe Martin Wildlife and Dinosaur Park are also worth visiting.

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10/10 Excellent

Debs

Aug 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Easy location for an early boat trip from the harbour. Lovely light room, comfy bed

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Jun 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice and clean . Conveniently located in town with lovely shops, pubs and harbor.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

May 10, 2025

Clean tidy no noise I’ll stay again

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Jun 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I liked that you can walk to everything Unfortunately parking is very expensive, we paid 12 p to park overnight in the car park

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristal

Aug 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Harbour Lights was an experience we will never forget! Kyle at reception was beyond helpful, writing a lengthy list of attractions, ensuring we had a suitable room and switched us to their sister hotel The Royal Britannia. John was also amazing sharing some local favourites and chatting away each time we crossed paths. Our room and ensuite was huge and beautiful, with a large bay window and seating overlooking the harbour. The restaurant downstairs had amazing barkeeps that smiled and chatted friendly each time we requested a jug of ice to chill our drinks. Bed was comfortable, room was clean with access to fresh towels and linens whenever needed. 11/10 will HIGHLY recommend to anyone!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Jan 5, 2025

Liked: Room comfort

The room was as expected. Good location and views. Had researched this so knew parking was nearby which was fine. Obviously recently refurbished but it must have been on a tight budget. Everything seemed to be done cheaply and not very well. Disappointed that the decor didn’t do justice to such a historic building

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Jun 21, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elouise

Jun 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

What lovely room everything was brand new

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

Sep 22, 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Sep 14, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, very hospitable

Great location, Covid safe, very clean, great breakfast, very friendly hosts

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peta

Aug 28, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service

They were really careful about keeping everyone safe. Room was spotless and had everything I needed. Only one downside. Just be aware that the third floor is a long way up to have to carry your luggage! The guest house is perfectly positioned for the harbour

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Oct 30, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and cheerful hotel

The hotel was clean and tidy and had good amenities, I booked it at short notice due for work but would definitely stay there again

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Aug 20, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

clean comfortable and well located

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 31, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Enjoyed my stay here , Ruth & Steve try very hard and are lovely people , good location and the breakfast is superb .

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 23, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent service from Steve and Ruth couldn’t ask for any more

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mr C Johnson

Jul 9, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Harbour lights - a nice place to stay

Harbour lights is a nice comfy hotel very close to harbour and local bars restaurants act. Steve a Ruth, the hosts are friendly and helpful. Ilfracombe is a great place to stay for walking the fantastic coastal path Recommended

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jun 11, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice b n b

Nice venue, nice couple running the place

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Oct 14, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jim, Worcestershire

Oct 12, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location close to the harbour. Comfortable room and good breakfast. Nick and Alex very welcoming. Excellent value.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard, UK

Aug 13, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleasant hotel - we'd stay again.

Attentive staff, an excellent central location near the harbour and well prepared clean rooms made this a very pleasant two night stay. We would most certainly book again next time we visit ! Communication prior to staying was excellent including thorough directions, information about the room and an unexpected call just before we arrived (on time) to say the room was ready and did we need any help.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

mary, uk

Aug 4, 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

had I seen/known the location would not have book

good welcome from one of the owners,,,,,,taken to the room. immediate saw v v tired and unclean carpet ,,,,,,,,,,,,,not decorated since 2000 I think ,,,,,,,,,carpet not cleaned likewise .... food presented well and cooked well dining room for breakfast ,,dull , dark and old,, unfortunately no ammout of good staff will not or cannot hide this . all clean linen but pillows need protectors , not nice sleeping on recent users night dribble. towels and sheets clean and laundered ,,,plenty of hot water, room v v small for two, had I not paid 50% had I not paid 50% up fron t would not have stayed ,,,

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Apr 13, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good position

Still no communication from you over selling to us room which was not one offered .Please reply Mrs H Goodbody

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 26, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely comfortable stay close to shops restaurants

Plenty to do here at harbour lights as it is situated central to everything eg harbour, shops, restaurants, sea and beach and beautiful walks around the cliff.

8/10 Good

christine, GLOUCESTER

Jul 19, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

JUST WHAT WE NEEDED

A BRILLIANT STAY WITH A WARM WELCOME. NOTHING IS TOO MUCH. RIGHT IN THE CENTRE OF THE QUAY SO EASILY ACCESSIBLE ANYTIME OF THE DAY. WILL DEFINITELY BE GOING THERE AGAIN.

8/10 Good

Paul, Tilburg

Jun 25, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Gezellig dicht bij de haven

Het hotel ligt zoals de naam doet vermoeden lekker dicht bij de leuke haven. Het is tevens in de nabijheid van restaurants en theehuizen (Theehuizen die vreemd genoeg echter wel omstreeks 16:00 uur dicht gaan). Vanuit Ilfracombe zijn mooie wandelingen te maken.

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