Experience Christmas The Royal Way
The Royal Hotel offers the perfect location for your festive celebrations.
The elegant setting of this historic hotel creates a wonderful festive atmosphere, while the quality of our food and service is second to none. Plus, with a wonderful festive program for guests to enjoy whilst on a Christmas Break and a range of lunches and dinners, let us help you get into the festive spirit.
So, whatever you're looking for, be it a couples retreat, a small party for work colleagues or friends, or a family escape, we have an option for you.
Planning a festive stay with us?
Discover our Festive Programme 2026 and explore everything from Christmas Eve celebrations and Christmas Day dining to Boxing Day entertainment and New Year's Eve festivities.
Festive Events
Festive Lunches & Christmas Feasts
Christmas Day Lunch
Christmas Party Nights
Christmas Movie Party Night
The Royal Masquerade Ball
Casino Royale Night
New Years Eve Gala Dinner
Festive Breaks
3-Night Festive Escape
3 Nights Dinner, Room & Breakfast | From £590pp
Create unforgettable Christmas memories with your loved ones with us this year, where luxury and festive cheer come together for the perfect Christmas escape.
Offer Includes:
- Full Devon breakfast each morning
- Traditional Christmas Day lunch in Palm Court
- Upgrade to an exclusive Brasserie Christmas Lunch experience for an extra £20pp
- Three-course dinner on Christmas Eve
- Royal Christmas Evening Feast
- Boxing Day Gala Dinner with live music
- Festive entertainment throughout your stay
- Complimentary Royal Christmas gift
- Local branded walking & discovery map
- Boxing Day wine tasting with cheese & biscuits in the Kingsley Lounge
- Beautiful festive decorations throughout the hotel
4-Night Festive Escape
4 Nights Dinner, Room & Breakfast | From £790pp
Enjoy four relaxing nights of festive dining, seasonal entertainment and coastal charm, creating the perfect Christmas escape at The Royal Hotel.
Offer includes:
- Full Devon breakfast each morning
- Traditional Christmas Day lunch in Palm Court
- Upgrade to an exclusive Brasserie Christmas Lunch experience for an extra £20 pp
- Three-course dinner on Christmas Eve
- Royal Christmas Evening Feast
- Boxing Day Gala Dinner with live music
- Festive entertainment throughout your stay
- Complimentary Royal Christmas gift
- Local branded walking & discovery map
- Boxing Day wine tasting with cheese & biscuits in the Kingsley Lounge
- Beautiful festive decorations throughout the hotel
- Additional dinner on the evening of 23rd December
- Extended festive entertainment programme
- Extra evening to relax and settle into the festive atmosphere
Twixmas Break
2 or 3-night stay | From £80 per person per night.
Enjoy a relaxing Twixmas Break at The Royal Hotel, Bideford from £80 per person, including dinner, breakfast, festive cream tea and coastal walks.
Offer includes:
- Overnight accommodation
- Full Royal Breakfast each morning
- Dinner served in Merchants Brasserie from our seasonal menu
- Complimentary festive cream tea on the afternoon of your choice
- Branded Royal Hotel map with riverside walk and coastal recommendations
New Year's Eve at The Royal
One Night B&B Stay | Tickets to our New Year Gala Dinner | From £265 per room
Ring in the New Year in style with a celebratory stay at The Royal Hotel.
Your New Year’s Eve Experience includes:
- Overnight accommodation
- Full Devon breakfast on New Year’s Day
- Royal Drinks and canapés on arrival
- Spectacular three-course New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner
- Live Music
- Dancing and midnight countdown celebration with a toast drink to celebrate
- Late-night festive atmosphere in Palm Court
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Free on-site parking
3-Night New Year Break at The Royal Hotel
From £795 per couple
Your 3-Night Package Includes:
- Full Devon breakfast each morning
- A welcoming festive arrival with seasonal treats
- Three-course dinner on the evenings of 30th December, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day
- Live entertainment throughout your stay
- Our spectacular New Year’s Eve Gala Celebration
- Champagne cocktail and canapés on arrival to New Year’s Eve dinner
- 3-course New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner
- Live music, dancing and late-night celebrations
- Traditional countdown to midnight with a midnight toast included
- New Year’s Day relaxing lounge atmosphere with games and a quiz
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and free on-site parking
Group Bookings Discount
Planning to celebrate together?
Guests booking two or more rooms receive a 5% discount across all room bookings.
Please contact our reservations team directly to arrange your festive stay.