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The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property

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IVY Suite | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, large windows with stained glass, and a patterned carpet.
A bar area with wooden paneling, a counter with various bottles, and a seating area with a chair and table.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, patterned carpet, and pink upholstered seating.
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, hanging flower baskets, and a covered seating area.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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11 Spilman Street, Carmarthen, Wales, SA31 1LG
  • Place, Carmarthen Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Carmarthen Heritage Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, King Street Gallery
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large mirror.

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a small table with bottles and glasses.

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a red armchair, a small table, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, two bedside tables with lamps, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Garden Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Garden Suite

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a glass table, two chairs, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

IVY Suite

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a red armchair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

deluxe double

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, 24-hour room service and laundry facilities.
The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality offers 70 accommodations with a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Carmarthen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Carmarthen Castle. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include 5 meeting rooms, laundry facilities and a lift
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Carmarthen Castle and 11 minutes on foot from King Street Gallery
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 5 meeting rooms available. The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Carmarthen hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 5 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per week
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 for adults and from GBP 6.25 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 5 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

This property has received its official star rating from Visit Wales.

Property is also known as

Spilman Hotel Carmarthen
Spilman Hotel
Spilman Carmarthen
Spilman Hotel Wales/Carmarthen
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel CARMARTHEN
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel
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Ivy Bush Royal
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel Compass Hospitality Carmarthen
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The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality Hotel
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The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 497 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 497 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 497 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 497 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 497 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Shabir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice place to stay if you intend to be near to the main landmarks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Yash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice staff, helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay very helpful staff very comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Robert Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All round very good.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room as always and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom and bathroom was immaculately clean. Bathroom had white fluffy towels and lovely deep bath. Layout of bedroom floors are very rambling, with many rooms far from lift.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A lovely room, clean with plenty of power plugs. Decent shower in bath. Room a little dated but otherwise great value and an awesome breakfast. The bar and staff team were always lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to stay, breakfast and evening meal was good would stay again .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kelly-marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing huge selection of food coming back to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

antonio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast, running out of food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely triple room , breakfast great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Adam

Liked: Staff & service
Okay, not good for a long stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pavnil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff and large room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great parking, which is at a premium in Carmarthen. Fantastic breakfast. Cosy, but dated room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location. Nice sized room. Good bar on site
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was tidy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Amenities
Great hotel will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable stay, excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff, great location, easy parking, great food,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location and comfortable good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Sila

Visiting
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

GURJIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff are brillant and friendly, very good room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025