The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge
Reception
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
11 Spilman Street, Carmarthen, Wales, SA31 1LG
  • Carmarthen Castle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Carmarthenshire County Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Skanda Vale
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

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

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

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

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. This Carmarthen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.

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. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include 5 meeting rooms, laundry facilities and a lift
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • 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. A sauna, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality. Self parking is free.

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.

Languages

English, Polish, Spanish, Welsh

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

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

Things to do

  • Sauna

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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

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

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
  • 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
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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 375 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent value for money

Right in the middle of Carmarthen with plenty of parking available. Lovely large room with everything you need. Evening meal was very good and reasonably priced. Breakfast was very good too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emyr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

8/10 Good

Wiktor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Ceredigion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I needed time for myself. Comfy and the option of food or drink at hand if i needed. Beautiful breakfast included in the price. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
short walk to town centre secure parking
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexsandria

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so kind, we did a last minute booking and it was so comfy and quaint. The area is gorgeous and breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavnil

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

10/10 Excellent

Boyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good food, great staff, well placed in the centre of town, plenty of free hotel parking. One gripe: Room 120 is plagued day and night by the sound of machinery - possibly the hotel's laundry room? So when booking again, I'll ask for a different room!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing tired old hotel

Very tired old hotel with creeking floors and outdated rooms. Noisy and couldn't get good sleep. I had asked for a normal double room but was given a disabled one. The ceiling in the bathroom was broken and just did not feel totally clean. Overall, very disappointed The only positive is the staff lady at breakfast room who was polite and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Staff & service
Very tired rooms, 1st one had a leak ,but room changed with no problem ,bar area and restaurant good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly hotel with excellent service and very clean. Will definitely be staying there again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Furniture very old fashion and worn. The room we stayed in,was cold with badly worn fittings. Bathroom was very cold with no heating. The window frames were rotten.not double glazed in our room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great. The staff the food and the room wereall amazing. Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025