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The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

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

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

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

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

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

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Suite | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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IVY Suite | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

IVY Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

Hotel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Carmarthen Castle
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include 24-hour room service, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk.
The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality offers 70 accommodations with a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and bidets. 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. 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
  • 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. 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.

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

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
  • Shower
  • 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

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
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.

National rating

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
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Ivy Bush Royal Hotel Compass Hospitality Carmarthen
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The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 421 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 421 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 421 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 421 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 421 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

Kumudika Ridmani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
I really like the staff and the hospitality. Room was really good and clean as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10... great service, room well equipped food at reasonable prices staff helpful and friendly cant fault it... will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

Amar

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location. Nice breakfast and easy parking

Old property with smell. My room just above the bar, keeps noisy until mid-night. Stay one night for road trip so this is definitely fine for us. Buffet breakfast is good. Easy parking and good location which very closed to shopping centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I don’t write reviews as most write rubbish.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kriti

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

nick, Neyland. Milford Haven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The breakfast was cold. Bacon beans etc. In need of some updating
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ailish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Baheerathan, Purley

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

gerald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniernt easy walk to town centre
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

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

Very convenient location in the town

Very convenient location in town with on site parking. Room was clean and a decent size. The only issue was noise from the road just outside the window and a party in the function room, but overall not too bad. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

Carpets and chairs were stained. Room smelt foisty. Hotel was very tired
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bikki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Steve

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms dated and a shower in a caravan would be bigger
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I always choose this hotel if I am working in South West Wales as its the best in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry, Fareham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel highly recommend but would be nice if the single bed where mattress filled the same size as the bed frame as it was bit smaller
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

BARRIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajen Hari

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

Disappointing

The bed was too small. It was smaller than standard double bed in the UK.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Stewart

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