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The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Carmarthen Castle

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Bar (on property)
5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Reception
Located close to Carmarthen Castle, The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality offers a tranquil retreat with a free daily manager's reception and a relaxing sauna. Unwind on the garden or enjoy the convenience of laundry facilities, 24-hour front desk, coffee shop/cafe and self parking. Previous guests praise the helpful staff for making their stay truly special.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator

Room options

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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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Bidet
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
11 Spilman Street, Carmarthen, Wales, SA31 1LG

What's nearby

  • Carmarthen Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carmarthen Heritage Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carmarthenshire County Museum - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • National Botanic Garden of Wales - 13 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Skanda Vale - 22 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 90 min drive
  • Carmarthen Station - 6 min walk
  • Whitland Station - 16 min drive
  • Ferryside Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yr Hen Dderwen (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blasus Delicatessen Ltd - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Gremlin Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪CWRW - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality is a great choice for a stay in Carmarthen. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 70 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • 5 meeting rooms

Services

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

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6.25 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per week

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

National rating

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

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 Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of GBP 20 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 25 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality like?

The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality is a short 6-minute walk from Carmarthen Station and 8 minutes' walk from Carmarthen Heritage Centre.

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Reviews

The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as tasty, good, and plentiful by multiple guests. (32 reviews)
  • Plenty of parking was available on site. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel in a great location

Great location in the centre of town with loads of parking. Stayed in the older part of the hotel, bed is really comfortable, white crisp linen and towels, bathroom is clean with good shower, great breakfast with a nice bar that has proper Welsh ale, staff are friendly and helpful; carpets need a bit of tender loving care. Would stay again and recommend to others.
Kevin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

One night stay

Friendly staff, comfy bed, great location for Carmarthen town centre
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent budget option

Excellent buget option room spacious and clean. Food good breakfast included in the price. Syaff polite and professional.Highly recommended
Sharon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location
Bikki, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Lovely hotel and great breakfast!
Stewart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I always choose this hotel if I am working in South West Wales as its the best in the area.
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great time

I had a lovely stay staff were excellent, really helpful, food was good, hotel was clean and inviting
maria, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel will definitely stay here again
Tim, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great staff

I was in the rooms below. The damp smell was quite strong. Breakfast was very good. Staff where very helpful and very nice. Great shower, just ashame about the smell. The mattress was old spring type and very uncomfortable.
Nigel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good place to stay
Pavnil, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Not great

Skirting boards had mold on them, chairs were thread bear, curtains had been cut badly! And were covered in paint! Noisy under the bar! However the one saving grace was the bed was clean and the bathroom was decent a relatively new… had i not arrived at 10pm i would have looked for another hotel
Zoe, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Last night of tour - Worst!

This Hotel is very dated the room are clean, the Bathroom is another story, shower head bracket broken, leaky tap the runs all over the tiled surface. And the Loo 😳 knees against the wall is not an exaggeration!! Food was not good, and service could do with a rocket up their a**e.
Kev, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Colin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice staff, great location, easy parking, great food,
Peter, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Not quite Deluxe

We felt the room was lovely but lacking in storage ie a chest of drawers and too many chairs for 2 people. We were also surprised to find NO Mattress or Pillow Protectors these are standard in any hospitality business. And for a deluxe room we did expect biscuits and water which are also in most standard hotel rooms.
Brian, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good and less good

Politely received and then left to our own devices. Room pleasant and spacious. Evening meal was ok but served nearly 45 minutes after ordering. Not good and no apology or explanation. Probably an aberration.
Tim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Alexsandria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I've stayed here before and it has never let me down and it didn't this time.
Thomas, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly and helpful bilingual staff
Graham, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Rooms dated and a shower in a caravan would be bigger
Steve, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Perry, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel for price
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly hotel with excellent service and very clean. Will definitely be staying there again
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great 2 night stay

Great 2 night stay comfortable clean hotel friendly staff and great breakfast highly recommend
lorraine, 1-night trip