The Harbour Lights | Hotel in Ilfracombe

7.6 (271 Reviews) |  11 Bathrooms  30 Guests
Hele Hotel | The Harbour Lights

Hotel in Hele, Ilfracombe

This charming Victorian guest house is located in the heart of Ilfracombe’s picturesque Heritage Harbor and on the route of the South West Coast Path. All rooms feature an private bathroom, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and free tea and coffee. Some also have spectacular sea views. Dating from 1896, the building retains many original Victorian features, with its wooden staircase and modernized lookalike double-glazed sash windows still in place alongside its updated solid structure with full fire safety features, incorporated and its modern facilities including health and fire safety. Full breakfasts, lunches, and evening meals are available at the Brit (across the road and open from 8 am until 10.30 pm every day) in the morning, alongside a wide choice of drinks. Mixed Asian restaurant, Sauna, Steam room Bubble bath, and massage Parlor will be opening soon as part of this hotel.

The Harbour Lights is located in Ilfracombe.

This 12 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Restaurant, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 271 reviews with the average score of 7.6 . Coming to Ilfracombe and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 12 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this FloatHomes.com place in Ilfracombe. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This The Harbour Lights in Ilfracombe is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “The Harbour Lights”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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26 Broad Street, Ilfracombe, EX34 9BL, United Kingdom

Amenities

ParkingParking
Security/SafetySecurity/Safety
Sports/ActivitiesSports/Activities
Fireplace/HeatingFireplace/Heating
RestaurantRestaurant
Guest ServicesGuest Services
BreakfastBreakfast
Child FriendlyChild Friendly
InternetInternet
LaundryLaundry

Facility Overview

BreakfastBreakfast
  • Special diet meals (on request)Special diet meals (on request)
ParkingParking
  • Street parkingStreet parking
  • ParkingParking
ActivitiesActivities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)Golf course (within 2 miles)
EntertainmentEntertainment
  • Board games/PuzzlesBoard games/Puzzles
GeneralGeneral
  • Non-smoking roomsNon-smoking rooms
  • Smoke-free propertySmoke-free property
  • SafeSafe
  • HeatingHeating
  • Wifi in all areasWifi in all areas
  • Family roomsFamily rooms
Guest ServicesGuest Services
  • Packed lunchesPacked lunches
  • LaundryLaundry
  • Daily housekeepingDaily housekeeping
  • Baggage storageBaggage storage
InternetInternet
  • Free WifiFree Wifi
  • InternetInternet
  • WifiWifi
Security/SafetySecurity/Safety
  • Security alarmSecurity alarm
  • Smoke alarmsSmoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areasCCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishersFire extinguishers
  • Key accessKey access
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirusUse of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelinesLinens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaningGuest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between staysGuest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitizedAll plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areasPhysical distancing in dining areas
  • Process in place to check health of guestsProcess in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kits availableFirst aid kits available
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removedShared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areasHand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authoritiesStaff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Cashless payment availableCashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areasScreens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followedPhysical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/outContactless check-in/out

Policies

Check-in
Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Payment Policy
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
There is no private parking available. guests are recommended to use ropery road car park, just a short stroll from our property along broad street, there is no elevator, access to rooms is only via a central staircase, the harbor area outside can be quite lively in the evenings, and guests may experience noise especially at weekends and peak periods.please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, this property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Reviews

Value for money:
9.17
Location:
9.17
Staff:
10
Facilities:
8.33
Comfort:
8.33
Cleanliness:
9.17
Carol
May 6, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room InfoFacilities
Large Double Room- Third Floor
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 17 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Large Double Room- Third Floor

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shampoo, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Free toiletries, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix), TV

General

Fan, Heating, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Twin Room- Third Floor
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 14 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shampoo, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Free toiletries, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix), TV

General

Fan, Heating, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Family Two-Bedroom Suite- Third Floor
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 23 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shampoo, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Free toiletries, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix), TV

General

Fan, Heating, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Double Room - Third Floor
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shampoo, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Free toiletries, Bathtub, Private bathroom

Media & Technology

Flat-screen TV, Streaming service (like Netflix), TV

General

Fan, Heating, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
King Room- First Floor
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 14 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), TV

General

Fan, Heating, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Bathroom

Shampoo, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Free toiletries, Private bathroom

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Standard Twin Room- First Floor
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 11 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), TV

General

Fan, Heating, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Bathroom

Shampoo, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Free toiletries, Private bathroom

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Standard Family Room- First Floor
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Standard Family Room- First Floor

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), TV

General

Fan, Heating, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Bathroom

Shampoo, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Free toiletries, Private bathroom

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Double Room with Balcony- First Floor
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 13 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), TV

General

Fan, Heating, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Sitting area

Bathroom

Shampoo, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Free toiletries, Private bathroom

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
King Room with Sea View- Third Floor
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 13 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
King Room with Sea View- Third Floor

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), TV

General

Fan, Heating, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Bathroom

Shampoo, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Free toiletries, Private bathroom

View

Sea view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 15 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), TV

General

Fan, Heating, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Bathroom

Shampoo, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Free toiletries, Private bathroom

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Deluxe Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 39 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Media & Technology

Streaming service (like Netflix), TV

General

Fan, Heating, Iron, Ironing facilities, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Living Area

Sitting area

Bathroom

Shampoo, Towels, Toilet, Toilet paper, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Free toiletries, Private bathroom

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

FAQ's

Is this The Harbour Lights pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at The Harbour Lights?

Check-in time for The Harbour Lights starts counting from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the The Harbour Lights have a swimming pool?

No, this The Harbour Lights does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in The Harbour Lights?

Best-rates for the The Harbour Lights starts from $158 per night with includes Parking, Sports/Activities, Fireplace/Heating, Restaurant, Guest Services, Breakfast, Child Friendly, Internet, Security/Safety, Laundry With all other amenities. Float Homes offers a wide range of floating homes, houseboats, and water chalets, ensuring each traveler finds their ideal water escape, whether planning a water getaway, a family vacation, or a pet-friendly retreat with the whole group.

Is The Harbour Lights a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the The Harbour Lights wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the The Harbour Lights has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the The Harbour Lights?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the The Harbour Lights indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for The Harbour Lights?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the The Harbour Lights are as follows: Non refundable Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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