The Harbour Lights | Hotel in Ilfracombe

7.6 (237 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: Parking, Sports/Activities, Restaurant, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 237 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.

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Amenities

Parking
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Guest Services
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Parking
  • Street parking
  • Parking
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Safe
  • Non-smoking rooms
Guest Services
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Security/Safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payment Policy
Credit card required
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
Rhidian
Dec 13, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   7
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Location unbeatable
Negative: No lifts
Summary: Perfect location
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
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

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

Media & Technology

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

General

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

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

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

Media & Technology

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

General

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

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

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

Media & Technology

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

General

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

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

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

Media & Technology

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

General

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

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

TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

General

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

Bathroom

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

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

TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

General

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

Bathroom

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

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

TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

General

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

Bathroom

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

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

TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

General

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

Outdoors

Balcony

Living Area

Sitting area

Bathroom

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

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

TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

General

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

Bathroom

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

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

TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

General

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

Bathroom

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

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

TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

General

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

Living Area

Sitting area

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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