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The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Carmarthen Castle

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Reception
Exterior
Executive Twin Room, 2 Double Beds
Reception
Restaurant

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Suite

Classic Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Executive Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

Executive Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Carmarthen Castle - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Carmarthenshire County Museum - 3 min drive - 4.2 km
  • National Botanic Garden of Wales - 10 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Llansteffan Castle - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Skanda Vale - 21 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Carmarthen Station - 6 min walk
  • Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New Stags Head - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yr Hen Dderwen (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coffee No.1 Carmarthen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cofio Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪St. Peter's Civic Hall - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

Hotel near Carmarthen Castle
Located close to King Street Gallery and Carmarthenshire County Museum, The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and a lift
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall and 5 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 70 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, bidets and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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 13.99 for adults and GBP 5.99 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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 13.99 for adults and from GBP 5.99 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and a first aid kit

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Spilman Hotel Carmarthen
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

As of 23 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality on 3 Dec 2024 start from €71.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 25 (subject to availability).

Where is The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality located?

Situated in Carmarthen, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Carmarthen Castle and King Street Gallery. Carmarthenshire County Museum and Llansteffan Castle are also within 9 mi (15 km). Carmarthen Station is 6 minutes by foot.

The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 301 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 301 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 301 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 301 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 301 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

6/10 Okay

Christine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
nothing unique, quite dated and not clean in public areas. Also lift not working
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Meyrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Ruth, swansea

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Needs a complete overhaul. New carpets. beds. New lift. New walls. Could hear everything through the walls. Sorry wouldnt stay here again. Staff really friendly breakfast great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find and park, welcome at reception, located very close to shops, restaurants, bars etc. Had a good night's sleep and breakfast was tasty. Main areas of hotel well appointed, clean and modern. Room was a little dated and tired looking. Outside on street hotel looked scruffy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff & the food are great, really are. Unfortunately the hotel interior/ rooms are in need of a makeover. Some work on the cosmetics would improve the hotel greatly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David and Susan

Xxxx
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia, Cold Spring

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff at the hotel are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All fine for the age of the property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ken

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Average overall, a tired establishment.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hui

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, cheap, easy parking. Hotel is a bit of a time capsule. My room was on the bottom floor, had a strong musty smell that clung on to my clothing and baggage. Breakfast was okay, but deep fried toast???
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

CANDICE

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were lovely and friendly. Room was not clean and had items left from previous guest under bed. Dust throughout. I cleaned ledges before sleepingg go. Holes in duvet cover. Sheets did not fit the beds leaving the mattress (without mattress protector) visible. Basin tap very loose. Toilet needed good clean It is tired but that would be fine if only it was properly clean. Non English/Welsh member of staff (lady) at breakfast was very grumpy. Felt like we were putting her out by asking for a knife and milk with our coffee. Such a shame. Location great and car parking easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Ivy Bush was very comfortable and relaxing. The location and parking was excellent and all the staff were friendly. There was a good choice at breakfast but food could do with being a little warmer. There's plenty of room in the lounge areas and outdoor patio was good for when the sun came out! Loved the stained glass windows! We will definitely use the Ivy Bush again whenever we visit Carmarthen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nilesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No comments
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel, friendly staff very clean and a good breakfast selection. The only annoying thing was the doors were very loud, we needed to slam them to close and that was noisy in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

VENKATANAGARAJU

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend
Good location Parking in site
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Danny

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Surinder

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

chris

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
we stayed in room 67 which is under the dining room there is no noise barrier between the floors so you heard every footstep and conversation between people it was that loud we went back out the room itself was very dusty and cleaned to a poor standard but the biggest problem was the shower tray had a big split in it which you had to avoid whilst having a shower it you wasnt aware of it it would have led to a nasty injury all this for £160 was definatly not worth it when explained to the front of house person they didnt seem too bothered
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024