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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
Reception
Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Executive Twin Room, 2 Double Beds | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The price is SAR 259
SAR 311 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 January 2025

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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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

Highlights

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

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

Classic Suite

Highlights

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

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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
Private bathroom
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 40 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

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

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Executive Twin Room, 2 Double Beds | 5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Carmarthen Castle - 4 min walk
  • King Street Gallery - 11 min walk
  • Carmarthenshire County Museum - 3 min drive
  • National Botanic Garden of Wales - 10 min drive
  • Skanda Vale - 21 min drive

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), 5 meeting rooms, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 70 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, bidets, and hair dryers
  • 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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekends: GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6.25 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms - 5

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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 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 at 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6.25 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

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-authorize 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 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out 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. 118 out of 314 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 314 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 314 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 314 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 314 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

Beverley

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at the Ivy Bush many times, this time for a bargain price of £58 per couple (including breakfast). The rooms are a little outdated but clean and comfortable. The staff are attentive, even during a busy Xmas party weekend. The breakfast was plentiful and the car park was free. Will certainly be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheila

Traveled with partner
The hotel looked very smart and comfortable in the reception lounge and bar however I thought the room we had was not very clean, the bed was comfortable , draughty windows and in one corridor there was an open window that could not be closed having no catch! The breakfast was good though and the staff pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean comfortable bed room was lovely gladly stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed the night, there was running water noises that kept us up, we then moved rooms how ever when we moved rooms the night porter asked us to take a drink man back to his room, this drunk man had blood running from his head. The new room then had knocking all night and a shower that was just a dribble The whole hotel as a whole is very very dated and a mess I’ve emailed the hotel and asked for a refund but they are unresponsive - this is not acceptable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Jaci

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed here before several times. The problem with booking with Hotel's.com was the inability to ask for a large double/king size bed on the booking form. So I went for the nearest option of a large single bed, which didn't really make any sense to me, and the hotel does NOT advertise beds of that nature. So we ended up with a twin bedded room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

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

6/10 Okay

Donna

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Okay
The reputation was great, the reality less so.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ken

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

4/10 Poor

Dawn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although it states its wheelchair accessible, it’s not not enough room in lift for chair and case, corridors slim heavy door( which I understand fire doors). No assistance offered and smelt musty and of sick
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nilesh

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

8/10 Good

Claire

Traveled 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

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