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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
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Lounge
Front of property
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Classic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Bidet
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

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

  • 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 a lift
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • 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:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Polish, Spanish, Welsh

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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 12 for adults and GBP 6.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Sauna

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
  • Shared bathroom
  • 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
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

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 12 for adults and from GBP 6.25 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per week
  • 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector 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, The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per week. 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?

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.

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The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 365 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 365 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 365 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 365 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 365 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

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bikki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Amenities
Great hotel will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavnil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpful bilingual staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here before and it has never let me down and it didn't this time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly hotel with excellent service and very clean. Will definitely be staying there again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
short walk to town centre secure parking
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I needed time for myself. Comfy and the option of food or drink at hand if i needed. Beautiful breakfast included in the price. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and great. Decent Breakfast and rooms
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

10/10 Excellent

lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great 2 night stay

Great 2 night stay comfortable clean hotel friendly staff and great breakfast highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Staff & service
Very tired rooms, 1st one had a leak ,but room changed with no problem ,bar area and restaurant good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great. The staff the food and the room wereall amazing. Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time at this establishment and only for one night would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable stay, excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location and comfortable good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was nothing not like. Excellent staff and food. Good parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Meyrick

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

10/10 Excellent

R H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable Stay

Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros- Very clean, lovely and warm and comfortable. Lovely staff. Cracking breakfast. Great value. Cons- bathrooms needs updating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025