At Rising Sun Hotel, you can indulge in a full breakfast, unwind with a drink at the bar or savor delicious meals at the restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi and appreciate helpful staff who take care of your needs.
Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Glen Lyn Gorge - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Valley of the Rocks - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Watersmeet House - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
Lee Abbey - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Getting around
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 165 min drive
Barnstaple Station - 31 min drive
Chapelton Station - 39 min drive
Umberleigh Station - 43 min drive
Restaurants
Lynmouth Harbour - 2 min walk
Charlie Friday's - 8 min walk
The Esplanade Fish & Chips - 1 min walk
Lyndale Tea Rooms - 4 min walk
The Rockford Inn - 8 min drive
About this property
Rising Sun Hotel
When you stay at Rising Sun Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Exmoor National Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
Czech, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
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Hotel size
14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from noon - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (14 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No on-site parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Rising Sun Hotel Lynmouth
Rising Sun Lynmouth
Rising Sun Lynmouth
The Rising Sun Hotel Lynmouth
Rising Sun Hotel Hotel
Rising Sun Hotel Lynmouth
Rising Sun Hotel Hotel Lynmouth
Frequently asked questions
Does Rising Sun Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Rising Sun Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Rising Sun Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 10.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Rising Sun Hotel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Rising Sun Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Rising Sun Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Rising Sun Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Rising Sun Hotel like?
Rising Sun Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Lynton and Lymouth Cliff Railway and 3 minutes' walk from Blacklands Beach.
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Rising Sun Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Food
Room
Breakfast
Location
Bar
Ocean view
Bed
View
Bathroom
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, good, superb, and lovely by multiple guests. (12 reviews)
Dining at the property was excellent with a diverse menu and well-cooked food. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
1 July 2025
Really good hotel. Definitely going back
andrew
andrew, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
22 June 2025
great location. good service
Ashley
Ashley, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 June 2025
Fantastic staff
Very friendly and helpful staff they gave us a warm welcome, I chose a sea view and it was wonderful the room was very clean and a comfortable bed , breakfast included and it was tasty and plenty to choose from I would definitely recommend this hotel for the great hospitality and the area is very stunning. I visited 20th June and it was very quiet and peaceful well worth a visit .
della
della, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Mar 2025
Great stay with wonderful service and amenities
Would stay again and again
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 Mar 2025
This is a charming hotel, with fantastic food. It’s a great place to stay to explore Lynton and Lynmouth and some of the beautiful walks in the area.
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2025
A great stay!
We had a lovely stay at the Rising Sun hotel. Rooms were great, very comfortable with everything we needed.
Restaurant food is superb, and breakfast was excellent too.
Dan
Dan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Feb 2025
Great place . Breakfast okay
Really nice cosy rooms. Dinner was absolutely fantastic - had the duck. Breakfast was okay but probably not the best quality ingredients
Koshy
Koshy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Dec 2024
Good stay
Good stay, cold room on arrival but sorted with portable heater. Spacious room and bathroom and great food.
Ruth
Ruth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Sept 2024
Lovely charming hotel with excellent staff who made our stay very special
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Sept 2024
Very enjoyable all round, such a special place to visit.
Gillian
Gillian, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Sept 2024
Lovely friendly pub in an excellent location
Dawn
Dawn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 Sept 2024
Perfect stay for a perfect weekend away on Exmoor..
Staff amazing,amazing room and the restaurant was class..
Enjoyed every minute of our stay
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 Sept 2024
Had a lovely weekend at the Rising Sun Lynmouth, lovely area
Sonia
Sonia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 July 2024
Lovely stay in a beautiful pub
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 Oct 2024
Go there if you can
Excellent friendly service, our room was brilliant, views of the harbour so close to our bedroom window !
Excellent restaurant, menu was diverse and the food well cooked and presented.
S
S, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 June 2024
Lovely hotel and restaurant. Great location and view. Very pleased with stay.
karina
karina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Mar 2023
Fantastic place to stay
Caroline
Caroline, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Aug 2024
Lovely stay in Lynmouth
Really nice modern room in a beautiful old building with lots of character. The staff were friendly and helpful and the food in the restaurant was fantastic.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 July 2024
Lovely room, great staff. Brilliant breakfast. Would love to stay again
Joshua
Joshua, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Oct 2023
Lovely setting and great food.
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Oct 2024
Lovely
A good experience all round.
Robin
Robin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 Aug 2024
Fab hotel
Very comfy room with large bed and big walk in shower with rain and normal shower head. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided daily as well as room cleaning if required. Great cooked breakfast and staff very pleasant. Would stay again. Very convenient and within walking distance of all amenities.
Nicola
Nicola, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 July 2024
It was very olde worldy with wooden beams and the bedroom was very clean with a lovely view of the sea. First stay at The Rising Sun and would definitely go and stay again.
Lucas
Lucas, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 June 2024
Food is if a really good quality.
Drinks are quite pricey, but the area & ambience makes up for that