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About this property

A 2-minute walk from Plymouth Hoe Promenade, the family-run Drake offers guest accommodation 5 minutes' drive from the ferry terminal. Dating back to the 1830s, it offers free on-site parking (first come first serve basis but reserved spaces for disabled users may be possible) and WiFi. Accessed by stairs only, each guest room at The Drake has a flat-screen TV, wardrobe and tea and coffee facilities. All have an en suite shower room with toiletries provided. The city centre, the Theatre Royal and the Plymouth Barbican are within 5 minutes' walk of the Drake. The bus and railway stations are also nearby. A variety of cafes offering breakfast are a 5 minute walk away from the guesthouse. The Drake is close to Devon’s border with Cornwall, with the town of Saltash less than 7 miles away. Dartmoor National Park is a 20-minute drive from Plymouth.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Plymouth, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing room. Amacutely clean . Lovely bed. . very helpful and friendly staff. So welcoming. Wonderful breakfast. Really good choice. We have stayed here many times before. Will be back again. Thank you to you all. Another lovely stay.
  • Wendy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was immaculate - spotless - The Staff were so helpful and friendly - Amy made sure that we were comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble and staff are an asset to the owners - Thank you for a lovely stay.
  • Mike
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff exceptional. Location superb. Cleanliness very good. Breakfast also great.
  • Valentin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Was absolutely amazing, from check-in until check out The young lady from reception, very polite and professional,I ask for a room low level because of my foot, and she provides us without any issues The room was very clean,excellent...
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful room, very comfortable bed, friendly staff. The breakfast was delicious. Ideal location for the Barbican. Would highly recommend.
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location and free parking. Excellent breakfast.
  • Gateley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfy beds, nice room, very clean, everything you need in the room. Also lovely breakfast with good choice.
  • Theodore
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed at this hotel twice on our trip to Spain/Portugal by Ferry. It was very convenient both for our sailing and for exploring Plymouth on foot. Excellent breakfast served at table. Very friendly and helpful staff. The 2 rooms we had were...
  • Ronald
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean, comfortable and very friendly and helpful staff especially Amy who could not do enough for us - we were even upgraded to the best room although the stairs to the top floor were a bit steep and narrow for us OAPs😆 Great breakfast...
  • Elmarie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The receptionist was awesome, and she even arranged a parking space for us. She also advised where to eat. Thank you for this. Breakfast was great. Will stay there again.

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House rules

Drake Hotel Plymouth takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please contact the hotel directly for early check-in requests or late departures.

Free on-site parking is available on a first come first serve basis.

Early parking access may be possible (please confirm with the hotel directly). For large vehicles including vans, please inform reception prior to arrival.

Please note the hotel does not have a lift. For guests with mobility impairments, please mention upon booking so a lower room can be allocated where possible.

Special requests can be made through the booking.com inbox, or by contacting the hotel directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Please inform Drake Hotel Plymouth in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.