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The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

Property class: 3

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Located close to Carmarthen Castle and King Street Gallery, The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large mirror.

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a small table with bottles and glasses.

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a red armchair, a small table, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, two bedside tables with lamps, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Garden Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a chair.

Garden Suite

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a glass table, two chairs, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

IVY Suite

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a red armchair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

deluxe double

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Carmarthen is home to The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality. Carmarthenshire County Museum and Kidwelly Industrial Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Carmarthen Castle and Llansteffan Castle. Don't miss out on a visit to National Botanic Garden of Wales. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Carmarthen travel guide
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
  • King Street Gallery
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Oriel Myrddin
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Picton Monument
    17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • West End Fish & Chips
    7 min walk
  • Domino's Pizza
    3 min drive
  • Hagans Cafe & Chip Shop
    9 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Greggs
    5 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. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
  • Other perks include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and smoke-free property
    • A lift, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
    • 5 meeting rooms and a banquet hall
    • 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:
    • Baths or showers and hairdryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 5 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 12 for adults and from GBP 6.25 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 5 per night
  • 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property class

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

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality on 23 Aug 2026 start from AU$142, 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 available for GBP 5 per night.

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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