The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel has long welcomed leisure and business guests in considerable comfort and style commanding a spectacular position at the gateway to the Golden West. Once a favored retreat for Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton, the hotel has been sympathetically modernized to blend its old world charm with modern facilities.
There are 70 comfortably furnished bedrooms, 2 family rooms and a suite. Car parking facilities for up to 70 cars including 2 disabled bays and three easy access bays and an area for coaches. The hotel is a pet-friendly hotel. Please browse around our website and find out some of what the hotel and the area have to offer.
There are 70 comfortably furnished bedrooms, 2 family rooms and a suite. Car parking facilities for up to 70 cars including 2 disabled bays and three easy access bays and an area for coaches. The hotel is a pet-friendly hotel. Please browse around our website and find out some of what the hotel and the area have to offer.
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Situated in Carmarthen, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Carmarthen Castle and Picton Monument. Afon Gwili and Llansteffan Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km). Carmarthen Station is 6 minutes by foot. Carmarthen is reputed to be the birthplace of the legendary wizard Merlin and has the distinction of being Wales' oldest town.
Fresh local produce is used extensively in our seasonal menus and Welsh Black beef from a local farm feature prominently with succulent results. Air-conditioned, with friendly service from experienced staff, the restaurant is open daily for all meals with traditional Sunday lunches featuring prime roasts are especially popular.
At the Ivy Bush Royal, we understand the importance of your wedding day, and our experienced team are at hand for every step of the planning process as well as on the day itself. With a reputation for delicious food, we offer stunning canape, wedding breakfast and evening reception catering options.
For those who have the responsibility of arranging an important business occasion, the hotel has four meeting and conference rooms with facilities for up to 200 people which are available on day and 24-hour rates. Easily accessible from the M4 motorway, A40, and Carmarthen Railway Station, the hotel is perfectly located for those with any busy schedules.
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Jo D.
Dec 26, 2017
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My elderly parents were looking forward to their christmas dinner in Dec 2017 at the Ivy Bush but were greatly disappointed at the quality of the food after having quite decent food there in the recent past including a week last Sunday. At £120 for 2 people which had to be paid for well in advance at a small town hotel, we expected the food to be better than usual. The soup was like dishwater as was the gravy and the beef was too tough for my mum to eat. She had to have sandwiches when she got home so that sums up the day. As regular customers who haven't complained in the past, I was keen
Alan S.
Nov 27, 2011
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Reception
On arrival at 21.15 we waited in reception for over 10 minutes with no sign of anyone, (no desk bell) a member of bar staff saw me through the windows, but did not do anything, when I went to the bar that was also empty as was the restaurant in the end went back outside and rang the night bell, the receptionist then appeared and apologised saying she had forgot to put the phone out!! What ever that means. The lady was very helpful and pleasant but check in was not simple, as I had booked online.
I also have to say this is the first hotel I have stayed in where when you pass reception
On arrival at 21.15 we waited in reception for over 10 minutes with no sign of anyone, (no desk bell) a member of bar staff saw me through the windows, but did not do anything, when I went to the bar that was also empty as was the restaurant in the end went back outside and rang the night bell, the receptionist then appeared and apologised saying she had forgot to put the phone out!! What ever that means. The lady was very helpful and pleasant but check in was not simple, as I had booked online.
I also have to say this is the first hotel I have stayed in where when you pass reception
