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title: "The Harbour Lights, Ilfracombe: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Harbour Lights in Ilfracombe: rated – by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Guesthouse · ★★★
# The Harbour Lights

Hele, Ilfracombe, United Kingdom

– ·  No reviews yet ·  4.5/5 on Google, 60 reviews ·  9.0 Location score
## About The Harbour Lights

The Harbour Lights is a guesthouse in Hele, Ilfracombe, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Facilities include beachfront, free wi-fi. It is 1.2 km from the centre of Ilfracombe. The nearest beach is 60 m away. The nearest airport, Cardiff International Airport (CWL), is 58 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:30

- **Rooms:** 9

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 7

26 Broad Street [twhotels.co.uk](https://twhotels.co.uk/accomodation)

## How The Harbour Lights scores

Compared with the average hotel in Ilfracombe.

-   Location **9.0**
-   Beach access **10.0**

Ilfracombe average

## Rating on Google

4.5/5

60 Google reviews

-   5★85%
-   4★10%
-   3★3%
-   2★3%
-   1★0%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Leisure

-   Beachfront

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **69**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **50**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **5**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">60 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Cardiff International Airport (CWL)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">58 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">130 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Ilfracombe</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Lundy Office120 m
-   The Ilfracombe Aquarium210 m
-   Showboat Amusements380 m
-   Ilfracombe Zoo510 m
-   Ilfracombe Museum520 m

## The Harbour Lights: in detail

The Harbour Lights provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, take advantage of the hotel's convenient on-site parking facilities. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire hotel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Rest assured, quenching your thirst is not a concern with a coffee or tea maker available in select accommodations. You'll be pleased to know that select guest bathrooms offer bathroom amenities such as a hair dryer, ensuring a comfortable stay. Start your day stress-free at The Harbour Lights as breakfast is made available for you on the premises.

### Compare

## Compare The Harbour Lights with nearby hotels

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## Questions about The Harbour Lights

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Harbour Lights?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:30.

### Does The Harbour Lights include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at The Harbour Lights?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is The Harbour Lights from the airport?

The nearest airport, Cardiff International Airport (CWL), is 58 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Harbour Lights close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 60 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Harbour Lights have?

The Harbour Lights has 9 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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