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The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality

3.0 star property
Step into serenity near Carmarthen Castle with an inviting atmosphere that wraps around you like a warm hug.

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Located close to Carmarthen Castle, The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality offers a tranquil retreat with a free daily manager's reception and a relaxing sauna. Unwind on the garden or enjoy the convenience of laundry facilities, 24-hour front desk, coffee shop/cafe and self parking. Previous guests praise the helpful staff for making their stay truly special.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Single Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Suite | Living area

Garden Suite

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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IVY Suite

IVY Suite

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
5 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Living room
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view
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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

  • Yr Hen Dderwen (Wetherspoon)
    2 min walk
  • Blasus Delicatessen Ltd
    3 min walk
  • CWRW
    2 min walk
  • Greggs
    5 min walk
  • The New Stags Head
    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 5 meeting rooms
  • A lift, a 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Spilman Hotel Carmarthen
Spilman Hotel
Spilman Carmarthen
Spilman Hotel Wales/Carmarthen
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel CARMARTHEN
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Ivy Bush Royal
Ivy Bush Royal Hotel Compass Hospitality Carmarthen
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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 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.

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Reviews

The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel By Compass Hospitality Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 172 out of 436 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 436 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 436 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 436 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 436 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel to stay, breakfast and evening meal was good would stay again .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely triple room , breakfast great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked for 2 nights but Booked another day the day before I arrived and managed to get the same room for3 nights.Very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and the free wifi worked well. The room was very clean. If I find myself in Carmarthen again, I'd be happy to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel in a great location

Great location in the centre of town with loads of parking. Stayed in the older part of the hotel, bed is really comfortable, white crisp linen and towels, bathroom is clean with good shower, great breakfast with a nice bar that has proper Welsh ale, staff are friendly and helpful; carpets need a bit of tender loving care. Would stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All we needed for a quick trip. Breakfast had many options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

GURJIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff are brillant and friendly, very good room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Val

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10... great service, room well equipped food at reasonable prices staff helpful and friendly cant fault it... will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big room. Well decorated & maintained. Newly refurbished bathroom. Down side, lumpy uncomfortable pillows!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pavnil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bikki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff, great location, easy parking, great food,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexsandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so kind, we did a last minute booking and it was so comfy and quaint. The area is gorgeous and breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Avril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Had a pleasant stay, staff friendly and polite. Lovely breakfast and food. Disappointed with the corridor to our room, they hadn't laid down the carpet , it looked awful and cold. Disappointed with the shower also, the water wasnt hot, cold at times, not what you expect from a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly hotel with excellent service and very clean. Will definitely be staying there again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great time

I had a lovely stay staff were excellent, really helpful, food was good, hotel was clean and inviting
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly and helpful bilingual staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable stay, excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very convenient location in the town

Very convenient location in town with on site parking. Room was clean and a decent size. The only issue was noise from the road just outside the window and a party in the function room, but overall not too bad. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good location. Nice breakfast and easy parking

Old property with smell. My room just above the bar, keeps noisy until mid-night. Stay one night for road trip so this is definitely fine for us. Buffet breakfast is good. Easy parking and good location which very closed to shopping centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great location and comfortable good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great 2 night stay

Great 2 night stay comfortable clean hotel friendly staff and great breakfast highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great staff

I was in the rooms below. The damp smell was quite strong. Breakfast was very good. Staff where very helpful and very nice. Great shower, just ashame about the smell. The mattress was old spring type and very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025