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About this property
A 2-minute walk from Plymouth Hoe Promenade, the family-run Drake offers guest accommodations 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 center, the Theater 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 guest house. 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ollywood88
United Kingdom
“Comfy large room after travelling down from Birmingham. Breakfast was nice and we got free parking which was great” - Elery
United States
“The location was excellent. Walking to everything! Breakfast could be ordered the night before and cooked fresh when we came down” - Cathy
New Zealand
“The room was really good and the location was great. Breakfast was really good. The staff were really good. The receptionist was so welcoming and very helpful. Parking was a bit difficult but the staff tried their best to make sure it worked,...” - Helen
United States
“Good location for exploring the city, nice breakfast included.” - Harley
Israel
“This is a small and friendly hotel in an excellent location in Plymouth. The room was comfortable and clean. It was large enough to be comfortable but not so large to be luxurious. The breakfast was very good and the staff extremely...” - Tyler
United States
“Amazing staff!! The lady at the front desk helped us get into a restaurant that didn’t seem to be taking any more reservations. They were all so friendly and helpful - 5 stars all around. Location is great and we walked everywhere. The bathroom...” - Jo
United Kingdom
“Very convenient for the centre of Plymouth, the Hoe and Barbican. Comfortable room and good shower. Plenty of choice at breakfast. Very friendly staff.” - Mark
United Kingdom
“Everyone so nice spotlessly clean can’t fault anything will definitely stay again” - Michelle
United Kingdom
“Very helpful staff, clean and tidy hotel. Good size room and ensuite. On site parking & great location.” - Catherine
United Kingdom
“Spotless clean,excellent staff,very good breakfast,excellent bathroom.Would recommend to family and friends.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.




The fine print
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 elevator. 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.