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About this property
A 2-minute walk from Plymouth Hoe Promenade, the family-run Drake offers guest accommodation 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 centre, the Theatre 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 guesthouse. 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- 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
- Elmarie
United Kingdom
“The receptionist was awesome, and she even arranged a parking space for us. She also advised where to eat. Thank you for this. Breakfast was great. Will stay there again.” - Hayley
United Kingdom
“Fantastic location. Room was nice and spacious. Breakfast was good. Great to be able to park so close to the city centre.” - Higgins
United Kingdom
“Lovely breakfast the lady who served us was so lovely and chatty” - Madeleine
United Kingdom
“Convenient location, small friendly and accommodating” - Andrew
United Kingdom
“Beth on reception was really welcoming and helpful. Would definitely stay here again. Quite central only 5 minute walk to the vibrant Barbican good choices for food etc.” - Lauren
United Kingdom
“Great location! Beds were super comfy, lovely, clean and decent size.” - Geoffrey
United Kingdom
“We were delayed due to traffic for our planned arrival, but Katie ensured our reserved parking space was kept for us. She was sympathetic as we rang ahead & professional & cheerful upon our arrival. We have stayed 3 times at this hotel annually...” - Johnsnr
United Kingdom
“Great location, clean comfortable rooms,very good breakfast and excellent staff.” - Raewyn
New Zealand
“Great location and the parking was good, excellent staff, breakfast was nicely made to order” - Jacqueline
United Kingdom
“A great welcome and exceptional staff. Breakfast was great. Location was perfect for central Portsmouth and everything we wanted to do and see.”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not 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 lift. 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.