The Esplanade, Sidmouth, EX10 8AR, United Kingdom
#5 of 11 B&Bs and inns in Sidmouth
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1015 B&B reviews
8.6Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.4
Free Wifi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: June 4, 2024
Kristin
United KingdomVery hard pillows
Food, Room and staff all good
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: June 3, 2024
Amanda
United KingdomOur room was good but unfortunately a boiler came on at 6 am and was rather noisy in our room.
Brilliant location. Small, boutique hotel and friendly staff
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 1, 2024
Traci
United KingdomAs an old listed building the walls are very thin so frequently disturbed by noisy neighbours, loud TV and arriving home etc.
Great hotel with really amazing staff. Welcoming and attentive. Excellent food. Had a couple of issues which were seen to immediately.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 30, 2024
Hannah
United KingdomExceptional service, staff couldn’t do enough for me - helped with bags, sorted a evening meal booking, held a table for me in quiet corner despite being very busy, arranged a breakfast tray each night as I left before breakfast was served. Had a real can do attitude and nothing was too much trouble. Real credit to the owners
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 29, 2024
Claudia
United KingdomNothing!
Such a lovely Place to stay .. Dan and all his staff were so friendly , bed v comfortable with great sea view and food delicious 😋 thank you .. we will definitely return x
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 28, 2024
Martyn
United KingdomNothing to say here.
Great staff and the best location In Sidmouth.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 28, 2024
Marilyn
United KingdomNothing all good
Clean lovely place also location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 27, 2024
Anna
United KingdomNot didnt like but some things that might be good - make sure kettle in single room is reliable, worked perfect though after first trys though so maybe temporary! Sustainability extras for all hotel really but things like: - could some tea / biscuit things come In sustainable packets (this goes for all hotels!) - i didnt have breakfast so dont know but could always get local eggs and/or deal on bacon? Signage/info if poss: - clear sign/area made on reception so understand where to check in/out but tbh manager helped with that and helpful (just if he is busy may help staff) - On info state if shower is gel or shampoo too? But it was brilliantly sustainable - maybe direct how folk can recycle in room or state it happens after collected if poss - i may have missed but if theres a last time to be in as people go to festivals mention that or how to access (i was in plenty of time anyway so no worries there!) All small suggestions, my stay was perfect (and ive worked in sustainability hence those, i could see some things already...). Would stay again.
- Single too floor room nicer and quieter than expected given sea front location - Bed v comfy! - Umbrella even provided in room - very useful - unexpected and much needed. V grateful - Breakfast room looked great and smelled great but i needed the sleep so chose to sleep in! - Grateful for the towel saving (green) notice, the information on arrival and the refillable gels. - Great location - Great coffee maker option - Great to advertise recycling - Price fair for my single, location, comfort and treatment - Nice outdoor tables on sea front Very helpful manager, even charged my phone for me without a cable as one off as i was in real predicament for a festival ticket only stored on phone!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 24, 2024
Suzkeith
United KingdomRoom was ok a bit small Pillows were awful No shelf in bathroom to put anything on!! Should of had a sea view but didn't Double bed
Location Free car parking space Excellent service from staff Good breakfast and selection Coffee machine in room The restaurant and bar has a good vibe
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 22, 2024
Linda
United KingdomNothing to dislike.
Nice big room with a sea view. Breakfast was excellent with great service. Lovely building and well maintained.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 20, 2024
David
United States of AmericaBed was a little too small but they all are in the UK.
Very conveniently located at the seafront for delightful walks. Best breakfasts we had in the UK.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 19, 2024
Tracy
United KingdomThere was nothing not to like
My partner booked this at the last minute. I was sleeping rough in sidmouth. It was cold and I had just arrived without any sleeping bags. It was a nice place to stay. In 2022 mother took us here for my birthday
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 18, 2024
Sandra
United KingdomRoom above the laundry, I could hear the washing machine spinning in the night!
Friendly staff, good food, lovely big room and lovely roomy shower.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 18, 2024
Michael
United KingdomOnly enough room for 8 cars to park free Mattress was memory foam which I personally don't like.
Staff were wonderful Location is perfect Food is excellent ( steak and fries)
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 17, 2024
Linda
United KingdomBooking .com site said no parking so we paid £42 pounds to park up the road .Second day we discovered there was limited parking which a bit annoying as there was some spaces .
Excellent breakfast good choices Clean room nice decor Excellent evening meal
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 17, 2024
Andrew
United KingdomBathroom was a bit if a squeeze but perfectly functional.
Excellent breakfast. Top staff, nothing too difficult for them, including The Boss! This is a little gem and long may it remain, ideal for a short break.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 17, 2024
Eaton
United KingdomA couple of noisy guests near to our room in the middle of the night but that is no fault of the Dukes!
The location is fabulous...within easy reach of everything
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 11, 2024
Richard
AustraliaNothing
Location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 10, 2024
Ann
BelgiumNothing
The staff was super friendly and I liked my room with an excellent view. The vegan options are amazing!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 26, 2024
Clare
United KingdomDidn’t realise that there would be no staff on duty on a Sunday evening and was a bit worried about not being able to get in. Also wasn’t told that I had to go to another hotel for breakfast.
Location Price Comfy bed
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Jemma
United KingdomNo parking so had to pay a lot for over night car park.
Room was very clean and staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 22, 2024
Tamlyn
United KingdomValue for money.
Friendly attentive staff. Rooms are compact but lovely.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Suzanne
United KingdomThe room was too warm, even with no heating on. A fan in the room would have been good.
Lovely clean, bright room with a seaview. Very nice breakfast. Staff very helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Luisa
United KingdomThin walls, we were able to heat our neighbours very clearly and not many parking spaces
Nice location, cute rooms and atmosphere
Stayed in April 2024
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