Gara Rock, Salcombe, TQ8 8FA, United Kingdom
#10 of 70 hotels in Salcombe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 251 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.2
Value for money
7.7
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 September 2024
Josephine
United KingdomDifficult approach to hotel down very narrow lanes (not hotel's fault)
Lovely hotel with fantastic views - comfortable room/suite - friendly staff - great food and service
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 26 September 2024
Maxine
United KingdomCould do with a bit of painting in room
Great staff so friendly and helpful beautiful location
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Jaine
GuernseyVery narrow lanes leading to the hotel. With a large car can be difficult.
Breakfast and Dinner both excellent
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 3 September 2024
Thomas
United KingdomAbsolutely stunning location!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 30 August 2024
Georgina
United KingdomNothing
Everything
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 21 August 2024
Kim
United KingdomPrivacy wasn’t great/overlooked. Bedroom Wasn’t as clean as I’d like. Hairs on and in the bed.
Views, location, outdoor pool.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 13 August 2024
Alexandra
United KingdomWe return here every 5 months, but recently it h as gone slightly more expensive. Eg breakfast is included but actually there are now extra costs added on if you would like a pastrie to start with or a flat white. The breakfast which is included should just include all products, not added on top. We can also understand why they have split the restaurants, as it seems that Gara Rock wants to move to a higher end kitchen. But unfortunately it makes high paying customers staying there, to sit in a too relaxed lounge chair environment to have dinners. So it makes the normal dinner actually uncomfortable. We used to come here to enjoy the views of the property, not be split away in a lounge chair if we do not want to eat off the taster menu.
Beautiful property, we always return back as it is our favourite place. We have been coming for 4 years 2-3 times per year. It is still beautiful and the outside pizzas are an amazing addition!!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 August 2024
Aleksandra
United KingdomNot too comfortable bed and noisy appliances in the room
Location location location!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 10 August 2024
Peter
United KingdomShowers not good enough in apartment. Food items running out at breakfast. Menu choices limited - menu didn't change and no daily specials.
Food great, very relaxed. Staff excellent.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 30 July 2024
Rachael
United KingdomJust being picky , I would have liked a small gym
It was so relaxing The sunsets were beautiful Facilities fab Staff so friendly Just a wonderful part of the world
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 30 July 2024
Amy
United Kingdomnothing
Beautiful location, beautiful room, comfy bed, great view, amazing food, lovely pools
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 29 July 2024
Nomsa
United KingdomNothing
The location. Spa , rooms and service
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 23 July 2024
Nikki
United KingdomLots of winding narrow lanes to get there but it was worth it!!
Absolutely stunning property, very unique. There were 6 of us and 3 dogs, we were completely wowed by the property and the views. Patrick on reception was so lovely!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 8 July 2024
Justine
United KingdomDifficult to find especially with warnings about not following satnav, would be helpful to put map on website rather than on back of welcome letter you get when you arrive. Also signposts from nearest village.
Breakfast was lovely, place is gorgeous, friendly relaxed vibe, beautiful outlook.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 26 June 2024
Su
United KingdomWe felt as though the hotel was a bit short staffed but this need not deter from the enjoyment of our stay as the staff present over compensated and work so hard to make sure we were fully looked after.
Fantastic location with gorgeous rooms
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Paul
United KingdomThe location is remote and can be difficult to locate, via the narrow country lanes, but well worth the challenge once you arrive!
The location was fantastic, the staff were courteous and attentive at all times, food was excellent.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Philippa
United KingdomJust a perfect stay. Lovely accommodation and a short walk to the beach. Really enjoyed the pool and spa and private cinema.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Michelle
United KingdomSome of the decor is starting to look a little tired; socket plates hanging off the wall in the bathroom, taps need tightening up. The change to splitting out 2 dining environments didn’t really suit us. If you don’t want to go for the a la carte or taster menu, the options are pretty limited.
This was our 4th visit to Gara Rock. We love the location, the attention to detail of the staff, whilst making the whole experience so comfortable. Fantastic massage as usual from Amy!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Mary
United StatesBeautiful setting with lovely facilities, nice staff, delicious food and cozy room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Deborah
United KingdomDidn’t like dogs being allowed in the dining room and being allowed to lie on settees and chairs in the lounge area.
Beautiful location and wonderful rooms
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 14 December 2023
Sarah
United KingdomEverything was spot on!
Beautiful location, beautiful hotel, very high standard of accommodation, food, facilities and service. We even had sunshine in December!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Kathryn
United KingdomNothing
Absolutely stunning location. Beautiful hotel and rooms. Just loved it all.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Sophia
United KingdomSome of the staff seem to be not used to being in front of house. Good young barman behind the bar and I was a very good waitress, but some of the staff seemed very poorly trained.
Loved the location on the furnishings and decoration of the building.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Thomas
United KingdomDifficult question to answer - only issue was the sauna was not operational ☹️
Such a lovey location allowing us to wind down and relax
Stayed in November 2023
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