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Reviews of Gara Rock

Gara Rock, Salcombe, TQ8 8FA, United Kingdom

#10 of 71 hotels in Salcombe

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 274 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 14 November 2024

    10
    Had a super stay here. Are coming for Christmas!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything is wonderful!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2024

    10
    Lovely night away here - only wish it had been sunny.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    No toiletries in the bathroom to start with. Had to walk outside from room to get to restaurant/lounge area. Drive is along a very narrow lane to get to the hotel.

    Very comfortable and relaxing

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    9.0
    Exactly what we wanted from a short break in the autumn
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Food and service were very good and the room was exactly what we expected with a lovely sea view. The location is right on the coastal path and the access is consequently down some quite narrow Devon lanes but the peace and quiet is wonderful.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2024

    9.0
    Brilliant location with amazing rooms and facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Service in the restaurant was a little slow, but it was busy so expected. It would have been nice to find out about the tasting menu before arriving at the property as I have a fish allergy so would have required substitutes and couldn't have it on the evening which is fine. Just a nice to have

    the location was stunning. All the staff were welcoming and friendly. Food was outstanding

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    9.0
    Amazing and away from it all-
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slightly Pricey with kids ( but the half term kids eat free helped!)

    Gorgeous hotel in a spectacular location with pool, and cinema room

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2024

    10
    Wonderful relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    None other than the scrambled eggs at breakfast weren't cooked to my liking as were very runny and a bit cold, but I hadn't specified when I ordered. If I were staying for multiple nights I would've expected/wanted there to be a hotel gym.

    Wonderful location high up on the coast, amazing views. The room was very spacious and the bed was very comfortable. Excellent amenities provided, including varied choices of teas and coffee in the room, fresh milk, robe, slippers and bath salts. A perfect relaxing stay. October also seemed like a great time to visit as it was quiet, I had the spa area to myself in the evening. It was an extravagance for a night's stay whilst walking the SW Coast path as I couldn't find any other suitable accommodation available nearby, but feel it was worth the price. All staff were very helpful and friendly too.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    10
    Special place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    This was our first stay over but hopefully not the last. The junior suite was stunning and everything we could have hoped for and more. If you're after a real get away from it all place with incredible views and fantastic facilities, this is the place for you.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful view, cozy inside, comfortable great food and drinks
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely breakfast choice, delicious 7 taster menu Wines

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    10
    Had a fantastic time, it felt so full of luxury - such a treat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sound of a fan/ motor I could hear from my room which was unsettling though most people wouldn’t notice

    Exceptional views , such friendly staff, really helpful in all situations, really lovely ambience

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    9.0
    Lovely relaxing break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing that was a little off putting was the very narrow lane leading from the top of the hill to the hotel. On arrival we met a car coming the opposite direction and there are no passing places. Luckily the other car reversed downhill as we were in a hire car and didn’t want to scratch it. Would have thought it would benefit from some form of traffic control.

    A lovely hotel with excellent views of the sea . Room a good size. Pool and spa facilities quiet and relaxing.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    10
    Fantastic, can't wait to visit again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Only comment we had was that it is a spa hotel, in the indoor pool is very clearly a spa (relaxing) facility. A family with young children chose that pool to play in, with water toys, balls, etc... It totally destroyed the ambiance of the spa and after an expensive massage, we chose to move elsewhere in the hotel to actively avoid them as it was so disruptive. We would have expected that they either be asked to move to the beach or the outdoor pool as consistent with the displayed rules, it was not a play area! However the staff didn't intervene and left them to screech, shout, run around and throw toys and water bomb... All for people having fun but feel if you are going to advertise rules for the spa pool and charge the prices that are in place for treatments, the rules should be enforced to allow for a relaxing environment. However, it didnt ruin our visit and we understand people can be difficult to deal with, other than this small point the stay was exceptional.

    Exceptional. The most wonderful stay. Hotel is comfortable, relaxing, warm, welcoming and was just bliss for our short break. Facilities are excellent, staff were amazing, and the food was brilliant!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2024

    9.0
    Cozy hotel, spectacular views, great food & friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, views, Spa & Cinema room

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2024

    8.0
    Peaceful, relaxing, clean Stay; stunning views!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Inherently access is difficult as roads are narrow and sickly. Cinema time slots were 3 hours, would be good if this could be shorted to 2.5 hours and allow a later slot in the evening. Outdoor pool closed from september as its too cold. Pool is quite short so difficult to do a work out. An addition of a gym would make staying more enjoyable, and allow us to stay longer. In the suite, the room lights were quite choatic with lots of switches which make it abit confusing. Suites would benefit from a portable induction cooker instead of the microwave oven.

    Cinema room is fantastic. Swimming pool and sauna is great. Restaurant was very refreshing and outstanding Michelin star quality food with reasonable portions! Breakfast is not a buffet, portioned meals to choose from. Acess to beach 350 meters or so. Young staff were very approachable, in particular Noah.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    9.0
    Lovely Hotel with wonderful views and great facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Difficult 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

    9.0
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Residences over three floors
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could do with a bit of painting in room

    Great staff so friendly and helpful beautiful location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Absolutely stunning location!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    10
    Perfect relaxing break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2024

    9.0
    Loved our stay. Would definitely return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Privacy 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We 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

    8.0
    Overall amazing stay due to brilliant location and great staff. Food so tasty too.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not too comfortable bed and noisy appliances in the room

    Location location location!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Residences over three floors
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Showers 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

    10
    Relaxing in a beautiful part of the world
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just 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

    10
    Perfect idyllic stay, loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    Beautiful location, beautiful room, comfy bed, great view, amazing food, lovely pools

    Stayed in July 2024

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