The Beacon, Exmouth, EX8 2AF, United Kingdom
#4 of 10 hotels in Exmouth
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2321 hotel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Location
9.1
Facilities
7.7
Staff
9.1
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 June 2024
Catherine
United KingdomNice Hotel in a good location. Short walk to seafront but quite a steep climb going back to the hotel. Staff were friendly, room was comfortable and breakfast was good.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Shirley
United KingdomThe sea view from my small window in Room 212 was interrupted by the scaffolding on the adjoining property which was also so close as to invade privacy if the curtains were open. I would have hoped to be told about this before I booked in.... but nevertheless I could still see the sea! The bathroom was very dated (pink suite) but was fully functioning and the overall decor was a little tired. My friend in Room 210 was disturbed by constant moving footsteps and chatter from room above and the first night was woken up by this at 4.00 am.
All the staff were very friendly and helpful and went out of their way to answer queries and give assistance. Breakfast was delicious. Beds were very comfortable and clean. Location of the hotel was great - close to sea and shops.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 23 June 2024
Ivan
United KingdomLack of parking anywhere in or around the hotel
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 June 2024
Julie
AustraliaEverything was fine
It was a lovely place to stay. Staff were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 20 June 2024
June
United KingdomNothing
Parking available
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 20 June 2024
Andrea
United KingdomThe hotel staff were extremely polite and helpful. The room was spotlessly clean. Breakfast was freshly cooked and delicious.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 20 June 2024
Dave
United KingdomGreat location, old school hotel. Very pleasant stay
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Bryan
United KingdomThe shower riser always slipped to the bottom of rail, regardless to where you positioned it.
We had a sea view which was excellent. The breakfast and staff are also outstanding.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Floyd
United KingdomBit of a hill if hard of walking
Good location
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Peter
United KingdomBeds very very small. Thought it was slightly overpriced.
Great location.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Phillip
United KingdomRoom was in desperate need of refurbishment. Seemed like a start had been made but then abandoned. Poor soundproofing and plumbing needs attention ( warm water from cold water tap )!
Location, spacious room, breakfast,staff.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Alan
United KingdomRoom not serviced properly. Barren bathroom furniture. Room not serviced properly. Appalling parking for £10 per night charge.
Location & friendly staff. Excellent food at breakfast.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Gerald
United KingdomHad a good breakfast. Parking a bit of a problem if you are not very mobile.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Barker
United KingdomThe option of n evening meal if we wanted but numerous local eateries so did not affect the holiday experieance
Location and friendliness of staff.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 14 June 2024
Jeffrey
United KingdomBreakfast well cooked, but I do prefer a buffet type where you can choose exactly what you want .Also very good shower in room.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
B
United StatesA bit dated, shower was very tiny, and our room windows didn’t open so there was no air flow and it was rather stuffy.
Good location within a short walk to the beach and to the downtown area. Friendly and helpful staff, reasonable rates.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Peter
United KingdomI can’t think of anything else to say because it was all very good.
All three were superb. Excellent value for money & staff very efficient & most pleasant!l Room 211 had a superb sea view - thanks.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Kim
United KingdomWould have been better to have a walk in shower.
We were on the third floor with a sea view. Very spacious room, needs a little T and C. Would have been nice to have a walk in shower but the shower worked well. Towels were really fluffy and soft. Bed comfortable. Breakfast was served to you which we really enjoyed, it meant it was hot and freshly cooked.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Hayley
United KingdomLovely hotel for the location and price. Very happy with it.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Loubi64
United KingdomParking is very limited.
Large, well appointed bedroom. Great breakfast with plenty of choice. Location is idealfor beach, harbour and town.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Deb
United KingdomNeeds a little updating but not really a dislike.
Wonderful location friendly staff. Lovely big bathroom. View of river. Comfortable bed. Exceptional high quality not drinks- even in high end hotels only OF tips and Nescafe but this was far better.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 8 June 2024
Clive
United KingdomVery limited parking.
Very good breakfast with plenty of choice. View from room overlooking the sea with good clear views across the estuary towards Dawlish and Dawlish Warren.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Sarah
United KingdomNight porter was not much help upon checking in out of hours - day staff much more helpful Hotel is dated, but clean and sufficient for an overnight stay. Car park is tiny, and limited on road parking outside the front of the hotel, we got lucky but if the road is full you will need to pay to park somewhere and walk
Location was good, central to everything
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Deborah
United KingdomSome dirty marks were on the bathroom wall and our wardrobe had a broken handle
The location
Stayed in May 2024
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