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Reviews of Sandy Cove Hotel 4 stars

Berrynarbor, Ilfracombe, EX34 9SR, United Kingdom

#7 of 10 hotels in Ilfracombe

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 97 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    7.0

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    But I can’t say the same about the reception staff. We were ignored when we’ve just arrived by the receptionists, I’ve not seen a receptionist smiling once for our 2 days stay. I’ve tried calling the reception to book a table for dinner but she just hanged up on me, when I went to the reception she didn’t bother reserving us a table but sent me to the restaurant instead, were I was told that I need to do my reservations on the reception. They do not seem to be happy working there, but it’s not fair that it affects our stay at the hotel.

    The hotel is beautiful, the view is amazing. The restaurant staff was really friendly and welcoming. Everyone was polite and professional. The food was amazing.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    9.0
    Comfort and views in abundance!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant was very quiet- not much atmosphere as all the other guests were at the wedding venue. Bit odd being the only diners.

    Superb location with sea view from the balcony. Friendly staff and good food in The Cove restaurant.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    9.0
    Would return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite steep road down to property, would be difficult in icy conditions

    Great location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    9.0
    Amazing, comfortable and cleanb hotel with incredible views over the ocean, great food and service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The Steam room seemed a little tired

    This hotel has an amazing position with views over the ocean, food was excellent, staff very helpful and friendly, room was large and comfortable with a great view

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    9.0
    Thoroughly relaxing time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleaners could do more in bedrooms, closing the door when they leave would be an improvement.

    Superb location with outstanding views. Chefs and waiting staff were first rate

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2023

    6.0
    Great location, great views, modest hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room and bathroom were large but not of very high standards. I had Tried to book through their own website and this resulted in a deposit being taken but no reservation being made. Staff were understanding and tried to get to the bottom of the issue but it took several weeks, several emails and phone calls for my deposit to be located in their books and my refund back

    Location and views are great

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    9.0
    We would recommend anyone to stay here and would stay again ourselves when next in the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    For me, as an early riser, I would have used the Swimming Pool had been available earlier in the day. (Say 7am). By the time it opened (0930) we were finishing with breakfast and were about to check out.

    A lovely hotel, in a wonderful location that was managed well. We were invited to a wedding at the venue and what a great choice of venue it was!!! Faultless, in my opinion.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    beautiful setting, views are amazing and staff were great! we are planning our next visit

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant seemed very disorganised had to wait a long time to be served

    Breakfast was good but lack of clean ceral bowls

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2022

    6.0
    Didn’t fully relax as the hotel had a constant stream of wedding families arriving almost everyday of our stay and the n
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No brollies on some of the outdoor tables and no loungers on the sun terrace with no table service to order food and drinks. The hotel was terribly under staffed resulting in poor service as they were overwhelmed with attending many wedding guests

    The location and view was fantastic and the standard of food was excellent

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2022

    7.0
    fabulous location but overpriced certainly not 4 star
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    lack of staff and therefore the service not as good as it should of been. In my opinion the lack of good quality materials that were used when building the rooms meant we could hear every movement and sounds from rooms either side of us.

    location was fantastic

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2022

    9.0
    A Nice relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the setting was stunning the hotel makes full use of the views the restaurant, outdoor facilities and pool were excellent

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    you had to walk through the restaurant to get to the bedrooms. the room a little lacking in the niceties no water no fridge no coffee (but we did get some)

    the building was good the setting was exquisite the best of all views The pool sauna and steam rooms were great

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2022

    8.0
    Enjoyable with great views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good choice, tasty food, staff working very hard under shortage of staff and new trainees

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thought room was a little over priced. The picture of the bathroom you use on your app doesn’t meet the standard of bathroom we had.

    The view and wedding venue was outstanding.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2022

    7.0
    Great could be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No drinking water in room. Bath was a cheap type. It would flex as you stood on it. The wait time for breakfast was too long. 35 minutes once seated to be asked if we wanted tea or coffee. ( was on 1st day only ) tv reception was terrible. No smart TV. No drinking water at spa area. After a steam it good to drink water but you have to come back up to bar.

    Location great to explore the area. Very helpful staff at reception. Food was great. Bed was comfy. Pool and spa area was a great end to the day

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2022

    8.0
    very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    only drawback due to its location the walk to the wedding venue was quite hilly so the elderly had trouble but the staff had a golf buggy and gave people a lift who were struggling

    great location with wonderful views

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2022

    7.0
    For a short break with a nice view and an indoor pool and we did manage to find places to eat out.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I thought the menu at the Cove restraurant was dissappointing being largely burgers, pizza or pasta.

    The staff were all very friendly. The pool was excellent. Nice room but no sea view. The breakfast menu varied slightly every day which made it interesting.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Floor in sauna/changing rooms areas needed cleaning not cleaned during our stay, did not look like it had been cleaned for sometime.

    Friendly staff, good choice for breakfast and great views

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2022

    9.0
    Great to get away for a night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I could have been better, not the hotel's fault!

    The view from te bar restaurant was stunning. The pool and spa facilities were excellent. The staff were very helpful - i had fallen 2 days before and fractured ribs. I needed extra duvet and blankets as had to sleep upright in chair. Very helpful and offered help with luggage before being asked.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2022

    6.0
    Lovely hotel and location. Management disappointing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was so warm through the night. No window to open, just double doors onto a flat roof. No air con, no fan in room. Noisy guests from 11pm-2.30am. When I approached reception in the morning I was told I should have left our double doors open for the heat, and we got the room 'cheap' (£190pn) on booking.com so.... They werent at all interested. Lovely hotel, such a shame management lack in customer service. Bed was a double consisting of 2 singles pushed together. Very hard, and uncomfortable join down the middle. The bar/restaurant music could be heard from our room at 8am.

    Beautiful location, and hotel itself was very nice.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2022

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Family Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bit of initial confusion re bed set up but staff quickly upgraded us !

    View Food - Excellent Spa facilities

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2021

    8.0
    Beautiful place, beautiful food, friendly staff, nice room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I requested a standing fan for my room on the second day which didn't materialise. Its something I'm used to sleeping with at home and I had hoped to borrow one for my stay after the first night's dodgy sleep. I only asked once since it turned out not to be as important as it seemed.

    Staff were mostly present and attentive during check in, out and meal times which was great. The location is wonderful and I was able to check out The Venue part without hassle. Walk printouts were appreciated.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2021

    8.0
    You are paying for a view but nevertheless great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel facilities a little tired

    Amazing views Delightful staff

    Stayed in October 2021

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