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Reviews of South Sands Hotel

Bolt Head, Salcombe, TQ8 8LL, United Kingdom

#7 of 69 hotels in Salcombe

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Review score

Based on 522 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    9.0
    Most enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too many dogs

    Location and breakfast excellent

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lift, but staff helped with luggage

    Excellent location, wish they had a lift .

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    10
    Magical spot to spend a magical spell
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Provided everything you would expect in your room, but the thoughtful attention to detail, made it very welcoming.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    10
    Wish we’d stayed longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn’t stay long enough

    Meals were delicious and very generous

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    8.0
    A lovely stay by the sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sadly the food didn’t match the other qualities of the hotel Examples triple cooked chips were raw inside

    It was a friendly atmosphere, all staff were pleasant and welcoming. The room was comfortable and the views were amazing. Cocktails were amazing! So welcoming to our dog also

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    9.0
    Perfect short break wish it had been longer 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s nothing to dislike

    Beautiful location, nice staff especially Daniello & Cowie who were attentive, friendly and professional.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    10
    Very comfortable and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Welcoming great location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    10
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the restaurant staff was rude and arrogant.

    The food was fantastic, the location fantastic, one of the restaurant staff was rude and arrogant the rest lovely.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When hotel is full car parking can be very tight squeeze.But secure.

    Hotel was lovely.Reception great room ready early as did online check in.Room beautiful well appointed decor fridge with milk in it so you could make a decent cuppa.Food excellent dined in on all three evenings and nothing was too much trouble for the excellent staff.Hotel positioned right on the sandy beach next to the little ferry which takes you into Salcombe itself.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dinner was expensive

    Breakfast excellent. Location excellent

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic for a short break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room slightly small If it had been warmer, we definitely would have appreciated A/C

    Location Quality of staff service Food Availability of ferry to town Parking Tea and coffee facilities

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Public areas are looking a bit jaded, paintwork in some areas

    Location Super friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and lovely dining room looking onto the sea

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed slightly hard for me but all else was a great hit.

    Fantastic place for a stay away or holiday, can't beat the beach literally at the doorstep. Great friendly professional service, food menu has great choice and presented very well. Best place yet for taking our two Westies dogs as they cater for them very well including complimentary towels in the entrance to wipe down dogs after the beach.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2024

    10
    Great to stay on a fab beach south of Salcombe. The walk along the coast to town was idealic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have preferred a sea facing room but that’s being picky because the room was great

    Fab staff offering a great stay in a cosy hotel on south sands beach . Swim every morning . Great shower in the new refurbished room . Food was yummy in the restaurant and breakfast was quality and enjoyable.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Too many dogs around

    Everything

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2024

    10
    The best stay in the Salcombe area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The very steep approach road likely to put some people off

    Great sea views. Fantastic location. Far nicer area than Salcombe village which is basically full of fashion shops and no beach. Nice ferry ride from Salcombe to South Sands. Great bar balcony at the beachfront.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant staff. Lovely beach style decor and comfy room. Gorgeous breakfasts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food at dinner was disappointing overall. It was very average for the price. Unfortunately there is not much alternative unless one wishes to take a cab into Salcombe. The fresh fish on the specials board appears to be the safest option.

    View, location,breakfast was superb

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing in a beautiful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Beautiful location, great views from the hotel, very friendly staff clean and comfortable

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2024

    9.0
    All the staff were extremely accommodating in as much as taking care of my wife’s need for a soft bed,couldn’t fault the
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was clean, comfortable and the position right on the beach

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb food and location but expected more in certain areas
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No one on the reception desk when we arrived, shower intermittently went from hot to cold, bedside lamp did not work, walls were very thin between rooms as well as poor appearance at the car park entrance and overall parking area including lack of signage for guests. I expected more due to the premium price.

    Superb food, location, room size and facilities.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2024

    9.0
    A very relaxing stay at a top class hotel. Did the job for us and we will certainly look to return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Much like lots of places today, the hotel is dog friendly. This is the only downside for us, however the standards expected of clientele with canine accompaniment are very discerning. Special mats are provided for dogs to lay on in the public areas as are towels to use for wet weather or swimming situations. A couple of times dogs barked but to he honest all the applicanle residents had total control in preventing disturbance to other guests. The room was a bit on the small side compared to similar accommodation but this didn't pose an issue as we were out most of the day.

    A superb hotel. The view from the bar and restaurant is simply stunning, right on the beach looking across the mouth of the river and out towards the sea. Could be fooled by thinking it is on the Italian Riviera or off the coast of Croatia. The food was exceptional, always hot, freshly cooked and consistent throughout the week. The staff are well trained and have a wonderful sense of etiquette. Nothing was too much trouble. The hotel, in being in probably the most elite part of Devon, is not cheap but you get what you pay for. We wanted pure relaxation, a great spot and a place away from noise and the usual holidaymaker atmosphere (no disrespects to anyone) and indeed we got it.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2024

    10
    Stunning location, great people, nice holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Roads to it!

    Location

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    8.0
    Very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very dark with just one small window

    Staff and cleanliness and view

    Stayed in July 2024

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