Bolt Head, Salcombe, TQ8 8LL, United Kingdom
#7 of 69 hotels in Salcombe
Guests' ChoiceBased on 523 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 24 September 2024
Karen
United KingdomIt was perfect in every way, can't fault anything.
Wonderful stay at South Sands. We sampled the afternoon tea and had an evening meal in the restaurant, both were delicious. The views from the dining room couldn't possibly be beaten. Our room was better than we expected, we had a door which opened onto a pathway to the beach, we were able to sit in our beach chairs outside looking at the sea. We booked the cheaper Optimist room so we were surprised to get a sea view! Staff were excellent, even down to the lovely house keeping lady. Parking was easy, the carpark just over the road. It was secure with a keypad for entry and exit which gave you peace of mind. We are about to book another stay, it was that good!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 21 September 2024
David
United KingdomToo many dogs
Location and breakfast excellent
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Leonard
United KingdomNo lift, but staff helped with luggage
Excellent location, wish they had a lift .
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Janet
United KingdomProvided 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
Valerie
United KingdomDidn’t stay long enough
Meals were delicious and very generous
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Clare
United KingdomSadly 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
Alyson
United KingdomThere’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
Jane
United KingdomNothing
Welcoming great location
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 7 September 2024
Michael
United KingdomOne 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
Susan
United KingdomWhen 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
Laurence
United KingdomDinner was expensive
Breakfast excellent. Location excellent
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 26 August 2024
Ian
United KingdomRoom 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
Elaine
United KingdomPublic areas are looking a bit jaded, paintwork in some areas
Location Super friendly staff
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 23 August 2024
Henry
United KingdomGreat location and lovely dining room looking onto the sea
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 20 August 2024
Gareth
United KingdomBed 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
Graham
United KingdomWould 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
Virginia
United KingdomToo many dogs around
Everything
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 7 August 2024
Doug
United KingdomThe 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
Jan
United KingdomFood 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
Martin
United KingdomN/a
Beautiful location, great views from the hotel, very friendly staff clean and comfortable
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 28 July 2024
John
United KingdomIt was clean, comfortable and the position right on the beach
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 28 July 2024
Rachel
United KingdomNo 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
John
United KingdomMuch 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
Jon
United KingdomRoads to it!
Location
Stayed in July 2024
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