Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Dog-friendly services
Helpful staff
Cons:
Service inconsistency
Food quality variability
Billing issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.96
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
8.93
Staff were professional but some guests felt a lack of attentiveness.
Location
9.47
Perfect location right on the beach, with stunning views.
Room Quality
8.42
Rooms varied, some were too hot and small.
Amenities
9.45
Amenities include a dog-friendly environment with special treats.
Value for Money
8.91
Some complaints about pricing in relation to the experience.
Food and Beverage
8.46
Dinner was good but breakfast varied in quality.
Overall Experience
9.43
Mixed experiences but generally a pleasant stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 00:48

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Location
South Sands Hotel offers a picturesque setting right on the beach, providing guests with a serene and relaxing atmosphere to enjoy their stay.

Elegant Rooms with Modern Amenities
The hotel's rooms are elegantly designed and equipped with minibars for added convenience. Select rooms even boast juliette balconies, allowing guests to soak in the stunning views.

Delicious Dining and Refreshing Drinks
Guests can indulge in a delightful culinary experience at the beachside restaurant, known for its fresh fish and seafood dishes. The stylish bar with a terrace area is the perfect spot to unwind with a selection of refreshing cocktails.

To experience luxury by the beach and indulge in culinary delights, book your stay at South Sands Hotel now!

Important information:

Please note the standard double rooms do not have sea views.

Pets are allowed on request, not all of the rooms are dog friendly, the property cannot guarantee that a dog friendly room is available, please check with the property before if you bring your dog. Charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: PLH

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £12.50 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for £35 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for £35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 866 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.96
Service: 8.93
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 8.42
Amenities: 9.45
Value for Money: 8.91
Food and Beverage: 8.46
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Ann couple gb
10
Relaxing comfortable breahk
Pros:

Location was fabulous. Hotel modern clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great as was all menus.

Cons:

nothing

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Andrea family_with_children gb
8
Pros:

Lovely room with good sea view and loved the view from the dining room. On the whole the staff were friendly and helpful except the gentleman in the restaurant who was not particularity helpful when we asked for some sugar.

Cons:

No sugar available at breakfast. We asked what do people do when they want to have sugar on their cornflakes and the staff member simply said 'they cant'!

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
G
Gail solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
W
wendy couple gb
9
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
M
Malcolm Green solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Very dog friendly.
Great location
Cheerful, helpful staff.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
C
Carita solo_traveller gb
10
Super comfortable stay!
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in a beautiful location. Great restaurant (with a beautiful view), and very nice and helpful staff. Top marks!

Cons:

There was nothing not to like.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
K
Karen couple gb
10
Fantastic location, great food!
Pros:

An absolutely fantastic location! Food was excellent.

Cons:

Our room was a little small, but then we did book on a deal.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
T
Todd couple ae
10
2026-06-02 via Nuitee
M
Martin couple gb
8
Remains a favourite
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Service team seemed stretched at times.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
C
Colin couple gb
7
Nice hotel pity about the dogs , spoilt our stay
Pros:

Location on the beach , restaurant

Cons:

Dog friendly , especially in the restaurant and early morning dog barking
Access to and from the hotel difficult due to lane

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
N
Nick couple gb
9
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
S
Sandra solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
I
Ian couple gb
9
Wonderful wedding anniversary celebration in the perfect spot.
Pros:

The location is perfect. Beautiful views, quiet and peaceful - total relaxation. We loved the little South Sands Ferry into Salcombe, and of course walking the SW Coast Path can't be beaten in this neck of the woods.

Cons:

The food was OK but not exceptional.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
R
Rebecca couple gb
10
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
D
Darrell couple gb
6
Great food and location although parking and staffing issues
Pros:

Food was excellent

Cons:

Sign to car park was misleading. This resulted in taking a wrong turn, getting my car stuck on tight corner meaning I had to be towed by a local and incurring car damage.
Room was cold, although portable heater provided.
Bar service was poor due to lack of staff.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
C
Christine solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Our room had no view and was dark

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
K
karen couple gb
9
Great stay, lovely food and staff, great for dogs
Pros:

Location, right by the beach, lovely room and great food. Also very dog friendly.

Cons:

Nothing really, our bed was quite firm but that’s not a bad point, it’s just our preference is a little softer.

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
M
Mikala couple gb
9
Great place for a couple of days away. Would stay again but would book a sea view room
Pros:

Lovely hotel right by the beach. Very pet friendly . Walkable up a couple if steep hills into Salcombe. Staff friendly & helpful

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
M
Michael solo_traveller us
9
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
S
Sarah couple gb
10
Excellent break !
Pros:

Location , easy access to SW coast path and Salcombe town and beaches
Clean facilities and welcoming staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-08 via Nuitee