Balfour Arms

Hotels
7.5 (732 reviews)
26 Woolbrook Road , Sidmouth , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Garden
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Clean rooms
Cons:
Worn furniture
Breakfast area issues
Noise from bar

Categories

Cleanliness
6.71
Rooms were generally clean, but some guests mentioned worn areas and carpets needing attention.
Service
8.68
Multiple reviews emphasized the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff.
Location
7.72
Many guests appreciated the central location convenient for visiting local attractions.
Room Quality
7.17
Rooms were comfortable and well-sized, though some noted they felt worn.
Amenities
6.7
General amenities met expectations, but issues with breakfast area and bar noise were noted.
Value for Money
8.16
Guests generally found the price to be reasonable for the quality of stay.
Food and Beverage
7.71
Overall, the food received positive remarks, especially the breakfast.
Overall Experience
7.18
Guests had a good stay overall, with many expressing their intent to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 10:17

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in a stay at Balfour Arms, a 4-star inn in Sidmouth offering elegant rooms with modern amenities including free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and cozy bed linens.

Relaxing Outdoor Spaces
Unwind in the charming garden or socialize in the shared lounge while enjoying the picturesque surroundings of the property, perfect for a tranquil retreat.

Family-Friendly Environment
With a children's playground on-site, Balfour Arms is ideal for families looking for a fun-filled getaway in Sidmouth, just a short distance from the beach and various attractions.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Balfour Arms? Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories in Sidmouth!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 732 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.71
Service: 8.68
Location: 7.72
Room Quality: 7.17
Amenities: 6.7
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 7.71
Overall Experience: 7.18
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Melanie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The room was clean and very comfortable. The cooked breakfast was well prepared.

Cons:

Breakfast could be improved with a wider offer of fruit and other cereals.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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ray • extended_group • gb
8
good place to stay on route to london
Pros:

friendly staff

nice food, good position

Cons:

nothing

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • gb
8
We had a great, relaxing stay and will definitely stay here again.
Pros:

Friendly, helpful staff. Spotlessly clean room and bathroom with a great waterfall shower. Food was delicious (both breakfast and evening meals). All round great value for money.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Frank • couple • de
8
Pros:

Nice room

Cons:

Staff not always really helpful

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Leaver • couple • gb
10
Friendly staff and great place to stay
Pros:

The location was good just 25 minutes walk from the seaside the room was clean and comfortable the food was very good and not too expensive I would recommend going there

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Jay • couple • gb
8
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Chay • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Breakfast was great included in the price

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Lynsey • couple • gb
10
I can’t wait for when they have had their refurbishment, the detail to what they have done is really good and I can only
Pros:

It’s going through new management but it was very clean our room and the hosts were very nice and friendly.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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richard • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Emery • extended_group • gb
9
It was a great night stay and we left refreshed the next morning
Pros:

Worm friendly welcome

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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mike • solo_traveller • nz
8
Pros:

All we could have wanted, ok breakfast and friendly staff.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
5
Acceptable stopover.
Pros:

Easy to find excellent parking. Food was very reasonably priced and staff very friendly breakfast was good.
Excellent towels.

Cons:

Everything very tired needs some investment but could be good.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • gb
8
great night sleep, not a good breakfast
Pros:

Loved the staff and the comfort of the bed and how quite it was

Cons:

the breakfast. how cold it was in the room. that we were not told that there was an event at the time of our stay. which wasn't a problem as the event was great, but we had nowhere to park and had to drink out of plastic glasses. Just make people aware

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Very easy check in , friendly people.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • couple • gb
9
We'll definatley be returning
Pros:

The location was spot on.
The staff were very friendly.
The accommodation was excellent.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Valeria Fasan • solo_traveller • it
7
Pros:

Camera ampia e pulita. Bagno spazioso.

Cons:

Stanza molto calda. Purtroppo non c'era un minifrigo dove mettere qualcosa di rinfrescante. C'era il ventilatore, ma spostava solo l'aria calda.

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Dena • couple • gb
8
Good stay & would return.
Pros:

Room was welcoming and bathroom really nice.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • couple • gb
9
We’ll be back next year 🤞
Pros:

I was clean, close to our family destination and had a powerful shower and comfy bed

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Location ideal for our stay over. Convenient parking.

Cons:

Felt a bit run down, in need of an update generally. A new coffee machine would help staff and guests.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Franziska • extended_group • de
7
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee