Cavendish Hotel

Hotels
7.5 (282 reviews)
The Esplanade , Exmouth , GB

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Bar
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good breakfast
Cons:
Dated rooms
Inconsistent amenities
Room comfort issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.25
The rooms were clean but some reviews mention that decor is dated and room quality varies.
Service
8.25
Staff were consistently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.25
Guests appreciated the hotel's location, being close to town and the beach.
Room Quality
6.75
Room quality was a point of contention with mentions of cold rooms and dated decor.
Amenities
7.25
Amenities like parking were noted, but issues with wifi were also mentioned.
Value for Money
7.25
Some guests felt the hotel was overpriced for the experience.
Food and Beverage
7.75
Breakfast received positive feedback, though some mentioned issues.
Overall Experience
7.25
Overall stays varied widely, with some guests having fantastic experiences and others feeling underwhelmed.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 19:30

Property Description

Stunning Beachfront Location
Located on The Esplanade with breathtaking views of Exmouth's sandy beaches, Cavendish Hotel offers modern en suite rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi and parking.

Delightful Dining and Entertainment
Start your day with a delicious breakfast and enjoy dinner at the on-site restaurant, with options for special dietary needs. Unwind in the evenings with entertainment at the bar lounge featuring a dance floor.

Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions
Each room includes tea/coffee facilities, with some offering sea views. Just a short walk from Exmouth Rail Station, guests can easily explore local shops, pubs, and Phear Park Golf. Don't miss out on the nearby Exmouth Leisure Amusements and Sports Centre.

Book your stay at Cavendish Hotel for a memorable beach getaway!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 282 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.25
Service: 8.25
Location: 8.25
Room Quality: 6.75
Amenities: 7.25
Value for Money: 7.25
Food and Beverage: 7.75
Overall Experience: 7.25
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paul • solo_traveller • es
9
Great location and staff ,will use again.
Pros:

Location was great,staff were excellent

Cons:

The internet in the basement room we had was poor,probably due to the location. Internet in bar was great

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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sara • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great value hotel
Pros:

Love this hotel,great food ,lovely staff ,beautiful rooms and perfect location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • gb
3
It was cold in, smelly and a window view wasn’t nice.
Pros:

Location- close by the sea and friendly staff.

Cons:

I had a bin side view and damp smell inside.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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derrick • couple • gb
8
Excellent.
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent staff were very helpful nothing to much trouble.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Kim • solo_traveller • gb
10
Mini break.
Pros:

Lovely kind & friendly staff who couldn't do enough for us. Delicious breakfast. Really nice room with sea view.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • gb
10
Very enjoyable and would stay again, would recommend to friends.
Pros:

Breakfast was exceptional in a pleasant dining room. Excellent menu selection.

Cons:

Guests should be told not to smoke cigarettes at the top of the steps of the main entrance and leaving cigarette butts on the ground. We suffer with COPD and the fumes and smoke affect our breathing.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Gwenllian • couple • gb
5
VERY DISSATISFIED AND NOT WORTH £200 for 2 nights!
Pros:

The outside of the building looks very nice. Clean and painted nice!

Cons:

The Hotel is looking very tired inside the hotel.
The walls are an orange colour and paint work hasn’t been painted for who knows!
The bath panel (room 35) was in bad condition, around the fan in the bathroom was showing sign of mound.
The mixer shower in the room just did its own thing, neither a shower or bath, it was both or nothing.
There is a big mould patch that the downstairs bar above the door!
Unfortunately i didn’t take any pictures!

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Roger • couple • gb
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Roger • couple • gb
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
A pleasant overnighter
Pros:

On site car parking and a good breakfast were 2 key benefits of this hotel stay. The bedroom had all that we needed, we had a good night's rest. The seafront location is pleasant, one can buy a drink from the bar and relax outside in front of the hotel.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Roger • couple • au
10
Fantastic accommodation by the seaside.
Pros:

Just across the road is the sea.
Excellent breakfast.
Superb entertainment.
Great staff, friendly and helpful.
Excellent room and comfortable bed.

Cons:

An easy chair or settee in the bar or lounge area would be appreciated.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Judy • solo_traveller • wf
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • gb
7
It's alright
Pros:

The staff were all really nice

Cons:

The floor squeaks and there is a door on the second floor that plays a chime when opened I could hear from my room.
I was staying for a cheap hotel but it was like a pensioner's graveyard in there

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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jules • couple • gb
9
Great location. Warm welcome overall good value for money
Pros:

Good parking, Manager very accommodating and informative

Cons:

A little old fashioned and could do with an update.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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lucy • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely friendly staff

Cons:

Windows didn't open very much so very little air in the room

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Marian • couple • gb
7
Lovely few days away
Pros:

Excellent location. Friendly helpful staff. Evenings entertainment was very good. Awesome view from comfortable bedroom

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Ine • couple • gb
10
Great hotel, great staff and great location
Pros:

Room was clean, comfortable beds, free parking, clean bathroom, staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful

Cons:

Only some very minor things; lift didn’t work but staff proactively offered to carry our luggage up and down the stairs so wasn’t an issue at all.
The coffee is instant in the restaurant where we had our breakfast (but good food offer) and the juice wasn’t juice, but more like cheap squash with sweeteners instead.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
C
Coupey • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
2
Would not stay there again
Pros:

Location was good and breakfast not bad

Cons:

Had to park at the rear and carry my luggage around to the front which meant going around the road! I was unable to lock my door but staff were not interested, the bed and pillows were hard and the room very hot as window could not be opened to far due to being on ground floor. I had no view only back yard plus for older people with disabilities the lift was not working. Clearly the hotel does not have soundproof ceilings/floors as the room above were noisy early morning.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee