Cavendish Hotel

Hotels
7.5 (241 reviews)
The Esplanade , Exmouth , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Evening entertainment
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £22 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 11 years old stay for £32 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 241 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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Trevor • couple • gb
8
Enjoyed break would have liked a sea view bedroom ,we on the beach
Pros:

Good value the breakfast ,good location on sea front.enjoyed.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The location is amazing.
Room and common areas were clean.
Breakfast was good.

Cons:

Its very dated and needs a bit of money spent on it. The room was clean but the wallpaper was coming off and bed wasn't the most comfortable

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Ursula • family_with_children • gb
7
Budget stay on the beach
Pros:

The hotel is in a brilliant location right on the beach. We had a seaview twin room and the view was beautiful. The hotel is good value and the room was comfortable for one night.

You can park at the hotel, but there was plenty of public parking right outside and it's free overnight until 9am, so if you are just here overnight it's not worth paying for hotel parking.

Cons:

The place is a bit shabby and scruffy around the edges. Our bathroom smelled just like the one in my mum's care home, although it was clean. When we stayed there was a singer in the room below, so it was a bit noisy until around 11, but not unbearable and if you like to dance then it would be a bonus. My breakfast of scrambled eggs was pretty awful, they were pale, watery, tasteless, reconstituted eggs (why when there are clearly plenty of real eggs in the kitchen??) on soggy white toast, but the cooked breakfast was OK, if small.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • gb
6
A clean hotel but the rooms were badly in need of a refurbishment.
Pros:

Good location, right on the sea front. The breakfast was great, with a good choice of options. The room was clean and large enough for 2 people.

Cons:

The hotel was okay but the rooms were very dated. They would benefit from a complete refurbishment. The free WiFi was not very strong and unusable most of the time. The hotel catered mainly for elderly people and the entertainment reflected that.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
8
Excellent location but the hotel has a tired feel and needs renovation
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The bathroom in room 4 needs a lot of work. New bath, sink and toilet have been installed but little has been done to clean and redecorate the room. Sealant is peeling and the hatch in the ceiling is filthy with discoloured water stains

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Ray • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

The staff a nd the location was great and free parking on first come basis

Cons:

Hotel rooms need a bit of attention, wallpaper falling off, not very disability friendly

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Marjorie • solo_traveller • gb
8
I felt comfortable, I am booking to come again
Pros:

Breakfast was lovely great choices.
Playing bingo

Cons:

Evening meal
Only 1 hour slot for breakfast
Evening entertainment could of been better

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Bernard • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Charmingly shabby exterior.
Very helpful staff especially waiters at breakfast.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • family_with_children • gb
10
exceeded my expectations!
Pros:

great choice and well presented

Cons:

it was all great, no complaints

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • gb
8
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Barrie • couple • gb
5
It was good to get away and sea view made it special
Pros:

The staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

The property could do with a deep clean and refreshing.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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gary • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Howard • couple • gb
7
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
4
Disappointing.
Pros:

Food was good if served in a rushed manner. Receptionist was cheerful although she did get a few things wrong, telling us that breakfast was £20 / head, whereas it was only half that price. Parking was free. There was good entertainment in the evening although that was spoiled by running bingo as well. Bar was cheap.

Cons:

We chose this hotel because it had good reviews and was cheaper than previous hotels we’d stayed in, in Exmouth. However, we missed that breakfast was not included and at £10 per head it worked out no cheaper. Not particularly clean if you look carefully. Wallpaper hanging off the wall in our room. Hot water ran out half way through a shower. Wasn’t hot enough to have a shower the second morning either.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Lindsey • couple • gb
10
Fantastic stay
Pros:

Very clean lovely room and staff very helpful

Cons:

Loved it all

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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sara • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great value hotel
Pros:

Lovely friendly staff ,always ready to help if needed ,clean comfy rooms ,delicious food ,throughly enjoyed my stay and will stay again

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • couple • gb
7
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • couple • gb
8
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Jon • solo_traveller • gb
3
The stay did not meet with my expectations
Pros:

The location of the hotel was very good and the initial impression was also
Good .

Cons:

The room decor was very dated and in poor condition. The ceiling had peeling wood chip wallpaper and the paint was flaking in the bathroom.
At breakfast the wait to be served was a very long time.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Merijn • extended_group • nl
8
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee