Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa and Wellness

Hotels
Brend Hotels
8.8 (78 reviews)
Saunton Sands Hotel, Braunton, England, EX33 1LQ , Braunton , GB

Facilities

Free breakfast
Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Arcade/game room
Health club
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful scenery
Friendly staff
Cons:
High prices
Overcomplicated shower

Categories

Cleanliness
8.24
Overall good cleanliness but some outdated bathroom features noted.
Service
9.21
Friendly, helpful, and professional staff reported in reviews.
Location
9.25
Exceptional location with beautiful scenery and ocean views.
Room Quality
8.7
Room quality generally good, but some areas older in style.
Amenities
8.73
Amenities like pool and wellness facilities were appreciated but not fully utilized.
Value for Money
8.49
Prices noted as high, but expected for the location.
Food and Beverage
8.74
Great supper menu, but breakfast range limited and needs booking.
Overall Experience
9.01
Most enjoyable stay with a beautiful setting.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 05:27

Property Description

Luxurious Spa Experience
Indulge in massages, body treatments, and facials at our full-service spa for ultimate relaxation.

Exciting Recreational Amenities
Make the most of our health club, indoor/outdoor pool, and arcade/game room for a fun-filled stay.

Culinary Delights and More
Dine at our British restaurant, sip drinks at the bar, and enjoy complimentary breakfast daily for a delightful experience.

Experience beachfront luxury at Saunton Sands Hotel Source Spa and Wellness in Braunton, just minutes away from popular beaches. Book now for a rejuvenating getaway.

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Property follows regional sanitization guidelines We're Good To Go (UK)

  • General

    Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 78 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.24
Service: 9.21
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 8.74
Overall Experience: 9.01
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Rob couple gb
5
Great location, decent staff, incredibly tired run down hotel
Pros:

Location. Staff

Cons:

Old 80’s feel, awful rooms poor value for money

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Judy extended_group gb
8
Best possible hotel during a heatwave!
Pros:

The proximity of the sands. Wonderful for a walk or a stroll

Cons:

Hotel was isolated. This is fine for a short stay, but it would have been nice to wander into a town or village

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
8
Excellent hotel but please invest in air conditioning to make it perfect for the future.
Pros:

The hotel is in a fabulous location. Beautiful decor and the staff were excellent. The buffet breakfast is very good with ample choice of fruits, cereals, drinks, toast, etc. The parking staff did a splendid job juggling all the cars that came and went, and went out of their way to make sure we had a space if we needed one.

Cons:

We visited on what was probably one of the hottest days of the year so far and were disappointed that only one public room in the hotel had air conditioning. None of the bedrooms did. We were supplied with a fan but all that really did was move the hot air around our room. So both the nights we spent were very uncomfortable due to the heat.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline couple au
7
Good
Pros:

The grounds & view
The lovely receptionist upgrading us to a bigger room

Cons:

Very dated rooms & due to heat quite stuffy

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Antti family_with_children fi
10
Mahtavat maisemat, voi nukahtaa meren kohinaan.
Pros:

Sauntonin ranta on upea paikka.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
extended_group gb
8
I would recommend to friends. I was sorry there were no slots in the spa - all sold out
Pros:

The view from our family room, the accommodation, convenient for the golf course.

Cons:

Having recently stayed at the Watergate Bay hotel near Newquay, where the breakfast buffet was superb, I feel more attention could be paid to the breakfast offerings. The scrambled eggs were shocking (from a packet?) - someone needs to show the chef how to properly scramble fresh eggs; I would like to be able to toast a slice of sourdough - why was that not allowed? The mushrooms were very cheap and disappointing - please try them at Watergate Bay where they were wonderful - proper open dark mushrooms with flavour. As far as I can remember the yoghurt and fruit compote was good, but some seeds (pumpkin & sunflower) would be good as sprinkles for our gut and fibre health. Thank you.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple au
9
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Dominik solo_traveller ch
8
Pros:

Ort, Lage und Angebot

Cons:

Ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Frank Kennedy couple gb
7
Ok no gown Size.
Cons:

Gown incorrect size but no bother as I couldn't use the pool.i have an abscess on my leg.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Carla family_with_children gb
8
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Josephine solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Susan couple gb
10
Lovely Art Deco hotel with an incredible view over the beach.
Pros:

The view from the hotel over the huge sandy beach and the dunes must be one of the best views in England. We love the Art Deco look and feel of the hotel. The breakfasts were excellent and we enjoyed our two dinners there. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We were only able to book an inland facing bedroom and it was a slightly strange shape. but was very comfortable. We certainly want to go there again.

Cons:

Very little. As our bedroom was rather an odd shape, the cupboard was a bit in the way. But that's all and we love the hotel.

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Lindsey couple gb
10
Lovely break!
Pros:

The pool and location and the spa

Cons:

Bedrooms slightly dated

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple gb
8
Pros:

It is clean but dated lovely views , spa is ok . Porter when we arrived was delightful and so helpful really good meet and greet

Cons:

Service is poor in bar and restaurant,you were ignored unless you went and found someone . Had to ask for cutlery,napkins ,sugar each time having to hunt someone down .poor service for a hotel of this cost

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Bethan couple gb
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Jo family_with_children gb
7
elegant resort on the beach with great facilities and staff
Pros:

stunning location above Saunton Sands beach and very easy access to and from the beach each day. Really lovely pool, gardens and play park at the hotel too. All felt extremely comfortable, safe and easy with young children and enough space for everyone to enjoy different activities. The family room was excellent. Very comfortable beds and a wonderful view.

Cons:

my only complaint was the absolutely hideous coffee from a machine at breakfast. Even the coffee served at the bar later on wasn't that great. in contrast the coffee at the beach hut cafe on the beach below was miles better. Really this was awful and something you have to fix. i really loved the hotel and i will be back and bring friends for sure but i will be bringing a cafetiere and my own coffee!!!!!

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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K solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

I had a sea-facing room specifically for the views, and they were amazing. Lovely little balcony to sit on to just gaze at the beach and sea. The garden looked nice for lounging in too. Didn’t use any of the other facilities because I only went for the views!

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Colin couple gb
10
A joyful experience from start to finish, in a hotel that you just don't want to leave.
Pros:

Quality in all aspects. Lovely family atmosphere. Staff excellent in attitude, friendliness, knowledge and skills. Sited on one of the finest beaches in the UK.

Cons:

Some very minor minor items missed where you least expected. Too minor to mention really, since the whole staff obviously work very hard to make the visitor experience great.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Freya couple gb
5
Lovely staff but for the price, not somewhere I would return.
Pros:

You cannot be the location. It is right on the beach and the outdoor sitting area really is lovely. The receptionist and bar staff were also amazing. Really welcoming and very friendly. Any issues we had, they were quick to resolve them.

Cons:

It is very very run down. It was absolutely boiling and whilst I slept with the balcony door wide open it was still so hot and no sea breeze (the rooms do not have air con) it was until I opened a cupboard door in the morning, that I realised that was a metal fan (not that it would have helped with the heat) it is such an iconic hotel and I can imagine 20/25 years ago it was stunning, but I do think there needs to be a massive investment on modernising and rebating the hotel (smart tv did not work and there was a lack of sockets/plugs etc). The price you pay is for the view.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Long extended_group gb
9
2026-05-31 via Nuitee