Sandy Cove Hotel

Hotels
8.5 (195 reviews)
Berrynarbor , Ilfracombe , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Sauna
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Breakfast quality
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.89
Some reviews mentioned dirty areas and old cobwebs.
Service
9.36
Overall, the staff were friendly and helpful according to multiple reviews.
Location
9.4
Location was noted as fantastic with amazing views.
Room Quality
7.85
Rooms were nice, but some reviews mentioned they were a bit faded.
Amenities
8.38
Overall amenities were good, but spa facilities were under renovation.
Value for Money
8.84
Good value mentioned, particularly in relation to the location and service.
Food and Beverage
7.39
Breakfast and dining were highlighted as needing improvement.
Overall Experience
8.86
Despite some negatives, guests enjoyed their stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 03:20

Property Description

Stunning Sea Views and Award-Winning Dining
Located on a North Devon cliff top, Sandy Cove boasts breathtaking sea views and holds a prestigious AA 3 Rosette award for its fine dining restaurant listed in the Michelin Guide.

Luxurious Leisure Facilities
Guests can unwind in the indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and heated relaxation loungers in the stunning leisure area overlooking the sea.

Comfortable Rooms with Scenic Views
The hotel offers a range of rooms, many with panoramic sea views and some with balconies. Enjoy complimentary Wifi throughout the property.

To book your stay at Sandy Cove and experience luxury by the sea, contact us now!

Important information:

Please note that the swimming pool is closed from 02 January to mid-March every year.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of GBP 12 per pet, per night applies.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 1 and older are allowed.
    Children from 1 year old to 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for £15 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

8.5
Based on 195 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.89
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 8.38
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 7.39
Overall Experience: 8.86
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gary couple gb
10
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Paula couple gb
9
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
9
Great location and views
Pros:

Great location and helpful staff
Breakfast good
Lovely spa

Cons:

Only a couple of things..
Spa area is really nice, but let down as kids in the pool, noisy, so not really a relaxing setting . Would be great if there were a few adults only spa sessions.
Didn't like dogs in restaurant.

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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paddywhack solo_traveller gb
5
Lovely hotel but a disappointing stay
Pros:

My room was warm clean and comfortable all that you want.
For a good night's sleep
Stuff friendly and helpful.

Cons:

But unfortunately, my room was above the kitchens and could hear the extract fan very loudly in my room.
Receptionist was very friendly and apologetic. And was reassured that the fans would be off between 9.30 and 10 o'clock.
Which most of them was, but unfortunately, one was left on what was a loud.Whirly pitch sounds and kept me awake most of the night.
I booked dinner at the inside restaurant.
Where I ordered the briskit burger with a side of homemade onion rings. The brisket burger resembled more like pull pork and was barely hot, and The Onion rings was unedible as they were so hard. I was scared of breaking my teeth and no I don't have false. choppers
You had to book a time slot for the swimming pool.
The swimming pool itself is very lovely with lots of good facilities
But unfortunately, for the size of the swimming pool, too many people was letting it at the same time and could not swim without bumping into each other.

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Brian couple gb
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Simon couple gb
6
Great location.
Pros:

Fantastic view
Staff excellent

Cons:

Could hear music from the restaurant early in morning and at night due to the speakers being in restaurant ceiling.
The noise woke the wife !!
She was not happy as we came for a rest.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Cheryl family_with_children gb
9
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Maria solo_traveller gb
8
Had the balcony room with sea view, good food, great staff.
Pros:

Evening meal and breakfast as good as anywhere.
Service and staff very friendly and helpful.

2026-01-16 via Nuitee
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Ryan couple gb
9
Incredible 2-night stay with breath-taking views, delicious food and the friendliest staff.
Pros:

Incredible views, well decorated rooms, phenomenal receptionist, super helpful and friendly staff throughout the hotel, amazing food and great cocktails, also lovely to see the brides and grooms taking photos on the sea balcony.
We loved it so much we booked a 2nd night whilst there!
There's also lovely scenic walks either left or right out of the property, with a choice of a beautiful quiet seaside town (with the best ice-cream I may have ever eaten) that has shops, cafes, restaurants and also a lovely walk along to some caves if you wanted to explore a little. Then there's a harbour with a lovely boat café, and also a beach within walking distance, we just couldn't get there due to a landslide, but from another viewpoint it looked lovely.

Cons:

Can be noisy on the evenings due to the wedding guests leaving dogs in the hotel rooms alone, which caused them some distress and made them bark/cry, along with general drunken arrivals back to their rooms. It didn't detract from our stay though, just something to note as it is a busy venue full of people having a great time for their special day.
Parking can be quite tight to get into, especially if you're in a camper van like we were, but there's lots of it!

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
10
Brilliant hotel wonderful location Lovely staff
Pros:

Excellent all round stay

Cons:

NA

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Adam couple gb
8
2026-01-13 via Nuitee
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muriel solo_traveller gb
9
2026-01-05 via Nuitee
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Emily solo_traveller gb
8
2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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Barry couple gb
8
Fantastic location with stunning views! Breakfast could be better.
Pros:

Location and the facilities were great. The service was fantastic. The breakfast was okay, The selection of food was great. The views were stunning.

Cons:

Breakfast wise, The sausages were not cooked to our liking they were quite underdone with no colour, as were the , the bacon was the complete opposite And felt like it had been cooked for some time, couldn’t even get the fork into the bacon.
The other problem we had with our room was it was very noisy at the end of the evening when going to bed and also early in the morning from 630. I don’t know if this was due to re-stocking or taking deliveries but it definitely woke us up which was a shame.

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Claudia couple ch
10
Séjour fantastique !
Pros:

Personnel super sympa, repas délicieux, chambre confortable, magnifique vue, piscine/espace spa moderne, etc.
Très bon rapport qualité prix!

2025-12-29 via Nuitee
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Mathew solo_traveller gb
10
2025-12-18 via Nuitee
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Hüseyin couple gb
10
2025-12-17 via Nuitee
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Jacek family_with_children pl
10
Cudownie
Pros:

Czystosc, widok z okna, wygodne lozka

2025-11-15 via Nuitee
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Gill couple gb
10
Stunning hotel and location
Pros:

Wow!! What a location! Hotel was beautiful, staff lovely, location fabulous!

2025-11-12 via Nuitee
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Jemma couple gb
4
Pros:

The view was absolutely stunning.
Easy to park the truck.
Room was nice and clean.
Location lovely.

Cons:

Pool area dirty.
Restaurant area had lots of old cobwebs.
Beach walk way was closed even though it was advertised as open on their Facebook page. This was very disappointing as the main reason we chose Sandy Cove.

2025-11-02 via Nuitee