Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Inconsistent room quality
Food quality was poor in some instances
High prices for certain amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.81
The hotel was mentioned as very clean and well-kept, but some guests expressed disappointment in room conditions.
Service
9.99
Staff were consistently described as friendly, helpful, and attentive throughout the reviews.
Location
9.82
Many reviews praised the great location near the sea and main shopping areas.
Room Quality
8.26
Some rooms were criticized for being small and cramped, with issues regarding bathroom size.
Amenities
9.29
Facilities were generally well-received, though specific amenity comments were limited.
Value for Money
8.25
Several guests felt the hotel was overpriced for the quality of food and room size.
Food and Beverage
7.81
Food quality received mixed reviews, with some disappointment in taste and preparation.
Overall Experience
9.77
Guests had positive remarks about their overall stay, noting memorable experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 02:22

Property Description

Stunning Sea Views

The Kingswood Hotel, located on Sidmouth’s Esplanade, offers contemporary en suite rooms with free WiFi. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, DVD player, and tea/coffee facilities.

Delicious Dining Options

Guests can savor breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the hotel's restaurant overlooking the sea. The patio and lounges provide breathtaking views of the World Heritage coast.

Convenient Location

Within a short stroll, guests can explore shops, cafes, and local attractions like Connaught Gardens, Jacob’s Ladder, and Sidmouth Golf Club. Knapp Copse Local Nature Reserve is just a 4-minute drive away, part of the stunning East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Ready to experience seaside luxury at The Kingswood Hotel? Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note that the parking is very limited and cannot be guaranteed.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 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.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 844 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.81
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.82
Room Quality: 8.26
Amenities: 9.29
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 7.81
Overall Experience: 9.77
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Michele couple gb
8
Absolutely lovely stay at the Kingswood hotel made even more special as they welcomed our dogs.
Pros:

Location & the clean furnishings

Cons:

No garden area for the dogs

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Melissa solo_traveller gb
9
Mainly enjoyable.
Pros:

Location and breakfast were good. Staff helpful.

Cons:

When I arrived i sent a message about where to park but then was advised no space and car park full.
After parking elsewhere I complained and said it was on the description Booking .com
They found me a space later in the afternoon.
Thanks because that was a main reason for choosing this hotel.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Jo solo_traveller gb
10
Lovely hotel close to beach and shops
Pros:

Lovely room with a balcony and sea view .
Excellent customer service at reception and in restaurant.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
8
Cons:

Rooms are not very big but very clean and bathroom modern.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Katherine solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Lovely sea view, clean and comfy room, friendly staff

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Taylor solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Clare solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely traditional seaside hotel with wonderful staff. Good value
Pros:

Great location - close to the town & the beach . Staff were excellent & Razeem in particular. He was SO helpful. Nothing was too much trouble for him. From carrying bags to the car, finding me a fan for my room, being so kind when I wasn’t feeling well. Thank you Razeem

Cons:

My room being at the top was very warm & initially no fan was available…until Razeem ‘borrowed’ the manager’s office fan. I think it should be mandatory for all rooms to have a fan

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Phillip couple gb
9
Pros:

Location was superb and the staff were very helpful.

Cons:

We were in a room at the rear of the building and the internet was not available there.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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KAREN couple gb
8
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Rafaela extended_group gb
5
Good but not exceptional
Pros:

The location and the rooms

Cons:

The breakfast was poor and if you are trying to leave Sidmouth on a Sunday staff could be more helpful. The man on reception went all out in his assistance but the hotel needs to be able to call taxis for people. Signal is very poor in Sidmouth and we felt stranded. Our breakfast order wasn’t sent to the kitchen and when it did arrive it was not very well cooked. It ultimately made us start our day very late and left us very restricted in terms of what bus we had to get back to Honiton. While the hotel was lovely with these factors considered it feels a bit steep in cost.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Chidan13 solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Alexis extended_group gb
8
Good value hotel, with excellent location and food, with friendly, accommodating staff.
Pros:

The location is excellent. I have stayed at the Kingswood a few times previously. The food, cleanliness and staff are very good. I had a single room which was very small, so be aware of this when booking.

Cons:

The size of my single room. However the sea view and small balcony made up for it.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
9
Really enjoyable
Pros:

The location was right by the beach. The breakfast was great and the staff were all friendly

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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curachenkor Friends getaway Winchester, Hampshire, England
6
Disappointing lunch except the fish & chips
Pros:

We had lunch on the seafront last Thursday which proved to be disappointing.
A Caesar salad historically includes a crisp green salad with romaine lettuce its dressing would normally be constructed with olive oil, lemon juice, egg yolk, Worcester sauce & anchovies.
My serving which included dry pre cooked chicken bore little resemblance to what might have been expected.
Flat lettuce accompanied by a meagre amount of anchovies and Parmesan.
A very mean lean portion assembled without passion or pride.
Feeling undernourished I then ordered a crab sandwich which was even worse.
Almost a brown crab paste with an absence of white meat that was parsimonious in content to the extent of being mean. Bread should be the vehicle for the content not the other way around.
However the Madri beer was excellent!

2026-07-04 via Tripadvisor
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Z9083TJsandraf Friends getaway
8
Room
Pros:

The staff were very competent and mostly friendly. All rooms are different sizes , but my single one was small and very warm.

2026-07-01 via Tripadvisor
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Marianne couple gb
10
Cons:

Very hot in the top bedroom.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
9
I had a lovely stay at The Kingswood hotel. Very comfortable room, nice breakfast, friendly staff and perfect location.
Pros:

The location is great. Near the town and on the beach.
My single room overlooking the sea was great!

Cons:

I was originally given room 116a. I would not recommend this room in the heat of summer as it was quite small, stuffy and looking over the back of the kitchen so noisy too. I was moved to a nicer room with no questions so felt heard and was very happy with the alternative offered.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Teresa couple gb
10
Great place to stay! Will be coming back…
Pros:

Its location on the esplanade and the very friendly and helpful staff. The food in the restaurant was good with a different menu for each of the 2 nights we stayed.

Cons:

There was nothing I didn’t like

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Lindsay solo_traveller au
8
A lovely place to stay in beautiful Sidmouth
Pros:

Beautiful view from my room , very helpful staff

Cons:

My breakfast wasn’t great, but partly due to my being vegetarian and not fancying any of the options

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
7
Cons:

Very set in ways - eg. had to pre order dinner which I did not know but eventually they accomodated. Breakfast start at 8 is not great - plus they were ready at 7.45 with a queue outside but still did not open doors, all a bit jobsworth.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee