Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Dog-friendly services
Helpful staff
Cons:
Service inconsistency
Food quality variability
Billing issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.96
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
8.93
Staff were professional but some guests felt a lack of attentiveness.
Location
9.47
Perfect location right on the beach, with stunning views.
Room Quality
8.42
Rooms varied, some were too hot and small.
Amenities
9.45
Amenities include a dog-friendly environment with special treats.
Value for Money
8.91
Some complaints about pricing in relation to the experience.
Food and Beverage
8.46
Dinner was good but breakfast varied in quality.
Overall Experience
9.43
Mixed experiences but generally a pleasant stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 00:48

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Location
South Sands Hotel offers a picturesque setting right on the beach, providing guests with a serene and relaxing atmosphere to enjoy their stay.

Elegant Rooms with Modern Amenities
The hotel's rooms are elegantly designed and equipped with minibars for added convenience. Select rooms even boast juliette balconies, allowing guests to soak in the stunning views.

Delicious Dining and Refreshing Drinks
Guests can indulge in a delightful culinary experience at the beachside restaurant, known for its fresh fish and seafood dishes. The stylish bar with a terrace area is the perfect spot to unwind with a selection of refreshing cocktails.

To experience luxury by the beach and indulge in culinary delights, book your stay at South Sands Hotel now!

Important information:

Please note the standard double rooms do not have sea views.

Pets are allowed on request, not all of the rooms are dog friendly, the property cannot guarantee that a dog friendly room is available, please check with the property before if you bring your dog. Charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: PLH

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 898 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.96
Service: 8.93
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 8.42
Amenities: 9.45
Value for Money: 8.91
Food and Beverage: 8.46
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Suzanne • couple • ch
4
The room was just dreadful. Dark and dingey, air conditioning units humming throughout the night, hotel exterior lights
Pros:

The cove was good for a swim
Breakfast and breakfast staff both v good

Cons:

The room was just dreadful. Dark and dingey, air conditioning units humming throughout the night, hotel exterior lights reflecting in the room all night, no aspect, small, bathroom surfaces not cleaned daily, noise transference from neighbouring rooms. No lounge area. A couple of sofas in place facing the toilets and away from the view. Hotel loses the sun very early.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
C
Catherine • couple • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
M
Mary-Anne • couple • gb
8
Very relaxing
Pros:

Location was perfect right on the beach

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
J
Jen • couple • gb
9
Beautiful hotel in an idyllic location
Pros:

Beautifully furnished. Loved the location, friendly staff. Great bar area and loved breakfast on the terrace. So dog friendly. Loved the toiletries.

Cons:

This is a nit pick but I think better coffee options

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • gb
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Gijs • family_with_children • nl
9
Friendly, cosy place
Pros:

Location. People. Dogs

Cons:

Slightly outdated

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Sallyanne • couple • gb
10
We had a wonderful stay and we cannot wait to return.
Pros:

This hotel has an excellent location sitting on a beautiful beach with lots of coastal walks nearby.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Right on the sea front with lovely rooms and friendly staff

Cons:

No staff on reception, had to wait a while to be served

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Grainne • extended_group • gb
10
Excellent hotel, staff were all lovely, food amazing!
Pros:

Amazing venue, hotel right on the beach

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
10
The reception team fantastic
Pros:

Location perfect if you enjoy swimming

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
9
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Gun-Britt • extended_group • se
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Gun-Britt • couple • se
10
Fantastiskt!
Pros:

Fantastiskt läge med avslappnad atmosfär.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
L
Lee • couple • gb
9
South Sands Hotel is absolutely stunning. The cove is beautiful, the setting is gorgeous, and the food is really great.
Pros:

Location and friendly staff

Cons:

Tables were not cleaned outside. No outside table service

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Scrivens • couple • gb
3
Location has lovely views but otherwise quite a mediocre experience.
Pros:

The view is great, there is a free car park.

Cons:

Evening meal was not great, mussels served with most of them out of the shell and a bucket of empty shells. A special potato and onion soup lacked any flavour. Generally not great quality food. Breakfast was better but the food nothing to get excited about. Shower temperature varied I assume with other guests as they fiddled with their temperatures. No lift.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Zoe • couple • gb
8
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Cheryl • couple • gb
8
Fabulous dog and family friendly hotel in superb location
Pros:

Location, friendliness

Cons:

Beds are very firm, housekeeping needs to be better

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Marc • extended_group • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

There is so much to like about the hotel! First the location is fantastic, right on the beach, in easy reach of the town! Great restaurant with good quality menu , including fish and specials of the day!
Staff were friendly and attentive and bedroom rooms and linen were great quality.

Cons:

Difficult to drive to hotel through country lanes.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandra • couple • jp
9
Beautiful and quite romantic
Pros:

Beautiful cozy hotel right on the beach. There is a good restaurant and bar at the hotel which is a good thing, because it is quite remote from Salcombe. Ideal for a weekend. Remember to book your parking spot as there is absolutely no parking outside of hotel parking lot.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee