Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, welcoming and helpful staff (multiple mentions)
Outstanding location and coastal/views
Excellent breakfast and evening meals; very good chef
Good value/price-to-quality for many guests
Comfortable beds and pleasant atmosphere
Cons:
Property is dated and in need of renovation (decor, exterior, decking)
Cleanliness and maintenance issues reported (stains, hairs, grubby blankets, leaks, broken blinds)
No air-conditioning; rooms can be uncomfortable in hot weather
Limited breakfast choices/cereals and some extras charged
Rough/stony car park and some cramped rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
5.8
Mixed reports: several reviewers noted stains, grubby extra blankets, hairs in plugholes and general lack of upkeep, though a few guests explicitly said rooms were clean.
Service
9.4
Consistently praised: staff described as very friendly, welcoming and helpful (multiple mentions), with a specific shout-out to an exceptional team member (Sunil).
Location
9.3
Very strong: many guests highlighted outstanding views, excellent coastal outlook and convenient access to Plymouth, Dartmoor and local attractions.
Room Quality
6.6
Mixed: some rooms were described as good-sized, nicely decorated and comfortable beds; others were cramped, dated, with leaks, poor lighting and broken blinds.
Amenities
6.5
Issues noted: lack of air-conditioning, rough/stony car park, worn decking/outdoor furniture, occasional fridge/room issues and limited breakfast cereal choices (some extras charged), though meal service was praised.
Value for Money
8.6
Generally positive: several guests felt the hotel offered good value and a strong price/quality balance despite some rundown areas and extra charges for certain items.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Strongly positive: breakfast and evening meals received repeated praise; the chef and meal quality were frequently highlighted as excellent.
Overall Experience
7.8
Overall pleasant stay for many: guests enjoyed the location, friendly service and food, and several said they would return, though multiple reviewers urged renovation and better maintenance.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 03:04

Property Description

Serene Location in Dartmoor National Park
Located on the tranquil southern slopes of Dartmoor National Park, The Moorland Hotel offers stunning views across the South Hams to the sea.

Exquisite Dining Experience at The Phoenix Brasserie
Indulge in mouth-watering dishes at The Phoenix Brasserie, where the à la carte menu boasts delicious fish dishes, game meat, and a wide selection of vegetarian options. Don't forget to secure your table in advance for a memorable dining experience.

Convenient Access to Key Business Centers
Strategically situated near Langage Industrial Estate, Tamar Science Park, and Lee Moor China Clay Works, our hotel is the perfect choice for business travelers seeking comfort and convenience.

Experience the beauty of Dartmoor and enjoy exceptional dining at The Moorland Hotel - book your stay now!

Important information:

Please note that children can only be accommodated in the family room.

Pets are only allowed in certain rooms, subject to availability and by prior arrangement.
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

7.9
Based on 661 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.8
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 6.6
Amenities: 6.5
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Kevin • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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paul • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • couple • gb
8
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Staff friendly & helpful. Good food. Overall considering price good value for money

Cons:

Hotel slightly dated & needs a big of TLC. TV in room very small

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Sonia • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Room 8 was large with wonderful views and very comfortable bed. A quiet and peaceful setting.

Cons:

It is an older building so a bit run down but is clean.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Jonaathan • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great breakfast and evening meals. Bar good too not expensive.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Graham • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Great breakfast and location.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Sally • solo_traveller • gb
8
Lovely and quiet with a super view
Pros:

Lovely view and very quiet. Lovely staff

Cons:

Bed very hard

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Denise • family_with_children • gb
10
We had a lovely weeks stay attention to detail was great, highly recommend it. Easy distance to Plymouth.
Pros:

Lovely staff, very welcoming. Good position to visit Dartmoor and Dartmoor zoo. Rooms a good size and decorated nice, very clean.
Breakfast and evening meals amazing very good chef.

Cons:

Power in the showers were lacking, but adequate. Give plenty of time for meals but they were worth waiting for.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • gb
9
Fantastic
Pros:

Food and staff were fantastic!!

Cons:

Decor probably needs updating, but didn't detract from our stay

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
5
Wouldn't return.
Pros:

Room view good. Evening meal pleasant though slow service. Breakfast cooked OK.

Cons:

No breakfast cereals or much choice and extra charged. Room had fridge with empty can in it. Drawer had something in it, Extra blankets grubby. Blinds falling off and couldn't work properly. Leaks in bathroom Poor lighting. Felt really unhygienic with hairs in the plughole. Car park rough and stony. Decking and outside tables falling to bits. Dead plants.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Louise • solo_traveller • gb
3
Pros:

Nice view

Cons:

Very run down & toilet was leaking

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Malgorzata • solo_traveller • gb
7
Peaceful place
Pros:

Beautiful peaceful location , very friendly reception

Cons:

I dont think I dislike not updated exterior I believe new owner is gradually working on modernising the whole place

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
good value for money
Pros:

View of Plymouth sound was spectacular.
Staff were very friendly and helpful
Food was excellent

Cons:

Room was a bit cramped

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Frederike • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Extrem freundliches Personal. Wir waren hier für eine Nacht und haben uns sehr willkommen gefühlt. Abends haben wir noch in dem Bar-Bereich gemeinsam Fußball geschaut. Es ist alles etwas in die Jahre gekommen - aber es war sauber. Das Frühstück hat uns gut geschmeckt.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Russel • solo_traveller • gb
7
Ok
Pros:

Good staff

Cons:

Dated decor, and room dated staining on carpets.
Needs a upgrade.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Harrison • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • family_with_children • gb
7
Overall a pleasant stay
Pros:

Breakfast and evening dinner were very well done. Staff friendly and location provided excellent views towards the coast

Cons:

No air-conditioning! Hot weather made rooms uncomfortable

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee