Balfour Arms

Hotels
7.5 (716 reviews)
26 Woolbrook Road , Sidmouth , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Television in common areas
Free wired internet
Playground on site
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Games
Housekeeping on request
Japanese garden
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Clean rooms
Cons:
Worn furniture
Breakfast area issues
Noise from bar

Categories

Cleanliness
6.71
Rooms were generally clean, but some guests mentioned worn areas and carpets needing attention.
Service
8.68
Multiple reviews emphasized the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff.
Location
7.72
Many guests appreciated the central location convenient for visiting local attractions.
Room Quality
7.17
Rooms were comfortable and well-sized, though some noted they felt worn.
Amenities
6.7
General amenities met expectations, but issues with breakfast area and bar noise were noted.
Value for Money
8.16
Guests generally found the price to be reasonable for the quality of stay.
Food and Beverage
7.71
Overall, the food received positive remarks, especially the breakfast.
Overall Experience
7.18
Guests had a good stay overall, with many expressing their intent to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 10:17

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in a stay at Balfour Arms, a 4-star inn in Sidmouth offering elegant rooms with modern amenities including free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and cozy bed linens.

Relaxing Outdoor Spaces
Unwind in the charming garden or socialize in the shared lounge while enjoying the picturesque surroundings of the property, perfect for a tranquil retreat.

Family-Friendly Environment
With a children's playground on-site, Balfour Arms is ideal for families looking for a fun-filled getaway in Sidmouth, just a short distance from the beach and various attractions.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Balfour Arms? Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories in Sidmouth!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 716 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.71
Service: 8.68
Location: 7.72
Room Quality: 7.17
Amenities: 6.7
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 7.71
Overall Experience: 7.18
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Lynn • couple • gb
9
We’ll be back next year 🤞
Pros:

I was clean, close to our family destination and had a powerful shower and comfy bed

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
6
Pros:

Location ideal for our stay over. Convenient parking.

Cons:

Felt a bit run down, in need of an update generally. A new coffee machine would help staff and guests.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Franziska • extended_group • de
7
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • gb
3
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
10
Lovely place, friendly staff, great location.
Pros:

What a great place this is. Right from the moment we walked in we felt comfortable. We were met by Brody who showed us to our room and told us all we needed to know about our stay. Room was comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. Shower was exceptional.
We had an evening meal there. The food was excellent and all of the staff were friendly, professional and helpful.
Breakfast was excellent with a good selection of hot and cold food.
The location was perfect for us and we would have no hesitation in returning. Thank you for making our stay enjoyable.

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • family_with_children • gb
6
Good
Pros:

It was clean and fit for purpose. The breakfast was very very good and fresh!

Cons:

You will not be able to sleep until after midnight because of the noise coming from the pub.

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

A beautiful little pub, all the staff were so friendly and helpful, the room was comfortable and clean with some lovely little touches. Our breakfast was very nice the next morning and nothing was to much trouble. We will definitely be back!!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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DEREK • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
7
Could do better
Pros:

The room was a good size and a lovely bathroom with a rainfall shower

Cons:

Paper thin bedroom walls and a really poor served breakfast

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
8
Overall very good value for money for our four night stay
Pros:

Good location, fairly quiet. A very good food choice and always presented well by very friendly staff

Cons:

Stairs to the bedrooms are steep and narrow and difficult with luggage unless you’re fully fit and able.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Mrandmrslayfield • couple • gb
9
Would recommend as good accomodation for an out of town stay
Pros:

The staff were fantastic, room was spacious, great shower, lovely meal, good breakfast

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Shipley • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Singh • solo_traveller • gb
3
Pros:

I like this place

Cons:

Flag out side the widows making too much noise

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Good friendly staff,the lady cleaning even stopped to make us a cup of tea at breakfast
Also the breakfast was really good, again the cook was very nice

Cons:

Rooms were okay but could do with a bit of updating

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Madeleine • couple • se
8
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Martyn • couple • gb
9
The Balfour is a short walk from Sidmouth town centre and the staff were all very professional!
Pros:

Ian and Nate were very welcoming. Our room was spacious and comfortable and the breakfast was delicious!

Cons:

There was nothing not to like!😃

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Rhona • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast included
Excellent shower
Good tv
Evening meal

Cons:

Location. 1.5 miles from SWCP

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great room and breakfast
Pros:

Lovely room and friendly staff. Breakfast was great and meal in the evening was filling

Cons:

Quite a walk from the seafront.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • extended_group • gb
6
Excellent value
Pros:

Big room, but not made up to a twin. Clean, comfy, great value

Cons:

Music until midnight but not too bad and was warned about it in advance.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee