Bedford Hotel

Hotels
9 (832 reviews)
Esplanade , Sidmouth , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Bar
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly and helpful staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Building needs upgrades for accessibility
Parking issues
Old fashioned decor

Categories

Cleanliness
8.75
Comfortable and clean hotel. Some mentions of being old fashioned.
Service
9.75
Staff were friendly and helpful throughout the stay.
Location
9.25
Excellent location on Sidmouth seafront with beautiful sea views.
Room Quality
8.25
Rooms were comfortable, but some complaints about old-fashioned decor.
Amenities
8.25
Basic amenities, lift issues reported but warmth and comfort in rooms.
Value for Money
9.25
Good prices considering location and overall experience.
Food and Beverage
9.25
Good food with special mentions of breakfast and accommodating for pets.
Overall Experience
9.25
Enjoyable stay with minor issues that did not greatly affect the overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 02:15

Property Description

Indulge in Coastal Luxury at Bedford Hotel

Charming Rooms with Sea Views: Each room at Bedford Hotel is a unique retreat, featuring modern decor, flat-screen TVs, and stunning sea views. Some rooms even boast private balconies for the ultimate seaside experience.

Culinary Delights and Local Flavors: Start your day with a hearty English breakfast and savor international cuisine at the on-site restaurant, all while enjoying panoramic views of Lyme Bay. Don't miss the Sunday roast dinners made from locally sourced Devon produce.

Seaside Activities and Leisure: With miles of sandy beaches just steps away and a golf course within walking distance, guests can immerse themselves in the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of Sidmouth.

Book your stay at Bedford Hotel today to experience the perfect blend of seaside serenity and luxury hospitality.

Important information:

Limited free parking is on a first come, first served basis. There is a public car park opposite the hotel.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • 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

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 12 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 832 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.75
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 9.25
Overall Experience: 9.25
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Jason family_with_children gb
8
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Natalia family_with_children gb
10
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Tori solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location and cleanliness were fantastic.

Cons:

Use of feather duvets, my partner is allergic so prior notification would have been good, I had assumed this would be hypoallergenic so my husband was quite poorly. We didn't realise it was feathers until too late to notify staff.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Reg couple gb
9
This was our second stay at the Bedford, could well be another one in the future.
Pros:

Location was as good as it gets, just across the road from the sea and an easy stroll to the town. Breakfast was very good, with plenty of choice. Our room had a good side view of the sea front and for my partner it was handy having a lift.

Cons:

Lack of parking but I really didn't mind too much . By parking at Manor Road it helped with getting my 7,000 steps in . Also we bought a permit for 4 days which covered all our parking needs for £20.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller gb
10
It was excellent
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Bar was dingy needed updating

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
8
A perfect staycation location
Pros:

Situated on a beautiful seafront.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Jackie family_with_children gb
9
Lovely hotel, welcoming and helpful staff, great location
Pros:

Room was amazing - large with sea view. Staff were really welcoming, helpful and accommodating. Location amazing. Sidmouth also lovely and lots of places to eat nearby.

Cons:

We had a meal one night and although staff were really lovely, the food was pleasant enough but not anything special so we decided to eat elsewhere the following night. Also have to park the car in long stay carpark (5 min walk away) but was easy enough and not too expensive.

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Adrian family_with_children gb
8
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Law couple gb
9
Pros:

shower

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
9
Lovely would definitely return
Pros:

Clean & comfortable .

Cons:

Parking was tricky . Not enough spaces . Paid £15 aday in the car park opposite. However was worth it .

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Geoff couple gb
10
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Timothy couple us
10
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Heather solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

It was cold weather during our stay in May and the heating came on, making it cosy and pleasant regardless of weather outside. Attention to detail was excellent throughout.

Cons:

Nothing we didn't like, although beds probably need upgrading soon.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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russell couple gb
10
excellent location close to central to everything we wanted to see
Pros:

we had a corner room with large balcony and sea view. room was large bathroom with shower was spacious. we only ate breakfast at the hotel but it was excellent with plenty of choice.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Catherine family_with_children gb
9
Hotel right by the beach with lovely staff
Pros:

The location is fantastic, right opposite the beach and an easy walk into town or up to Connaught Gardens. The room had a lovely dual aspect sea view. The staff are lovely, especially the people behind the bar who are really going out of their way to be accommodating. We sat at a lovely table by the window looking directly out over the sea for breakfast. We were able to park directly outside the hotel with a blue badge. The room was a reasonable size, had a nice little table and chairs inside and the balcony with table and chairs outside. If you are staying for longer than a couple of nights, there is a wardrobe and a couple of cabinets each the side of the bed where you could unpack and put clothes. Very nice to look outside and open the patio doors and hear the sea. The bathroom was newly refurbished. Someone kindly came to help to bring our bags downstairs when we were leaving.

Cons:

We were in room 18, which really must be marked up in future as being unsuitable for people who are not fully mobile. There is a very ancient lift which is very awkward to get people in and out of if you are supporting them. Once you arrive on the first floor, you have to go through three or four doors which are very heavy to get to room 18. If you are supporting someone, that alone is very difficult. In addition to that, it is quite a long walk for someone who is not very physically able and there are also three stairs. In addition to this, I would highlight that it is difficult to access the hotel itself, both entrances have a series of steps up and doors which again are heavy and awkward. Breakfast is also awkward if you are with someone who is not physically able. Whilst we had a lovely table by the window looking out over the sea, this meant that I had to trot up and down the length of the breakfast room several times, to get tea, toast, yoghurt, everything other than the hot food.. I would say breakfast is not relaxing unless you are fully able-bodied and your companion is. The curtains in the bedroom are purely for decoration, the light streams through them, they are not blackout in any sense.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Susan solo_traveller gb
9
Enjoyable stay with a comfortable room with excellent sea views.
Pros:

Location was excellent

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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sadie couple gb
10
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple gb
8
Whooosh - our beautiful place by the sea where you can listen to the waves all night x
Pros:

Fantastic location with absolutely beautiful rooms

Cons:

Breakfast staff need to give residents that aren’t with a coach party time to sit and enjoy their breakfast time.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee