The Woolacombe Bay Hotel

Hotels
9 (241 reviews)
South Street , Woolacombe , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Beautiful location
Excellent amenities
Cons:
High price for breakfast
Room size too small
Limited restaurant options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.83
Guests noted clean and tidy rooms, but some areas, like the ladies locker room, could benefit from hooks.
Service
9.8
Staff were described as polite, helpful, and professional, providing excellent service throughout the stay.
Location
9.34
Remarked upon as amazing with beautiful ocean views and great accessibility to local facilities.
Room Quality
8.29
Some reviews described rooms as small and decor being modern for the building style.
Amenities
9.32
Facilities like the pool, spa, and cinema with latest movies were well received.
Value for Money
8.28
Comments included concerns about breakfast pricing and booking through certain platforms being expensive.
Food and Beverage
8.83
Food quality praised; however, limited restaurant options noted.
Overall Experience
9.3
Most guests reflected on their experience positively, despite minor issues mentioned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 10:24

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Experience relaxation and indulgence with our spa, pools, fitness center, and delicious dining options.

Breathtaking Views
Enjoy stunning sea and pool views from select rooms, adding an extra touch of serenity to your stay.

Entertainment and Recreation
From hot tubs and saunas to billiards and a cinema, we offer a range of facilities for your enjoyment.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at The Woolacombe Bay Hotel, where luxury meets comfort by the sea.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EXT

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 15 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 241 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.83
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 8.29
Amenities: 9.32
Value for Money: 8.28
Food and Beverage: 8.83
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Joseph • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Jacqui • couple • gb
10
Stayed at the hotel a couple of times before and we are still coming back. Perfect little break
Pros:

Did not have breakfast. Location is fab. Bed very comfortable

Cons:

A hand shower needed as well as a rain shower. Wardrobe for longer items, such as dresses and trousers. Had a dusty smell in bathroom at times but it was very clean regardless

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
3
Not good value for money - avoid a room at the rear of this hotel when it's hot!!!
Pros:

Facilities are good.

Cons:

Our first room (212) was overpowered by the smell of fried food. After complaining, we were eventually moved 3 rooms along to another room, which was better but, as with all rooms at the back of this hotel, overlook the kitchen and suffer from smells emitted by very noisy extractor which is always on. As there was no air conditioning, the windows had to be open to keep cool. We were woken at 4am by numerous unanswered phone calls in the kitchen area then again at 6am with clanking from the kitchen, accompanied by food smells again. This was not what we expected from a £270 room, 4* hotel. Management listened to our concerns but came across as being indifferent, so assume this must be a regular complaint.

In addition, there was no bar service in the outside pool even on a very hot day - you had to trudge across the carpark to the bar. The staff were functional but seemed lacked the passion that you often feel with similar hotels. We also though £50 for 2 x breakfast was excessive.

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Mathias • extended_group • de
7
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Martina • solo_traveller • de
6
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Tammy • solo_traveller • gb
10
Beautiful hotel with lots to do
Pros:

Amenities. Staff.

Cons:

Lack of air conditioning

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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neil • couple • gb
4
Good location. Pricey and some rooms unbearably hot.
Pros:

Location and staff

Cons:

Our bedroom was like a furnace

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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maria • couple • us
9
A delight
Pros:

Lovely dinner

Cons:

The bartenders were inefficient and slow. We sat on the patio waiting to have service, but when no one came, my husband walked up to the bar and ordered there.

Would have loved to have been upgraded to an ocean view. It was not crowded the day we arrived

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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William • extended_group • gb
10
Beautiful hotel in the dunes
Pros:

A beautiful, traditional hotel nestled in the dunes behind the beach. In some ways it feels like going back in time - incredible tall ceilings, ball rooms and studies. But in others it is modern, with a cinema in the hotel and modern pool, gym and spa facilities. It strikes a great balance between the two. The staff and food are excellent too. One of the best places I've stayed in the UK!

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • gb
9
Excellent seaside break
Pros:

Amazing location, indoor spa and outdoor pool, good food, comfortable and quiet room

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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tim • couple • gb
9
great
Pros:

we only stayed in the room to sleep as a stop gap. but the facility's that was available was immense.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Barrie • couple • gb
10
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Michaela • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Tanja • family_with_children • nl
8
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • gb
10
Lovely hotel with excellent facilities
Pros:

Elegant hotel in a central location.
Spacious room and well equipped bathroom with complimentary bath robes.
Excellent facilities including indoor swimming pool, sauna, hot tub and steam room.
Had dinner in the Brasserie which had a nice atmosphere, great service and excellent food.
Excellent breakfast choices served in a lovely dining room

Cons:

The layout is like a maize and there needs to be more signs directing guests to the key areas I.e. reception, breakfast room, brasserie & spa

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Klassisch englisch mit viel Liebe zum Detail

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Jeremy • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee