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Reviews of South Sands Hotel

Bolt Head, Salcombe, TQ8 8LL, United Kingdom

#8 of 84 hotels in Salcombe

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Review score

Based on 664 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    10
    Wonderfully luxurious- welcoming staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing

    Views were unbelievable- utterly beautiful. Rebooked the second we got home

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful - would return - but to a different room!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Did not really like the view from our room 12 - we saw a glimpse of ocean but also looked out over the neighbour's yard and their clothesline.

    Staff, service, food in the restaurant

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    9.0
    Have stayed previously and this time was just as good as the first.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Staff friendly, welcoming and very helpful. Location outstanding. Rooms very comfortable, well maintained. Food delicious.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful location, friendly staff, nice breakfasts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was very airless, had to have fan on permanently when in room. Some paint peeling on bath panel. Complementary biscuits a week out of date - still ate them, and they were fine, but not what you would hope for at this price point. Dog friendly, so you will encounter dogs in bar and restaurant - most were well behaved, but inevitably, dogs being dogs, there will be a certain amount of strident territorial yapping, and short skirmishes, which can be unsettling and disturb the peace. Discretionary service charge added to cost of all meals and bar beverages.

    Wonderful location, with fabulous views from the restaurant, and a gorgeous balcony to enjoy your food and drinks in fine weather.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    10
    Relaxed, lovely sandy beach and ferry ride across to salcombe
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing but the very steep narrow lane down to hotel was difficult if another car was coming opposite way, but that’s not hotels fault

    Loved the location of hotel right on the beach

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2025

    9.0
    Lovely break enjoyed the beach and walks to Salcombe
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and food

    Great location on the beach friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slow service at breakfast on Saturday felt like we were invisible, people in the table next to us served before us. We had to be asked to be served, also tea/coffee offered to some guests before being seated others had to wait until breakfast was served. Seemed understaffed, on Sunday things had improved slightly more staff visible

    Perfect location on the beach

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    9.0
    Great spot, lovely clean and excellent hotel with attentive staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Corridor was a little noisy

    Clean, bright and felt luxurious enough for price

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    10
    Amazing time at this beautiful hotel with the best staff and delicious food
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was perfect

    Just an amazing hotel with the best staff. Incredible service

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    10
    A treat of a stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It's very expensive!

    The location is superb - right by the beach. The hotel is nicely appointed with very friendly staff. Breakfast overlooking the beach was a real treat. And within walking distance of Salcombe is perfect.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small and friendly

    Right on the beach shame it rained

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bar area needs a revamp, room seemed quite small. Some waiting staff brought wrong wines.

    Location, food, most friendly.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    9.0
    Very good short relaxing stay in the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Closed the bar area early and switched lights off making customers feel they had to go to their rooms. ( 10.30/11pmIn high season( august 6th)

    Small personable hotel. Dog friendly. On the beach Good food

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    9.0
    fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the wierd head sculptures in the stairs

    beautiful location, great breakfast, amazing room and view

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    9.0
    Outstanding Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Outstanding location right on the water - great hotel with very good service and food, dog friendly and private parking, will return!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    9.0
    Lovely relaxed hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The steep narrow lanes to get there!

    The hotel is in an idyllic situation with stunning views over the estuary from the terrace and restaurant. Our room was comfortable with all the usual goodies in the bathroom. There were also towelling bathrobes and slippers. The food was excellent with freshly cooked breakfast to order, not a buffet. It was also great for dog owners, with a basket of clean towels available for pooches.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    10
    Wonderful few sunny days in beautiful Salcombe
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very steep hills either side of the Hotel. So walking up these to either walk into Salcombe (25mins) or to the beautiful coastal paths and Nat Trust gardens can be hard work but worth it. Could have had air conditioning in the bedroom.

    Lovely spot right on the beach. Ferry there to take us to Salcombe. Super hotel. We had a dog friendly room which was great. Breakfast was delicious and we had two evening meals there too which were also lovely with beautiful sea views. Very helpful friendly staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    10
    Highly recommend this stylish, friendly hotel for food and stays.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All fantastic

    5 stars overall. Excellent, friendly hotel (and dog friendly), superb food for all meals (had breakfast, lunch and dinner), great service in the restaurant, house keeping and all the staff. Brilliant location, lovely welcoming atmosphere. The inside seating areas are cosy and inviting, the outdoor terrace is perfectly located on the beach and the restaurant has superb views across the sea. Super easy parking. Well appointed rooms. Even if you don’t stay, just use the restaurant and outdoor eating terrace.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints

    Dog friendly, incredible views, very friendly staff. Little touches like dog towels in bedrooms and at entrance to clean before entry. Staff very friendly and polite. Great place

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    10
    Will definitely visit again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and setting first class. Staff amazing. Curry on Wednesday was superb

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely location, great room and breakfast. Super

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    9.0
    Lovely location. Enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Loose stone surface in carpark……not great for the wheels of our cases as we rolled them to the hotel

    Very good service from staff members particularly the Receptionist w

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    10
    Loved returning to the South Sands reliving good memories with the kids and making news ones too
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was all very nice, maybe not as contemporary as the competition but in good repair, very comfortable beds and pretty good value for money

    Location, staff, breakfast all superb. Had forest facing rooms which were absolutely fine as you can enjoy the views from the amazing restaurant and terrace

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    See above comment.

    Overall excellent but felt the dinner menu could have a wider selection.

    Stayed in July 2025

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