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South Sands Hotel

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A restaurant with a view of the sea, wicker chairs, and a chalkboard menu. - South Sands Hotel (Salcombe)
A room with a large window overlooking a body of water with boats. - South Sands Hotel (Salcombe)
A dining table with a plate of food, a pitcher, a cup, and a glass of tea. - South Sands Hotel (Salcombe)
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A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a table with a kettle and cups, and two chairs. - South Sands Hotel (Salcombe)
Consider a stay at South Sands Hotel and take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. With amenities like a beachfront location and beachfront dining, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. The on-site restaurant, South Sands Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area, a bathtub, and a bathroom.

Dragon

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a bathroom with a shower, and a window with a view.

Enterprise

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with pillows and folded towels, a bedside lamp, a nightstand with a phone, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Optimist

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a striped bedspread, two pillows, and two folded towels. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a painting of a landscape above the bed.

Optimist

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a balcony with a view of the city.

Enterprise

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Valley view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a view of the beach, a wooden chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bed with striped bedding.

Yawl

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and a small table, and a view of the sea through large windows.

Dragon

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Salcombe, South Sands Hotel is on the beach. Overbecks Museum and Garden and Salcombe Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Exercise Tiger Memorial and Start Point Lighthouse. Sea N Shore and Quayside Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Kayaking, boat tours, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Salcombe travel guide
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Bolt Head, Salcombe, England, TQ8 8LL

What's nearby

  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, grassy hills, and a small settlement with houses.
    South Devon
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Overbecks Museum and Garden
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • South Sands
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • North Sands
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Totnes Station
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Crabshell Inn
    13 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    13 min drive
  • Salcombe Tap House
    4 min drive
  • Mahabharat Balti House
    12 min drive
  • The Fortescue Inn
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • South Sands Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 19.50 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 35.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 12.5 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 19.50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 12.5 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 06736853

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is South Sands Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 19.50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at South Sands Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at South Sands Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is South Sands Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Salcombe hotel is steps from English Channel, South Sands, and Splat Cove. Salcombe to Bolt Head Walk and Overbecks Museum and Garden are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

South Sands Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 193 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great location and terrace and restaurant view of the lovely beach Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes breakfast good, clean room, staff very friendly. A very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with attentive staff in a beautiful setting
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really excellent breakfast selection
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hotel in a great location. The views are stunning, the hotel is located directly on the beach. Our signature room was amazing, very clean, large bathroom, water bottles replaced every day and every amenity necessary. Restaurant was fabulous, with a great , varied menu. Very friendly staff, and a well kept, clean beach. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a really nice hotel. Staff are really nice and the food is fabulous. You won’t regret booking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

pam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room quite small but nicely decorated. Room on 2nd floor no lift. Lovely terrace Pleasant location but not in town 40min walk
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hotel, Friendly Staff, Great Food
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our third visit we absolutely love it here. Peaceful and relaxing, delicious food and atmosphere. Friendly helpful staff, nothing is too much trouble. Home from home for us. And your dogs are welcome here too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful, friendly staff; excellent cuisine, relaxed, idyllic setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel very quiet only 4 guest rooms before Xmas bar closed early on sun eve when we stayed food lovely breakfast and dinner
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, all the staff were superb, and delicious food in the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect from start to finish. Room superb- wonderful view! Dinner excellent and breakfast freshly cooked to perfection.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly and relaxed hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, comfortable, cosy and homely. All the staff are very helpful and friendly. Service and food in restaurant excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really friendly and welcoming hotel set in a fantastic position.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The view from our room was gorgeous and the enclosed balcony with heater was an unexpected bonus. The room was nice but thought the bathroom looked ‘tired’. From previous reviews, I thought the hotel would feel much more special than it did. We were here to celebrate a special birthday ( which the hotel were aware of) but that seemed to pass them by. Dinner in the evening was ok ( the staff were very pleasant) but again, I’d hoped the food would be excellent and it wasn’t. The cooked breakfasts were very good and served quickly and hot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delicious choice of breakfast. It was not clear on the booking that dogs were not welcome in all rooms therefore we had to pay extra for a deep clean. Not the end of the world but annoying start to our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I could bring my dog is great and a good breakfast will come again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful dog friendly stay in a quiet hotel with excellent staff. Beautiful room overlooking the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel set on South Sands beach. Room nice - we had one looking out over road and car park - seaview ones more expensive. Walls are thin and you hear the plumbing system in morning when others are using their bathrooms. Breakfast is a delight, overlooking the sea and choice is excellent. You can take the boat from the beach to Salcombe town fir under a fiver. We did it one-way and walked back. Lovely coastal walk just over a mile so not too far. Road access to the hotel is quite challenging as they are very narrow and steep.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Hotel

Wonderful hotel in a beautiful location. Service and restaurant food was excellent. Definitely will be going back 😊😊😊😊😊
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent from the moment we arrived. Stunning location, fantastic hotel, amazing staff and the food was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, beautiful views. Relaxing atmosphere with friendly and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Amenities
Unique location…..beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025