South Sands Hotel

3.0 star property

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A restaurant with a view of the sea, wicker chairs, and a chalkboard menu.
A room with a sofa, a wooden table, and a view of a coastal landscape through a large window.
A dining table with a plate of food, a pitcher, a cup, and a glass of tea.
A room with a large window overlooking a body of water with boats.
A room with a large window overlooking a beach, a table with a kettle and cups, and two chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

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Bolt Head, Salcombe, England, TQ8 8LL
  • Place, South Devon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Overbecks Museum and Garden
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, South Sands
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double or Twin Room

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

Comfort Double Room

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

Superior Room, Partial Sea View

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

Signature Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

South Sands Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk.
South Sands Hotel offers 27 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Salcombe hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at South Sands Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from English Channel. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a beachfront location while dining at South Sands Restaurant
  • Amenities include multilingual staff, a terrace and a fireplace at reception
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the helpful staff
  • Steps from English Channel and South Sands
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly South Sands Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Salcombe hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
South Sands Restaurant – This beachfront restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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: GBP 19.50 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 06736853
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

South Sands Hotel Hotel
South Sands Hotel Salcombe
South Sands Hotel Hotel Salcombe

South Sands Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 185 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely just like the pictures. Lovely welcome to my husband and I as well as our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelagh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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
Verified

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

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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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with a partial sea view. Friendly staff and great food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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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
Verified

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

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and friendly hotel right on beach Food was good also
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and great food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here it was just perfect will definitely come again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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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
Verified

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

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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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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Dinner disappointing, restaurant and bar cold in the evening. No bar staff so had to find restaurant staff for service. Don’t appreciate the automatic service charge Breakfast very good but too many dogs around the tables. Views beautiful although our small bedroom had no view. Good to have a bath as well as a shower
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

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