South Sands Hotel - Salcombe

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South Sands Hotel - Salcombe
Bolt Head, Salcombe, United Kingdom·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.5
Comfort9.3
Staff9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Free WiFi9.0
Who stays here
Couples75%
Families16%
Groups5%
Solo4%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Location9.5
Comfort9.3
Staff9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Free WiFi9.0
Who stays here
Couples75%
Families16%
Groups5%
Solo4%

4-star boutique beachfront hotel on Salcombe's South Sands Cove

Amenities & Services

South Sands Hotel offers a unique South Sands Ferry service that transports guests from the beach to Salcombe town center every half hour. The hotel's on-site restaurant features a farm-to-table menu emphasizing fresh local seafood, while the bar serves innovative cocktails and fine wines. Additional services include a complimentary car service into town, daily housekeeping, and a 24-hour front desk.

Rooms & Accommodations

Rooms at South Sands Hotel include Superior Double Rooms with Juliette balconies and sea views, while Standard Doubles offer spacious interiors with bay windows. Some rooms feature walk-in wardrobes and separate baths with walk-in showers, plus toweling bathrobes and slippers. The hotel provides allergy-free rooms and facilities for disabled guests, along with family rooms that accommodate children.

Dining

The beachside restaurant at South Sands Hotel serves a fresh seafood menu, including dressed crab and monkfish curry, with the chef personally presenting dishes to tables. Breakfast offers a part-buffet plus à la carte options, with fresh coffee and hot meals cooked to order. The stylish bar and terrace provide a wine list and champagne options, alongside a snack bar with kids' meals.

Location & Activities

The hotel sits on South Sands beach, offering direct access to canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding rentals from the adjacent café. The South West Coast Path starts right outside, providing scenic walks to Salcombe North Sands and other dog-friendly beaches. A ferry from the hotel's beach connects to Salcombe town center, while the nearby Overbeck's National Trust garden is a 10-minute uphill walk.

Pet-Friendly & Family Offerings

South Sands Hotel Salcombe is a pet-oriented establishment providing dog bowls, towels, treats, and designated pet baskets in rooms and public areas. Children enjoy board games, puzzles, and babysitting services, while the hotel's beachfront location allows easy access to family-friendly water activities. The hotel charges an additional fee for dogs and provides a 'poochachino' drink at breakfast.

  • Location: Beachfront on South Sands Cove with direct ferry to Salcombe town
  • Rooms: Seaview rooms with Juliette balconies, walk-in wardrobes, and bathrobes
  • Dining: Beachside restaurant serving fresh local seafood and farm-to-table dishes
  • Pet-Friendly: Dog bowls, towels, treats, and pet baskets in all areas
  • Family: Babysitting, board games, and kids' meals available
  • Activities: Canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and coast path walks
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Polish, Lithuanian
Building
Number of rooms:22
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Rooms and availability

Superior Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Standard Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
Family Two-Bedroom Apartment
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Sea view
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Sports & Fitness

  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Services

  • Pet amenities available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

  • Beach access

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Partial View

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about South Sands Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 229 US$
📏 Distance to center 200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 48.7 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Exeter International, EXT

Location

Bolt Head, Salcombe, United Kingdom
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Bolt Head, Salcombe, United Kingdom
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Bolt Head, Salcombe, United Kingdom
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
Beach
South Sands Beach
100 yd
Restaurant
Bo's Beach Cafe
100 yd

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