The Best Great Britain Beach & Seafront Hotels

recommended hotels by the sea, on or close to the beach


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an award-winning, 17th-century townhouse on the water's edge boasting Solent views, stylish rooms and fine dining with seafood a speciality

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combines a central, seafront setting with well-appointed rooms, many with sea views, and a restaurant serving locally sourced Manx produce

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early 18th-century hotel, combining charming period features with contemporary rooms, glorious sea views and fresh, local produce to eat

The Pier Hotel

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in an enviable location, just metres from the seafront and Pier, this elegant, Victorian hotel, makes an ideal base for a family holiday

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boasts an enviable location set on a rocky point and flanked by the sea and golden sands, many of the distinctive rooms enjoy the same views

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a fine Victorian building, in a prominent location on the seafront, with stylish, well-equipped rooms, an elegant restaurant and a beauty salon

Hotel Rex

Weymouth

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originally built for the Duke of Clarence, this traditional hotel still has many of its original features and sits in an enviable spot by the beach

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family-run, seafront hotel that affords guests sweeping views of the bay from the lounge and many of the comfy rooms; car park a bonus

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guest rooms are tastefully decorated and combine contemporary styling with a traditional feel; restaurant menus feature West Country produce

Merrion Hotel

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this family-run hotel has been owned by the same family for three generations, it has earned a good reputation for its friendly hospitality

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welcoming and relaxed hotel, under the same family ownership for over 60 years, placed directly on the seafront with many sea view rooms

Lauriston Hotel

Weston-super-Mare

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the attractive garden is a popular spot to relax and rest awhile and watch the goings on along the seafront at this welcoming hotel

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Victorian manor retaining many character features set close to island wide transport links - bus and train - and hovercraft to the mainland

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a quaint family-run hotel on Portree's harbour front, overlooking the bay, has a range of comfortable rooms, several with four poster beds