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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enjoys a prime spot overlooking Douglas Bay and offers contemporary, individually styled rooms and suites, many with sweeping bay views

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a sense of the French Riviera permeates through this elegant and stylish hotel where guests are afforded high levels of comfort and service

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independent, family-run hotel in a prime spot overlooking a green to the Ribble estuary beyond; rooms are well-appointed, many with sea views

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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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a grand Victorian hotel boasting a prime spot as well as a wealth of facilities including an award-winning restaurant and a leisure club

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boasts a lofty vantage point - in the heart of the town - overlooking the beach and sea; guest rooms are spacious and tastefully decorated

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individually furnished suites and apartments in a seafront, Victorian town house, there is also a restaurant , cardio gym and concierge

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the rooms are smart and contemporary and some enjoy sea views, in the restaurant a varied menu is served prepared with Welsh produce

The Sefton

Douglas

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behind the elegant, Victorian façade is a striking atrium with a water garden, there are also well-appointed rooms and relaxing facilities

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Victorian villa set on the hillside enjoying wonderful sea views, the updated interior is stylish and modern and there is an opulent bar

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townhouse dating from 1790, in a prime seafront spot, thoroughly updated to provide comfy, boutique style rooms, many with sea views

The Briars

Paignton

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an award-winning guest house located in a prime setting - many of the rooms enjoy sea views - with the beach and harbour moments away

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conveniently placed accommodation, on the promenade, next to the main shopping area and under a 10 minute walk from the ferry terminal

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the Bohemian decor adds colour and character to this unique, beach facing guest house and with just 6 rooms offers an intimate ambience

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a former library converted into a swish, cosy hostel with sea view dormitories and rooms, shared kitchen facilities and large social spaces